Toyota Tacoma 2012 User Manual

For your information

Main Owners Manual

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

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

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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

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

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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

Scrapping your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo­nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con­trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ­ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi­cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis­tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi­tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

2

When driving

Interior and

3

exterior features

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle 

6

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in­terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it­yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

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For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in­structions for Canadian owners and camper informa­tion.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1

Before driving

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system... 78

1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 30

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Wireless remote control ....... 32

Side doors............................ 35

Access doors (Access Cab 

models only)....................... 39

Tailgate ................................ 40

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)

Front seats........................... 45

Rear seats (Access Cab and

Double Cab models) .......... 50

Head restraints..................... 54

Seat belts............................. 58

Steering wheel ..................... 64

Anti-glare inside rear view 

mirror.................................. 65

Outside rear view mirrors..... 68

1-4. Opening and closing 

the windows

Power windows .................... 71

Back window (vehicles with 

sliding type)........................ 73

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 74

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 80

SRS airbags ......................... 82

Front passenger occupant 

classification system........... 99

Child restraint systems ....... 106

Installing child restraints ..... 111

2

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 134

Engine (ignition) switch....... 144

Automatic

Manual transmission........... 150

Turn signal lever................. 153

Parking brake ..................... 154

Horn.................................... 156

2-2. Gauges and meters

Gauges and meters............ 157

Indicators and warning 

lights................................. 160

Accessory meter................. 163

2-3. Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch ................. 164

Fog light switch................... 166

Windshield wipers and 

washer.............................. 167

transmission

........ 147

2

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 170

Rear view monitor system 

(vehicles with auto 
anti-glare inside rear view 

mirror)............................... 173

Four-wheel drive system..... 177

Active traction control 

system .............................. 181

AUTO LSD system.............. 183

Rear differential lock 

system .............................. 185

Downhill Assist Control 

system .............................. 188

Clutch start cancel switch ... 190

Driving assist systems ........ 191

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions 

(4WD models and 

PreRunner)....................... 197

Cargo and luggage ............. 202

Vehicle load limits............... 207

Winter driving tips ............... 209

Trailer towing ...................... 213

Dinghy towing ..................... 233

Interior and exterior 

3

features

3-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ...... 236

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 244

Using the radio................... 247

Using the CD player........... 253

Playing back MP3 and 

WMA discs....................... 259

Optimal use of the audio 

system.............................. 267

Operating the sub woofer 

(on some Access Cab 

models) ............................ 270

Using the AUX port............. 271

Using the steering wheel 

audio switches.................. 273

3-3. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system 

(for cellular phone)........... 276

Using the hands-free 

phone system................... 280

Making a phone call ........... 288

Setting a cellular phone...... 293

Security and system 

setup ................................ 298

Using the phone book ........ 301

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2

3

4

5

6

7

3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 308

• Interior light ....................... 309

• Personal lights ................. 309

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 310

• Glove box ........................ 311

• Console boxes ................. 311

• Cup holders...................... 312

• Bottle holders................... 314

• Auxiliary boxes................. 316

• Overhead console............ 318

3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 319

Vanity mirrors..................... 320

Clock.................................. 321

Outside temperature display 

(vehicles with accessory 

meter)............................... 322

Cigarette lighter.................. 323

Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 324

Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 325

Seatback table ................... 331

Floor mat............................ 332

Luggage compartment 

features............................ 334

Garage door opener box.... 343

Compass (vehicles with 

accessory meter).............. 347

4

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior ........... 354

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior ............ 357

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements .................... 360

General maintenance......... 362

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 

programs .......................... 365

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions....................... 366

Hood................................... 370

Engine compartment .......... 372

Tires.................................... 388

Tire inflation pressure......... 396

Wheels................................ 401

Air conditioning filter........... 403

Wireless remote control 

battery .............................. 406

Checking and replacing 

fuses................................. 408

Light bulbs.......................... 418

4

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 430

If your vehicle needs to 

be towed........................... 431

If you think something 

is wrong ............................ 437

Fuel pump shut off 

system .............................. 438

Event data recorder ............ 439

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on 

or a warning buzzer 

sounds.............................. 441

If you have a flat tire............ 450

If the engine will not start.... 468

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P.................... 469

If you lose your keys........... 470

If the vehicle battery is 

discharged........................ 471

If your vehicle overheats..... 475

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck ................................. 478

