Passenger Restraint Systems for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS  
ELEMENTS  
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Front seats ÿ  
Seats  
- Instructions for front seats  
Driver's seat  
While driving, all persons in the vehicle should have  
their seat backs in an upright position, sit properly  
supported and be properly fastened with a seat belt.  
WARNING  
The driver's SRS airbag inflates with considerable  
force and can cause death or serious injury,  
WARNING  
especially if the driver is very close to the steering  
wheel.  
• Do not drive the vehicle until all persons  
are properly seated in the seats. Do  
not allow any passengers to sit on the  
folded backrest or in the luggage or  
cargo area.  
Since the dangerous area of the driver's airbag is  
the first 50-75 mm of inflation, then if you take a  
position 250 mm from the driver's airbag, you will  
reliably be beyond the danger line. This distance  
is measured from the center of the steering wheel  
to your sternum. If you are sitting less than 250mm  
People who are not sitting in the correct  
position and/or who are not wearing a seat  
belt can be killed or seriously injured in the  
event of emergency braking or an accident.  
away, you can change your riding position in  
several ways:  
• Move the seat back far enough to still  
comfortably reach the pedals.  
• Do not allow any passengers to stand or move  
between the seats while driving. Otherwise,  
death or serious injury may occur in the event  
of emergency braking or an accident.  
• Tilt the backrest slightly. Although vehicle  
designs vary, many drivers can achieve a  
distance of 250mm, even with their seat all the  
way forward, simply by tilting the seat back. If  
folding the backrest makes it difficult for you  
to see the road, use a firm, non-slip cushion to  
raise your position, or raise the seat if the  
vehicle has this feature.  
• If the steering wheel is adjustable, fold it down.  
This directs the airbag against your chest away  
from your head and neck.  
The seat should be adjusted according to the  
above recommendations, while still having access  
to the pedals, the steering wheel and a clear view  
of the instrument panel controls.  
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ÿ Instructions for adjusting the seats  
WARNING  
Front passenger seat  
WARNING  
• Do not adjust the seat while driving, as it may  
move unexpectedly and cause you to lose  
control of the vehicle. • Be careful not to hit  
The SRS front passenger airbag also  
inflates 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 backrest adjusted  
so that the front passenger is sitting upright.  
passengers or luggage with the seat • After  
adjusting the seat position, release the  
lever and try to move it forward and backward  
to make sure it is locked in position.  
Front seats (with SRS side airbags)  
• After adjusting the backrest, push your body  
back against the seat to make sure it is locked  
in position.  
WARNING  
• Do not place any objects under the seats.  
Objects can interfere with the seat locking  
Side SRS airbags are installed in the  
driver and front passenger seats.  
Follow the instructions below.  
mechanism or unexpectedly depress the seat  
position adjustment lever. This can cause the  
seat to move suddenly and cause you to lose  
control of the vehicle.  
• Do not lean towards the front doors while  
driving, as the side airbags inflate with  
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you  
could be killed or seriously injured.  
• When adjusting the seats, do not put your hands  
under the seat or near moving parts. Otherwise,  
your hand or fingers may be caught and injured.  
• Do not use seat accessories that would cover  
the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such  
accessories can prevent the side airbags from  
deploying properly, causing death or serious  
injury.  
• Do not modify or replace seats equipped with  
side airbags or their upholstery. Such changes  
could prevent the side airbag system from  
deploying properly, disable the system, or  
cause the airbags to inflate accidentally,  
causing death or serious injury.  
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– Adjusting the front seats  
(manually operated seat)  
WARNING  
• Adjustments should not be made while  
driving.  
• Avoid tilting the backrest more than  
necessary. Seat belts provide maximum  
protection in the event of a frontal or  
rear impact if the driver and passenger  
sit upright in the seats and lean against  
the backrest.  
If you are leaning back, the lap portion of the  
seat belt may slip over your hips and exert a  
restraining force directly on your abdomen, or  
your neck may come into contact with the  
shoulder portion of the seat belt. The more the  
seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or  
injury in a frontal collision.  
• After adjusting the backrest, push  
backwards with your body to make  
sure it is locked in position.  
1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT LEVER  
Grasp the center of the lever and pull it up.  
Then move the seat to the desired position with  
slight body pressure and release the lever.  
2. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER  
Pull the lever up or push it down.  
3. BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER  
Pull the lever up or push it down.  
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– Adjusting the front seats  
(electrically operated seat)  
WARNING  
• Adjustments should not be made while  
driving.  
• Avoid tilting the backrest more than  
necessary. Seat belts provide maximum  
protection in the event of a frontal or  
rear impact if the driver and passenger  
sit upright in the seats and lean against  
the backrest.  
If you are leaning back, the lap part of the seat  
belt can slip over your hips and exert a  
restraining force directly on your abdomen. The  
more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of  
death or injury in a frontal collision.  
3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH  
(driver side only)  
Press the control switch on either side.  
The size of the lumbar support changes when the switch is  
pressed.  
1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
SWITCH  
Move the control switch in the desired direction.  
Releasing the switch stops the seat in this position.  
Do not place any objects under the front seats as they  
may impede the movement of the seat.  
2. BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SWITCH  
Move the control switch in the desired direction.  
Releasing the switch stops the backrest in this position.  
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Folding rear seat (sedan)  
BEFORE FOLDING THE BACK SEAT  
FOLDING THE REAR SEAT  
Store the rear center seat belt buckle as  
shown.  
1. Slide the backrest safety lock lever to  
unlock the seat.  
This will prevent the safety belt buckle from falling  
out when the backrest is folded down.  
NOTICE  
The seat belt buckle must be stowed  
before the backrest is folded down.  
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2. Press the lock release button on the top of the  
BEFORE RETURNING THE BACK SEAT  
backrest and fold it down.  
When returning the backrest up, make sure that  
the shoulder belt passes through the guide.  
Each backrest can be folded down separately.  
This increases the size of the trunk up to the backrests.  
Baggage loading instructions - see "Baggage stowage  
instructions" on page 297 in Chapter 2.  
WARNING  
When returning the seatback to the upright  
position, observe the following to prevent death  
or serious injury in an accident or sudden stop:  
• Pull the top of the backrest back and  
forth to ensure that the backrest is  
securely locked and that the red mark  
on the button located on the top of the  
backrest is not visible.  
This will prevent the seat belt from  
malfunctioning.  
• Make sure the seat belts are not twisted  
or pinched in the seatback and are in  
the correct position and ready for use.  
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Folding rear seat  
(liftback and station wagon)  
BEFORE FOLDING THE BACK SEAT  
Store the rear center seat belt buckle  
as shown.  
This will prevent the safety belt buckle from falling  
out when the backrest is folded down.  
NOTICE  
The seat belt buckle must be stowed  
before the backrest is folded down.  
FOLDING THE REAR SEAT  
1. Lift the seats up to unlock the seats.  
Then fold the seats forward.  
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3. Press the lock release button on the top of the  
backrest and fold the backrest down.  
2. Remove the head restraints.  
Each backrest can be folded down separately.  
This increases the size of the trunk up to the backrests.  
Baggage loading instructions - see "Baggage stowage  
instructions" on page 297 in Chapter 2.  
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WARNING  
Do not allow passengers to sit on the folded seat  
or in the luggage compartment while driving;  
use the seat in its normal position.  
To prevent death or serious injury in an accident  
or sudden stop, follow these instructions when  
returning the backrest to the upright position  
and returning the seat to its original position:  
• By pulling the top of the backrest  
forwards and backwards and pulling  
the edge of the seat up near the tab,  
make sure that the backrest and seat  
are securely locked and that the red  
mark on the button located on the top  
of the backrest is not visible. This will  
prevent improper function of the seat belt.  
Make sure you put the head restraints on.  
BEFORE RETURNING THE BACK SEAT  
When returning the backrest up, make sure that  
the shoulder belt passes through the guide.  
