Toyota RAV4 2008 User Manual

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SECTION 1-

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine immobilizer system 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless remote control 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Back door 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electric moon roof 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys (without engine immobilizer system)

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Keys (with engine immobilizer system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.

1. Master keys—These keys work in every lock.

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the glove box.

To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant.

Since the side doors can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare 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.

We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place.

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.

1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built- in transponder chip.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the glove box.

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A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant.

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

When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions:

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When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

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NOTICE

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When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after removing other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.

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Do not cover the key grip with any

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Do not bend the key grip.

material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.

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Do not knock the key hard against other objects.

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Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.

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Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

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Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.

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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.

We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place.

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Engine immobilizer system

The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer.

 The indicator light stays on.  The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

 The indicator light flashes inconsistent-

ly.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off.

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For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

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Wireless remote control—

FCC ID: MOZRI- 20BTY

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

This device complies with RSS-210 of industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

1. Indicator light

2. Lock switch

3. Alarm switch

4. Unlock switch

The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the side doors and back door or activate the alarm from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

When you operate any switch, push it slowly and securely. At this time, the indicator light flashes once.

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The wireless remote control key is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage to the key.

 Do not leave the key in places where

the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.

 Do not disassemble it.  Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

 Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 3 wireless remote control keys for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

If the wireless remote control key does not actuate the side doors and back door or alarm, or operate from a normal distance or the indicator on the key is dimmed or does not come on:

 Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the key.

 The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the key. To replace the battery, see “—Replacing battery” on page 20.

If you lose your wireless remote control key, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your keys” on page 343 in Section 4.)

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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—Locking and unlocking doors

 Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Locking operation

NOTE Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Unlocking operation

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To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the key slowly and securely. At this time, the indicator light on the key grip flashes once.

To lock: Push the lock switch. All the side doors and back door are locked simultaneously. At this time one beep will be heard, and the turn signal lights flash once.

Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked.

The beep and flashing turn signal lights can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

If any of the side doors or the back door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the lock switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 seconds. However, if the key is in the ignition switch, a beep will not sound.

To stop the beep, close all the side doors and back door securely or push the unlock switch.

The beep can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

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—Activating alarm

To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door simultaneously. Each time the unlock switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the turn signal lights flash twice.

This double switch operation to unlock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single switch operation. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

When you unlock all the doors using the wireless remote control, the illuminated entry function will be activated. (For further information, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 119 in Section 1-5.)

You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the side doors and back door will be automatically locked again.

The time before automatic door lock function can be changed. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

If the lock or unlock switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the switch and then push again.

Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights and turns on the interior and personal lights.

The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle.

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, push any of the switch on the key. You can also stop the alarm by turning the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON” position.

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The alarm function does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

This alarm function can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

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—Replacing battery

For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken to prevent small children from swallowing the removed battery or components.

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When replacing the battery, be careful not to lose the components.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

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Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

NOTICE

1. Open the cover using a flathead screwdriver wrapped with plastic tape.

Replace the battery by following these procedures:

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2. Remove the module from the key frame.

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3. Open and remove the battery case cover using a coin.

4. Take out the discharged battery and put in a new battery with the positive (+) side up.

5. Install the battery case cover and then install the module into the key frame. Close the cover.

6. When pushing either switch on the wireless key, make sure the indicator light comes on.

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Do not bend the terminals.

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Make sure the positive side and negative side of the battery are faced correctly.

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Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

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Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation.

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Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the battery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the battery case.

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Close the battery case securely.

After replacing the battery, check that the key operates properly. If the key still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

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Side doors

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.

All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with driver’s 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.

When the driver’s door is unlocked using the key, the illuminated entry system will be activated. (For further information, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 119 in Section 1- 5.)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position.

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CAUTION

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.

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.

Doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH

Driver’s side

Front passenger’s side

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch down on the right side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the left side.

Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door.

If you do either of the following, no door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch.

 Lock all the doors with the key or wire-

less remote control when all the doors are closed.

 Open the driver’s door and move the

inside lock knobs to the lock position, then close the door.

The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways.

 Turn the ignition key to “ON”.  Unlock all the doors with the key or

wireless remote control.

 Unlock the driver’s door with the inside

lock knob, and then unlock all the doors with the power door lock switch.