If your vehicle has to 

be stopped in 

an emergency................... 480

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 484

Fuel information.................. 504

Tire information .................. 507

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 518

Items to initialize................. 519

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For owners

Reporting safety defects 

for U.S. owners ................ 522

Seat belt instructions 

for Canadian owners 

(in French)........................ 523

Camper information............ 525

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 532

Alphabetical index.................... 534

1

2

3

4

5

6

What to do if.............................. 544

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5

P. 164

Pictorial index

P. 370

P. 167

P. 164

P. 68

P. 153, 165

Regular Cab models

Windshield wipers

Hood

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

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Parking and front side marker
lights

Headlights

Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights



P. 388

P. 450

P. 396

P. 507

P. 74

P. 153

P. 164

P. 35

P. 164

P. 40

P. 164

Back window

P. 73

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Rear turn signal lights

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

License plate lights

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 164

P. 370

P. 167

P. 164

P. 68

P. 153, 165

P. 166

Access Cab models

Windshield wipers

Hood

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

8

Parking and front side marker
lights

Headlights

Fog lights

Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights



P. 388

P. 450

P. 396

P. 507

P. 74

P. 153

P. 164

P. 35

P. 164

P. 40

P. 164

P. 39

Back window

P. 73

Fuel filler door

Rear turn signal 
lights

Access doors

Side doors

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

License plate lights

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 164

P. 370

P. 167

P. 164

P. 68

P. 153, 165

P. 166

Double Cab models

Windshield wipers

Hood

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

10

Parking and front side marker
lights

Headlights

Fog lights

Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights



P. 388

P. 450

P. 396

P. 507

P. 74

P. 153

P. 164

P. 35

P. 164

P. 40

P. 164

Back window

P. 73

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Rear turn signal 
lights

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

License plate lights

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 58

P. 54

P. 314

P. 331

P. 82

P. 332

P. 82

P. 50

P. 45

P. 311

P. 311

P. 156

P. 82

Interior

Seat belts

Head restraints

Bottle holders1

Front console box1

Horn
SRS driver airbag

SRS front 
passenger
airbag

Rear seats2

Seatback table1

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Glove box

Floor mats

Front seats

SRS side airbags

P. 65

P. 319

P. 82

P. 320

P. 309

P. 173

P. 318

P. 343

P. 347

P. 309

Outside temperature display 1

P. 322

P. 163

Interior light

SRS curtain shield 
airbags

Accessory meter 1

Compass 1

Garage door opener box 1

Personal lights2

Overhead console2

1



: If equipped

2



: Access Cab and Double Cab models

Sun visors

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Rear view monitor system3

Vanity mirrors



3

: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

13

Pictorial index

P. 36

P. 71

P. 71

P. 36

Door lock switch1

Inside door lock button

Interior

14

Power window switches1

Window lock switch1

Bench type front seat

P. 147, 150

P. 312

P. 147

P. 312

P. 469

P. 312

P. 469

Shift lever

Cup holders

Shift lock override button2

Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission

Shift lever

Cup holders

Cup holders

Shift lock override button

1



: If equipped

2



: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

15

P. 150

P. 312

Pictorial index

Separated type front seats with a manual transmission

Interior

Shift lever

16

Cup holders

P. 311

P. 316

Access Cab models

P. 73

P. 270

Sub woofer

Back window 
lock release lever



Auxiliary boxes

Rear console box

: If equipped

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P. 342

P. 314

Pictorial index

P. 341

P. 73

P. 340

P. 339

Double Cab models

Interior

Grocery bag hooks

Bottle holders

Back window lock 
release lever

1



Flashlight holder

18

Storage boxes

Cargo net hooks2

1



: If equipped

2



: Vehicles with sub woofer

Pictorial index

P. 316

P. 157

P. 370

P. 64

P. 314

P. 154

P. 388

Gauges and meters

Instrument panel

Tilt and telescopic steering 
lock release lever

Tire pressure warning 
reset switch

Hood lock release lever

Parking brake pedal

Auxiliary box

Bottle holders

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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P. 430

