Before driving for Your Toyota Aygo SUV First Generation (2005-2014)

Before driving  
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1-1. Key information  
1-6. Theft deterrent system  
Keys.................................... 34  
Engine immobilizer  
system .............................. 73  
1-2. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors  
1-7. Safety information  
Correct driving posture ....... 77  
SRS airbags........................ 79  
Wireless remote control...... 36  
Side doors .......................... 44  
Back door ........................... 48  
Airbag manual on-off  
system .............................. 90  
Child restraint systems ....... 92  
Installing child restraints ... 103  
1-3. Adjustable components  
(seats, mirrors, steering  
wheel)  
Front seats.......................... 52  
Rear seats .......................... 54  
Rear head restraints........... 57  
Seat belts............................ 59  
Steering wheel (vehicles  
with an adjustable type).... 63  
Anti-glare inside rear view  
mirror ................................ 64  
Outside rear view mirrors ... 65  
1-4. Opening and closing  
the windows  
Power windows................... 66  
Rear windows  
(5-door models) ................ 67  
1-5. Refueling  
Opening the fuel tank cap... 69  
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1-1. Key information  
Keys  
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.  
Type A  
Keys  
Key number plate  
Type B  
Key (with a wireless remote  
control function)  
Operating the wireless remote  
control function (P. 36)  
Key (without a wireless  
remote control function)  
Key number plate  
Key number plate  
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the  
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional using  
the key number plate. (P. 331)  
When riding in an aircraft  
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,  
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft  
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons  
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the  
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.  
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1-1. Key information  
NOTICE  
To prevent key damage  
Observe the following:  
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Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-  
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.  
Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-  
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.  
Do not disassemble the wireless remote control key.  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Wireless remote control  
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-  
cle.  
Locks all the doors  
Unlocks all the doors  
Operation signals  
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/  
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)  
Conditions affecting operation  
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-  
ing situations:  
When the wireless key battery is depleted  
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-  
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-  
cal noise  
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-  
nication devices  
When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic  
object  
When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby  
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to  
the rear window  
Key battery depletion  
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be  
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 280)  
: If equipped  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Certification for wireless remote control  
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TA-2006/578  
APPROVED  
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TA-2006/577  
APPROVED  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Side doors  
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key or wireless  
remote control.  
Wireless remote control (if equipped)  
P. 36  
Keys  
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:  
Driver’s door (vehicles without a power door lock system)  
Locks the door  
Unlocks the door  
Driver’s door (vehicles with a power door lock system)  
Locks all the doors  
Unlocks all the doors  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Front passenger’s door  
Locks the door  
Unlocks the door  
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Inside door lock buttons  
Driver’s door (vehicles without a power door lock system)  
Unlocks the door  
Locks the door  
Driver’s door (vehicles with a power door lock system)  
Unlocks all the door  
Locks all the door  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Passenger’s door  
Unlocks the door  
Locks the door  
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key  
Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.  
Close the door while pulling the door handle.  
Rear door child-protector lock (5-door models only)  
The door cannot be opened from  
inside the vehicle when the lock  
is set.  
These locks can be set to prevent  
children from opening the rear  
doors. Slide on each rear door  
switch to lock both rear doors.  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
CAUTION  
To prevent an accident  
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.  
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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Always use a seat belt.  
Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.  
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.  
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-  
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.  
5-door models: Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are  
seated in the rear seats.  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Back door  
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following  
procedures.  
Locking and unlocking the back door  
Keys (vehicles with a power door lock system)  
P. 44  
Wireless remote control (if equipped)  
P. 36  
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle  
Vehicles without a power door lock system  
Turn the key clockwise  
Raise  
Vehicles with a power door lock system  
Press the lock release but-  
ton  
Raise  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
CAUTION  
Caution while driving  
Keep the back door closed while driving.  
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-  
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.  
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In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-  
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.  
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If  
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,  
causing an accident.  
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden  
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.  
When children are in the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.  
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could  
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.  
Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.  
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the  
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.  
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
CAUTION  
Operating the back door  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death  
or serious injury.  
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door  
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly  
shut again after it is opened.  
When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure  
the surrounding area is safe.  
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that  
the back door is about to open or close.  
Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it  
may move abruptly in strong wind.  