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REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

When the child-protector is locked, you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

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Power windows

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 in an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by the switches on the driver’s door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Key off operation: If the either front door is closed, they work for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when the either front door is opened.

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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: Lightly pull up the switch. Automatic operation: Push the switch

completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window partway, lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it.

Jam protection function: During automatic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame.

If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

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If the power window does not operate automatically or the jam protection function does not operate correctly, you should normalize the power window.

To normalize the power window:

1. Push down the power window switch and lower the windows fully.

2. Pull up the switch until the windows close and hold the switch for a second.

Make sure that the window open and close automatically. If the power windows cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

 Never try jamming any part of your

body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could result in a death or serious injury.

 The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed.

CAUTION

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

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

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 switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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Window lock switch

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Back door

CAUTION

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

 Before you close the power win-

dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in a closing window, it could result in death or serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she operates the windows safely.

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hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

 Never leave anyone (particularly a

small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

To open the back door, pull the handle.

All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the driver’s door.

Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control key simultaneously locks or unlocks the back door. (See “—Locking and unlocking doors” on page 18 and “Side doors” on page 22 in this Section.)

When closing the back door, make sure it is fully closed.

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 301 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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Hood

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.

 If the open back door hides the

stop, tail or rear turn signal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.

To open the hood:

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

CAUTION

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After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

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Fuel tank cap

CAUTION

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.

To insert the support rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached.

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.

NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

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

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise. Pause slightly before removing it.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

 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.

3. The removed cap can be hanged on the cap hanger.

When installing the cap, turn it clockwise until one click is heard, in order to fully close it. The cap returns slightly when your hand is released from the cap after closure, however this does not cause any problems.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Electric moon roof

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

NOTICE

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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To operate the moon roof, use the switch on the overhead console.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The sun shade can be opened or closed

by hand.

Automatic sliding operation—

To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.

The roof will open and stop partway 50 mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened position. When you push the “SLIDE OPEN” side again, the moon roof will open fully. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway 50 mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened position.

The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

To close: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side.

The roof will fully close automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

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Manual sliding operation—

To open the moon roof slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.

To close the moon roof slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the “TILT UP” side.

Automatic tilting operation—

To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side.

To tilt down: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.

The roof will fully tilt up or down automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

Manual tilting operation—

To tilt up the moon roof slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the “TILT UP” side.

To tilt down the moon roof slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.

Key off operation: The moon roof works for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened.

Jam protection function: If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during closing operation, the moon roof stops and opens half way.

If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

If the moon roof does not operate automatically or the jam protection function does not operate correctly, you should normalize the moon roof.

To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the moon roof switch on the “TILT UP” side until the roof fully tilts up. Then release the switch. Push and hold the switch on the “TILT UP” side until the moon roof tilts up, tilts down, slides open and then closes automatically.

Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To avoid death or serious personal injury, you must do the following:

 While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

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 Before you close the moon roof,

always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

 Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

 Never leave anyone (particularly a

small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

 Never try jamming any part of your

body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could result in a death or serious injury.

 The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

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SECTION 1-

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Occupant restraint systems

Seats 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front seat s 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear seats 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flattening seatbacks 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Armrest 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Head rest raints 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat heater s 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belts 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS airbags 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child restraint 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Front seats—

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.

 Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit on top of a folded- down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be killed or severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not allow any

passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, death or severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

CAUTION

—Front seat precautions

Driver seat

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:

Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:

 Move your seat to the rear as far

as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

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CAUTION

 Slightly recline the back of the

seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non- slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

 If your steering wheel is adjustable,

tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seat

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

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, since the side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not use seat accessories which

cover the area where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

or upholstery of the seats equipped with side airbags. Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

—Seat adjustment precau tio ns

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the seat while the

vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 Be careful that the seat does not

hit 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, push

your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats.

Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever and 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. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull up or push down the lever.

3. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

Driver’s seat Passenger’s seat

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

CAUTION

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 front 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 or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

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1. SEAT POSITION, SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

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Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions

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CAUTION

3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH

Push the control switch on either side.

The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed.

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the seat while the

vehicle is moving.

 Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

 Adjust both seat cushions to the

same position and align all seatbacks at the same angle when a person sits in the rear center position. Otherwise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

 After adjusting the seat position,

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

 After adjusting the seatback, push

back your body to make sure the seat is locked in position.

