Toyota Corolla 1996 Owner's Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality const ruction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains t he f eatures of y our n ew Toyota. Please read i t and f ollow the instructions caref ully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will p rovide q uality maintenance and any other as s istance you may require.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

New vehicle warranty

Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

 New vehicle warranty  Emission control systems warranty  Others

For further information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “Owner ’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Your responsibility for maintenance

It is the owner ’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Part 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”.

A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Spark ignition system of your Toyota

The spark ignition system in your T oyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags lef t a s t hey are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

 Instrument panel overview  Instrument cluster overview  Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Without tachometer

With tachometer

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light *

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator lamp*

Anti-lock brake system warning light *

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*

Rear window defogger indicator light

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

 Keys  Side doors  Power windows  Trunk lid  Back door  Hood  Theft deterrent system  Fuel tank cap  Electric sun roof

Keys (sedan)

The master key works in every lock. The subkey will not work in the trunk.

To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

Keep the key number 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.

Keys (wagon)

Side doors

The key works in every lock.

Since the side doors and back door can b e locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your key inside the vehicle.

Keep the key number 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.

LOCKING WITH KEY Turn the key towards the front of the

vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock.

Vehicles with power door lock system—All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. I n the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously .

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Push in the l o c k b u t t o n t o l ock and pull

it out to unlock.

Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

To lock all the side doors simultaneously, push the switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock them.

LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILDPROTECTOR

Turn the lock knob to the “LOCK” position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

Power windows

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.

The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.

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 push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway , lightly pull t h e switch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switch on the driver’s door that control each passeng er’s window.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

For driver and front passenger’s use— To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. For rear passengers’ useTo open: Push on the lower side of the

switch. To close: Push on the upper side of the

switch. If you push in the window lock button on

the driver’s door, the passenger’s windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 Al ways make sure the head, hand s

and othe r p a rt s of the b ody of a ll o ccupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If s om eone ’s neck, head o r h ands g e ts c aught i n a closing window, it c ould re s ult in a ser ious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

 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.

 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.

Trunk lid (sedan)— —Lock release lever

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

—Luggage security system (with fold-down rear seat)

—Luggage security system (without fold-down rear seat)

This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected.

1. Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks.

On vehicles with built-in child restraint, only the left seatback has a lock lever and can be lowered. The right seatback cannot be folded down.

After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are securely locked, otherwise, someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.

2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the maste r k ey a nd t ur n it count erc lock wise to deactivat e the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected.

After closing the trunk lid, insert the maste r k ey a nd t ur n it count erc lock wise to deactviat e the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

—Locking with power back door lock

HoodBack door (wagon)—

To open the back door from the outside, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to unlock. Then pull the handle and raise the back door.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securley closed.

CAUTION

Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To lock the back door , push the switch on the LOCK side. To unlock the back door, push the switch on the UNLOCK side.

You can, of course, lock and unlock the back door manually.

To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the dash. The hood will spring up slightly. In front of the vehicle, press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Then 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 d o w n gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the rod, make sure it supports the hood securely.

Theft deterrent system

To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position.

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood.

The indicator light will come on when all the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood are closed and locked.

As the side doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting, during which the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting.

Be careful not to use the key when opening either front door. This will cancel the system.

4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.

The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes. The indicator light will flash to show the system is set. If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is open at that time, the setting is interrupted until it is closed and locked.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions:

 If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back

door or hood is unlocked without using the key

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

After 1 minute, the alarm will automatically stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm each time alll the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood are closed after the alarm stops.

The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions:

 If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back

door or hood is opened

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

Stopping the alarm

Turn the igniion key from the ”LOCK” to ”ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stopping the alarm in this manner will keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is opened.

Interrupting the setting

With the system set, the trunk and back door can be opened with the key without activating or cancelling the system. While it is open, the side doors and hood may be opened in addition. However, when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected, the system is activated.

To resume the setting, close and lock the side doors, trunk, back door and hood. The trunk and back door must be closed with the key removed.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

Unlock either front door with the key. This cancels the system completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.

INDICATOR LIGHT

The indicator light gives the following three indications.

FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key to open the side doors, trunk lid , back door and hood.

ON—The system will automatically be set when the time comes. The side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood may be opened without a key.

OFF—The system is inactive. You may open any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described above. The front doors should be locked with the key. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock one of the side doors from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Cancel the system by unlocking either front door with the key.

5. Repeat this operation for the other side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Fuel tank cap Electric sun roof

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the c ap, 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.

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.

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel

tank cap for replacement. It has a built in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

To open the sun roof, push the switch on the “SLIDE” side. Pushing on the opposite side will close it. To tilt up the rear end of the sun roof, push the switch on the “UP” side. Pushing on the opposite side will lower it.

The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.

The sun roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. However, as a precaution when closing, it stops at the three-quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

Y ou may open the sun roof to any desired position.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 W hile the vehicle is moving, al ways

keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be serio usly injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is in vo l ved in an acci den t .

 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.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehi cle, especiall y with the igni tion key still inserted. They could use the sun roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serio u s accident s.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

 Seats  Front seats  Fold-down rear seat  Head restraints  Seat belts  SRS airbags  Child restraint  Tilt steering wheel  Outside rear view mirrors  Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

Seats

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit wel l back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

 Do not drive with the vehicle occu-

pants not properly seated, such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not let passen-

gers stand up or move around between seats. Balance can be unsteady and severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

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

 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.

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats

as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 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 SEAT POSITION Pull the lock release lever up. Then

slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release

lever. 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 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.

Fold–down rear seat (sedan)-Adjusting front seats

Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

If desired, each seatback may be folded separately. On vehicles with built-in child restraint, only the left seatback can be folded down.

ADJUSTING DRIV E R ’ S S E AT CUSHION ANGLE

Turn the knob either way.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

Fold-down rear seat (wagon)

BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belts as shown in

the illustration.

This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

Make sure the shoulder belt passes through the hanger when folding the seatback down.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

Also take due care to avoid catching the shoulder belt in the rear seatback when returning it to the upright position.

CAUTION

Seat belt must be removed from the hanger when seat belt is in use.

FOLDING REAR SEAT

1. Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the strap.

It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion to its original position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the bottom cushion is

securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the strap.

2. Unlock the seatback, and fold it down while pushing the bottom cushion forward.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.

3. After folding the seatback down, hook the strap to the tab on the reverse side of the seatback.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

Head restraints

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

 Adjust the top of t h e head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Toyota recommends 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.

Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

Child. 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. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.

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 in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

Head restraints

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

 Adjust the top of t h e head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

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

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

 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.

 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.

 Replace the front seat 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.

—Front seat belts and rear outside 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.

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 . (F o r d e t a i l s , see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To adjust the anchor position, pull the knob out and slide it up or down. Release the knob and make sure the anchor is locked in position.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury.

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

 High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible.

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

—Rear center seat belt

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease 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.

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

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