Toyota Corolla 1998 Owner’s Manual
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
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Instrument panel overview
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1. Rear view mirror remote control lever
2. Side vent
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
6. Power door lock switch
(vehicles without power windows)
7. Glovebox
8. Power door lock switch
(vehicles with power windows)
9. Power window switches
10. Automatic transmission selector lever or
manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Parking brake lever
12. Hood lock release lever
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1. Power rear view mirror control switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Emergency flasher switch
5. Clock
6. Rear window defogger switch
7. Car audio
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Auxiliary box
10. Cup holder
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ashtray
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. Instrument panel light control knob
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Instrument cluster overview
Type A
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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Fuel gauge
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4. Speedometer
5. Trip meter reset knob
6. Odometer and two trip meters
Type B
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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Trip meter reset knob
6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Thermometer
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Type C
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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
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4. Fuel gauge
5. Trip meter reset knob
6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Thermometer
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
Brake system warning light
(type B)
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1
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Seat belt reminder light
1
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SRS airbag warning light
Low fuel level warning light
1
∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
∗
1
(type A)
(type B)
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Discharge warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp
Low oil pressure warning light
1
∗
1
∗
1
Anti-lock brake system warning light
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Open door warning light
1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
∗
Cruise control indicator light
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1
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: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning
Rear window defogger indicator light
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buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.
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: 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
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Trunk lid
Hood
Theft deterrent system
Fuel tank cap
Electric moon roof
Keys
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of key.
1. Master key—This key works in every
lock.
2. Subkey—This key 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.
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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Vehicles with power
windows (driver’s side)
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.
Vehicles with power door lock system—All
the doors 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 doors simultaneously.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the knob down.
To unlock: Pull the knob up.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—The door cannot be locked if you
leave the key in the ignition switch.
Vehicles with power windows
(passenger’s side)
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Vehicles without
power windows
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
Vehicles with power windows—
To lock: Push the switch on the front side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the rear
side.
Vehicles without power windows—
To lock: Push the switch on the ”LOCK”
side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the opposite side of the ”LOCK” side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.
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.
REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS
Move the lock lever 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.
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Power windows
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Window lock
button
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is 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 switches on the passengers’
doors. The driver’s door also has
switches that control the passengers’
windows.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows
cannot be operated.
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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
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.
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—
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.
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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.
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—Lock release lever
—Lock release lever
cancelling system
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To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise
to deactivate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.
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 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
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 security from falling down
on to your head or body.
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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 doors, trunk 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. The
engine cannot be started because the
starter circuit will be cut.
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SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK”
position and remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and
hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
As the doors are locked, the system will
give you a preparation time of 30 seconds
before the setting, during which the doors,
trunk and hood may be opened to prepare
for the setting.
Be careful not to unlock any door with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
during setting. 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 doors, trunk 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.
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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 doors is unlocked or if
the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key or wireless remote control transmitter
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
After one 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 all the doors, trunk
and hood are closed after the alarm
stops.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditions:
If any of the doors, trunk or hood is
opened
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
Stopping the alarm
Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” to
”ON” 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 doors, trunk 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 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 all
the doors, trunk and hood. The trunk must
be closed with the key removed.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either front door with the key or
wireless remote control transmitter. 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 or wireless remote control transmitter to open the doors, trunk and hood.
ON—The system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The doors, trunk
and hood may be opened without a key
or wireless remote control transmitter.
OFF—The system is inactive. You may
open any door, trunk and hood.
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TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking any of
the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.
5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors, trunk 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.
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Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the personal light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position.
Sliding operation—
To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE”
side.
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
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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.
You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while
the switch is being pushed and stop when
released except to slide open.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
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.
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 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.
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
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
Vanity mirror
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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
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are not properly seated.
Do not allow sitting on top of a
folded−down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
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.
Front seats—
—Front seat precauti ons (with
SRS side airbags)
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in
the driver and front passenger seats.
Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean against the front door
when the vehicle is in use. The side
airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force; you may be killed
or seriously injured.
Do not modify or replace the seats
or surface of the front seats with
the side airbags. Such changes may
disable the system or cause the
side airbags to inflate, resulting in
death or serious injury. Consult
your Toyota dealer.
Do not use accessories for the
seats which cover the parts where
the side airbags should inflate.
Such accessories may prevent the
side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.
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—Seat adjustment
precautio ns
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 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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—Adjusting front seats
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
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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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Fold−down rear seat
(A) FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT
1. To unlock the seatback, pull the lever in the luggage compartment.
2. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
On vehicles with built−in child restraint,
only the left seatback can be folded down.
This will enlarge the trunk room as far as
the seatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.
NOTICE
Make sure the luggage loaded in the
enlarged trunk room will not damage
the webbing of the rear center seat
belt when the left seatback is folded
down.
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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 the proper
position for ready to use.
Make sure the rear center seat belt
can be pulled out of the retractor.
If it cannot, firmly pull the belt and
release it. You will then be able to
smoothly pull the belt out of the
retractor.
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.
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(B) PREVENTING DAMAGE TO REAR
CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING
When folding down the left seatback, if
the luggage loaded in the enlarged
trunk room will damage the webbing of
the rear center seat belt, separate the
rear center seat belt to prevent damage.
Insert the key into the hole (light gray)
on the buckle to release the tab 1 (light
gray), and allow the belt to retract.
(C) BEFORE RETURNING REAR SEAT
Make sure the shoulder belt pass
through the guide when returning the
seatback up.
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CAUTION
Separate the rear center seat belt
only on the above mentioned case;
do not separate it in other cases.
Before returning the seatback to the
upright position, make sure to correctly
connect the center seat belt for ready
use.
Insert the tab 1 (light gray) into the buckle
with light gray buckle−release button.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
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CAUTION
Be careful not to mix up the proper
match of the tab and buckle. Do
not insert the tab 1 (light gray) into
other buckle than the one with light
gray buckle release button. (See
”Seat belts” in this chapter for
proper matching of the buckles and
tabs.)
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
Make sure the belt is not twisted or
caught in the seatback and that it
is arranged in the proper position
for ready use.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
Head restraints
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.
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
Adjust the center of the head re-
straint 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.
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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.
If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s
neck or face, have the child sit slightly
closer to the buckle side of the seat so
that the belt lays across the shoulder.
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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—Front and rear seat belts
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:
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. (Refer
to 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 periodically.
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.
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
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. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause
serious injures in a collision.
Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchor—
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release button
and slide the anchor down.
After adjustment make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
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Keep as low on hip
Keep as low on hip
Keep as low on hip
Keep as low on hips
bone as possible
bone as possible
bone as possible
as possible
Too highToo highToo highToo highToo high
Take up
slack
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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 or other unintended result.
Keep the lap belt as low on your
hips as possible.
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.
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 kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
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CAUTION
Make sure the both buckles are correctly located and securely latched.
Failure to properly match the buckle
and tab may cause severe injury in
case of an accident or a collision.
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT (WITH
FOLD−DOWN SEAT)
The rear center seat belt is a 3−point type
restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt
buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for proper operation
Make sure the buckle 1 (with light gray
buckle−release button) is securely latched
for ready use of the center seat belt.
The buckle 1 should be separated only
when the rear left seatback is folded
down, if the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk room will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt. (See
”Fold−down rear seat” in this chapter for
the instruction of how to correctly connect
the seat belt.)
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Two buckles and tabs for rear center
seat belt
The two buckles for the rear center seat
belt are distinguished with colors of the
buckle release button. Also the two tabs
have different shape for its end so that
the belt is not buckled in the wrong place.
Buckle 1—Properly matches with light
gray tab
Buckle 2—Properly matches with interior color tab
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