 When returning seats to their origi-

nal position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden stop:

Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

Folding down the seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 301 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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—Adjusting rear/second seats

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

When a person sits in the rear center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVERS

Pull down the lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

When a person sits in the rear center position, align all seatbacks at the same angle.

Without third seat With third seat

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—Moving second seat for third seat entry

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

 Adjust both seat cushions to the

 Avoid reclining the seatback any

more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers 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 or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

 After adjusting the seatback, push

back your body to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seat position,

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

For easy access to the third seat from right side, do this.

Pull down the lever and fold the seatback. The seat will slide forward.

After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat to the original position.

CAUTION

After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

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—Fold- down rear/second seats

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BEFORE FOLDING DOWN REAR/SECOND SEATS

1. If the center seat belt is connected, release it to prevent damage.

Insert the key into the hole on the buckle to release the tab, and allow the belt to retract.

2. Insert the tabs of the center seat belt into the cover. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.

The seat belt tabs must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

3. Make sure the outer seat belt passes through the hanger when folding the rear/second seat.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

CAUTION

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

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4. Stow the rear/second seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration.

This prevents the buckles from falling out when you fold down the rear/second seat.

Before using the seat belt, pull out the buckle and make sure the belt is not twisted.

CAUTION

FOLDING DOWN REAR/SECOND SEATS

1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

2. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position.

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3. Raise the armrest until it locks. 4. Pull down the seatback angle adjusting lever and fold down the seatback.

Left side

Right side

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Without third seats— The rear seat can be folded down for the luggage compartment. Open the back door and pull the lock release lever to fold down the rear seat.

Before folding down the rear seat, slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks. Then raise the armrest until it locks.

Folding down the seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 301 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

CAUTION

Do not fold the rear seatback when the rear passengers sit on the rear seats or the luggage is placed on the seat. Make sure that no passengers or luggage are on the rear seats.

RETURNING SEATBACKS Raise the seatback until it locks.

CAUTION

Do not allow passengers to ride on the folded seat or in the luggage compartment while driving; use the seat in its normal position.

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

 Make sure the seat belts are not

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

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—Stowing third seats for luggage space

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BEFORE FOLDING DOWN THIRD SEATS

1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as

shown in the illustration.

To prevent damage to the seat belt buckles, they must be stowed before you fold down the seatback.

NOTICE

2. Pass the third seat belts through the hangers.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

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

STOWING THIRD SEATS

1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position.

CAUTION

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2. Pull the seatback lock release strap to fold down the seatback. Make sure it is locked securely.

3. Pull and hold the seat lock release strap and lift up the seat rearward. Then push the seat down.

If the seat does not lift up when the seat lock release strap is pulled, lift the seatback by pulling the seatback lock release strap, and push the seatback down again.

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4. Push the seat on the front side against the floor and push the seat on rear side against the floor. Make sure it is locked securely.

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RETURNING THIRD SEATS

1. Pull and hold the seat lock release strap, then lift up the seat forward. Push the seat down. Push the seat on the rear side against the floor and push the seat on the front side. Make sure it is locked securely.

If the seat does not lift up when the seat lock release strap is pulled, lock the seatback again.

To lock the seatback, lift the seatback by pulling the seatback lock release strap and push the seatback down.

2. Pull the seatback lock release strap and raise the seatback.

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Flattening seatbacks (manual seat)

CAUTION

When stowing or returning the seat, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury:

 Make sure the seat is free of people

or luggage. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it. Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged if the seat hits them.

 Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

 Do not stow and return the seats

when you are inside the vehicle in order to prevent pinching your hands or feet in the seat. Be sure to stow and return the seats from outside the vehicle.

When returning seats to their original position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden stop:

 Make sure the seat is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

 Make sure the seat belts are not

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

1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear/second seats fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks.

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CAUTION

 Do not allow passengers to ride on

the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position.

 After returning the seat to its origi-

nal position, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.

2. Remove the front head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the front seat further forward than the front-most lock position.

3. Pull the seatback angle adjusting lever up to unlock and push down the seatback.

When returning the seatback to the upright position, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with considerable spring force.

After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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—Flattening seatbacks (power seat)

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1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear/second seats fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks.

2. Remove the front head restraint. Push the seat position adjusting switch forward to slide the seat to the front- most position.

3. Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seatback.

After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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Armrest Head restraints

CAUTION

 Do not allow passengers to ride on

the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position.

 After putting back the seat, try

pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace the head restraint.

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To use the armrest, lower the center head restraint. Pull the strap and pull the armrest down.

To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on it.

Front seats

NOTICE

Rear/second seats

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 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 heaters

CAUTION

Third seats

For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button.

The rear head restraints—When an occupant sits on the rear seats, always pull up the head restraint to the lock position.

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

To turn on the seat heater, push the switches (“L” switch for the left front seat and “R” switch for the right front seat). At this time, the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heater is operating.

To turn off the seat heater, push the switch once again.

The key must be in the “ON” position to operate seat heaters.

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CAUTION

Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for;

 Babies, small children, elderly per-

sons, sick persons or persons with physical disabilities

 Persons who have sensitive skin  Persons who are exhausted  Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)

To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat.



Do not put unevenly weighed objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.



When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.



To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch off when the engine is not running.

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NOTICE

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.

The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them.

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” on page 85 in this Section 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 death or serious injury to the child.

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Do not allow any children 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. Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint.

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 death or 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 seatback any

more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front 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 or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

 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.

 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, or allow them to come into contact with the belts—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 349 in Section 5.)

 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.

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—Fastening front and rear seat belts

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-

Tab

Buckle

Adjust the seat as needed 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.

pletely 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” on page 85 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

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.

 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, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

Take up slack

To o h i g h

Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

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CAUTION

 Both high- positioned lap belts and

loose- fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

 Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

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 death or serious injuries 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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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.

REAR/SECOND CENTER SEAT BELT

The rear/second 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 that buckle 1 is securely latched for ready use of the center seat belt.

Two buckles and tabs for rear/second center seat belt

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 hook end tab Buckle 2—Properly matches with round end tab

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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 death or severe injury in case of an accident or a collision.

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To release the hook end tab, insert the key into the hole on the buckle and allow the belt to retract.

CAUTION

Do not use the rear/second center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause death or severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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—Stowing the rear seat belt buckles

The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed when not in use.

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

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—Stowing the rear/second center seat belt

CAUTION

Rear/second seat belt buckles

Third seat belt buckles

Before using the seat belt, pull out the buckle and make sure the belt is not twisted.

STOWING THE REAR/SECOND CENTER SEAT BELT

Insert the tabs of the center seat belt into the cover as shown above. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.

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

NOTICE

Stow the rear/second center seat belt when not in use.

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—Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following precautions. Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident, increasing the chance of death or serious injury.

 Remember that the extender pro-

vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one originally intended.

CAUTION

 If the seat belt extender has been

connected to the driver’s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in the driver’s seat, the SRS driver’s airbag system will judge that the driver wears the seat belt even if not wearing it. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly, causing death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

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 Make sure the “AIRBAG ON”

indicator light is illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, causing death or serious injury in the event of collision.

 Be sure to wear the seat belt with-

out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

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 Do not use the seat belt extender

when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.

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

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.

As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned, do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in order to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time.

When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extender are 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, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from death or serious injury.

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—Seat belt pretensioners

Vehicles with curtain shield airbags—When

Vehicles without curtain shield airbags—The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact.

Vehicles with curtain shield airbags— The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact or a vehicle roll over.

Vehicles without curtain shield airbags— When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.

the sensor detects a severe frontal impact or a vehicle roll over, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.

The front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner will not activate if no passenger is detected in the front passenger seat by the front passenger occupant classification system. However, the front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner may activate if luggage is put on the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 81 in this Section.)

The seat belt pretensioners and SRS airbags may not operate together in all collisions.

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The seat belt pretensioner system consists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights

4. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)

5. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies

6. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch

7. Airbag sensor assembly

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The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

When the seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of non- toxic gas may be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This gas is normally harmless.

Once the seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retractors remain locked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these instructions may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two- way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or console

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.

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This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, “AIRBAG ON” indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 127 in Section 1- 6.)

If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

 The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds.

 The light comes on while driving.  If any seat belt does not retract or

cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.

 The seat belt pretensioner assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The front of the vehicle (shaded in the

illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate.

 Either seat belt pretensioner assembly

or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

SRS airbags— —SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.

