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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive with a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in

the seat. (P. 53)

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Adjust the position of the

seat forward or backward to

ensure the pedals can be

reached

and

easily

depressed to the extent

required. (P. 53)

Adjust the seatback so that

the controls are easily oper-

able. (P. 53)

Adjust the tilt and telescopic

positions of the steering

wheel to allow easy opera-

tion and to ensure the air-

bag is facing your chest.

(P. 67)

Lock the head restraint in

place with the center of the

head restraint closest to the

top of your ears. (P. 58)

Wear the seat belt correctly.

(P. 60)

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WARNING

■While driving

●Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat.

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 acci-

dent resulting in serious injury or death. 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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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

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.

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SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is

used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seat

belts.

Models with SRS airbags and seat belts for driver, front pas-

senger, and rear passengers

Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in

addition to a seat belt at each front seating positions and each rear

seating positions. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) con-

sists of six airbags. The configurations are as follows.

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Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags

Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags

Curtain shield airbags (for driver, front passenger, and rear pas-

sengers)

These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the pri-

mary protection provided by the seat belt.

The system also controls front seat belt pretensioners. For opera-

tion instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt preten-

sioner, refer to “Seat belt pretensioners”. (P. 61)

■When you sell your vehicle

When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is

equipped with SRS airbags by alerting the buyer to the applicable section in

this Owner’s Manual.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag

●To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and

all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat belts when the vehi-

cle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only to be a supplement to the

primary protection provided by the seat belt. It does not eliminate the need

to fasten seat belts. In combination with the seat belts, it offers the best

combined protection in case of a serious accident.

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Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a

crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, refer to

“Seat belts”. (P. 60)

●Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the

SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed - faster than the blink of an

eye - and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag

can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag.

It is also important to wear your seat belt to help avoid injuries that can

result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position

such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking.

Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occu-

pant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or

arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force.

●The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants

who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer

very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for

deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat

as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehi-

cle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as

possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

●Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between

you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could

interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle

and cause injury.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag

●Put children aged 12 and under in the

rear seat properly restrained at all

times. The SRS airbag deploys with

considerable speed and force and can

injure or even kill children, especially if

they are 12 years of age and under and

are not restrained or improperly

restrained. Because children are lighter

and weaker than adults, their risk of

being injured from deployment is

greater.

For that reason, we strongly recom-

mend that ALL children (including those

in child seats and those that have out-

grown child restraint devices) sit in the

REAR seat properly restrained at all

times in a child restraint device or in a

seat belt, whichever is appropriate for

the child's age, height and weight.

Secure ALL types of child restraint

devices (including forward facing child

seats) in the REAR seats at all times.

According to accident statistics, chil-

dren are safer when properly restrained

in the rear seating positions than in the

front seating positions.

For instructions and precautions con-

cerning the child restraint system, refer

to “Child restraint systems”. (P. 137)

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WARNING

■SRS airbag

●NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT

SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD

BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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●Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat,

or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys

with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

●When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke

could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or

other breathing trouble. If you or your passengers have breathing prob-

lems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly.

●A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if

they come into direct contact with the hot gas.

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SRS airbag system components

Front sub sensor (right-hand

side)

Side airbag sensor (center

pillar right-hand side)

SRS warning light

Curtain shield airbag sensor

(rear wheel house right-hand

side)

Frontal

airbag

module

(driver's side) (two-stage)

Seat belt pretensioner (front

passenger’s side)

Front passenger’s frontal air-

bag ON and OFF indicator

(center of instrument panel)

Satellite

safing

sensor

(under the center of the rear

seats)

Frontal airbag module (front

passenger’s

stage)

side)

(two-

Front passenger’s occupant

classification system sensor

Front passenger’s occupant

detection control module

Seat belt buckle switch (front

passenger’s side)

Door impact sensor (right-

hand side)

Seat

belt

pretensioner

(driver’s side)

Curtain shield airbag mod-

ule (right-hand side)

Curtain shield airbag sensor

(rear wheel house left-hand

side)

Airbag wiring

Side airbag module (front

passenger’s side)

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Side airbag sensor (center

pillar left-hand side)

Airbag

control

module

(including impact sensors

and rollover sensors)

Side airbag module (driver’s

side)

Front sub sensor (left-hand

side)

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Door impact sensor (left-

hand side)

Curtain shield airbag mod-

ule (left-hand side)

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based

on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-

tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas-

senger. The front passenger's airbag system consists of the front

passenger occupant detection control module etc.

