Corolla 1997
Foreward
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully 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 provide quality maintenance and any other assistance 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 in your vehicle.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
E 1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
S New vehicle warranty
S Emission control systems warranty
S Others
For further information, please refer to the separate
“Owner’s Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or
“Warranty Booklet”.
Your responsiblity 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”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
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 of your Toyota 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 systems/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 left asthey 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.
Quick index
D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 73. . . . .
D If your vehicle will not start 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If your engine stalls while driving 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If your vehicle overheats 137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If you have a flat tire 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If your vehicle needs to be towed 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Tips for driving during break−in p eriod 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D How to start the engine 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D General maintenance 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Complete index 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED fuel, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API SH, ’’Energy−Conserving II’’ multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 170 for detailed information.
Automatic transaxle fluid:
Automatic transmissiion fluid D−II or DEXRON® III (DEXRON® ll)
Tire information: See pages 173 through 177.
Tire pressure: See page 196.
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Publication No. OM12671U
Part No. 01999-12671
Printed in Japan 13−9801−05
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−1 Overview of instruments and controls
S Instrument panel overview
S Instrument cluster overview
S Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel
1
Instrument panel overview
2
3
Instrument cluster overview
"Without tachometer
4
"With tachometer
5
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*
1
1
1
1
1
Anti−lock brake system warning light *
Open door warning light*
SRS airbag warning light*
1
1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Over−drive indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*
2
Rear window defogger indicator
light.
1
*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.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−2 Keys and Doors
S Keys
S Side doors
S Power windows
S Trunk lid
S Back door
S Hood
S Theft deterrent system
S Fuel tank cap
S Electric sun roof
Keys
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.
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Side doorsSide doors
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 side doors and back door lock
and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In 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.
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Push in the lock button to lock 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.
Back door
LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILD−
PROTECTOR
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.
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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.
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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 the
switch up and then release it.
OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS
Use the switch on each passengers’
door or the switches on the driver’s
door that control each passengers’
window.
The windows move 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’ use−
To 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.
S 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.
S 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.
S 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—
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and tuen 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.
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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.
—Lock release lever
—Luggage security system
(with fold−down rear seat)
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To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
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.
—Luggage security system
(without fold−down rear seat)
Hood
2. After closing the trunk lid, insert
the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever.
This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactviate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely closed.
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 securely locked. Otherwise, the
hood may open unexpectedly and an
accident may occur.
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Theft deterrent system
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
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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.
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 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 and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the side doors, trunk lid 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 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 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:
S If any of the side doors, trunk lid or
hood is unlocked without using the key
S If the battery terminal is dosconnected
and then reconnected
After 1 minute, the alarm will automatically stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.
Reactiviating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm each time alll the side doors,
trunk lid and hood are closed after the
alarm stops.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditions.
S If any of the side doors, trunk lid or
hood is opened
S If the battery terminal is dosconnected
and then reconnected
Stopping the alarm
Turn the igniion key fromthe ”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 or hood is opened.
Interrupting the setting
With the system set, the trunk 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.
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To resume the setting, close and lock the
side doors, trunk and hood. The trunk
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 canceled 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 and hood..
ON—The system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The side doors,
trunk lid and hood may be opened without
a key.
OFF—The system is inactive. You may
open any of the side doors, trunk lid 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 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
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION
!
S Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.
S 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.
CAUTION
!
S Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
S Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built in
check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.
Electric sun roof
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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.
You may open the sun roof to any desired
position.
CAUTION
!
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
S 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.
S 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.
S Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could
use the sun roof switched and get
trapped in the roof opeing. Unattended children can become involved inserious accidents.
S Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel
and Mirrors
S Seats
S Front seats
S Fold−down rear seat
S Head restraints
S Seat belts
S SRS airbags
S Child restraint
S Tilt steering wheel
S Outside rear view mirrors
S Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror
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
!
S 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.
S 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
!
S 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.
S When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.
S After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in position.
S After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
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S 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.
S 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
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.
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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.
CAUTION
!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
S Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
S Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seatback.
Head restraintsFold−down rear seat
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
!
S Adjust the top of the head restraint
so that it is closest to the top of
your ears.
S After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
S Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
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S 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.
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 seat belts are not worn
properly, the force of the rapid inflation of
the airbag may cause 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
during emergency braking or a collision.
Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It
does not provide sufficient restraint.
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.
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CAUTION
!
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing in 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:
S Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people−even children.
S 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.)
S 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.
S 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.
S 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.
S 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.
S Replace the font 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.
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—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. (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
!
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
S 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.
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.
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CAUTION
!
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 cause
severe injuries in a collision.
S High−positioned lap belts and
loose−fitting belts both could
cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt positioned
as low on hips as possible.
S For your safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under your arm.
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.
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—Rear center seat belt
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
S 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.
To release the belt, press the buckle−
release button and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for nicks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
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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
!
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
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