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In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS front airbags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS front airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the vehicle interior.

The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up, regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 81 in this Section.)

Always wear your seat belt properly.

CAUTION

 The SRS front airbag system is de-

signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems. The driver and front passenger can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 53 in this Section.

 Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section.

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The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the designed threshold level.

The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

Always wear your seat belts properly.

Collision from the side

The SRS front airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a lowspeed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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Collision from the rear

Vehicle rollover

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights

4. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator)

5. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)

6. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch

7. Driver’s seat belt buckle switch

8. Driver’s seat position sensor

9. Airbag sensor assembly

10. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

The front airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving.

When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so immediately.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for the occupant to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not touch! The airbags inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

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CAUTION

The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that:

 The driver sit as far back as pos-

sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

 The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

 All vehicle occupants be properly

restrained using the available seat belts.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seating position, see “—Front seat precautions” on page 34 in this Section.

 Do not sit on the edge of the seat

or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle is in use, since the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

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 Toyota strongly recommends that all

infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained.

 Do not hold a child on your lap or

in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section.

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 Do not put anything or any part of

your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

 Do not modify or remove any wir-

ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near the front passenger airbag, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may prevent the front airbag system from activating correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability, consult your Toyota dealer. It may dangerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two- way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

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This warning light system monitors the

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are operating properly.

airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, “AIRBAG ON” indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 127 in Section 1- 6.)

If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

 The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds.

 The light comes on while driving.

The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The SRS front airbags have been in-

flated.

 The front of the vehicle (shaded in the

illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

 The pad section of the steering wheel

or dashboard (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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—SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags

In response to a severe side impact, the

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver, front passenger and rear/second passengers in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbags in the impacted side work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest. The SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front passenger’s or rear/second passenger’s head and help prevent them from being thrown out of the vehicle.

The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of the occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 81 in this Section.)

The SRS curtain shield airbag on the passenger side are activated even with no passenger in the front seat or rear/second outside seat.

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Roll sensing function: In response to a vehicle rollover, the curtain shield airbags on both sides work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front passenger’s or rear/second passenger’s head and help prevent them from being thrown out of the vehicle.

The SRS curtain shield airbags may activate even when the side airbags are not activated.

Always wear your seat belt properly.

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CAUTION

 The SRS side airbag and curtain

shield airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver, front passenger and rear/second outside passenger seat belt systems. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 53 in this Section.

 Do not allow anyone to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he/she is a child seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, and the impact of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the occupant.

 Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section.

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Collision from the rear

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration.

The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side.

Always wear your seat belts properly.

Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a lowspeed side collision.

The curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration.

The curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side or vehicle rollover.

Always wear your seat belts properly.

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The angle of vehicle tip- up is marginal

The curtain shield airbags may inflate if the angle of vehicle tip- up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb stone laterally as shown in the illustration.

Skidding vehicle hitting a curb stone

Collision from the front

Pitch end over end

The curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.

Collision from the rear

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. SRS warning light

2. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights

3. Curtain shield airbag modules (airbag and inflator)

4. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)

5. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)

6. Curtain shield airbag sensors

7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors

8. Airbag sensor assembly

9. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe side impact, the side and curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the side airbag inflators and/or the curtain shield airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.

In a vehicle rollover, the airbag sensor assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag inflator. At this time, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so immediately.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.

Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, front, center and rear garnish and roof interior may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

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CAUTION

SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate with considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver, front passenger and rear/second outside passengers must:

 Wear their seat belts properly.  Remain properly seated with their

backs upright and against the seats at all times.

Improper sitting and wearing of the seat belts may not retain you inside the vehicle.

 Do not allow anyone to lean against

the door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

 Sit up straight and well back in the

seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight to the outer side of the seats with a side airbag, and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag.

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 Do not allow anyone to get his/her

head closer to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, since these airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

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 Do not allow anyone to kneel on

the passenger seat, facing the passenger’s side door, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

 Do not allow anyone to get his/her

head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

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 Do not attach a cup holder or any

other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

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 Do not attach a microphone or any

other device or object near the area where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass, side door glass, front, center and roof side garnish. When the curtain shield airbag inflates, the microphone or other device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

 Do not hook a hanger, heavy or

sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook directly.