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The

SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag control module. The

airbag control module consists of an airbag sensor.

In certain types of severe front or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-

tem 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.

■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS air-

bags, due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot

gases.

●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, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side

rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

●The windshield may crack.

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Toyota advanced frontal airbag system

Your vehicle is equipped with a Toyota advanced frontal airbag sys-

tem that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements

in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

208.

The Toyota advanced frontal airbag system automatically determines

the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the time of

deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of the

SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment.

Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s

sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR

BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the

phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully

read the instructions on the warning labels and tag.

Always wear your seat belt. The Toyota advanced frontal airbag sys-

tem is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in combina-

tion with a seat belt. All occupants should wear a seat belt or be

seated in an appropriate child restraint system.

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the

steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed

near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.

In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components

deploy.

● SRS frontal airbag for driver

● SRS frontal airbag for front passenger

These components supplement the seat belts by reducing the impact

to the occupant’s head and chest.

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■Driver’s SRS frontal airbag

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator oper-

ates in different ways depending on the severity of impact.

Have the system inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if the SRS

warning light illuminates.

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NOTE

The driver’s SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are not con-

trolled by the Toyota advanced frontal airbag system.

■Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The

inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact.

The occupant classification system sensor is installed under the seat uphol-

stery and monitors the physique and posture of the front passenger. Using

this information, the occupant classification system determines whether the

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should be deployed or not.

The occupant classification system may not inflate the front passenger’s

SRS frontal airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This

is normal. In this case, although the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

does not operate, the front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner operates with

the driver’s seat belt pretensioner. For details about the seat belt preten-

sioner, refer to “Seat belt pretensioners”. (P. 61)

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Toyota

advanced frontal airbag system from functioning correctly or cause the sys-

tem to fail.

●Do not apply any strong impact to the front passenger’s seat.

●Do not spill liquid on the front passenger’s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it

off immediately.

●Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger’s seat.

●Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a

genuine Toyota accessory under the front passenger’s seat.

●Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under the front passenger’s

seat.

●Do not place a magnet near the seat belt buckle.

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If the seat belt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s occupant classification

system have failed, the SRS warning light will illuminate. Have the system

inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if the SRS warning light illumi-

nates.

If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of

the Toyota advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at

your Toyota dealer. Do not use the front passenger’s seat while driving the

vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

NOTE

The front passenger’s SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are

not controlled by the Toyota advanced frontal airbag system.

■Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators

P. 128

■Occupant classification system

The occupant classification system sensor is installed under the seat uphol-

stery and monitors the physique and posture of the front passenger. Using

this information, the occupant classification system determines whether the

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should be deployed or not.

If the front passenger’s seat cushion is wet, this may adversely affect the

ability of the system to determine deployment. If the seat cushion is wet, the

front passenger should stop sitting on the front passenger’s seat. Wipe off

liquid from the seat immediately, let the seat dry naturally and then check the

SRS warning light as follows.

●If the SRS warning light illuminates, keep the seat dry until the warning

light turns off. If the SRS warning light stays on even when the seat has

dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and have

the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

●If the SRS warning light does not illuminate, check that the front passen-

ger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators work properly. If the indicators

do not work properly, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s

seat and have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s

seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deploy-

ment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF

indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly.

When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front

passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage

and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat.

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NOTE

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause

interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest Toyota

dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest Toyota

dealer.

■Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is not acti-

vated

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of

the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat:

●The seat is empty.

●The seat is equipped with an appropriate child restraint system and an

infant is restrained in it.

●The occupant changed their posture after the occupant load is judged.

●The front passenger’s occupant classification system is malfunctioning.

WARNING

When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate

child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may

interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification system, acti-

vating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occu-

pied by the infant in the child restraint system.

