Get For safety and security Guide for Toyota Avanza SUV Second Generation (2012-2021)

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For safety and security

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Before driving.......................28

For safe driving....................30

Seat belts.............................32

SRS airbags.........................38

Safety information

for children.........................45

Child restraint systems ........46

Installing child restraints ......52

Exhaust gas precautions .....61

1-2. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system ...............................62

Alarm ...................................64

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Before driving

Floor mat

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same

model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place

onto the carpet.

1

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)

into the floor mat eyelets.

2

Turn the upper knob of each

retaining hook (clip) to secure

the floor mats in place.

*: Always align the marks.

*

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the

illustration.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering

with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may

become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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■When installing the driver’s floor mat

●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.

●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.

●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

■Before driving

●Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the

provided retaining hooks (clips). Be

especially careful to perform this check

after cleaning the floor.

●With the engine stopped and the shift

lever in P (automatic transmission) or N

(manual transmission), fully depress

each pedal to the floor to make sure it

does not interfere with the floor mat.

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For safe driving

For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate

position before driving.

Correct driving posture

1

Adjust the angle of the seat-

back so that you are sitting

straight up and so that you do

not have to lean forward to

steer. (→P. 94)

2

Adjust the seat so that you can

depress the pedals fully and so

that your arms bend slightly at

the elbow when gripping the

steering wheel. (→P. 94, 108)

3

Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint

closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 100)

4

Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 32)

Correct use of the seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-

ing the vehicle. (→P. 32)

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

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

(→P. 46)

Adjusting the mirrors

Make sure that you can see the rear of the vehicle clearly, by adjust-

ing the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (→P. 110, 111)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

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

●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.

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●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 and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

●Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to

feel tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-

tinue driving and take a break immediately.

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Seat belts

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

shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low as

possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seat-

back. Sit up straight and well

back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

1

To fasten the seat belt, push the

plate into the buckle until a click

sound is heard.

2

To release the seat belt, press

Release

button

the release button.

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Fastening the center seat belt of the second seat (if equipped)

1

Take out the plates, and then

pull the seat belt.

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2

Push the plate into the buckle in

Plate “B”

Plate “A”

the order of plate “A” and plate

“B” until a clicking sound is

heard.

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Plate “A”, buckle “A”

2

Plate “B”, buckle “B”

Buckle “A”

Buckle “B”

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Releasing and stowing the center seat belt of the second seat

(if equipped)

1

To release the hooked plate “B”,

push the buckle release button.

Plate “B”

2

To release the hooked plate “A”,

insert the key into the hole on

the buckle.

When retracting the seat belt, raise

the seat belt in hand and slowly

retract it.

Plate “A”

3

Stow the plates as shown in the

illustration.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioners help the seat

belts to quickly restrain the occu-

pants by retracting the seat belts

when the vehicle is subjected to

certain types of severe frontal col-

lision.

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The pretensioners do not activate

in the event of a minor frontal

impact, a side impact, a rear

impact or a vehicle rollover.

■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.

■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

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 46)

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

belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (→P. 32)

■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 regulations

If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact

your Toyota dealer for seat belt replacement or installation.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious 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 seats and always

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

●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than

necessary. 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.

■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (→P. 32)

Women who are pregnant should posi-

tion the lap belt as low as possible over

the hips in the same manner as other

occupants, extending the shoulder belt

completely over the shoulder and avoid-

ing belt contact with the rounding of the

abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not

only the pregnant woman, but also the

fetus could suffer death or serious injury

as a result of sudden braking or a colli-

sion.

■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 32)

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WARNING

■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.

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■Seat belt pretensioners

If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will flash. In that

case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your

Toyota dealer.

■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 plate 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.

●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 may lead to incorrect operation.

■When using the center seat belt of the second seat (if equipped)

Do not use the center seat belt of the

second seat with either buckle released.

Fastening only one of the buckles may

result in death or serious injury in case of

sudden braking or a collision.

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SRS airbags

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.

◆ SRS front airbags

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SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag

Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-

ger from impact with interior components

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SRS airbag system components

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4

Front passenger airbag

Seat belt pretensioners and

force limiters

2

SRS warning light

5

6

Front impact sensors

3

Driver airbag

Airbag sensor assembly

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The

SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As

the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the

airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-

pants.

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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.

●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.

Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)

of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) 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

250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-

eral ways:

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

als comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary,

many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the

driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat

somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the

road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the

seat if your vehicle has that feature.

• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the

airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintain-

ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instru-

ment panel controls.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

●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.