 Do not use seat accessories which

cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

 Do not disassemble or repair the

front, center and roof side garnish containing the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

 Do not modify or change the sus-

pension system. Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury.

 Do not use tires or wheels other

than the manufacturer’s recommended size. Such a use may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury. For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 374 in Section 7- 2.

 Do not place luggage heavier than

specified on the roof luggage carrier. Such luggage may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury. For details, see “Roof luggage carrier” on page 272 in Section 1- 10.

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Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability, consult your Toyota dealer. It may dangerously interfere with the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags operation.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two- way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment



Repairs made on or near the console or front seat

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are operating properly.

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If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

 The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds.

 The light comes on while driving.

The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 Any of the SRS side airbags and cur-

tain shield airbags have been inflated.

 The portion of the doors (shaded in the

illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

 The surface of the seats with the side

airbag (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

 The portion of the front, center and

roof side garnish containing the curtain shield airbags inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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—Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions 1—4 in the table on page 83 and based on these conditions activates or deactivates the following systems;

 Front passenger airbag  Side airbag on the front passenger

seat

 Front passenger’s seat belt pretension-

The system monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1—4.

In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly, do not do any of the following:

 Apply a heavy load to the front pas-

senger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback pocket).

 Attach a commercial seatback table,

etc. to the front passenger seatback.

 Put weight on the front passenger seat

by putting your hands or feet on the seatback from the rear passenger seat.

The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights indicate the actuation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger seat and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner.

The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the condition 2 in the table shown below.

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If the front passenger occupant classification system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred:

 A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

 Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

 The front passenger seatback is in

contact with the rear/second seat.

To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure the above do not occur.

Make sure that the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

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The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights will be illuminated initially when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After about four seconds, they will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indicator light be illuminated.

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The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

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Condition detected by

the front passenger

occupant classification

system

1 2

or child

1. Adult

2. Child

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

∗

∗ ∗

restraint system

malfunction in the system

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may

recogniz e him/ her as a chil d depending on his/her physi que and post ure.

: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her

as an adult depending on his/her physi que or pos ture.

: Never install a rear- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward- facing child restraint system should only be

installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section as for installing the child restraint system.)

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

“AIRBAG ON”

and “AIRBAG

OFF”

indicator

lights

“AIRBAG ON” Off Flashing

∗

“AIRBAG

OFF”

illuminated

“AIRBAG

OFF”

Indicator/warning light Devices

Not

Front

SRS war ning

light

Off Flashing

Off Off Deactivated

On Off Deactivated Activated

passenger ’s

seat belt

reminder light

∗

Front

passenger

airbag

Deactivated Activated

Side airbag

on the front

passenger

seat

Curtain shield

airbag in the

Activated

front

passenger

side

Activated

Front

passenger ’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Deactivated

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CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occupant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, observe the following.

 Make sure the “AIRBAG ON” indica-

tor light is illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

 Do not recline the front passenger

seatback so far that it touches a rear/second seat. This may cause the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear/ second seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not touches the rear/second seat.

Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

 If an adult sits in the front passen-

ger seat, the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light should be illuminated. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear/second seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

 Wear the seat belt properly.  Make sure the front passenger’s

seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

 Do not apply a heavy load to the

front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback pocket).

 Do not put weight on the front pas-

senger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear/second passenger seat.

 Do not let a rear/second passenger

lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

 Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

 Child restraint systems installed on

the rear/second seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions

 When it is unavoidable to install the

forward- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (As for the installation order, see “—Installation with seat belt” on page 88 in this Section.)

 Do not remove the front seats.  Do not kick the front passenger

seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

The “AIRBAG ON” indicator light may be illuminated (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may deploy) even if observing the above cautions, when a child sits in, or a forward-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. Refer to all the cautions in “SRS airbags” on page 64 and “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section.

Toyota strongly urges the use of appropriate child restraint systems for children.

The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. 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. See “Seat belts” on page 53 in this Section for details.

 For effective protection in automo-

bile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

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CAUTION

 Toyota strongly urges use of a

proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

 Never install a rear- facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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 A forward- facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

 On vehicles with side airbags and

curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or center and roof side garnish from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and/or curtain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 Do not use the seat belt extender

 Make sure you have complied with

all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—Child restraint system

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system.

Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations.

The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—Types of child restraint system

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system.

For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 100 in this Section.

The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages” on page 104 in this Section.

(A) Infant seat

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(B) Convertible seat

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATI ON An infant seat must be used in rear-

facing position only.

 Never install a rear- facing child re-

CAUTION

 Do not install a child restraint sys-

tem on the rear/second or third seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front or second seats. Otherwise, the child or front or second seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

 If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right seat.

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Same position

Same angle

 When installing a child restraint

system on the rear/second center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align all seatbacks at the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

Rear/second center seat: If the seat in which a child restraint system is installed in the rear most position, release the center seat belt after removing the child restraint system. Otherwise, the rear center seat belt may not work properly.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for-

ward- facing or rear- facing position depending on the age and size of the child. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions for installing the child restraint system.

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Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order:

1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.

2. Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position.

3. Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat.

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle.

5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended. To hold the seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

6. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

7. Put a child on the child restraint system and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light should be illuminated when the ignition key is “ON” and the child is in the child restraint system after following these procedures. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, remove the child restraint system and reinstall it with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, then the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Remove the child restraint system and contact your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

 Never install a rear- facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat. A forward- facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward- facing child restraint system in the proper order. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

 Never install a rear- facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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Move seat fully back

 A forward- facing child restraint sys-

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 On vehicles with side airbags and

 Do not install a child restraint sys-

 If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child restraint system on the rear/second right seat.

Same position

 When installing a child restraint

Same angle

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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CAUTION

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

CAUTION

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

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ward- facing position only.

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Move seat fully back

CAUTION

 A forward- facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front passenger occupant classification indicator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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 On vehicles with side airbags and

Same position

 When installing a child restraint

Same angle

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 53 in this Section for details.

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CAUTION

 Always make sure the shoulder belt

is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

 Both high- positioned lap belts and

loose- fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

 For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. To remove the booster seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract.

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—Using a top strap

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Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Outside position

Center position

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Symbol mark

Outside position

Use one anchor bracket on the roof and two anchor brackets on the rear/second seatbacks to attach the top strap.

Anchor brackets are installed for each rear/second seating position.

This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets.

Anchor brack ets

TO USE THE OUTSIDE ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Remove the head restraint.

Symbol mark

Center position

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CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear/second seats forward slightly if it is in the rear- most position.

2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.

Widen the slit of the cover slightly and confirm the position of the anchor fitting. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section.

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3. Insert the head restraint and push it down to the lock position.

After installing the child restraint system, move the rear/second seat to the rear- most lock position to prevent the child restraint system from interfering with the front seat.

TO USE THE CENTER ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Open the lid of the anchor bracket.

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—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

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2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.

Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section.

CAUTION

104

Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specifications are installed in the rear/second seat.

The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear/second seating position.

Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

7th lock position

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION

1. Fold down the seatback and back it to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seatback to the 7th lock position.

Make sure the seatback is locked securely.

1st lock position

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2. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the buttons on the seatback.

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps.

Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

For owners in Canada—The symbol on a

child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 100 in this Section.)

For installation details, refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product.

Canada only

Type A

Canada only

Type B

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CAUTION

 When using the lower anchorages

for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular objects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

 Push and pull the child restraint

system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

 When using the lower anchorages

for the child restraint system, ensure that the seat is moved to the rear- most position, with the seatback close to the child restraint system.

 After securing the child restraint

system, never slide or recline the seat.

 Do not install a child restraint sys-

tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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SECTION 1-

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Steering wheel and Mirrors

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outside rear view mirror s 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror 110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sun visors 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

To adjust the steering wheel position, push down the lock release lever. Then tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle, push or pull it to the desired steering column length and return the lever to its original position.

 Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

 After adjusting the steering wheel,

try moving it up and down or forward and rearward to make sure it is locked in position.

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Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.

Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

On some models, when you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface. (See “Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers” on page 122 in Section 1- 5.)

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—Power rear view mirror control

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CAUTION

 Do not adjust the mirror while the

vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

 On some models: Since the mirror

surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de- icer to free the mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to “L” (left) or “R” (right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direction.

Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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Anti- glare inside rear view

—Folding rear view mirrors

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas.

To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.

Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

CAUTION

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater

clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also

lose some rear view clarity.

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