●Do not place any article (including electronic devices) on the seat other than

the infant in the child restraint system.

●Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint system.

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■If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the

OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child

restraint system (including booster seat)

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key

system), or turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off (vehicles with a

smart key system) if the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illumi-

nates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is

in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child

restraint system from the seat. By referring to the child restraint manufac-

turer’s recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation

procedures in “Child restraint systems” (P. 137), correctly install the child

restraint system. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-

out a smart key system), or turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-

TION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) and make sure that the

front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator

illuminates.

If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off,

take the following actions.

●Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint

system and the child occupant.

●Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passen-

ger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and

forth.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off

after taking relevant corrective actions described above, relocate the child

restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your Toyota dealer

for an inspection.

NOTE

When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is

seated in the front passenger’s seat, the Toyota advanced frontal airbag sys-

tem may or may not activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

depending on the occupant’s seating posture. The child should always wear

the seat belt when sitting in the seat irrespective of whether the airbag is

deactivated or activated. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is acti-

vated (the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns

off), take the following actions.

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●Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off

despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the

child/small adult in the rear seat and immediately contact your Toyota dealer

for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is

recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the

rear seat.

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Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the

seat belt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.

■Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment

upon impact when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front

passenger’s seat.

●When the seat is occupied by an adult.

●When a certain item(s) (e.g. jug of water) is placed on the seat.

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■If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON

indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by

an adult

This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s

seat. Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart

key system), or turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off (vehicles with a

smart key system). Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the

upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly

fasten the seat belt, position his/her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to

the rearmost position. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles

without a smart key system), or turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to

IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system). If the OFF indicator

remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, take the following

actions.

●Vehicles without a smart key system:

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

●Make sure that the front passenger does not use a blanket, seat cushion,

seat cover, seat heater or massager, etc.

●If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should

remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the front passenger’s

seat, or should sit in a rear seat.

●Next, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to

allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check,

both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illu-

minate while the OFF indicator remains off.

If the OFF indicator still remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains

off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your

Toyota dealer for an inspection.

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■Operation

Driver's side

SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a

collision occurs.

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After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start

to deflate immediately so that the

driver’s vision is not obstructed.

Passenger’s side

SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a

collision occurs.

After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start

to deflate immediately so that the

driver's vision is not obstructed.

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The SRS airbag can function only when the engine switch is in the “ON”

position (vehicles without a smart key system) or when the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

The Toyota advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the

activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

bag depending on the characteristic of the item(s) or person on the front

passenger’s seat monitored by the front passenger’s occupant classification

system sensor. For this reason, only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag may

deploy in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the sys-

tem.

If the front sub sensors and the impact sensors in the airbag control module

detect a predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control

module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver’s module or both

driver’s and front passenger’s modules) instructing the module(s) to inflate

the SRS frontal airbag(s).

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage infla-

tors. The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or

simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, in the case of the

driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the

characteristic of the item(s) or person on the seat in the case of the front

passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.

After deployment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the

driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to

the deflation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of

an eye.

Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passen-

ger’s seat belt pretensioners operate at the same time.

Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non-

accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not

obscuring vision and will not interfere with the driver's ability to maintain con-

trol of the vehicle.

When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be

heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are a normal

result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

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The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are

designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to

severe frontal collision. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser fron-

tal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seat

belt alone. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most side or rear impacts

or in most roll-over accidents because deployment of only the driver’s SRS

frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags

would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver’s and front pas-

senger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one-time-only

basis.

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SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the

passenger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of

collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done

to the vehicle itself.

■Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy

A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speeds of 12 to

19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal air-

bag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s)

will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar

in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the

driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy

Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or

both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS

frontal airbags may be activated when the

vehicle sustains a hard impact in the

undercarriage area from the road surface

(such as when the vehicle plunges into a

deep ditch, is severely impacted or

knocked hard against an obstacle on the

road such as a curb).

■Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the

driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely

to occur

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require

deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s).

In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the driver’s/driver’s and front

passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of

accident forces involved.