The back door may suddenly shut if it is  
not opened fully. It is more difficult to  
open or close the back door on an  
incline than on a level surface, so  
beware of the back door unexpectedly  
opening or closing by itself. Make sure  
that the back door is fully open and  
secure before using the luggage com-  
partment.  
When closing the back door, take extra  
care to prevent your fingers etc. from  
being caught.  
Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do  
not hang on the back door damper stay.  
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to  
break, causing an accident.  
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CAUTION  
If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it  
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,  
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part  
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.  
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NOTICE  
Back door damper stays  
The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in  
place.  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting  
in malfunction.  
Do not attach any foreign objects, such  
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives  
to the damper stay rod.  
Do not touch the damper stay rod with  
gloves or other fabric items.  
Do not attach any accessories other  
than genuine Toyota parts to the back  
door.  
Do not place your hand on the damper  
stay or apply lateral forces to it.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Front seats  
Seat position adjustment  
lever  
Seatback angle adjustment  
levers  
Moving the front seats (3-door models only)  
For easy access to the rear seat.  
Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever.  
The seat will slide forward.  
Move the seat to the front-most position.  
After rear passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it  
locks.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
Seat adjustment  
Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.  
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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not  
recline the seat more than necessary.  
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply  
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the  
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of  
an accident.  
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-  
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.  
Never allow anyone to touch seatback angle adjustment levers while vehi-  
cle is moving.  
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path  
and let them know that the seat is about to move.  
After returning the seatback to the upright position  
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-  
ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Rear seats  
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.  
Stow the seat belts.  
3-door models  
Insert the tab of the rear seat  
belt as shown in the illustra-  
tion.  
5-door models  
Insert the tab of the rear seat  
belt as shown in the illustra-  
tion.  
Vehicles with a rear head  
restraints: Lower the head  
restraints to the lowest posi-  
tion.  
: If equipped  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Vehicles with a non-split rear seat  
Pull both seatback lock  
release straps at the same  
time and fold the seatback  
down.  
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Vehicles with a split rear seats  
Pull the seatback lock release  
strap and fold the seatback  
down.  
Each seatback may be folded  
separately.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
When folding the rear seatbacks down  
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or  
serious injury.  
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.  
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift  
lever to E, M or R (vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission) or N  
(vehicles with a manual transmission).  
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-  
ment while driving.  
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.  
Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.  
Depending on the position of the front seat, it may interfere when trying to  
fold down the rear seatbacks. If this happens, adjust the position of the  
front seat.  
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position  
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or  
serious injury.  
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-  
ward on the top.  
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.  
NOTICE  
Stowing the seat belts  
The seat belts must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Rear head restraints  
Up  
Pull the head restraint up.  
Down  
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Push the head restraint down  
while pushing the lock release  
Lock release  
button  
button.  
Removing the rear head restraints  
Pull the head restraint up while pushing  
the lock release button.  
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints  
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when  
using.  
: If equipped  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
Head restraint precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to  
do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.  
Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.  
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure  
they are locked in position.  
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Seat belts  
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-  
ing the vehicle.  
Correct use of the seat belts  
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Extend the shoulder belt so  
that it comes fully over the  
shoulder, but does not  
come into contact with the  
neck or slide off the shoul-  
der.  
Position the lap belt as low  
as possible over the hips.  
Adjust the position of the  
seatback. Sit up straight  
and well back in the seat.  
Do not twist the seat belt.  
Fastening and releasing the seat belt  
To fasten the seat belt, push  
the plate into the buckle  
until a click sound is heard.  
To release the seat belt,  
Release  
button  
press the release button.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)  
The pretensioner helps the seat  
belt to quickly restrain the occu-  
pant by retracting the seat belt  
when the vehicle is subjected to  
certain types of severe frontal  
collision.  
The pretensioner does not acti-  
vate 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. 92)  
When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s  
seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 59 regarding seat belt usage.  
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 colli-  
sions.  
Seat belt regulations  
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact  
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional for seat belt replacement or installation.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
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.  
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Wearing a seat belt  
Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.  
Always wear a seat belt properly.  
Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt  
for more than one person at once, including children.  
Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always  
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.  
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. 59)  
Women who are pregnant should position  
the lap belt as low as possible over the  
hips in the same manner as other occu-  
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-  
pletely over the shoulder and position the  
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact  
over the rounding of the abdominal area.  