P. 244

P. 236

P. 181

P. 271

P. 324

P. 95

P. 177

P. 323

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Audio system

Front-wheel drive 
control switch

A-TRAC switch3

2



Air conditioning system

Emergency flasher switch

AUX port

Passenger airbag 
off switch

1



Cigarette lighter

20

Power outlet

P. 144

P. 273

Windshield wipers and 

P. 167

P. 154

P. 281

P. 281

P. 170

washer switch

Engine (ignition) switch

Parking brake lever4

Audio remote control switches3

Talk switch3

Cruise control switch3

1



: Access Cab models only

2



: 4WD models only

Telephone switches3

3



: If equipped

4



: Vehicles with a manual transmission

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P. 158

P. 68

P. 97

P. 166

P. 185

P. 325

P. 164

P. 153

P. 188

P. 183, 192

Pictorial index

P. 190

Instrument panel

Fog light switch1

RR DIFF LOCK switch1

Instrument panel light
control dial

Power outlet main
switch

1



Headlight 
switch

Turn signal lever

RSCA OFF switch2

CLUTCH START CANCEL

1



switch

DAC switch1

VSC OFF switch

22

Outside rear view mirror switches1

Pictorial index

P. 335

P. 202

P. 336

P. 337

P. 325

Tie-down cleats

Power outlet1

Luggage compartment

Deck rails

Auxiliary boxes

Deck hooks

1



: If equipped

2



: 4WD models only

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Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

2WD Two Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor

A-TRAC Active Traction Control

AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential

CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode

LT Light truck

M + S Mud + Snow

MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume

RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock

RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number

532

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System

TRAC Traction Control

TWI Treadwear indicators

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

533

1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without engine immobilizer system

Master keys
Key number plate

Vehicles with engine immobilizer system

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (oP. 470)

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1-1. Key information

NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)

● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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Before driving

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi­cle from outside the vehicle.

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks

the driver’s door. Pressing
the button again within 3
seconds unlocks the other
doors.

Sounds alarm
(push and hold)

When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

Wireless remote control

■ Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■

Panic mode



■ Door lock buzzer

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.

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: If equipped

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■ Wireless remote control depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(oP. 406)

■ If the wireless remote control does not operate

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (oP. 35)

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■ Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow­ing situations.

● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication device

● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

metallic object

● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter­fere with the operation of the aircraft.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 518)

1

Before driving

33

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Certification for wireless remote control
MODEL/FCC IDs:
Transmitter: GQ43VT20T
Receiver: GQ4-34R
IC (Canada) IDs:
Transmitter: 1470A-1T
Receiver: 1470A-6R
MADE IN U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. 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.

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

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

The vehicle can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote con­trol, key or door lock switch.

■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)

oP. 32

■ Key

Regular Cab models

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

Access Cab and Double Cab models

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key a single

time in the driver’s door
unlocks the driver’s door,
and turning the key again
unlocks the other doors.

Side doors

1

Before driving

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■ Door lock switch (if equipped)

Driver’s door lock switch

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Passenger’s door lock switch

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

■ Inside door lock button

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

Pulling the inside handle can
open the front door even if the
inside door lock button is in the
lock position.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.
Vehicles with power door lock system
The door cannot be locked if a front door is o pen and the key is in

the engine switch.

Rear door child-protector lock (Double Cab models only)

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.

1

Before driving

■ Key reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

CAUTION

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

● Always use a seat belt.

● Always lock all doors.

● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi­cle and it may result in serious injury or death. 
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

NOTICE

The access door (rear door) can be opened using the inside handle.

Open the front door widely

Pull (from the outside) or

push (from the inside) the

inside handle of the access

door.

Open the access door

You can open and close the

access door only when the

front door is widely opened.