• Make sure that the seat belts are not  
twisted or pinched in the backrest or  
under the seat, are adjusted to the  
correct position and ready for use.  
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Headrests  
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head  
restraints before driving.  
Raise: Pull the backrest up.  
Lower: Push the backrest down while holding the lock  
release button.  
Front head restraints (type B only) ÿ You can also move  
the head restraints forwards or backwards. If this  
adjustment is required, pull or push the headrest.  
Rear center head restraint ÿ Always pull the rear center  
head restraint up into the locked position when a  
passenger is sitting in the rear center seat.  
Front (Type A)  
The headrests perform their function best when they  
are close to the head. For these reasons, it is not  
recommended to use a pillow on the backrest.  
WARNING  
• Adjust the center of the headrest so that it  
reaches the top edge of your ears.  
• After adjusting the backrest, make sure it is  
locked in this position.  
• Do not drive without head restraints.  
Front (Type B)  
Rear  
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Seat heating  
• Exhausted  
persons • Persons under the influence  
of alcohol or drugs that cause sleep  
(sleeping pills, cold medicines, etc.).  
To avoid overheating the seat, do not use the  
seat heater together with blankets, pillows or  
other objects that can cover the seat.  
NOTICE  
1. For the driver's seat  
u Do not place heavy objects of irregular shape  
on the seats and do not push any sharp objects  
(needles, turnbuckles, etc.) into the seats.  
2. For the front passenger seat  
To turn on the heated seats, turn the control to the  
right. The indicator lights up.  
u When cleaning the seats, do not use organic  
substances (thinners, gasoline, alcohol, etc.).  
These agents can damage the heating and the  
surface of the seat.  
To adjust the heating temperature, turn the knob ÿ  
to the right to increase the temperature, to the left  
to decrease the temperature.  
To turn off, turn the knob to the left until it stops.  
The indicator will go out.  
u To protect the battery from discharge, turn off the  
switch when the engine is not running.  
When the heated seats are not in use, turn the control  
all the way to the left.  
In order to operate the heated seats, the key must be  
in the "ON" position.  
WARNING  
Passengers must be careful when controlling  
the heating of the seats, because the seat may  
seem too hot to someone or cause burns even at  
low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Pay  
particular attention to: • Newborns, small children  
and the elderly, sick  
and disabled • People with sensitive skin  
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Seat belts ÿ  
ÿ Instructions for  
the use of seat belts  
Arm rest  
Toyota strongly recommends that the driver and all  
passengers in the vehicle wear seat belts at all times  
while driving.  
Failure to do so may increase the possibility and/or  
severity of personal injury in the event of an accident.  
Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for adults, large  
enough to use.  
Child. Use an appropriate child restraint system to  
restrain the child until the child is old enough to use seat  
belts in the vehicle. Toyota recommends using a child  
restraint system that complies with "EEC No. 44". Details  
- see "Seating in children" on page 101 in this chapter.  
To use the armrest, pull out the armrest as shown.  
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, they  
should sit in the back seat and must be properly  
restrained by the vehicle's seat belt. According to  
accident statistics, it is safer to seat and buckle a child in  
the back seat than in the front.  
If the child must sit in the front seat, he should be  
properly fastened with a seat belt. If the seat belts are  
not used correctly in an accident, the child could be killed  
or seriously injured by the force of the rapid inflation of  
the airbag.  
Do not allow any child to stand or kneel anywhere in the  
back or front seat.  
An unrestrained child is at risk of death or serious injury  
in the event of emergency braking or an accident. Also,  
don't let the baby sit on your lap. Holding the baby in  
your arms will not provide sufficient protection.  
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends using a seat  
belt. Contact your doctor for special recommendations.  
The lap belt should be fastened securely, and should be  
placed as low as possible over the hips, not across the  
abdomen.  
Injured person. Toyota recommends using a seat belt.  
Depending on the type of injury, ask your doctor about  
special recommendations.  
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If there are safety belt regulations in your country,  
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center  
or another properly qualified and equipped professional  
as soon as possible for their replacement or installation.  
• Keep belts clean and dry. If you need  
to clean it, use a mild soapy solution  
or lukewarm water. Never use or allow  
bleaching agents, dyes or abrasive  
cleaners to come into contact with the  
belts - they can seriously damage the  
belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" on  
page 349 in Chapter 5.)  
WARNING  
When driving, people in their seats should be  
properly fastened with a seat belt. Otherwise,  
they run the risk of serious physical injury or  
death in the event of sudden braking or an  
accident.  
• Replace the seat belt unit (including  
screws) if the belt has been used in a  
severe impact. The entire unit should  
be replaced even if damage is not  
visible.  
Observe the following when using seat belts:  
• Only use one belt for one person at a  
time. Do not use one belt for two or  
more people, including children.  
• Avoid tilting the backrest more than  
necessary. Seat belts provide maximum  
protection in the event of a frontal or  
rear impact if the driver and passenger  
sit upright in the seats and lean against  
the backrest.  
If you are leaning back, the lap portion of the  
seat belt may slip over your hips and exert a  
restraining force directly on your abdomen, or  
your neck may come into contact with the  
shoulder portion of the seat belt. The more the  
seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or  
injury in a frontal collision.  
• Be careful not to damage the fabric of  
the belts or its solid parts.  
Be careful not to get the belts caught or pinched  
between the seats and/or the doors.  
• Inspect the seat belt system regularly.  
Check for tears, wear and loose parts.  
Damaged parts should be replaced.  
Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt  
system.  
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– Fastening with front and rear  
seat belts  
WARNING  
Tongue  
• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make  
sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and  
that the belt is not twisted.  
• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the  
buckle, as these may prevent the tongue  
from connecting properly with the buckle.  
Buckle  
• If the seat belt does not function normally,  
immediately contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or service center, or another properly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
Adjust the seat as needed, sit up straight and lean  
against the backrest. Fasten the seat belt by pulling  
it out of the retractor and inserting its tab into the  
buckle.  
Do not use this seat until the seat belt has been  
repaired, as it cannot protect an adult passenger  
or your child from injury.  
You will hear a click when the tab engages the buckle.  
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size  
and seat position.  
In the event of a sudden stop or impact, the belt will be  
jammed by the retractor. The belt can also get stuck if  
you lean forward too quickly. A slow, smooth movement  
will allow the belt to be pulled out and you can then  
move freely.  
When the rear seat belt is fully extended and then  
retracted slightly, the belt is locked in this position and  
cannot be extended. This function is used to securely  
attach the child restraint system. (Details - see "Child  
Restraints" on page 101 in this chapter.)  
To release the belt again, retract it fully and then pull it  
out once more.  
If the belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, pull the  
belt firmly and then release it. After that, the belt can  
easily be pulled out of the winder.  
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Pull up  
Too high  
Set as low as possible  
over the hips  
Adjust the position of the lumbar and  
shoulder belts.  
Seat belts with adjustable shoulder  
attachment ÿ  
Position the lap belt as low as possible across  
your hips - not across your stomach, then pull  
the shoulder belt up through the buckle to tighten  
it to a snug fit.  
Adjust the position of the shoulder strap  
according to your size.  
Up: Move the handle up.  
Down: Press the release button and slide the  
handle down.  
WARNING  
After setting, make sure that the handle is  
secured in the set position.  
• Both high lap belts and loose belts can  
cause serious injury due to under-  
sliding under the lap belt in the event  
of a crash or other unintentional event.  
Keep the lap belt positioned as low  
over the hips as possible.  
WARNING  
Always make sure the shoulder strap goes  
over the middle of your shoulder. The belt  
should not go over the neck, but also  
should not fall from the shoulder. Failure to  
follow these instructions could reduce the  
effectiveness of the protection and could  
result in death or serious injury in the event of an accid  
• Do not place the shoulder belt under yours  
shoulder.  
