Toyota Supra 1998 Owner’s Manual

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−1 Overview of instruments and controls

D Instrument panel overview

D Instrument cluster overview

D Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview

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Instrument cluster overview

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Master warning light

Brake system warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Discharge warning light

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Anti-lock brake system warning light

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Open door warning light

Rear light failure warning light

SRS airbag warning light

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Malfunction indicator lamp

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Low oil pressure warnig light

Low engine oil level warning light

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Traction control system off indicator/warning light

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Slip indicator light

Snow mode indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

Automatic transmisson manual mode indicator

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light

Automatic transmisson indicator lights

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Cruise control indicator light

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: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.

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: If this light flashes, see ”Automatic transmission” in Chapter 1−6.

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: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.

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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−2 Keys and Doors

D Keys

D Side doors

D Power windows

D Back door

D Hood

D Theft deterrent system

D Fuel tank cap

D Sport roof

Keys

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

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

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

Keep the key number plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

Side doors

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LOCKING WITH KEY Turn the key toward the front of the

vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock.

Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock both doors simultaneously.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Turn the lock knob forward to lock and

backward to unlock the door.

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

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

To lock both of the doors simultaneously, push the power door lock switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock them.

Power windows

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CAUTION

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

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

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if both side doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either side door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly pull down the switch. To close: Push up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only): Pull the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly push the switch up and then release it.

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OPERATING THE PASSENGER’s WIN- DOW

Use the switch on the passenger’s door. The driver’s door also has a switch that controls the passenger’s window.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Pull down the switch. To close: Push up the switch.

If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door, the passenger’s window cannot be operated.

CAUTION

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

D Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

D When small children are in the ve-

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

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

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Back door—

To open the back door from the outside, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

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

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

—Lock release lever

CAUTION

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

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

Hood

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To open the hood, do the following.

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

CAUTION

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

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on auxilialy catch lever and lift the

the hood.

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

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip− this prevents rattles.

CAUTION

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

Your Supra has two hood locks at the front edge of the hood.

To close the hood, lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (12 in.) about the engine compartment and release it. If the hood is still not fully closed, press down on it above the two hood locks. Make sure the hood is locked securely.

If you notice while driving that the hood is not securely locked, stop the vehicle at once and close the hood.

CAUTION

When closing the hood, be careful not to get your hands caught between the hood and the vehicle body.

NOTICE

Do not press hard on the hood except above the hood locks, or you may deform the hood.

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Theft deterrent system

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

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

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SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position and remove it.

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

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

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

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

Be careful not to use the key when opening any side door. This will cancel the system.

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

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

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

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

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

D If any of the side doors, back door or

hood is unlocked without using the key

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

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

Reactivating the alarm

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

The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions:

D If any of the side doors, back door or

hood is opened

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

Stopping the alarm

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

Interrupting the setting

With the system set, the back door can be opened by using the key without setting off the system. While the back door is open, the setting is interrupted and the side doors and hood may be opened in addition. However, when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected, the system is activated.

Close and lock the side doors and hood, and the system will automatically be reset after two seconds when the back door is closed with the key removed.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

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

INDICATOR LIGHT

The indicator light gives the following three indications.

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

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

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

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open the windows.

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

3. Unlock either side door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Cancel the system by unlocking either side doors with the key.

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

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

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Fuel tank cap

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

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

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

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

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Sport roof— —Detaching from vehicle

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

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

1. Get the tool bag out of the console box.

In the tool bag, you will find a special kit consisting of:

D Wrench and handle

—For turning the center lock and the front and rear bolts

D Caps

—For covering the front bolts

D Plugs

—For stopping up the rear holes

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2. Face the ”LOOSEN” side of the handle toward you and insert the wrench into the handle.

3. Unlock the center lock by inserting the wrench and turning it a 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

Before detaching the sport roof from the vehicle, fully open both of the side doors and windows, and clear the seats.

NOTICE

Take care not to hit the sport roof against the vehicle body to avoid damage to the roof when detaching the roof.

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4. Loosen the bolts in the order shown by turning the wrench counterclockwise. Then lift up the front edge of the sport roof and lift off the roof forward.