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●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. 46)

●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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●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.

KBAV110404E

●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 the SRS driver and front passen-

ger airbags deploy.

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WARNING

■SRS airbag precautions

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

bag components.

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 airbags have 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, 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 or dashboard

●Repairs or modifications of the front fender or front bumper

●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or

winches

●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system

●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans-

mitter) and CD players

●Modification to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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

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)

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

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●The windshield may crack.

■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

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

set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately

20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not

move or deform).

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following

situations:

• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which can move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in

which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a

truck

●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-

tensioners will activate.

■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.

●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

●Landing hard or falling

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

airbags)

The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a

side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal

collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward

deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

●Collision from the side

●Collision from the rear

●Vehicle rollover

■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.

●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 front airbags to inflate.

●The pad section of the steering wheel or

dashboard near the front passenger

airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-

wise damaged.

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Safety information for children

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-

cle.

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

child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt.

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● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-

dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.

● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to

avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the

power window accidentally.

● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or

pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,

seats, etc.

WARNING

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 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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Child restraint systems

Toyota strongly urges 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 on the front passenger seat.

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

priate 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. 52)

● If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you

reside, please contact your Toyota dealer for the child restraint sys-

tem installation.

● Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system which

conforms to the regulation ECE No.44.

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Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups

according to the regulation ECE No.44:

Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)

Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)

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Group I:

9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)

Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)

Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)

In this owner’s manual, the following 3 types of popular child restraint

systems that can be secured with the seat belts are explained:

 Baby seat (infant seat)

 Child seat (convertible seat)

Equal to Group 0 and 0+ of ECE Equal to Group 0+ and I of ECE

No.44

 Junior seat (booster seat)

Equal to Group II and III of ECE

No.44

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions

Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system

suitability for various seating positions.

Seating Position

Mass Group

Front

Second Row

Third Row

RH/LH

Passenger Seat

Outboard

Center

X

0

X

U

X

up to 10 kg

0+

X

up to 13 kg

I

U

9 to 18 kg

II

^U⁽*⁾

15 to 25 kg

III

22 to 36 kg

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

U= Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in

this mass group.

X= Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

*

The head restraint shall be removed when child restraint is used

in this position.

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions

(with ISOFIX rigid anchors)

Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system

suitability for various seating positions.

Vehicle ISOFIX Position

Third

1

Mass

Group

Size

Class

Front

Second Row

Fixture

Row

Passenger

Seat

Outboard Center

RH/LH

F

ISO / L1

ISO / L2

X

carrycot

G

0

E

ISO / R1

X

up to 10 kg

E

D

C

D

C

B

ISO / R1

ISO / R2

ISO / R3

ISO / R2

ISO / R3

ISO / F2

X

0+

up to 13 kg

X

I

^IUF⁽*⁾

IUF⁽*⁾

^IUF⁽*⁾

9 to 18 kg

B1 ISO / F2X

A

ISO / F3

-

II

X

15 to 25 kg

III

-

X

22 to 36 kg

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

IUF=suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal

category approved for use in the mass group.

X= Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

*

The head restraint shall be removed, and rear seat shall be

placed at the front most position.

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■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 the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat

and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 32)

WARNING

■Using a child restraint system

The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-

erly secure the infant or child. It may result in death or serious injury (in the

event of sudden braking or an accident).

■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.

●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.

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WARNING

■Child restraint precautions

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.

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■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 child restraint system unsecured in the pas-

senger compartment.

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

vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it

from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or

an accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.

Firmly secure child restraints to the outer second seats using a

seat belt or ISOFIX rigid anchors. Attach the top strap when

installing a child restraint.

Seat belts (An ELR belt requires a

locking clip)

Vehicles with second seats: ISO-

FIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child

restraint system)

Lower anchors are provided for the

outer second seats. (Tags display-

ing the location of the anchors are

attached to the seats.)

Vehicles with second seats:

Anchor brackets (for top strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for

the outer second seats.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt

■ Rear-facing ⎯ Baby seat (infant seat)/child seat (convertible

seat)

1

Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

rear of the vehicle.

1

2

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

3

Install a locking clip near the

tab of the lap and shoulder

belt by inserting the lap and

shoulder webbing through

the recesses of the locking

clip. Buckle the belt again. If

the belt has any slack,

release the buckle and rein-

stall the locking clip.

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■ Forward-facing ⎯ Child seat (convertible seat)

1

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system,

remove the head restraint. (→P. 100)

2

Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.

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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.