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To release the belt, press the release button on the  
Make sure that the shoulder belt passes through the  
guide when using the rear outboard seat belt.  
buckle and let the belt wind up.  
If the belt does not wind smoothly, pull it out and check that  
it is not folded or twisted. Then make sure it stays untwisted  
when winding.  
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ÿ Storage of the rear  
middle belt buckle  
– Seat belt pre-tensioners  
The back center belt buckle can be stored  
when not in use.  
The seat belt pre-tensioners for the driver and front  
passenger seats are designed to activate in the  
event of a severe frontal impact.  
The buckle must be stowed before the  
backrest is folded down. (See "Folding rear  
seat" on page 66 in this chapter.)  
If the airbag sensor detects a severe frontal  
impact, the front seat belts are quickly  
retracted by the seat belt retractors, so that  
the front seat passengers are safely restrained.  
The seat belt pre-tensioners are activated  
even if the front passenger seat is unoccupied.  
In an impact at certain speeds and at certain  
angles, the seat belt pre-tensioners and SRS  
airbags may not be activated together.  
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WARNING  
Do not modify, disassemble, expose to impacts  
or open the seat belt pre-tensioner units, airbag  
sensors, their surrounding area or electrical  
wiring. Failure to follow these instructions could  
prevent the seat belt pretensioners from properly  
deploying, cause the system to start suddenly, or  
cause the system to become inoperative, which  
could result in death or serious injury. Consult  
any authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or  
another properly qualified and equipped  
professional, for any repairs and modifications.  
The seat belt pre-tensioner system mainly consists of  
the following parts, the locations of which are marked in  
the figure.  
1. Front airbag sensors  
2. SRS warning light  
3. Airbag sensor unit  
NOTICE  
Do not make any of the following changes without  
consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or  
service center, or another properly qualified and  
equipped professional. Such changes may in  
certain cases prevent the correct operation of the  
seat belt pre-tensioners.  
4. Safety pretensioner units  
belts  
The seat belt pre-tensioners are controlled by the airbag  
sensor unit. The airbag sensor unit consists of a safety  
sensor and an airbag sensor.  
When the seat belt pre-tensioners are activated, you  
may hear a noise and a small amount of non-toxic gas  
may be released.  
u Installation of electronic equipment such as a  
mobile radio system, cassette player or compact  
disc player.  
Its presence does not signal a fire.  
This gas is normally harmless.  
u Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor  
Once the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated,  
the belt retractors remain blocked.  
units. u Modification of the suspension system.  
u
Modification of the front part of  
the body.  
u Attaching protective grilles (frames, structures,  
etc.), snow plows, winches and other devices  
to the front of the vehicle.  
u Repairs carried out on or near the front fenders  
or the front of the body or console.  
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If any of the front seat belts cannot be  
wound or removed from the retractor due  
to a defect or the activation of the relevant  
pre-tensioner.  
The seat belt pre-tensioner unit or the  
surrounding area has been damaged.  
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned  
to the "ON" position. It turns off after about 6  
seconds. This means that the seat belt pretensioners  
are working properly.  
The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor  
unit, front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor, side and  
window airbag sensor, window airbag sensor, driver's  
seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch,  
seat belt pretensioner unit, inflators, warning light,  
interconnect cables and power sources. (Details - see  
"Service Lights and Warning Buzzers" on page 167 in  
Chapter 1-6.)  
If any of the following situations occur, it means that the  
airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners have malfunctioned.  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped professional,  
as soon as possible.  
When the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position,  
the indicator light does not light up or stays on for  
more than 6 seconds or flashes.  
The indicator light comes on or starts flashing while  
driving.  
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SRS driver airbag,  
driver knee airbag  
and front passenger airbag  
In the following cases, contact any authorized Toyota  
Front SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags  
are designed to provide additional protection to the  
driver and front passenger who are primarily  
protected by seat belts.  
dealer or service center, or another properly qualified  
and equipped specialist, as soon as possible.  
The front of the vehicle (marked in gray in  
the image) was damaged in a crash that  
was not severe enough to activate the  
seat belt pre-tensioners.  
In the event of a severe frontal impact, the front SRS  
airbags work with the seat belts to inflate to help mitigate  
injuries.  
The front SRS airbags inflate in the event of a severe  
frontal impact, which can cause serious injury to the  
driver and front passengers. And along with seat belts  
to restrain their bodies, front SRS airbags help mitigate  
head or chest injuries to the driver and front passenger.  
The seat belt pretensioner unit or the  
surrounding area is scratched, cracked,  
or otherwise damaged.  
The front passenger's airbag is activated even when no  
one is sitting in the front seat.  
Make sure you are properly wearing your seat belt.  
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The front SRS airbags are designed to be activated  
in the event of severe (usually frontal) impacts  
where the value and time of the vehicle's forward  
deceleration exceeds the designed limit.  
WARNING  
• The front SRS airbag system is  
designed only as a supplement to  
the primary protection of the driver  
and front passenger seat belt systems.  
If the driver or front passenger are not wearing  
their seat belts properly, an inflating airbag  
can kill or seriously injure them.  
The front SRS airbags inflate when the impact severity  
is above the designed limit, which corresponds to impact  
with a fixed obstacle that does not move or deform, at  
a speed of approximately 25 km/h.  
However, this threshold speed will be significantly  
higher when the vehicle hits an object, such as a parked  
vehicle or traffic sign, which may move or deform upon  
impact, or in a crash where the vehicle goes under  
another vehicle (i.e. a crash in which the front of the  
vehicle goes under the frame of the truck, etc.).  
During sudden braking just before an accident,  
an unbelted driver or front passenger can move  
forward and thus come into contact with or  
close proximity to the airbag, which can then  
inflate in the event of an accident. In order to  
ensure maximum safety, the driver and all  
other passengers in the vehicle must be  
properly fastened with seat belts. Wearing a  
seat belt in a crash reduces the possibility of  
being killed, seriously injured or ejected from  
the vehicle. Instructions and instructions for  
the seat belt system - see "Seat belts" on page  
71 in this chapter.  
It is possible that in some crashes where the forward  
deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed  
limit, the front SRS airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners  
will not be activated at the same time.  
Always fasten your seat belts properly.  
• Improperly seated and/or restrained  
infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by an inflating  
airbag. Infants or children who are  
too young to be restrained by a  
vehicle seat belt should be restrained  
in a child restraint system. Toyota  
strongly recommends that all infants  
or children be seated in the rear seat  
and properly restrained. The back  
seat is the safest for babies and  
children.  
Instructions for installing a child restraint  
system - see "Restraining children" on page  
101 in this chapter.  
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Hitting the edge of  
a curb or hard  
Fall into a hole  
or jump over a  
Rear impact  
material  
deep depression  
Impact from the side  
Overturning the vehicle  
A hard impact or fall of the vehicle  
The front SRS airbags are not designed  
to inflate in the event of a side or rear  
impact to the vehicle and in the event of  
a rollover or frontal impact at low speed.  
However, once any impact causes  
The front SRS airbags may also inflate  
in the event of a severe impact to the  
underside of the vehicle. Some examples  
are shown in the figure.  
sufficient forward deceleration of the  
vehicle, the SRS airbags may inflate.  
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When SRS airbags inflate, they make a fairly  
loud noise and release a certain amount of  
smoke and chemical reaction residue along  
with a non-toxic gas. This does not signal a  
fire. This smoke may remain inside the  
vehicle for some time and may cause minor  
eye, skin or respiratory irritation. Wash off  
the remains of the chemical reaction as soon  
as possible with soap and water to avoid  
possible skin irritation. If it is safe to exit the  
vehicle, you should do so immediately.  