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not  
only 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. 59)  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
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.  
Seat belt pretensioners  
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.  
The seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate  
in the event of a collision.  
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In  
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any  
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
Seat belt damage and wear  
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt or plate 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  
belt 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 any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-  
fessional.  
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 any authorized Toy-  
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating  
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Steering wheel (vehicles with an adjustable type)  
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.  
Hold the steering wheel and  
push the lever down.  
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Adjust to the ideal position by  
moving the steering wheel.  
After adjustment, pull the lever  
up to secure the steering  
wheel.  
CAUTION  
Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.  
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.  
After adjusting the steering wheel  
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.  
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an  
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror  
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by  
using the following functions:  
Normal position  
Anti-glare position  
CAUTION  
Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.  
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Outside rear view mirrors  
Mirror angle can be adjusted.  
Adjust the mirror up, down, in  
or out by using the control  
lever.  
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Folding the mirrors  
Push the mirror back in the direc-  
tion of the vehicle’s rear.  
CAUTION  
When driving the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while driving.  
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an  
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.  
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.  
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly  
adjusted before driving.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
Power windows  
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.  
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:  
Closing  
Opening  
The power windows can be operated when  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
CAUTION  
Closing the windows  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body  
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.  
Do not allow children to operate the power windows.  
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in  
some instances, even death.  
: If equipped  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
Rear windows (5-door models)  
The rear windows can be opened and closed.  
Open the rear windows  
Pull the latch handle toward  
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you and swing it fully out.  
Push the latch handle to  
securely lock the latch as  
shown in the illustration.  
Close the rear windows  
Close the rear window as  
shown in the illustration.  
When closing the window,  
make sure it is completely  
closed.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
CAUTION  
When driving the vehicle  
Be sure not to put any body parts, such as hands, out of the rear windows  
while the driving. Doing so could be very dangerous because serious injury  
may result from collisions or when the brakes are suddenly applied.  
When closing the rear windows  
Take care to prevent hands or fingers  
from being caught in the latch handle.  
Failure to do so may result in serious  
injury.  
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1-5. Refueling  
Opening the fuel tank cap  
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:  
Before refueling the vehicle  
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and  
windows are closed.  
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Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 70)  
Opening the fuel tank cap  
Open the fuel filler door.  
Insert the key.  
Turn it counterclockwise by  
45 degrees  
Turn it clockwise by 45  
degrees  
Remove the key  
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly  
to open.  
If the fuel tank cap cannot be  
removed, perform step  
again.  
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1-5. Refueling  
Hang the fuel tank cap on the  
back of the fuel filler door.  
Closing the fuel tank cap  
After refueling, turn the fuel tank  
cap until you hear a click. (The  
key is not required.)  
Fuel types  
EU area:  
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research  
Octane Number of 95 or higher  
Except EU area:  
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number of 95 or higher  
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine  
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content  
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a  
Research Octane Number that follows the above.  
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1-5. Refueling  
CAUTION  
When refueling the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do  
so may result in death or serious injury.  
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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an  
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to  
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from  
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.  
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.  
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.  
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot  
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.  
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their  
body to come close to an open fuel tank.  
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.  
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.  
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.  
Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically  
charged.  
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition  
hazard.  
When refueling  
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel  
tank:  
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck  
Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off  
Do not top off the fuel tank  
When replacing the fuel cap  
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your  
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in  
death or serious injury.  
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NOTICE  
Refueling  
Do not spill fuel during refueling.  
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control  
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the  
vehicle’s painted surface.  
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1-6. 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 registered in  
the vehicle’s on-board computer.  
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.  
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The system begins operating when either of the following condi-  
tions:  
When the engine switch is turned from the “ACC” to the “LOCK”  
position.  
When 20 seconds have elapsed since the engine switch is  
turned from the “ON” to the “LOCK” position.  
The system is canceled when inserting the registered key in the  
engine switch and turning it to the “ACC” position.  
