Toyota Celica 1998 Owner's Manual
Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments
and controls
D Instrument panel overview
D Instrument cluster overview
D Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel
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Instrument panel overview
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1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Personal lights
5. Electric moon roof switches and interior
lights
6. Glovebox
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Ashtray
10. Cup holder
11. Parking brake lever
12. Manual transmission gear shift lever or
automatic transmission selector lever
13. Lower vent
14. Hood lock release lever
15. Power rear view mirror control switch
(with power windows)
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Center vents
6. Car audio
7. Auxiliary box
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Rear window defogger switch
10. Coupe and liftback—
Power rear view mirror control switch
(without power windows)
Convertible—
Convertible top control switch and
quarter window control switches
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Instrument panel light control knob
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Instrument cluster overview
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1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Odometer
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4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Speedometer
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
Brake system warning light
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(type B)
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Seat belt reminder light
Discharge warning light
Low oil pressure warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp
Low fuel level warning light
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Open door warning light
SRS airbag warning light
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
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: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.
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: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.
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(type A)
(type B)
Anti-lock brake system warning light
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−2
Keys and Doors
D Keys
D Side doors
D Power windows
D Trunk lid/Back door
D Hood
D Fuel tank cap
D Electric moon roof
D Convertible top
Keys
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of key.
1. Master key—This key works in every
lock.
2. Subkey—This key is for side doors.
To protect things locked in the glovebox,
trunk or luggage compartment when you
have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.
Since the side doors, trunk lid and back
door can be locked without a key, you
should always carry a spare master key
in case you accidentally lock your keys
inside the vehicle.
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.
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Side doors
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Both side doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either side door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock both side doors simultaneously.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
Closing the side door with the lock knob
in the lock position will also lock the side
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in
the vehicle.
Vehicles with a power door lock system—The side door cannot be locked if
you leave the key in the ignition switch.
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the rear
side.
Both side doors lock or unlock simultaneously.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the side
doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the side doors
helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the
vehicle during an accident. It also
helps prevent the side doors from being opened unintentionally.
Power windows—
—Power window precautions
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
D Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all
occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone’s
neck, head or hands gets caught in
a closing window, it could result in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, be sure
that they operate the windows safely.
D When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.
D Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.
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—Side windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each side door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position. However,
if both side doors are closed, they work
for 60 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either side door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly pull down the switch.
To close: Push up the switch.
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Automatic operation (to open only): Pull
the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly push the
switch up and then release it.
OPERATING THE PASSENGER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the passenger’s
door. The driver’s door also has a
switch that controls the passenger’s
window.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Pull down the switch.
To close: Push up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver’s door, the passenger’s window
cannot be operated.
Convertible models—The window lock button also locks the quarter windows.
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For front passenger’s use
Window lock button
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For driver’s use
—Quarter windows
(convertible)
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Trunk lid
(coupe and convertible)/
Back door (liftback)—
CAUTION
D Keep the trunk lid or back door
closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being
thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
D Lift back only: If the lock has been
half latched, the battery power will
be weaken.
The windows can be operated with
switches on the center console.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push on the lower side of the
switch.
To close: Push on the upper side of the
switch.
To open the trunk lid or back door from
the outside, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it.
To close the back door, lower it hardly.
After closing the trunk lid or back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed and make sure that the interior
lights and open door warning light are
turned off.
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—Lock release lever
To open the trunk lid or back door from
the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock
release lever.
—Luggage security system
This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the
trunk or luggage compartment can be
protected.
1. (Except convertible) Push down the
security lock levers to lock the rear
seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk or luggage compartment
by folding down a rear seat.
2. After closing the trunk lid or back
door, insert the master key and turn
it counterclockwise to deactivate the
lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid or back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.
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Hood
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To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on
the auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
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Fuel tank cap
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CAUTION
D Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built−
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
D When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly removed.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the interior light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position. However,
if both side doors are closed, it works for
60 seconds even after the ignition switch
is turned off. It stops working when either
side door is opened.