The airbags inflate in a fraction of a second, so the  
airbags must be inflated with considerable force. The  
system is designed to reduce serious head and chest  
injuries, but can also cause other, less serious injuries  
to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually  
minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of an  
inflating air bag can cause more serious injury, especially  
if the hands, arms, chest or head are in close proximity  
to the air bag module at the time of inflation. This is why  
it is important for passengers to: avoid placing any objects  
or parts of the body between the passenger and the  
airbag module, sit upright and properly supported by the  
backrest, wear a seat belt properly and sit as far as  
possible from the airbag module, but still reach all vehicle  
controls.  
The front SRS airbag system mainly consists  
of the following parts. Their location is shown  
in the picture.  
1. Front airbag sensors  
2. SRS warning light  
3. Front passenger airbag module  
(airbag and inflator)  
4. Driver seat belt buckle switch  
5. Driver's seat position sensor  
6. Airbag sensor unit  
7. Driver's knee airbag module  
(airbag and inflator)  
8. Driver airbag module  
(airbag and inflator)  
The airbag sensor unit consists of a safety  
sensor and an airbag sensor.  
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel  
cover, lower part of the instrument panel,  
airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for  
several minutes after activation, so do not  
touch them! Airbags only inflate once. The  
windshield can be damaged by partially  
absorbing the force from an inflating airbag.  
Front airbag sensors constantly monitor the  
forward deceleration of the vehicle. If, as a  
result of an impact, forward deceleration  
occurs beyond the designed limit, the system  
activates the airbag inflators. At that point, a  
chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly  
fills the airbags with a non-toxic gas to  
prevent the occupants from moving forward.  
The front airbags are then quickly inflated so that  
they do not obstruct the driver's view should it  
become necessary to continue driving.  
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WARNING  
A driver or front passenger who is too  
close to the steering wheel, the lower  
part of the instrument panel, or the  
dashboard during air bag inflation can  
be killed or seriously injured. Toyota  
strongly recommends  
that: • The driver sits as far away from  
the steering wheel as possible, but  
still within reach of all vehicle controls.  
• The front seat passenger sat as far  
from the dashboard as possible.  
• Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  
• All occupants of the vehicle were  
properly wearing seat belts.  
lean over the dashboard while driving,  
as the front passenger airbag inflates  
with considerable speed and force.  
Anyone who is above or in close  
proximity to the dashboard when the  
airbag inflates can be killed or  
Instructions and instructions for  
adjusting the seat position - see "-  
Instructions for the front seats" on page  
60 in this chapter.  
seriously injured. Sit upright, properly  
leaning against the backrest and  
always fasten your seat belt properly.  
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• Toyota strongly recommends that all infants  
• Do not place any objects, put any body parts  
or mount anything, such as accessories or  
turbo timer, on or in front of the dashboard, the  
lower part of the instrument panel and the  
steering wheel cover where the front airbag  
system is located. These can prevent the airbag  
from inflating or can cause death or serious  
injury by being thrown backwards by the force  
and children be seated in the rear seat of the  
vehicle and properly restrained.  
• Do not allow a child to stand or kneel on the  
front passenger seat, as the front passenger  
airbag inflates with considerable speed and  
force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or  
seriously injured.  
of the inflating airbag. For these reasons,  
neither the driver nor the front passenger  
• Do not hold the child on your lap or in your arms.  
should hold any objects in their arms or place  
them on their knees.  
Use a child restraint system in the back seat.  
Instructions for installing a child restraint  
system - see "Restraining children" on page  
101 in this chapter.  
• Do not modify or remove any cables. Do not  
modify, disassemble, impact, or disassemble  
any components such as the steering wheel  
cover, steering wheel, steering column cover,  
front passenger airbag cover, front passenger  
airbag, driver's knee airbag or airbag sensor  
unit. This could prevent the front air bag system  
from deploying properly, cause the system to  
suddenly deploy, or disable the entire system,  
causing death or serious injury.  
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NOTICE  
Do not make any of the following changes without  
consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional. Such modifications may in some  
cases affect the proper functioning of the front SRS  
airbag system.  
u Installation of electronic equipment such as a  
mobile radio system, cassette player or compact  
disc player.  
• Do not attach any heavy, sharp or  
hard objects such as keys or  
u Modification of the suspension  
system. u Adjustment on the front part of  
accessories to the ignition key. Such  
objects may restrict the inflation of  
the knee SRS airbag or may be thrown  
by the force of the inflating airbag  
and thereby cause a hazard.  
the body. u Attaching protective grids (frames,  
structures, etc.) of snow plows, winches and  
other devices to the front of the vehicle.  
Failure to follow these instructions could result in  
death or serious injury.  
u Repairs carried out on or near the front fenders,  
the front part of the body series, the console,  
the steering column, the steering wheel, the  
lower part of the instrument panel or on the  
dashboard near the front passenger airbag.  
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
specialist, for any repairs and modifications.  
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This light comes on when the ignition key is turned  
to the "ON" position. It turns off after about 6  
seconds. This means that the front SRS airbags are  
working properly.  
In the following cases, contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or service center, or another properly qualified  
and equipped specialist, as soon as possible.  
The front SRS airbags have inflated.  
The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor  
unit, front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor, side and  
window airbag sensor, window airbag sensor, driver's  
seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch,  
seat belt pretensioner unit, inflators, warning light,  
interconnect cables and power sources. (Details - see  
"Service Lights and Warning Buzzers" on page 167 in  
Chapter 1-6.)  
The front of the vehicle (highlighted in gray in  
the image) was damaged in a crash that was  
not severe enough to cause the front SRS  
airbags to inflate.  
The steering wheel cover, the lower part of the  
instrument panel or the front passenger  
airbag cover (marked in gray in the picture)  
are scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged.  
If any of the following situations occur, it means that the  
airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners have malfunctioned.  
NOTICE  
Do not disconnect the battery cables before  
contacting any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional.  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped professional,  
as soon as possible.  
When the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position,  
the indicator light does not light up or stays on for  
more than 6 seconds or flashes.  
The indicator lights up or starts flashing  
while driving.  
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Side SRS airbags  
• Do not allow anyone to lean their head or any  
other part of their body toward the front door  
or seat area from which the side SRS air bags  
inflate, even if the child is seated in a child  
restraint system. When the side airbags inflate,  
it is dangerous and the impact of the inflating  
airbags could cause death or serious injury to  
the occupants.  
• Improperly seated and/or restrained  
infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by an inflating  
airbag. An infant or child who is too  
small to wear a seat belt must be  
restrained in a child restraint system.  
Side SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags  
are designed to provide additional protection for the  
driver and front passenger to the primary safety  
protection provided by seat belts.  
Toyota strongly recommends that all infants or  
children be seated in the rear seat and properly  
restrained. The back seat is the safest for  
babies and children. Instructions for installing a  
child restraint system - see "Child restraints"  
on page 101 in this chapter.  
In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side  
airbags work with the seat belts to inflate to help mitigate  
injuries. Side SRS airbags help mitigate injuries,  
especially to the driver's or front passenger's chest.  
The front passenger side SRS airbag is activated even if  
no one is sitting on that seat.  
Always fasten your seat belt properly.  
WARNING  
• The SRS side airbag system is  
designed only as a supplement to the  
primary protection of the driver and  
front passenger seat belt systems.  
To ensure maximum protection in the event of  
an accident, the driver and all other occupants  
of the vehicle must be properly fastened with  
seat belts.  
Wearing a seat belt in an accident reduces the  
likelihood of being killed, seriously injured or  
ejected from the vehicle. Instructions and  
instructions for the seat belt system - see "Seat  
belts" on page 71 in this chapter.  
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Rear impact  
Front impact  
Overturning the vehicle  
The side SRS airbags may not activate if there is a  
side impact at certain angles or if there is an impact  
with the body from the side outside the passenger  
compartment as shown.  
Side SRS airbags are generally not designed to  
inflate in the event of a frontal or rear impact, a  
rollover, or a low-speed side impact.  
The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate in the event  
of a severe side impact to the passenger cabin area.  
Always fasten your seat belts properly.  