The vehicle strikes an object, such as a

telephone pole or sign pole.

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The vehicle slides under the load bed of a

truck.

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The vehicle sustains an oblique offset

frontal impact.

The vehicle sustains an offset frontal colli-

sion.

The vehicle strikes an object that can

move or deform, such as a parked vehi-

cle.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS

frontal airbags are designed not to deploy

in most cases if the vehicle is struck from

the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto

its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low-

speed frontal collision.

First impact

Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is

impacted more than once, the driver’s

and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

bag(s) will deploy only once on the first

impact.

Example: In the case of a double colli-

sion, first with another vehicle, then

against a concrete wall in immediate suc-

cession, once either or both of the driver’s

and front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

bags is/are activated on the first impact,

it/they will not be activated on the second

impact.

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WARNING

■If the SRS airbags deploy

Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel

and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause

burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

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■Child restraint precautions

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT

PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRON-

TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a

correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward facing

child seat or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat, and that even chil-

dren who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the

REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passenger’s seat

may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger’s SRS frontal

airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children.

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SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat

seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label.

In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on

the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and

the door panel and supplements the seat belt by reducing the impact

on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates

only for front seat occupants.

The SRS curtain shield airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in

the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat).

An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each front and rear

pillar.

In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS curtain shield

airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occu-

pant and the side window and supplements the seat belt by reducing

the impact on the occupant’s head.

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■Operation

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The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag can function only when

the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-

tem) or when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode

(vehicles with a smart key system).

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield

airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact

sensor. Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploys independently of the

driver’s and front passenger’s SRS front airbags in the steering wheel and

instrument panel.

A rollover sensor is also located inside the airbag control module.

An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the left

and right center pillars, doors and rear wheel houses. Another impact sen-

sor, which also senses impact force, is located under the center of the rear

seats.

If the impact sensor that is located under the center of the rear seats and

one of the center pillar impact sensors or door impact sensors together

sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the

control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag on

the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house

impact sensor on the same side senses an impact.

If the impact sensor that is located under the center of the rear seats and

one of the rear wheel house impact sensors together sense an impact force

above a predetermined level, the control module causes only the SRS cur-

tain shield airbag on the impacted side to inflate.

If the rollover sensor detects rollover of the vehicle, the control module

inflates the SRS curtain shield airbags. At this time, the driver's and front

passenger’s seat belt pretensioners also operate at the same time.

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After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The

time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag

after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.

The SRS curtain shield airbag remains inflated for a while following deploy-

ment then slowly deflates.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploy even when no

one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied.

When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploy, a sudden,

fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released.

These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does

not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are designed to deploy

in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact colli-

sion. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser side impact. Also, they

are not designed to deploy in most frontal or most rear impacts because

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deployment would not help

the occupant in those situations.

The SRS curtain shield airbags are also designed to deploy when the vehi-

cle is in an extremely inclined state such as during a rollover. They are not

designed to deploy in lesser inclined state.

Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are designed to func-

tion on a one-time-only basis.

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deployment depend on the

level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a side

impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it

may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

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■Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain shield airbag will most likely deploy

A severe side impact near the front seat

activates the SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain shield airbag.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain shield air-

bag will most likely deploy

The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

The side of the vehicle raises above a

certain threshold or the vehicle skids and

its tires hit a curbstone laterally.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and

SRS curtain shield airbag are unlikely to deploy

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS

side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deployment. In the event of acci-

dents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield air-

bag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-

on impact.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact in an area outside the vicinity of

the passenger compartment.

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The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or

similar object.

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The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact from a motorcycle.

■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is

unlikely to deploy

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS

side airbag deployment. In the event of an accident like those illustrated, the

SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident force

involved.

The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and

SRS curtain shield airbag will basically not deploy

The vehicle is involved in frontal collision

with another vehicle (moving or station-

ary).

The vehicle is struck from behind.

The vehicle pitches end over end.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are not designed to

deploy in most cases if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision, is struck

from behind or pitches end over end. Examples of such accidents are illus-

trated.