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  
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1-6. Theft deterrent system  
Certifications for the engine immobilizer system  
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TA-2006/636  
APPROVED  
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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Correct driving posture  
Drive with a good posture as follows:  
Sit upright and well back in  
the seat. (P. 52)  
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Adjust the position of the  
seat forward or backward to  
ensure the pedals can be  
reached  
and  
easily  
depressed to the extent  
required. (P. 52)  
Adjust the seatback so that  
the controls are easily oper-  
able. (P. 52)  
Adjust the tilt position of the  
steering wheel downward  
so the airbag is facing your  
chest. (P. 63)  
Wear the seat belt correctly.  
(P. 59)  
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CAUTION  
While driving  
Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.  
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.  
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce  
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of  
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.  
Do not place anything under the front seats.  
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat  
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may  
also be damaged.  
Adjusting the seat position  
Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-  
gers are not injured by the moving seat.  
Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid  
injury.  
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.  
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SRS 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.  
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SRS front airbags  
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag  
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-  
senger from impact with interior components  
SRS side and curtain shield airbags  
SRS side airbags (if equipped)  
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants  
SRS curtain shield airbags (if equipped)  
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer  
seats  
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SRS airbag system components  
Front passenger airbag  
Curtain shield airbags  
(if equipped)  
Seat belt pretensioners and  
force limiters  
Vehicles with side airbags  
(3-door models): Side air-  
bag sensors  
Side airbags (if equipped)  
SRS warning light  
Vehicles with side and cur-  
tain shield airbags (3-door  
models): Side and curtain  
shield airbag sensors  
Vehicles with side airbags  
(5-door models): Side air-  
bag sensors  
Vehicles with side and cur-  
tain shield airbags (5-door  
models): Side and curtain  
shield airbag sensors  
Airbag manual on-off switch  
Driver airbag  
Airbag sensor assembly  
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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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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)  
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying  
(inflating) SRS airbag.  
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.  
Vehicles without SRS curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module  
(steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats  
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.  
Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module  
(steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats,  
parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for sev-  
eral minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.  
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 approxi-  
mately 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  
pretensioners will activate.  
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-  
bags [if equipped])  
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact  
that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the  
impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle collid-  
ing with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orien-  
tation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).  
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  
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-  
bags)  
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  
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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags  
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags [if equipped])  
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is  
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the  
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.  
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Collision from the side to the vehicle  
body other than the passenger com-  
partment  
Collision from the side at an angle  
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehi-  
cle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in  
a low-speed side collision.  
Collision from the front  
Collision from the rear  
Vehicle rollover  
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When to contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional  
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-  
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional 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.  
Vehicles with SRS side and curtain  
shield airbags: A portion of a door is  
damaged or deformed, or the vehicle  
was involved in an accident that was  
not severe enough to cause the SRS  
side and curtain shield airbags to  
inflate.  
The pad section of the steering wheel  
or dashboard near the front passenger  
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-  
wise damaged.  
Vehicles with SRS side airbags: The  
surface of the seats with the side airbag  
is scratched, cracked, or otherwise  
damaged.  
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Vehicles with SRS curtain shield air-  
bags: The portion of the front pillars,  
rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes  
(padding) containing the curtain shield  
airbags is inside scratched, cracked, or  
otherwise damaged.  
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CAUTION  
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 several  
ways:  
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the  
pedals comfortably.  
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary,  
many drivers can achieve the 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 air-  
bag 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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CAUTION  
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 air-  
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits  
upright.  
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small  
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-  
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in  
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are  
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 92)  
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  
lean against the dashboard.  
Do not allow a child to stand in front of  
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or  
sit on the knees of a front passenger.  
Do not allow the front seat occupants to  
hold items on their knees.  
Vehicles with SRS side airbags: Do not  
lean against the front door.  
Vehicles with SRS side and curtain  
shield airbags: Do not lean against the  
door, the roof side rail or the front, side  
and rear pillars.  
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CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
Vehicles with SRS side airbags: Do not  
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allow anyone to kneel on the passenger  
seat toward the door or put their head  
or hands outside the vehicle.  
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.  
Vehicles with SRS side airbags: Do not  
attach anything to areas such as a  
door, windshield glass and side door  
glass.  
Vehicles with SRS side and curtain  
shield airbags: Do not attach anything  
to areas such as a door, windshield  
glass, side door glass, front or rear pil-  
lar and roof side rail.  
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CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
On vehicles with SRS side airbags, do not use seat accessories which  
cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere  
with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side air-  
bags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side air-  
bags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.  