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Airbags inflate in a fraction of a second, so the  
airbags must be inflated with considerable  
force. The system is designed to reduce  
serious injury, but may also cause minor burns  
or abrasions and swelling.  
The front seats may be hot for a few minutes,  
but the airbags will not. Airbags are intended  
for one inflation only.  
WARNING  
The side SRS airbags inflate with  
considerable force. To reduce the  
possibility of death or serious injury  
during inflation, the driver and  
The SRS side airbag system mainly consists  
of the following parts. Their location is shown  
in the picture.  
front passenger must: • Be properly  
fastened with  
1. SRS warning light  
their seat belts. • Always sit properly  
upright and always lean against the backrest.  
2. Side airbag modules  
(airbag and inflator)  
3. Side airbag sensors  
4. Airbag sensor unit  
The side SRS airbag system is controlled by  
the airbag sensor unit. The airbag sensor unit  
consists of a safety sensor and an airbag  
sensor.  
In the event of a severe side impact, the side  
airbag sensors trigger the side airbag inflators.  
At that point, a chemical reaction in the inflators  
rapidly fills the airbags with a non-toxic gas to  
help arrest the sideways motion of the  
occupants.  
When airbags inflate, they make a fairly loud  
noise and release a certain amount of smoke and  
chemical reaction residue along with a non-toxic gas.  
This does not signal a fire. This smoke may  
remain inside the vehicle for some time and  
may cause minor eye, skin or respiratory  
irritation. Wash off the remains of the chemical  
reaction as soon as possible with soap and  
water to avoid possible skin irritation. If you  
can safely exit the vehicle, you should do so  
immediately.  
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• Do not allow anyone to lean on the front door  
• Do not attach a drink holder or other device or  
object to the door or its surroundings. When  
the side air bag inflates, a cup holder or other  
device or object may be thrown with great force  
or the side air bag may not deploy properly,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
while driving, as the side airbags inflate with  
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, this  
person could be killed or seriously injured.  
Be especially careful if you have a small child  
in the vehicle.  
• Sit up straight and lean against the backrest to  
distribute your weight evenly across the seat.  
Also, the driver and front passenger should  
not hold any objects in their arms or on their  
knees.  
Do not overload the outer side of the front  
seats with side airbags.  
• Do not use seat accessories that cover the areas  
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories  
could prevent the side airbags from deploying  
properly and cause death or serious injury.  
• Do not modify or replace seats with side airbags  
or their upholstery. Such changes could  
prevent the side airbags from properly  
deploying, disable the system, or cause the  
side airbags to inflate unexpectedly, which  
could result in death or serious injury.  
Failure to follow these instructions could result  
in death or serious injury.  
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
specialist, for any repairs and modifications.  
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NOTICE  
Do not make any of the following changes without  
consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional. Such modifications may in some  
cases affect the correct operation of the side SRS  
airbag system.  
u Installation of electronic equipment such as a  
mobile radio system, cassette player or compact  
disc player  
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned  
to the "ON" position. It turns off after about 6  
seconds. This means that the SRS side airbags are  
working properly.  
u Modification of the suspension  
system u Modification of the side of the body in  
the part of the pro-stor for passengers  
The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor  
unit, front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor, driver's  
seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch,  
seat belt pretensioner unit, inflators, warning control,  
connecting cables and power sources.  
u Repairs carried out on or near the console or  
front seats  
(Details - see "Service Lights and Warning Buzzers" on  
page 167 in Chapters 1-6.)  
If any of the following situations occur, it means that the  
airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners have malfunctioned.  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped professional,  
as soon as possible.  
When the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position,  
the indicator light does not light up or stays on for  
more than 6 seconds or flashes.  
The indicator lights up or starts flashing  
while driving.  
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Side and window SRS airbags  
In the following cases, contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or service center or another properly qualified and  
equipped professional as soon as possible:  
Side and window SRS (Supplemental Restraint  
System) airbags are designed to provide additional  
protection for the driver, front passenger and  
outboard rear seat passengers to the primary safety  
protection provided by seat belts.  
Any of the SRS side airbags have inflated.  
A portion of the door (shown in gray in the  
image) was impacted in an impact that  
was not large enough to inflate the side  
SRS airbags.  
In response to a severe side impact, the side and window  
SRS airbags work with the seat belts to inflate to help  
mitigate injuries. Side SRS airbags help mitigate injuries,  
mainly to the driver's or front passenger's chest. SRS  
window airbags help mitigate head injuries mainly to the  
The surface of the seats with side airbags  
(marked in gray in the picture) is scratched,  
torn or otherwise damaged.  
driver, front passenger and outboard rear seat  
passengers. The passenger side SRS airbag will not  
activate if there is no one in the front passenger seat.  
NOTICE  
Do not disconnect the battery cables before  
contacting any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional.  
Side and window SRS airbags on the passenger side  
are activated even if no one is sitting in the front or outer  
rear seat.  
The window SRS airbags may deploy even though the  
side airbags will not deploy.  
Always fasten your seat belt properly.  
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WARNING  
• Improperly seated and/or restrained  
infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by an inflating  
airbag. An infant or child who is too  
small to wear a seat belt must be  
restrained in a child restraint system.  
• The SRS side and window airbag  
system is designed only as a  
supplement to the primary protection  
of the driver, front passenger and  
outboard rear seat belt systems. In  
order to ensure maximum protection  
in the event of an accident, the driver  
and all other passengers in the vehicle  
must be properly fastened with a  
seat belt. Wearing a seat belt in an  
accident reduces the likelihood of  
being killed, seriously injured or  
Toyota strongly recommends that all infants or  
children be seated in the rear seat and properly  
restrained. The back seat is the safest for babies  
and children. Instructions for installing a child  
restraint system - see "Restraining children" on  
page 101 in this chapter.  
ejected from the vehicle.  
Instructions and instructions regarding the seat  
belt system - see "Seat Belts" on page 71 in this  
chapter.  
• Do not allow anyone to lean their head or any  
other part of their body against the front doors  
or the seating area, front pillar, rear pillar or  
the side of the roof where the side and window  
SRS airbags inflate, even if the child is in a  
child restraint system. When the side and  
window airbags inflate, it is dangerous and the  
impact of the inflating airbags could cause  
death or serious injury to the occupants.  
Instructions for installing a child restraint  
system - see "Restraining children" on page  
101 in this chapter.  
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Rear impact  
Front impact  
Overturning the vehicle  
The side and window SRS airbags may not  
deploy if there is a side impact at certain  
angles or if there is an impact to the body  
from the side outside the passenger  
compartment as shown.  
Side and window SRS airbags are generally  
not designed to inflate in the event of a  
frontal or rear impact, a rollover, or a low-  
speed side impact.  
The side and window SRS airbags are  
designed to inflate in the event of a severe  
side impact to the passenger cabin area.  
Always fasten your seat belts properly.  
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When airbags inflate, they make a fairly loud noise and  
release a certain amount of smoke and chemical  
reaction residue along with a non-toxic gas.  
This does not signal a fire. This smoke may remain  
inside the vehicle for some time and may cause minor  
eye, skin or respiratory irritation. Wash off the remains  
of the chemical reaction as soon as possible with soap  
and water to avoid possible skin irritation. If you can  
safely exit the vehicle, you should do so immediately.  
The airbags inflate in a fraction of a second, so the  
airbags must be inflated with considerable force. The  
system is designed to reduce serious injury, but may  
also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.  
The side and window SRS airbag system mainly  
consists of the following parts. Their location is shown  
in the picture.  
The front seats, as well as parts of the front and rear  
pillars and the side of the roof, may be hot for several  
minutes, but the airbags will not be hot. Airbags are  
designed for one inflation only.  