Access doors (Access Cab models only)

1

Before driving

■ When opening or closing the front door and access door

The front door and access door could be damaged if they hit each other
when being opened or closed.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

The tailgate can be opened.

Pull the handle

Open the tailgate slowly

The support cables will hold

the tailgate horizontal.

After closing the tailgate, try

pulling it toward you to make

sure it is securely locked.

Tailgate

Removing the tailgate

■ Before removing the tailgate

These connector covers are used when removing the tailgate, to
prevent the back-up camera wire harness connectors from being
contaminated.

Connector cover (Gray)
Connector cover (White)

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Store the connector covers in the
glove box in a plastic bag when
not using.

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

To disconnect the wire harness
connectors ( and ), press
and hold the lock of the tailgate
wire harness connector (White)
and pull apart.

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Tailgate wire harness connec­tor (White)

Frame wire harness connector
(Gray)

Attach the connector cover
(white) to the frame wire harness
connector (Gray).

Connector cover (White)
Frame wire harness connector

(Gray)

Pull out the plastic wire protector
located in the vehicle bed by
pressing the tabs and pulling the
protector.

Be careful not to pull out all of the
tailgate wire harness. Failure to
do so may result in damage to
vehicle components.

Before driving

Plastic wire protector

Open the tailgate.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■ Removing the tailgate

Pull out the wire harness from
the vehicle bed.

Attach the connector cover
(Gray) to the tailgate wire har­ness connector (White).

Tailgate wire harness connec­tor (White)

Connector cover (Gray)

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Open the tailgate to the angle
where you can release the
brackets on the support cables
from the lugs on both sides.
Lift the support cable bracket up
and slide it off.

Support cable bracket

Tilt the tailgate to about 30° from
vertical and pull up the right side
of the tailgate to unhook the right
side.

Rear step bumper

CAUTION

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Slide the tailgate a little to the
right to unhook the left side.

To attach the tailgate, follow the
removal procedure in reverse
order.

For rear end protection and eas­ier step-up loading.

To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illus­tration.

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■ Before removing the tailgate

Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or damage to the vehicle compo­nents.

■ Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Do not drive with the tailgate open.

● Do not get on the rear step bumper.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

NOTICE

■ To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness

Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.

■ To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor

system)

Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.

■ After closing the tailgate

Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.

■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper

Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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Bench type seat

Seat position adjustment

lever

Separated type seats

Seat position adjustment

lever

Driver’s seat lumbar sup-

port adjustment knob

(if equipped)

Seatback angle adjustment

lever

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (if equipped)

Lift the seatback angle adjusting
lever or press the pedal behind
the seatback. The seat will slide
forward.

Move the seat to the front-most
position.

■ After passengers are in the vehicle

Lift the seatback and return the seat until it locks.

Folding seatback (Bench type seat)

Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold down the seat­back.
Hold the lever until you have
swung the seatback forward
slightly.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Folding passenger’s seat (vehicles with seatback table)

Pull the seatback angle adjusting
lever and raise the seatback to
its upright position.

Pull the seatback folding lever
and fold the seatback down.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Inner
structure

During
rear-end
collision

Active head restraints (Access Cab and Double Cab models only)

When the occupant’s back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for­ward to help reduce the risk of
whiplash on the seat occupant.

■ Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may show the head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

■ Seat adjustment

● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion

to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.

● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

■ After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● Make sure the seatback is securely locked.

● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.

■ Caution while driving

● Vehicles with seatback table: Do not sit on or place anything on the folded

seatback.

● Access Cab models only: Do not rest your foot on the press pedal behind

the passenger seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Access Cab models

The bottom cushion of the rear seats can be raised and lowered.

■ Before raising the bottom cushion

Stow the seat belt buckles.

This prevents the seat belt

buckles from falling out when

you fold the seatback.

■ Raising the bottom cushion

Raise the bottom cushion up
while pulling the lever until it
locks.

■ Lowering the bottom cushion

Push the bottom cushion
down while pulling the lever
until the bottom cushion locks
into the seat position.

Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)

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Double Cab models

The seatback of the rear seat can be folded.