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SRS curtain shield airbag

SRS side airbag

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Second impact First impact

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploy only once on the first

impact.

Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle

and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS

side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are activated on the first impact,

they will not be activated on the second.

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WARNING

■If the SRS airbags deploy

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat

seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns

because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain shield airbag sys-

tem (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing

so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of

deployment.

■SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag precautions

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are designed only to be

a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seat belt. They do

not do away with the need to fasten seat belts. It is also important to wear

your seat belt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not

seated in a proper upright position.

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■When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-

tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

●The front of the vehicle is damaged or

deformed, or was involved in an acci-

dent 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 is scratched, cracked, or

otherwise damaged.

●The surface of the seats with the side

airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-

wise damaged.

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●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 other-

wise damaged.

WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS 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.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

●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:

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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 pro-

vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the

center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.

(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several

ways:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• 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 air-

bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while

still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of

the instrument panel controls.

●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 air-

bag 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 sys-

tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in

the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are

safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 137)

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WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

●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 allow the front seat occupants to

hold items on their knees.

●Do not lean against the door, the roof

side rail or the front, side and rear pil-

lars.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the

passenger seat toward the door or put

their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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●Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash-

board 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

a door, windshield glass, side door

glass, rear quarter glass, front and rear

pillar or roof side rail.

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

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

accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable

the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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

bag components (P. 94).

Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

●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.

■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 a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,

winches.

●Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.

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

players.

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

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SRS airbag system monitors

A diagnostic system continually

monitors the readiness of the

SRS airbag system (including

front seat belt pretensioners)

while the vehicle is being driven.

The SRS warning light will show

normal system operation by illu-

minating for approximately 6

seconds when the engine switch

is turned to the “ON” position

(vehicles without a smart key

system), or the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode (vehicles with a

smart key system).

Vehicles with a monochrome multi-

information display

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Vehicles with a color multi-information

display

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

● Front sub sensor (right-hand side)

● Front sub sensor (left-hand side)

● Airbag control module (including impact sensors and rollover sen-

sors)

● Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)

● Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side)

● Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side)

● Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side)

● Door impact sensor (right-hand side)

● Door impact sensor (left-hand side)

● Side airbag module (driver’s side)

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● Side airbag module (front passenger’s side)

● Curtain shield airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side)

● Curtain shield airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)

● Curtain shield airbag module (right-hand side)

● Curtain shield airbag module (left-hand side)

● Satellite safing sensor (under the center of the rear seats)

● Seat belt pretensioner (driver’s side)

● Seat belt pretensioner (front passenger’s side)

● Seat belt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)

● Front passenger’s occupant classification system sensor

● Front passenger’s occupant detection control module

● Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

● All related wiring

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WARNING

■SRS warning light

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a

malfunction in the seat belt pretensioners, SRS airbag system and/or front

passenger occupant classification system. Immediately take your vehicle to

your nearest Toyota dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked

and properly repaired, the seat belt pretensioners, SRS airbag and/or front

passenger occupant classification system will not operate properly in the

event of a collision, which may increase the risk of death or serious injury.

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●Flashing or flickering of the warning light

●No illumination of the warning light when the engine switch is first turned to

the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system), or the “ENGINE

START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a

smart key system).

●Continuous illumination of the warning light

●Illumination of the warning light while driving

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Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system. Using the sensors installed under the seat cover, the

system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and acti-

vates or deactivates the frontal airbag for front passenger seat. The

occupant classification system may not inflate the front passenger’s

SRS frontal airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag

deploys. This is not a malfunction. If the seat belt buckle switch and/

or front passenger’s occupant classification system have failed, the

SRS warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately if the SRS warning light illuminates.

If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper func-

tion of the Toyota advanced frontal airbag system. Immediately con-

tact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Do not use

the front passenger seat while driving to your Toyota dealer.

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

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The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show

you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. When

the engine switch is turned to “ON” position (vehicles without a

smart key system), or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-

TION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), both the ON

and OFF indicators illuminate while the system is checked, after

which both indicators turn off.

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After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status

of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the

Toyota advanced frontal airbag monitoring system.