CAUTION

Be careful not to get your hands or fingers caught between the sport roof and the vehicle body when detaching the roof.

5. After removing the roof, put the caps on the front bolts and insert the plugs into the rear holes.

CAUTION

D Do not stick your head, arms or

any objects out of the opening while the vehicle is moving.

D Never attempt to remove the roof

while driving.

D Do not sit on top of the vehicle

around the opening.

—Stowing in luggage compartm ent

1. Open the back door and set up the rear holders as shown above.

Before stowing the roof in the luggage compartment, be sure to remove the luggage cover. (See ”Luggage cover” in Chapter 1−8.)

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2. Put in the roof from the left side as shown. Then insert the front edge of the roof in the front holders, and engage the rear edge with the rear holders.

Put the front edge on the triangle marks of the front holders.

To engage the rear edge of the roof with the rear holders, put the rear edge on the holders while pushing the front edge fully forward against the front holders.

CAUTION

To minimize the risk of personal injury, make sure all four corners of the roof are securely locked in the holders after installation.

NOTICE

To avoid damage the roof panel, do not press on the center of the stowed roof panel and do not put anyting on the stowed roof panel.

—Reinstalling on vehicle

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1. Lift up the rear edge while pushing the roof fully forward, then pull the front edge out of the holders. Remove the roof from the right side as shown.

After removing the roof, put back the rear holders by pulling up the lock release knob.

NOTICE

Do not operate the knob until the roof has been removed.

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CAUTION

Make sure to tighten all four bolts and to lock the center lock when installing the sport roof.

2. Place the rear edge on first and then the front edge.

Before installation, be sure to take the caps and plugs off.

CAUTION

To minimize the risk of personal injury, make sure all four corners are securely fixed on the brackets after installation.

3. Tighten the bolts and lock the center lock in the order shown. (See ”—Detaching from vehicle” for details.)

Note that all five connections need to be tight to secure the sport roof.

Reverse the wrench handle so the ”TIGHTEN” side faces toward you and turn it clockwise.

Check that the roof is correctly installed by lightly trying to move the roof.

Put the wrench, handle, caps and plugs back in the tool bag in the console box.

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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Seats

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

CAUTION

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Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

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

D Seats

D Front seats

D Fold−down rear seat

D Seat belts

D SRS driver and front passenger

airbags

D Child restraint

D Tilt steering wheel

D Outside rear view mirrors

D Anti−glare inside rear view

mirror

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are not properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D Adjustments should not be made

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

D When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or rear seat.

D After adjusting the seat position,

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

D After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

D Do not put objects under the seats.

The objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

D While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

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—Adjusting front seat (manual seat)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Pull the lock release lever up. Then

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

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release

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

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

—Adjusting front seat (power seat)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch to the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the move in that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat movement.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Move the control switch to the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the move in that position.

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a formal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

ADJUSTING SEAT CUSHION ANGLE Turn the knob either way.

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—Tilting driver’s seatback for rear seat entry

Lift the seatback lock release lever—the seatback will tilt forward.

This allows passengers to get into or out of the rear seat easily. After passengers are in, lift up on the seatback.

CAUTION

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

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry

CAUTION

D After putting back the seat, try

pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

D Never allow anyone to rest their

foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.

For easy access to the rear seat, do this.

1. Lift the seatback lock release lever or press the release pedal.

The seat will slide forward slightly.

2. Move the seat to the front−most posi- tion.

After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it locks.

Fold−down rear seat

FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.

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

SETTING UP REAR SEAT Unlock the seatback, and set it up.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

D Make sure the seat belts are not

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

D Make sure the seatback is securely

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

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Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See ”Child restraint” for details.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

D Use the belt for only one person at

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

D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

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

D Be careful not to damage the belt

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

D Inspect the belt system periodically.

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

D Keep the belts clean and dry. If

they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts.

D Replace the belt assembly (includ-

ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

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—Seat belts

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

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

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see ”Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

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

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

CAUTION

D High−positioned lap belts and

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

D For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

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

To release the belt, press the buckle−release button and allow the belt to retract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

CAUTION

For your safety, do not use the rear seat belts with the buckle in the rear seats.

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—Seat belt extender

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

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

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.

D Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without it.

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