■ Before folding rear seats

Stow the rear seat belt buck­les.

This prevents the seat belt

buckles from falling out when

you fold the seatback.

Pass the seat belts through
the seat belt hangers.

This prevents the shoulder belt

from being damaged.

Make sure that the seat belts

are removed from the hangers

before using them.

■ Folding rear seats

Remove the head restraint

Swing the bottom cushion

up by pulling the lock

release strap

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

Attach the head restraints to
the holders located on the
back sides of the bottom cush­ions.

Fold down the seatback by
pulling the lock release strap.

■ When the seatback is folded/the bottom cushion is raised

Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback or auxiliary box while driving.

■ When returning the seats to their original position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.

● Make sure the seatbacks and bottom cushions are securely locked. Fail-

● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.

● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.

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ure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

NOTICE

■ Before folding the seats

The seat belts buckles must be stowed.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

■ Adjusting the head restraints

Bench type front seat

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down

while pushing the lock release

button.

Separated type front seat

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down

while pushing the lock release

button.

Rear seat (Double Cab models only)

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down

while pushing the lock release

button.

Lock release button

Head restraints

Lock release button

Lock release button

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

■ When using the rear head restraints (Access Cab models

only)

To use

Lift up the head restraint until it

locks.

To fold

Pull the head restraint lock

release lever to fold the head

restraint.

Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

■ Removing the front head restraints

Bench type seat

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Separated type seat

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

■ Removing the rear head restraints (Double Cab models only)

■ Installing the front head restraints

Bench type seat

Separated type seat

■ Installing the rear head restraints (Double Cab models only)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints

■ Adjusting the front center seat (Bench type seat) and rear center seat

head restraints (Double Cab models)

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.

■ Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv­ing the vehicle.

■ Correct use of the seat belts

● Extend the shoulder belt so

that it comes fully over the

shoulder, but does not

come into contact with the

neck or slide off the shoul-

der.

● Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Fastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.

Release 
button

Seat belts

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Up

Move the height adjuster up as
needed until you hear a click.

Down

Push the lock release button
and slide the height adjuster
down.

■ Center seat belt of the bench seat

Make sure the shoulder belt
pass through the guide when
using the center seat belt.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu­pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioner may not acti­vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (oP. 58)

Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu­pants. Extend the shoulder belt com­pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

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

■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and 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 (CRS) firmly .
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. (o

P. 111)

■ Pregnant women

■ People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

■ Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.

● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child

become large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (oP. 106)

● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 58 regarding seat belt usage.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

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.

■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate
for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli­sions.

■ Seat belt extender

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.

■ Wearing a seat belt

● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

● Always wear a seat belt properly.

● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

● Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always

use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

● Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-

ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.

● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

■ Adjustable shoulder anchor

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 the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. (oP. 59)

■ Seat belt pretensioners

● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.

● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In

that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.

■ Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the
belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the
belt out leading to chocking or other serious injuries that could result in
death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should
be used to cut the belt.

■ Seat belt damage and wear

● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

● Inspect the seat belt system periodically . Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.

● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

NOTICE

■ Seat belt damage and wear

● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the

seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.

■ Using a seat belt extender

● Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system,

because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas­ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

● The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when

used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the
one originally intended.

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■ When using a seat belt extender

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 the extender itself.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.

Steering wheel

■ Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident
may occur resulting in death or serious injury.

■ After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position
Anti-glare position

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of

vehicles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.

Turns automatic mode ON/
OFF

The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.

The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned on.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

To ensure that the sensors operate prop­erly, do not touch or cover them.

■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

■ Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Mirror angle can be adjusted.

Power-adjustable type

Select a mirror to adjust.
(L: left or R: right)

Adjust the mirror up, down,
in or out using the switch.

Outside rear view mirrors

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Manually adjustable type

Adjust the mirror up, down, in
or out by pushing the mirror
surface.

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Folding back the mirrors

Push backward to fold the mir­rors.

■ Mirror operating conditions (vehicles with power-adjustable type only)

The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

NOTICE

■ When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci­dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.

● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving.

■ 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.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened/closed using the following
switches.