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant

*1

classification system

*2

■ Adult

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

ON”

Indicator/

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Off

Flashing^*3

warning light

Front side airbag^*4

Front curtain shield airbag^*4

Devices

On

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner^*4

*6, *7, *8

■ Child restraint system with infant

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

“AIR BAG

OFF”^*9

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Front side airbag^*4

Front curtain shield airbag^*4

Devices

On

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner^*4

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*5, *7

■ Child

“AIR BAG

OFF” or “AIR

BAG ON”^*5

Off

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Off or

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

flashing^{*3, *5}

Front passenger airbag

Front side airbag^*4

Front curtain shield airbag^*4

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner^*4

Off or on^*5

Devices

On

■ Unoccupied

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Off

Front side airbag^*4

Front curtain shield airbag^*4

Devices

On

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner^*4

■ There is a malfunction in the system

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

“AIR BAG

OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

On

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Front side airbag^*4

Front curtain shield airbag^*4

Devices

On

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner^*4

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*1

*2

: The occupant classification system does not operate during self-

checking.

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a

smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not

recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and

posture.

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*3

*4

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

: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain shield airbag

and seat belt pretensioner are not controlled by the occupant

classification system.

*5

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in

convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a

child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos-

ture.

Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should

always wear the seat belt when sitting in the seat irrespective of

whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.

*6

: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger

seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child

occupant and a child restraint system.

Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant classi-

fication system from functioning correctly or cause the system to

fail.

*7

*8

*9

: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat.

Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant classi-

fication system from functioning correctly.

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat. See the caution that follows regarding installation of

a child restraint system. (P. 141)

: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual on

how to installing the child restraint system properly. (P. 141)

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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator

turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by an adult incorrectly sitting in the front passen-

ger’s seat. Perform the following.

STEP

1

2

3

Vehicles without a smart key system:

The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright

position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, cor-

rectly wear the seat belt, position his/her legs out forward, and

adjust the seat to the rearmost position.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON

mode.

STEP

4

If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator

remains off, perform the following.

• Vehicles without a smart key system:

The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket,

seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc.

• If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger

should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the

front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.

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STEP

5

The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles

without a smart key system), or the “ENGINE START STOP”

switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem). After the self-check is performed, the ON indicator

should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off. If the

OFF indicator still remains illuminated while the ON indicator

remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and

immediately contact your Toyota dealer for an inspection.

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If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off

even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

This can be caused by the child restraint system being installed incor-

rectly. Perform the following.

STEP

1

2

3

Vehicles without a smart key system:

The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring

to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well

as the child restraint system installation procedure in “child

restraint system”, correctly reinstall the child restraint system.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and make

sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator

turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON

mode and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.

STEP

4

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi-

cator turns off, perform the following.

• Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the

child restraint system and the child occupant.

• Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of

front passenger seat are locked into place securely by mov-

ing the seat back and forth.

STEP

5

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi-

cator turns off after taking the relevant corrective actions

described above, relocate the child restraint system to the

rear seat and immediately contact your Toyota dealer for an

inspection.

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WARNING

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas-

sification system.

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Failure to do so may cause the occupant classification system to not function

correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Wear the seat belt properly.

●Do not apply excessive force to the seat.

●Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.

●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers

the seat cushion surface.

●Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off

immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry

the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on

even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas-

senger seat and have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. If the air-

bag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF

indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly,

do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys-

tem inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not

replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.

●Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-

uine Toyota accessory under the front passenger’s seat.

●Do not place a magnetized items near the seat belt buckle.

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WARNING

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

●Never install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat

even if the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated. Be sure to

install it in the rear seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recom-

mended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in

the rear seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint

system be also seated in the rear seat. This is because children sitting in

the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. Toyota believes that the rear

seats are the safest place for children

●If luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger seat,

the OFF indicator may turn off and the ON indicator may illuminate. If this

occurs, the front passenger’s airbag may deploy during a collision. If this is

not desirable, remove the luggage or electronic devices from the front pas-

senger seat.

●Modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the front passen-

ger occupant classification system. (U.S. only) Removing, replacing or

modifying any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side

frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering col-

umn, tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the Toyota

front passenger occupant classification system.

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Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-

erly restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or the lap portion

of the lap/shoulder belt.

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The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the

use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is

much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.

● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

appropriate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system.

General installation instructions are provided in this manual.

(P. 141)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types

according to the age and size of the child.

Rear facing  Infant seat/convertible seat

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Forward facing  Convertible seat

Booster seat

■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

●If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear

seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. (P. 60)

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WARNING

■Child restraint precautions

●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system

depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is

not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be

crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.

1

●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-

dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat

than in the front seat.

●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event

of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag

can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child

restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that

requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat

since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.

Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as

far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable

speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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WARNING

■Child restraint precautions

●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side

rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy

even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if

the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact

could cause death or serious injury to the child.

●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by

the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If

it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child

in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

■When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes

twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking 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.

■When the child restraint system is not in use

●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is

not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart-

ment.

●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring

passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly

secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or

a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child

restraint.

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The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is

not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-

dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided

for both rear seats. (Buttons

displaying the location of the

anchors are attached to the

seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a

child restraint locking mecha-

nism (ALR/ELR belts except

driver’s seat belt) (P. 60)

Anchor bracket (for top tether

strap)

Anchor brackets are provided

for both rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

Type A

STEP

1

2

Pull the cover.

Latch the hooks of the

lower straps onto the

LATCH anchors.

STEP

3

If the child restraint has a

top tether strap, the top

tether strap should be

latched onto the top

tether strap anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint

system indicates the presence of

a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Type B

STEP

1

2

Pull the cover.

Latch the buckles onto

the LATCH anchors.

1

STEP

3

If the child restraint has a

top tether strap, the top

tether strap should be

latched onto the top

tether strap anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint

system indicates the presence of

a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock

function belt)

■ Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child restraint system

on the rear seat facing the rear

of the vehicle.

STEP

1

2

3

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and insert

the plate into the buckle. Make

sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt

and allow it to retract to put it in

lock mode. In lock mode, the belt

cannot be extended.

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While pushing the child restraint

system down into the rear seat,

allow the shoulder belt to retract

until the child restraint system is

securely in place.

STEP

4

1

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

■ Forward facing Convertible seat

Place the child restraint system

on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

STEP

1

2

3

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and insert

the plate into the buckle. Make

sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt

and allow it to retract to put it in

lock mode. In lock mode, the belt

cannot be extended.

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While pushing the child restraint

system into the rear seat, allow

the shoulder belt to retract until

the child restraint system is

securely in place.

STEP

4

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

STEP

5

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap

should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 147)

■ Booster seat

Place the child restraint system

on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

STEP

1

Sit the child in the child restraint

system. Fit the seat belt to the

child restraint system and insert

the plate into the buckle. Make

sure that the belt is not twisted.

STEP

2

Check that the shoulder belt is

correctly positioned over the

child's shoulder and that the lap

belt is as low as possible.

(P. 60)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button

and fully retract the seat belt.

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

STEP

1

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or the LATCH

anchors.

Remove the anchor bracket

cover.

STEP

2

Store the removed cover in a safe

place.

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Latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top tether

strap.

STEP

3

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.

■When installing a child restraint system with LATCH anchors and a top

tether strap

Depending on the child restraint system's size and shape, if the child

restraint system is installed to the LATCH anchors first, it may not be possi-

ble to attach the top tether strap to the anchor bracket.

In that case, first temporarily attach the top tether strap to the anchor

bracket, install the child restraint system using the lower anchors and then

tighten the top tether strap.

■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-

tions can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

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WARNING

■When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the

shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause

injury or discomfort to the child. (P. 62)

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■When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual

and fix the child restraint system securely in place.

If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other

passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking,

sudden swerving or an accident.

●If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach

the child restraint system to the right-

hand rear seat.

●Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

●Only put a forward facing child restraint

system on the front seat when unavoid-

able. When installing a forward facing

child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat, move the seat as far back

as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's

shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event

of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely installed.

●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child

restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may

cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.

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