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PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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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.