Driver’s power window switches

Closing
Opening
One-touch opening (driver’s

window only)

*

*: Pressing the switch in the

opposite direction will stop win­dow travel partway.

Front and rear passenger’s power window switch

Closing
Opening

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2

Power windows

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Lock switch

Press the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent chil­dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows

CAUTION

■ The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the ON position.

■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated
once either front door is opened.

■ Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

● Do not allow children to operate the power windows. 

Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows

CAUTION

The back window can be opened and closed using the lock release
lever.

Open/close

Push the lock release lever
and slide the back window.

Back window (vehicles with sliding type)

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■ Closing the back window

Make sure that the back window is securely closed after closing it.

■ While driving

Keep the back window closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre­vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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1-5. Refueling

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.

■ Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win­dows are closed.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

Open the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

1-5. Refueling

When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.

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After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.

■ Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)

■ Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp. gal.)

Before driving

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1-5. Refueling

CAUTION

■ Refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. 
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.

● Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static

electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.

● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 

A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.

● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible engine
hazard.

■ When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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1-5. Refueling

NOTICE

■ Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.

■ To prevent damage to the fuel filler door

Do not apply excessive force.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi­cate that the system is operat­ing.

The indicator light stops flash­ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can­celed.

Engine immobilizer system



■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

● If the key is in contact with a metallic object

● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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: If equipped

1-6. Theft deterrent system

NOTICE

■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY

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.

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

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.

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■ To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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1-7. Safety information

Drive in a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (oP. 45)

Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (oP. 45)

Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper­able.

Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air­bag is facing your chest.
(oP. 64)

Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. (oP. 54)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(oP. 58)

Correct driving posture

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1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

■ While driving

● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

● Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci­dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

■ Adjusting the seat position

● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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1-7. Safety information

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.

Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag

Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and right front
passenger from impact with interior components.

Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags

Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags

Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.

SRS airbags

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Airbag system components

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Vehi cles with separated type front seat

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Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG

OFF indicator lights
SRS warning light and

RSCA OFF indicator light
Driver airbag
RSCA OFF switch 

(4WD models only)
Curtain shield airbag sen-

sors (Access Cab and Dou­ble Cab models)

Side and curtain shield air­bag sensors

Driver’s seat position sen­sor

Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch

Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch

Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)

Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat

position sensor
Belt tension sensor
Passenger airbag off switch

(Access Cab models)

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 right 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.

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.

Bench type front seat: The SRS airbags are designed to protect the
driver and right front passenger, and they are not designed to protect
an occupant in the front center seating position.

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In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys­tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants.

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■ SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air­bag sensor assemblies (Access Cab and Double cab models), driver’s seat
position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front
passenger’s seat position sensor (Bench type seat), front passenger’s seat
belt buckle switch, passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models), front
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, belt tension sensor (Bench type seat),
RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (o

■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

● Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying

(inflating) SRS airbag.

● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)

as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.

● The front windshield may crack.

■ Operating conditions (front airbags)

● The SRS front airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds

the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi­mately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall 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.).

P. 442)

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● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

● Landing hard or vehicle falling

● 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.

● 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 fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. (oP. 99)

■ Operating conditions (side airbags and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3307 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicu­lar to the vehicle orientation at an approximately speed of 12-18 mph [20-30
km/h]).

■ Operating conditions (side airbags)

The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will activate even if there is no
passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. (oP. 99)

■ Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags)

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

■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

than a collision

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.

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● The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.

● The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

● Collision from the side

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situation shown
in the illustration.

■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)

The SRS front airbags are generally not 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 side to the vehicle

body other than the passenger com­partment

● Collision from the side at an angle

● Collision from the front

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

● Collision from the front

● Collision from the rear

● Pitching end over end

■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag 

(side airbags and curtain shield airbags)

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.

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

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

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● The front of the vehicle is damaged or

deformed, or was involved in an acci­dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

● A portion of a door is damaged or

deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

● The pad section of the steering wheel

or dashboard near the front passenger
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

● The surface of the seats with the side

airbag is scratched, cracked or other­wise damaged.

● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-

lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the curtain shield airbags
inside is scratched, cracked or other­wise damaged.

■ When to contact your Toyota dealer

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

● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. 
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.

● 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 the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) 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 now sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away, 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.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat. 
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) 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.

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● If the seat belt extender has been con-

nected to the driver’s seat belt buckle
but the seat belt extender has not also
been fastened to the latch plate of the
driver’s seat belt, the SRS driver’s air­bag system will judge that the driver is
wearing the seat belt even though the
seat belt has not been connected. In
this case, the driver’s airbag may not
activate correctly in a collision, resulting
in death or serious injury in the event of
collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt
with the seat belt extender.

■ SRS airbag precautions

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

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● 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.

● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or

seriously injured by a deploying airbag. 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. (oP. 106)

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● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

● Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.

● Do not drive the vehicle while the driver

or passenger has items resting on their
knees.

● Do not lean against the door, the roof

side rail or the front, side and rear pil­lars.

● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the

passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

■ SRS airbag precautions

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■ SRS airbag precautions

● Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash­board or steering wheel pad. 
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver and front passenger
airbags deploy.

● Do not attach anything to areas such as

the door, windshield glass, side door
glass, front and rear pillars, roof side
rail or assist grip.

● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and
seriously injure or kill you, should the
SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

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● Bench type front seat: Do not use a seat accessory, such as a c ushion or

seat cover, that covers the seat cushion surface.

● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side

airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.

● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-

bag components (oP. 83).
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a

door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel

pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

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■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. 
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.

● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.

● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,

instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.

● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the

occupant compartment.

● Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-

garoo bar etc.).

● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.

● Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer’s recommended

size. (oP. 500)

● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD

players.

● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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Passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models)

The passenger airbag off switch is designed to disable the front pas­senger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of the front pas­senger seat by a member of a passenger risk group identified in
TABLE 1 is occupying the front passenger seating position (oP. 96).

AUTO position

This position makes the front pas­senger airbag system opera­tional.

At this time, the indicator light
condition varies depending on the
size of the occupant in the front
passenger seat.

OFF position

The front passenger airbag is dis­abled.

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At this time, the AIR BAG OFF
indicator light will come on.

■ Operation of the passenger airbag off switch

Turn the key clockwise to the
AUTO position.

Turn the key counterclock­wise to the OFF position and
remove it.

If the key is removed at any other
position than OFF, the switch will
automatically return to the AUTO
position.

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■ Passenger risk group

TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat
because:

• Vehicle has no rear seat;

• Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing infant

seat; or

• The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s phy-

sician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that
the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because:

• Vehicle has no rear seat:

• Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possi-

ble, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no
space is available in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or

• The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physi-

cian, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the
driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which accord­ing to his or her physician:

• Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger:

and

• Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater

than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the pas­senger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.

For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk
group, please contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or Transport
Canada at 1-800-333-0371.

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■ When the passenger airbag off switch is turned off

● Do not turn the passenger airbag off switch to the OFF position except

when a member of a passenger risk group identified in T ABLE 1 is occupy­ing the front passenger seating position.

● The front passenger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the

front passenger airbag can reduce the occupant protection which your
vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and
increase the likelihood of death or serious injuries.

Deactivating the curtain shield airb ags in a vehicle rollover (4WD models on ly)

ON/OFF (hold for a few sec­onds)

The RSCA OFF indicator turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
the ON position.)

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The roll sensing function for the
curtain shield airbags and seat
belt pretensioners will turn back
on automatically each time the
engine switch is turned on.

■ The switch only should be used

In a situation where inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off-road
driving).

■ Operating conditions when the RSCA OFF indicator is on

● The curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a

vehicle rollover.

● The curtain shield airbag will activate in a severe side impact.

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■ For normal driving

Make sure the RSCA OFF indicator is not turned on. If it is left on, the curtain
shield airbag will not activate in the event of an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica­tion system. This system detects the conditions of the right front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front
passenger.

SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
AIR BAG ON indicator light
AIR BAG OFF indicator light

Front passenger occupant classification system

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