1. SRS warning light  
2. Window airbag modules  
(airbag and inflator)  
3. Side airbag modules (airbag  
and inflator)  
WARNING  
4. Window airbag sensors 5. Side  
and window airbag sensors 6. Airbag sensor unit  
The side and window SRS airbag  
The side and window SRS airbags inflate with  
considerable force. To reduce the possibility of  
death or serious injury when a side airbag  
inflates, the driver, front passenger and outboard  
rear seat passengers must:  
system is controlled by the airbag sensor unit. The  
airbag sensor unit consists of a safety sensor and an  
airbag sensor.  
• Be properly fastened with their seat  
belts.  
In the event of a strong side impact, the side and  
window airbag sensors trigger the side airbag inflators.  
At that point, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly  
fills the airbags with a non-toxic gas to help arrest the  
sideways motion of the occupants.  
• Always sit properly upright and  
always lean against the backrest.  
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• Do not allow anyone to lean on the front door  
• Do not allow anyone to put their head  
near the area where the side and  
window airbags inflate, as these  
airbags inflate with considerable  
speed and force. Otherwise, this  
while driving, as the side and window airbags  
inflate with considerable speed and force.  
Otherwise, this person could be killed or  
seriously injured. Be especially careful if you  
have a small child in the vehicle.  
person could be killed or seriously injured.  
Be especially careful if you have a small child  
in the vehicle.  
• Sit up straight and lean against the  
backrest to distribute your weight  
evenly across the seat. Do not  
overload the outside of the front seats  
with side airbags, the front pillars, the  
rear pillars and the side of the roof  
with window airbags.  
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• Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger  
• Do not allow anyone to put their head or hands  
out of the windows, as the side and window  
airbags inflate with considerable speed and  
seat facing the front side doors, as the side  
and window airbags inflate with considerable  
speed and force.  
force. Otherwise, this person could be killed or  
seriously injured. Be especially careful if you  
Otherwise, this person could be killed or  
seriously injured. Be especially careful if you  
have a small child in the vehicle.  
have a small child in the vehicle.  
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• Do not attach a drink holder or other device or  
• Do not attach a microphone or other equipment  
or objects near the area where the window  
airbags deploy, such as the windshield, side  
door glass, front and rear pillars, roof interior,  
or grab bars. When the window air bag inflates,  
the microphone or other equipment or objects  
may be thrown with great force, or the window  
air bags may not deploy properly, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
object to the door or its surroundings. When  
the side air bag inflates, a cup holder or other  
device or object may be thrown with great force  
or the side air bag may not deploy properly,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
Also, the driver and front passenger should  
not hold any objects in their arms or on their  
knees.  
• Do not place any seat accessories in the area  
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories  
could prevent the side airbags from deploying  
properly and cause death or serious injury.  
• Do not modify or replace seats with side airbags  
or their upholstery. Such changes could  
prevent the side airbags from properly  
deploying, disable the system, or cause the  
side airbags to inflate unexpectedly, which  
could result in death or serious injury.  
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• Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear  
pillars and the roof interior where the window  
airbags are stored. Such changes could disable  
the system or cause the window airbags to  
inflate unexpectedly, which could result in death  
or serious injury.  
Failure to follow these instructions could result in  
death or serious injury.  
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
specialist, for any repairs and modifications.  
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned  
to the "ON" position. It turns off after about 6  
seconds. This means that the side and window SRS  
airbags are working properly.  
NOTICE  
The warning light system monitors the air bag sensor  
unit, front air bag sensor, side and window air bag  
sensor, window air bag sensor, driver seat position  
sensor, driver seat belt buckle switch, seat belt  
Do not make any of the following changes without  
consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or service  
center, or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional. Such modifications may in some  
cases affect the correct operation of the side and  
window SRS airbag system.  
pretensioner unit, inflators, warning light, connecting  
cables and power sources. (Details - see "Service Lights  
and Warning Buzzers" on page 167 in Chapters 1-6.)  
u Installation of electronic equipment such as a  
mobile radio system, cassette player or compact  
disc player.  
If any of the following situations occur, it means that the  
airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners have malfunctioned.  
u Modification of the suspension  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped professional,  
as soon as possible.  
system. u Modifications to the bodywork in the  
passenger compartment.  
u Repairs carried out on or near the console or  
front seats.  
When the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position,  
the indicator light does not light up or stays on for  
more than 6 seconds or flashes.  
The indicator lights up or starts flashing  
while driving.  
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The part of the front pillars, rear pillars or  
side roof rails where the window airbags  
are stored (marked in gray in the picture)  
is scratched, torn or otherwise damaged.  
NOTICE  
Do not disconnect the battery cables before  
contacting any authorized Toyota dealer or  
service center, or another properly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
In the following cases, contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or service center or another properly qualified  
and equipped professional as soon as possible:  
Any of the side and window SRS airbags  
have inflated.  
A portion of the door (shown in gray in the  
image) was impacted in an impact that  
was not large enough to inflate the side  
and window SRS airbags.  
The surface of the seats with side airbags  
(marked in gray in the picture) is scratched,  
torn or otherwise damaged.  
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Attachment of children ÿ  
ÿ Child restraint instructions  
Toyota strongly recommends the use of appropriate  
child restraint systems for children.  
• A forward-facing child restraint system should  
only be installed on the front passenger seat  
when unavoidable. Always move the seat as  
far back as possible, as the front passenger  
airbag inflates with considerable speed and  
force.  
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, they  
should sit in the back seat and must be fastened with the  
vehicle's seat belt. Details - see "Seat belts" on page 71  
in this chapter.  
Otherwise, the child could be killed or seriously  
injured.  
WARNING  
• For vehicles with side airbags and vehicles with  
side and window airbags, do not allow the  
child, even when seated in a child restraint  
system, to lean the head or other parts of the  
body towards the doors, or around the seat,  
front or rear pillars and the ceiling part of the  
interior from where the side or window airbags  
are inflated. Inflating the side and/or window  
airbags is dangerous and could cause death or  
serious injury to a child in an impact.  
• For effective protection in traffic accidents and  
sudden stops, the child, according to its age  
and size, must be properly restrained with a  
seat belt or a child restraint system. Holding a  
child in your arms does not replace a child  
restraint system. In a crash, the child can be  
crushed against the windshield or between you  
and the interior of the vehicle.  
• Toyota strongly recommends the use of an  
appropriate child restraint system that matches  
the size of the child and is placed in the rear  
seat.  
• Make sure you follow all the child restraint  
manufacturer's installation instructions and  
that the system is properly secured. If not  
properly secured, it can cause death or serious  
injury to a child in a sudden stop or crash.  
According to accident statistics, it is safer for a  
child to be properly restrained in the back seat  
than in the front seat.  
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint on the  
front passenger seat. In the event of an  
accident, the force from an inflating front  
passenger air bag can kill or seriously injure a  
child if a rear-facing child restraint system is  
installed on the front passenger seat.  
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ÿ Child restraint system  
A child restraint system for a small child or infant must  
first be properly attached to the seat itself using the  
lumbar part of the lap/shoulder seat belt. You must  
carefully read the manufacturer's instructions included  
with your child restraint before installation.  
ALR/ELR belts are fitted to the outer rear seats.  
ELR Belt (Emergency Locked Reel) ÿ This belt also  
locks if pulled out quickly, but does not have an additional  
locking mode when fully extended. You will need a locking  
clip to install the child restraint system.  
To ensure proper child protection, use the child restraint  
system best suited for your child's age and size according  
to the manufacturer's instructions.  
If this locking clip is not included with your child restraint  
system, you can purchase it from any authorized Toyota  
dealer or service center, or another properly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system  
that complies with "EEC No. 44".  
Child Restraint Locking Clip (Part Number 73119ÿ22010)  
Install the child restraint system correctly according to the  
instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.  
General instructions are also provided below the following  
images.  
A child restraint system should be installed in the rear  
seat. According to traffic accident statistics, it is safer for a  
child to be properly restrained in the back seat than in the  
front seat.  