4

Install a locking clip near the

tab of the lap and shoulder

belt by inserting the lap and

shoulder webbing through

the recesses of the locking

clip. Buckle the belt again. If

the belt has any slack,

release the buckle and rein-

stall the locking clip.

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■ Junior seat (booster seat)

1

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system,

remove the head restraint. (→P. 100)

2

Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.

1

3

Sit the child in the child

restraint system. Fit the seat

belt to the child restraint sys-

tem according to the manu-

facturer’s instructions and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s

shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 32)

Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button

and fully retract the seat belt.

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Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint

system) (vehicles with second seats)

1

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system,

remove the head restraint. (→P. 100)

2

Adjust the second seat at the front most position. (→P. 96)

3

Adjust the seat back to 3rd lock

position from the most upright

position. (→P. 96)

4

Widen the gap between the

seat cushion and seatback

slightly, latch the buckles onto

the exclusive fixing bars.

If the child restraint has a top strap,

the top strap should be latched

onto the anchor bracket.

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Child restraint systems with a top strap (vehicles with second

seats)

1

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system,

remove the head restraint. (→P. 100)

2

Secure the child restraint sys-

tem using the seat belt or ISO-

1

FIX rigid anchors.

3

Latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top

strap.

Make sure the top strap is securely

latched.

1

Hook

2

Top strap

3

Anchor bracket

■When installing a child restraint system using a seat belt

You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system using a seat belt.

Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your

child restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the

following item from your Toyota dealer:

Locking clip for child restraint system

(Part No. 73119-22010)

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WARNING

■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 seriously injured or even killed in the event of a 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

second seat (left-hand drive vehicles) or

the left-hand second seat (right-hand

drive vehicles) second seat.

●Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

●Do not install a child restraint system to

the front passenger seat, the second

row center seat or to any third row seat.

These seats are not designed to hold a

child restraint system.

Installing a child restraint system to one

of these seats may result in death or

serious injury in the event of sudden

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braking, sudden swerving or an acci-

dent.

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1-1. For safe use

WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

●Never use a rear-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat.

The force of the rapid inflation of the

front passenger airbag can cause death

or serious injury to children in the event

of an accident.

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●There is a label(s) on the passenger

side sun visor, indicating it is forbidden

to attach a rear-facing child restraint

system to the front passenger seat.

Details of the label(s) are shown in the

illustration below.

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1-1. For safe use

WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

●If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you reside,

please contact your Toyota dealer for the child restraint system installation.

●When a junior (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 a 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.

●Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place

when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.

●Second seats: When using a seat next to the child restraint system, adjust

the seats to align the left and right seat positions, seat backs, and the

height of the head restraints. Make sure the shoulder belt fits across the

shoulder and the lap belt fits as low as possible on the hips. When sitting

in the seat next to a child restraint system, depending on the type of the

child restraint system, the system may interfere with the body or seat belt

of the person. Thus, the seat belt of that person may not be able to be fas-

tened properly and may not be able to realize sufficient effectiveness. In

that case, another seat must be used. Failure to do so may result in death

or serious injury.

■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

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

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

restraint system. 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 a sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.

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1-1. For safe use

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body are contained in exhaust

gases if inhaled.

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WARNING

Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to

an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

■Important points while driving

●Keep the back door closed.

●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is

closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

■When parking

●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space

and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is

running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

■Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or

crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be

sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

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1-2. Theft deterrent system

∗

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent

the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-

tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

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

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not

guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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.

■System maintenance

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

■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●If the grip portion of 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

∗: If equipped

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■Certification for the immobilizer system

 For vehicles sold in Mexico

Este equipo opera a título secundario, consecuentemente, debe aceptar

interferencias perjudiciales incluyendo equipos de la misma clase y puede no

causar interferencias a sistemas operando a título primario.

 For vehicles sold in Jamaica

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NOTICE

■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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Alarm^∗

The alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is

detected.

The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:

● A locked door is unlocked and opened in any way other than using

the wireless remote control.

● The hood is opened.

Setting the alarm system

Close the doors and hood, and

lock all the doors using the wire-

less remote control.

The indicator light is flashing when

the system is set.

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:

● Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control.

● Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or start the engine.

■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of

the following:

●Nobody is in the vehicle.

●The windows are closed before the alarm is set.

●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

∗: If equipped

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■Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

●The doors are unlocked and opened

using the key.

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●A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or hood.

■When the battery is disconnected

Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.

If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm

may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

■Customization

The alarm sound settings can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 352)

NOTICE

■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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