Sun shade operation—
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operation—
To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE”
side.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the opposite
side of the ”SLIDE” side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the half closed position before
fully closing. Therefore, release the switch
and then push it again to close it completely.
Tilting operation—
To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”UP”
side.
To lower: Push the switch on the opposite
side of the ”UP” side.
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You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while
the switch is being pushed and stop when
released.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
D While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured
if the vehicle stops suddenly or if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
D Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the roof, first make
sure it is safe to do so.
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Convertible top—
—Convertible top precautions
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D Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could
use the moon roof switches and get
trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.
D Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
CAUTION
D When raising or lowering the con-
vertible top, keep hands clear from
the hinges of the top side rails and
any part of the top linkage.
D The vehicle should never be driven
with the convertible top partially
lowered. Make sure the top has
been either fully latched to the
windshield frame or fully lowered
before driving.
NOTICE
z Make sure there are no items or
packages between the rear seatback
and the convertible top storage area
when raising or lowering the convertible top. Even small items may
interfere with convertible top operation and can cause damage.
z Do not sit or place excessive
weight on the convertible top; when
the top is up or down, damage to
the top may result.
z Do not raise or lower the convert-
ible top when the temperature is
below 5°C (41°F), or damage to the
top material or rear window may
result. If necessary to do so, warm
the vehicle in a heated garage prior
to operating the convertible top
mechanism.
z Do not lower the convertible top if
the top is damp or wet. Possible
interior water damage, water stains
or mildew of the top material may
result.
z When the convertible top is com-
pletely lowered, keep the rear window defogger turned off to avoid
damage to the convertible top.
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—Lowering the convertible top
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LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ”ON”
position to operate the convertible top.
1. Lower all the side windows, quarter
windows, and sun visors. Then pull
the latch handles fully backward.
Before operating, make sure the manual
control switch is not in the ”MANUAL”
position. (See ”If the convertible top does
not raise or lower” in Part 4.)
2. Push and hold the convertible top
control switch on the ”OPEN” side
until the convertible top is completely lowered. Raise the sun visors.
INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT
The top boot is used to cover and conceal
the completely lowered convertible top. It
is in the trunk, and is stored in a plastic
bag.
3. Place the top boot over the lowered
convertible top. Then tuck its outer
edge under the body moldings.
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—Raising the convertible top
4. Secure the top boot snaps to the
ones on the quarter trim.
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5. Attach the fastener tape on the top
boot to that on the rear seatback.
REMOVING THE TOP BOOT
1. Push the top boot backward to separate its fastener tape from the tape
behind the rear seatback.
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2. Release the top boot snaps from the
quarter trim.
3. Pull out the outer edge of the top
boot from under the body moldings.
Put the removed top boot in the plastic
bag and store it in the trunk.
RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ”ON”
position to operate the convertible top.
4. Lower the sun visors. Check that all
the side windows and quarter windows are lowered. Then push and
hold the convertible top control
switch on the ”CLOSE” side until
the top touches the windshield
frame.
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5. Push the latch handles fully forward
till they are hooked.
Visually check that the latch handles are
fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on
the convertible top side rails to make sure
the top is securely hooked.
6. Raise all the side windows, quarter
windows, and sun visors.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
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Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Chapter 1−3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel and
Mirrors
D Seats
D Front seats
D Fold−down rear seat
D Head restraints
D Seat belts
D SRS driver and front passenger
airbags
D Child restraint
D Tilt steering wheel
D Outside rear view mirrors
D Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror
D Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of a
folded−down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and not property restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
D During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
D Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
D When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.
D After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in position.
D After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
D Do not put objects under the seats.
The objects may interfere with the
seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
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D While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may jam
your hands or fingers.
—Adjusting front seats
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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat
to the desired position with slight body
pressure and release the lever.
2.
SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in
the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seatback.
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3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE
ADJUSTING KNOB
Turn the knob either way.
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—Moving passenger’s seat for
rear seat entry
CAUTION
D After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in
place.
D Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
For easy access to the rear seat, do
this.
1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever
or press the pedal behind the seatback.
The seat will slide forward.
2. Move the seat to the front−most position.
After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it locks.
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Fold−down rear seat
1. Pull up the seatback security lock
lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull up the lock release button 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
This will enlarge the trunk (coupe) or luggage compartment (liftback) as far as the
front seatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage
precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to
observe for loading luggage.
Head restraints
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
D Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
D Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.
For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the
head restraint forward or backward. If
such adjustment is desired, pull or push
the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.
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CAUTION
D Adjust the center of the head re-
straint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.
D After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
D Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions
Toyota strongly urges that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belts. See ”Child restraint”
for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the
seat belts should be worn properly. If an
accident occurs and the seat belts are not
worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or
serious injury to the child.
Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. An
unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or
a collision. Also, do not let the child sit
on your lap. It does not provide sufficient
restraint.
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Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the
waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury or
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
D Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.
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D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks
are in the upright position. (Refer
to the seat adjustment instructions.)
D Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched
in the seat or side doors.
D Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
D Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the
belts. (See “Cleaning the interior”
in Part 5.)
D Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
D Front passenger’s seat only—Re-
place the belt if the warning label
under the sleeve can be seen. The
warning label, ”REPLACE BELT”,
will appear if the belt receives a
severe impact or other force.
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—Seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
only) and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely.
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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see ”Child
restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt
again, fully retract the belt and then pull
the belt out once more.
CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
Take up slack
Too high
Keep as low on hips as possible
Adjust the position of the lap and
shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder
portion upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION
D High−positioned lap belts and
loose−fitting belts both could cause
serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision
or other unintended result. Keep
the lap belt positioned as low on
hips as possible.
D For your safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under your arm.
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—Seat belt extender
If your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a
personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of
charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer so
that the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the
heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is available
at your Toyota dealer.
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D Remember that the extender pro-
vided for you may not be safe when
used on a different vehicle, or for
another person or at a different
seating position than the one originally intended for.
To release the belt, press the buckle−re-
lease button and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
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CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.
D Never use the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt without
it.
To connect the extender to the seat
belt, insert the tab into the seat belt
buckle so that the ”PRESS” signs on
the buckle−release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing
outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle−release button on the extender,
not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.
When not in use, remove the extender
and store in the vehicle for future use.
CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the seat belt extender is not
twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
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SRS driver and front
passenger airbags
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide
further protection for the driver and
front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat
belts.
In response to a severe frontal impact,
the SRS airbags work together with the
seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury
by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger ’s
head or chest directly hitting the steering
wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag
is activated together with the driver airbag, even with no passenger in the front
seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt.
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CAUTION
A driver or front passenger too close
to the steering wheel or dashboard
during airbag deployment can be
killed or seriously injured. Toyota
strongly recommends that:
D The driver sit as far back as pos-
sible from the steering wheel while
still maintaining control of the vehicle.
D The front passenger sit as far back
as possible from the dashboard.
D All vehicle occupants be properly
restrained using the available seat
belts.
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This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or
”ON” position. It goes off after about
6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags
are operating properly.
The SRS airbag warning light system
monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see
”Service remainder indicators and warning
buzzers” in chapter 1−5.)
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The SRS airbag system is designed to
activate in response to a severe frontal
impact within the shaded area between
the arrows in the illustration.
There may be the case that the SRS airbags will not activate with such an impact
in which the occupant wearing the seat
belt correctly would not get serious injury.
The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed
threshold level, comparable to an approximate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when
impacting straight into a fixed barrier that
does not move or deform.
If the severity of the impact is below the
above threshold level, the SRS airbags
may not deploy.
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