If you are not using a child restraint system, do not keep  
it firmly fastened with a seat belt or store it in the trunk or  
somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This  
will protect the transported persons from injury in the event  
of a sudden stop or an accident.  
Types of seat belts  
There are two types of seat belts. Check the type of child  
restraint before installing it.  
ALR/ELR Belt (Auto Locked Reel/Emergency Locked Reel)  
ÿ This belt will lock if it is pulled out quickly. This  
belt also has an additional locking mode when fully  
extended. If the shoulder belt is fully extended and then  
retracted slightly, the retractor will lock the belt in this  
position and the belt will not retract. When installing a child  
restraint system, pull the entire belt out of the retractor to  
put it in locking mode.  
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– Types of child restraint  
systems  
Child restraint systems are divided into the following 5  
groups according to EHK regulation No. 44:  
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (0-9 months)  
Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (0-2 years)  
Group I: 9 - 18 kg (9 months - 4 years)  
Group II: 15 - 25 kg (4 years - 7 years)  
Skupina III: 22 - 36 kg (6 years – 12 years)  
This user manual explains the installation of the following  
3 types of the most commonly used child restraint  
systems using seat belts.  
(A) Infant seat ...  
corresponds to group 0 and 0+  
in EHK Regulation No. 44  
(A) Infant seat  
(B) Child seat ...  
corresponds to group 0+, la ll  
in EHK regulation No. 44  
(C) Seat for a bigger child ...  
corresponds to group  
lll in EHK regulation No. 44  
When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child  
restraint system which type of system is suitable for  
your child and vehicle.  
According to the following table, choose a child restraint  
system that is suitable for placement on a particular seat.  
(B) Child seat  
Your vehicle has mounting brackets for attaching the  
upper strap of the child restraint system.  
For instructions on how to use the grip holders – see "–  
Using the top strap" on page 116 in this chapter.  
You can also use an ISOFIX child restraint system  
approved for your vehicle. See "ÿ Installation using fixed  
ISOFIX mounts" on page 122 in this chapter.  
Install the child restraint system according to the  
instructions provided by its manufacturer.  
(C) Seat for a larger child  
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– Suitability of the child restraint system for different seat positions  
The information in the table shows the suitability of your child restraint system for different seating positions.  
Backbench  
Front passenger seat  
Location  
Standard  
Optional*  
With manual airbag  
deactivation switch  
Without  
Outer Middle  
Groups  
weight  
manual airbag  
deactivation switch  
ON  
OFF  
0
X
X
L2  
L2  
IN  
IN  
IN  
Do 10 kg  
Never use  
Never use  
(0-9 months)  
+
0
X
X
IN  
IN  
Do 13 kg  
Never use  
Never use  
(0-2 years)  
Rear-facing –  
X
Rear-facing –  
X
I
9 to 18 kg  
(9 months –  
4 years)  
Never use  
Never use  
X
U, L1  
Forward Oriented –  
UF  
Forward Oriented –  
UF  
II, III  
UF  
UF  
IN  
L3  
15 to 36 kg  
(4 – 12 let)  
*: Toyota provides a manual airbag deactivation switch for those who want to safely use a rear-facing child  
restraint in the front seat. For details, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or other  
properly qualified and equipped professional. Instructions on how to use the manual airbag deactivation  
switch - see "Manual airbag deactivation system user manual".  
Meaning of the symbols shown in the table above:  
U: Suitable for a child restraint system of the "universal" category, approved for use in this weight group.  
UF: Suitable for a forward-facing child restraint system of the "universal" category, approved for use in this  
weight group.  
L1: Suitable for "TOYOTA DUO+ (with ISOFIX, 9 to 18 kg)", approved for use in this group  
weight.  
L2: Suitable for "TOYOTA BABYSAFE (0 to 13 kg)", approved for use in this group  
weight.  
L3: Suitable for "TOYOTA KID (15 to 36 kg)", approved for use in this weight group.  
X: Unsuitable seat placement for children in this weight group.  
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The child restraint system listed in the table may not  
be available outside the EU.  
Another child restraint system, different from the  
system shown in the table, can be used, but the  
suitability of these child restraint systems must be  
carefully verified by the manufacturer and seller of  
these seats.  
WARNING  
Using a child restraint system that is not suitable  
for this vehicle would not properly protect  
infants or children.  
Move the seat all the way back  
They can be killed or seriously injured.  
WARNING  
A forward-facing child restraint system should  
only be installed on the front passenger seat  
when unavoidable. Always move the seat as far  
back as possible.  
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ÿ Installation using  
ALR/ELR seat belts  
Most upright  
position  
FIGURE 1  
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION  
Adjust the backrest to the most upright  
position.  
The infant seat must only be used in a  
rear-facing position.  
NOTE:  
If you are using a child restraint system on  
the front passenger seat, adjust the backrest  
to the most upright position. (See FIGURE 1.)  
For more information - see "ÿ Installation  
using ALR/ELR seat belts" on page 106, "ÿ  
Installation using ELR seat belts" on page  
114 and "ÿ Installation using fixed ISOFIX  
mounts" on page 122 in this chapter.  
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1. According to the manufacturer's instructions,  
thread the lap and shoulder belt through or  
around the infant seat and insert the seat  
belt tab into the seat belt buckle. Be careful  
not to twist the belt. The lumbar part of the  
belt must be tightened.  
WARNING  
• Do not install a child restraint system in the rear  
seat if it would interfere with the locking  
mechanism of the front seats. Sudden braking  
or an accident could kill or seriously injure a  
child or front passenger.  
WARNING  
• After inserting the tab into the buckle,  
make sure that the tab is locked in the  
buckle and that the lap and shoulder  
parts of the belt are not twisted.  
• If the position of the driver's seat does  
not allow sufficient space for safe  
installation, place the child restraint  
system on the right rear seat (left-hand  
drive vehicles) or on the left rear seat  
(right-hand drive vehicles).  
• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the  
buckle, as these may prevent the tongue  
from connecting properly with the buckle.  
• If the seat belt does not function  
normally, it cannot protect your child  
from death or serious injury.  
Immediately contact any authorized  
Toyota dealer or service center, or  
another properly qualified and  
equipped professional. Do not install  
a child restraint system on this seat  
until the seat belt has been repaired.  
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2. Remove the infant seat by pressing the release button  
on the buckle and retracting the seat belt fully. The  
belt will move freely again and will be ready for  
further use by an adult or an older child.  
WARNING  
Push and pull the child restraint system in different  
directions to make sure it is securely fastened.  
Follow all manufacturer's installation instructions.  
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(B) CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION  
The child seat must be used in a forward-facing or  
WARNING  
rear-facing position, depending on the age and size  
of the child.  
• Do not install a child restraint system in the rear  
seat if it would interfere with the locking  
When installing, follow the manufacturer's  
instructions for the appropriate age, size of the  
child, and direction for installing the child restraint  
system.  
mechanism of the front seats. Sudden braking  
or an accident could kill or seriously injure a  
child or front passenger.  
• If the position of the driver's seat  
does not allow sufficient space for  
safe installation, place the child  
restraint system on the right rear seat  
(left-hand drive vehicles) or on the  
left rear seat (right-hand drive  
vehicles).  
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PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS  
1. According to the manufacturer's instructions,  
thread the lap and shoulder belt through or  
around the child seat and insert the seat  
belt tab into the seat belt buckle. Be careful  
not to twist the belt. The lumbar part of the  
belt must be tightened.  
2. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to put it  
into lock mode. If the belt is then slightly  
wound, it cannot be pulled out.  
Before retracting the belt, make sure the belt is  
in the locking mode so that the child seat is  
securely fastened.  
WARNING  
• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make  
sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and  
that the lap and shoulder parts of the belt  
are not twisted.  
• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the  
buckle, as these may prevent the tongue  
from connecting properly with the buckle.  