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-  
bag components.  
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.  
On vehicles with SRS side airbags, if the areas where the SRS airbags are  
stored, such as the steering wheel pad, are damaged or cracked, have  
them replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
On vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags, if the areas where the SRS  
airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar  
garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by any  
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
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CAUTION  
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components  
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications  
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or  
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.  
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Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags  
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,  
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear  
pillars or roof side rails  
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the  
occupant compartment  
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, or  
kangaroo bar etc.)  
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system  
Installation of electronic devices such as an RF-transmitter and CD play-  
ers  
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Airbag manual on-off system  
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.  
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on  
the front passenger seat.  
Airbag manual on-off switch  
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Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag  
Insert the key into the cylinder  
and turn to the “OFF” position.  
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SRS warning light turns on (only  
when the engine switch is in the  
“ON” position).  
CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In  
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as  
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.  
If the airbag manual on-off system is left “ON”, the strong impact of the air-  
bag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.  
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger  
seat  
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.  
If it is left “OFF”, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which  
may result in serious injury or even death.  
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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  
appropriate to the age and size of the child.  
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the  
child restraint system.  
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.  
(P. 103)  
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you  
reside, please contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional for the child  
restraint system installation.  
Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system which  
conforms to the regulation ECE No.44.  
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)  
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:  
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Baby seat  
Child seat  
Junior seat  
+
Equal to Group 0 and 0 of ECE  
No.44  
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+
Equal to Group 0 and I of ECE  
No.44  
Equal to Group II and III of ECE  
No.44  
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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions  
(vehicles with rear seats)  
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system  
suitability for various seating positions.  
Seating  
position  
Front passenger seat  
Rear seat  
Outside  
Airbag manual on-off switch  
Mass  
groups  
ON  
OFF  
0
X
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)  
(0 - 9 months)  
L1  
U
U
Never put  
0+  
X
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)  
(0 - 2 years)  
L1  
L2  
Never put  
Rear facing  
X
Never put  
I
9 to 18 kg  
(20 to 39 lb.)  
(9 months -  
4 years)  
U
U
Forward facing  
L2  
II, III  
15 to 36 kg  
(34 to 79 lb.)  
(4 - 12 years)  
L3  
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Key letters inserted in the above table:  
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system approved  
for the use in this mass group.  
L1: Suitable for “TOYOTA BABY SAFE (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.])”  
approved for the use in this mass group.  
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L2: Suitable for “TOYOTA DUO+ (without ISOFIX 9 to 18 kg [20 to  
39 lb.])” approved for the use in this mass group.  
L3: Suitable for “TOYOTA KID (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.])” approved  
for the use in this mass group.  
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.  
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-  
able outside of the EU area. Other child restraint systems which is dif-  
ferent from the systems mentioned in the table can be used, but the  
suitability of the systems must be carefully checked with the child  
restraint system manufacturer concerned and the seller of those  
seats.  
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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions  
(vehicles without rear seats)  
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system  
suitability for various seating positions.  
Front passenger seat  
Seating  
position  
Airbag manual on-off switch  
Mass  
ON  
OFF  
groups  
0
X
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)  
(0 - 9 months)  
L1  
Never put  
0+  
X
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)  
(0 - 2 years)  
L1  
L2  
Never put  
Rear facing  
X
Never put  
I
9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.)  
(9 months - 4 years)  
Forward facing  
L2  
II, III  
15 to 36 kg (34 to 79 lb.)  
(4 - 12 years)  
L3  
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Key letters inserted in the above table:  
L1: Suitable for “TOYOTA BABY SAFE (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.])”  
approved for the use in this mass group.  
L2: Suitable for “TOYOTA DUO+ (without ISOFIX 9 to 18 kg [20 to  
39 lb.])” approved for the use in this mass group.  
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L3: Suitable for “TOYOTA KID (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.])” approved  
for the use in this mass group.  
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.  
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-  
able outside of the EU area. Other child restraint systems which is dif-  
ferent from the systems mentioned in the table can be used, but the  
suitability of the systems must be carefully checked with the child  
restraint system manufacturer concerned and the seller of those  
seats.  
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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions  
(with ISOFIX rigid anchor) (vehicles with split rear seats)  
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system  
suitability for various seating positions.  