• If the seat belt does not function normally,  
it cannot protect your child from death or  
serious injury. Immediately contact any  
authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional. Do not install a child restraint  
system on this seat until the seat belt has  
been repaired.  
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3. Push the child seat firmly against the seat  
and backrest while letting the shoulder  
WARNING  
belt wind up as much as possible to keep  
the child seat firmly in place.  
Push and pull the child restraint system  
in different directions to make sure it is  
securely fastened. Follow all  
manufacturer's installation instructions.  
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4. Remove the child seat by pressing the release button  
on the buckle and fully retracting the seat belt. The  
belt will move freely again and will be ready for  
further use by an adult or an older child.  
(C) SEAT INSTALLATION FOR LARGER  
CHILD  
The seat for an older child must only be  
used in a forward-facing position.  
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• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make  
sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and  
that the lap and shoulder parts of the belt  
are not twisted.  
• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the  
buckle, as these may prevent the tongue  
from connecting properly with the buckle.  
• If the seat belt does not function normally,  
it cannot protect your child from death or  
serious injury. Immediately contact any  
authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional. Do not install a child restraint  
system on this seat until the seat belt has  
been repaired.  
1. Place the child in the seat. According to the  
manufacturer's instructions, pass the lap and  
shoulder belt through or around the seat and over  
the child according to the manufacturer's instructions  
and insert the safety belt's tongue into its buckle.  
Be careful not to twist the belt.  
Make sure that the shoulder belt is correctly  
routed over the child's shoulder and that the lap  
belt is routed as low as possible over the child's  
hips. Details - see "Seat belts" on page 71 in  
this chapter.  
WARNING  
• Always make sure the shoulder belt goes over  
the middle of the child's shoulder. The belt  
should not go over the child's neck, but it  
should not fall off the child's shoulder either.  
Otherwise, in the event of sudden braking or  
an accident, the child may be killed or  
seriously injured. • Both a high lap belt and a  
loose belt can cause death or serious injury  
due to slipping under the lap belt in the event  
of a crash or other unexpected event. Therefore,  
keep the lap belt positioned as low as possible  
over the child's hips.  
• For the safety of the child, do not place the  
shoulder belt under the child's shoulder.  
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ÿ Installation using  
ELR seat belts  
2. Remove the seat for an older child by pressing the  
release button on the buckle and rewinding the  
seat belt.  
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing  
a child restraint system.  
Depending on the type of child restraint you have, you  
will need a locking clip for proper installation.  
If your child restraint system does not include this clip,  
you can purchase it from any authorized Toyota dealer  
or service center, or another properly qualified and  
equipped professional. (See "ÿ Child Restraint System"  
on page 102 in this chapter.)  
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Move the seat all the way back  
WARNING  
• A forward-facing child restraint system  
should only be installed on the front  
passenger seat when unavoidable.  
Always move the seat as far back as  
possible, as the front passenger  
airbag inflates with considerable  
speed and force.  
Otherwise, the child could be killed or seriously  
injured.  
• Never install a rear-facing child  
restraint on the front passenger seat.  
In the event of a crash, the force from  
the rapidly inflating front passenger  
airbag can cause death or serious  
injury to a child if a rear-facing child  
restraint system is installed in the  
front passenger seat. Vehicles with  
a front passenger airbag have a  
warning label on the side of the  
instrument panel, see illustration,  
warning you to never install a rear-  
facing child restraint system on the  
front passenger seat.  
• For vehicles with side airbags and vehicles with  
side and window airbags, do not allow the  
child, even when seated in a child restraint  
system, to lean the head or other parts of the  
body towards the doors, or around the seat,  
front or rear pillars and the ceiling part of the  
interior from where the side or window airbags  
are inflated. Inflating the side and/or window  
airbags is dangerous and could cause death or  
serious injury to a child in an impact.  
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ÿ Using the upper belt (sedan)  
To attach a child restraint that requires  
the use of a top strap, follow the  
procedure below.  
• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make  
sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and  
that the lap and shoulder parts of the belt  
are not twisted.  
• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the  
buckle, as these may prevent the tongue  
from connecting properly with the buckle.  
• If the seat belt does not function normally,  
it cannot protect your child from death or  
serious injury. Immediately contact any  
authorized Toyota dealer or service center,  
or another properly qualified and equipped  
professional. Do not install a child restraint  
system until the seat belt has been repaired.  
• Push and pull the child restraint system in  
different directions to make sure it is  
securely fastened. Follow all manufacturer's  
installation instructions.  
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Symbol  
Grip holders  
USING THE HANDLE HOLDER:  
To attach the top belt, use the clip holder located  
on the stowage area behind the rear seats.  
1. Remove the headrest.  
Clip holders are installed for both outboard rear seats.  
This symbol indicates the location of the grip  
holder.  
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2. Open the handle holder cover.  
3. Attach the child restraint system using the seat  
belt.  
Insert the hook into the handle holder and  
tighten the upper strap.  
Child Restraint Installation Instructions - See "Child  
Restraints" on page 101 in this chapter.  
WARNING  
Make sure the top strap is securely fastened and  
check that the child restraint system is secured  
by pushing and pulling it in different directions.  
Follow all manufacturer's installation instructions.  
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ÿ Use of the upper belt (liftback  
and combi)  
4. Fit the headrest.  
To attach a child restraint system that  
requires the use of a top strap, follow  
the procedure below.  
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Grip holders  
Liftback  
USING THE HANDLE HOLDER:  
1. Remove the headrest.  
2. Remove the luggage cover.  
Symbol  
Grip holders  
For instructions on removing the luggage cover -  
see "Luggage cover" on page 273 in chapter 1ÿ10.  
Kombi  
To attach the top strap, use the clip holder, located  
on the floor of the luggage compartment behind the  
rear seats.  
Clip holders are installed for both outboard rear seats.  
Kombi - This symbol indicates the location of the  
handle holder.  
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Liftback  
4. Attach the child restraint system using the seat  
belt.  
Insert the hook into the handle holder and  
tighten the upper strap.  
Child Restraint Installation Instructions - See "Child  
Restraints" on page 101 in this chapter.  
WARNING  
Make sure the top strap is securely fastened and  
check that the child restraint system is secured  
by pushing and pulling it in different directions.  
Follow all manufacturer's installation instructions.  
Kombi  
5. Attach the luggage cover.  
3. Remove the handle holder cover.  
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ÿ Installation using fixed  
ISOFIX mounts (ISOFIX Child  
Restraint System)  
6. Fit the headrest.  
In the rear seats, special attachment bars  
for the child restraint system with ISO  
specification are installed.  
Bars are installed in the gap between the  
seat and the back of both rear outer seats.  
A child restraint system with quasi-ISO  
specification can be attached using these  
attachment bars. In that case, there is no  
need to attach the child restraint system  
using the vehicle's seat belts.  
NOTICE  
The child restraint manufacturer should  
tell you if the child restraint is approved  
for this model.  
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WARNING  
• If you use fastening bars to fasten  
the child restraint system, check  
whether there are any inappropriate  
objects or a pinched safety belt  
around the bar.  
• Push and pull the child restraint  
system in different directions to make  
sure it is securely fastened.  
Follow all system manufacturer's installation  
instructions. • If you  
are using attachment bars to attach the child  
restraint system, check that the backrest is  
secured by pushing back and forth on the  
upper end of the backrest and that the red mark  
on the button at the top of the backrest is not  
visible.  
• Do not place a child restraint system on the rear  
seat if it interferes with the locking mechanism  
of the front seats. Sudden braking or an  
accident could kill or seriously injure a child or  
front passenger.  
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION  
SYSTEM  
1. Slightly widen the gap between the seat and the  
backrest and find the position of the fastening  
rods under the marks on the backrest.  
2. Insert the clips onto the fixing bars.  
If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should  
be attached. (To install the upper belt - see "Using the  
upper belt" on page 116 in this chapter.)  
Installation details are included in the manual supplied  
with each product.  
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