Vehicle ISOFIX  
positions  
Mass groups  
Size class  
Fixture  
Rear outboard  
F
ISO/L1  
ISO/L2  
(1)  
X
X
X
X
Carrycot  
G
E
ISO/R1  
Group 0  
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)  
(1)  
X
X
E
D
C
ISO/R1  
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
(1)  
Group 0+  
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)  
X
X
X
D
C
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
ISO/F2  
ISO/F2X  
ISO/F3  
(1)  
X
X
Group I  
9 to 18 kg  
(20 to 39 lb.)  
B
IUF  
IUF  
IUF  
X
B1  
A
Group II  
15 to 25 kg  
(34 to 55 lb.)  
(1)  
(1)  
X
X
Group III  
22 to 36 kg  
(49 to 79 lb.)  
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(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identifica-  
tion (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the car manufac-  
turer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child restraint  
system(s) recommended for each position.  
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Key letters inserted in the above table:  
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal  
category approved for use in this mass group.  
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems  
in this mass group and/or this size class.  
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-  
able outside of the EU area. Other child restraint systems different  
from the systems mentioned in the table can be used, but the suitabil-  
ity of the systems must be carefully checked with the child restraint  
system manufacturer and retailer.  
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When installing the child restraint system on the front passenger seat  
When you have to use a child restraint  
system on the front passenger seat,  
adjust the following:  
The seatback to the most upright posi-  
tion  
The seat as far back as possible  
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. 59)  
CAUTION  
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. According to acci-  
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat  
than in the front seat.  
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat  
when the airbag manual on-off switch is on. (P. 90)  
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-  
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.  
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CAUTION  
Child restraint precautions  
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-  
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that  
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat  
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.  
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as  
far back as possible because the front passenger airbag could inflate with  
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seri-  
ously injured.  
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On vehicles with SRS side airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her  
head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat  
from which the side airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child  
restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags inflate, and the impact  
could cause death or serious injury to the child.  
On vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the  
child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or  
the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the  
SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is  
seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags  
and SRS curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death  
or serious injury to the child.  
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by  
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If  
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child  
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.  
When children are in the vehicle  
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes  
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries  
that could result in death.  
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used  
to cut the belt.  
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CAUTION  
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  
accident.  
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Installing child restraints  
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly  
secure child restraints to the 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.)  
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Vehicles with split rear seats:  
ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX  
child restraint system)  
Lower anchor is provided for  
each rear seat. (Tags display-  
ing the location of the anchors  
are attached to the seats.)  
Vehicles with split rear seats:  
Anchor brackets (for top strap)  
Anchor bracket is provided for  
each rear seat.  
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt  
Rear-facing — Baby seat/child seat  
Place the child restraint system  
on the rear seat facing the rear  
of the vehicle.  
Run the seat belt through the  
child restraint system and insert  
the plate into the buckle. Make  
sure that the belt is not twisted.  
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 reinstall  
the locking clip.  
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Forward-facing — Child seat  
Place the child restraint system  
on the seat facing the front of the  
vehicle.  
1
Run the seat belt through the  
child restraint system and insert  
the plate into the buckle. Make  
sure that the belt is not twisted.  
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 reinstall  
the locking clip.  
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Junior seat  
Place the child restraint system  
on the seat facing the front of the  
vehicle.  
Sit the child in the child restraint  
system. Fit the seat belt to the  
child restraint system according  
to the manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions 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. 59)  
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 split rear seats)  
Widen the gap between  
the seat cushion and  
seatback slightly.  
1
Latch the buckles onto  
the anchors.  
If the child restraint has a top  
strap, the top strap should be  
latched onto the anchor bracket.  
Child restraint systems with a top strap (vehicles with split rear seats)  
Remove the luggage cover. (P. 239)  
Secure the child restraint using a  
seat belt or ISOFIX rigid anchors  
and move up the head restraint.  
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Latch the hook onto the anchor  
bracket and tighten the top strap.  
Make sure the top strap is  
securely latched.  
Move down the head restraint.  
When installing a child restraint system  
You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. 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 fol-  
lowing item from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
Locking clip for child restraint system  
(Part No. 73119-22010)  
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CAUTION  
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.  
1
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 sudden  
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
If the driver’s seat interferes with the  
child restraint system and prevents it  
from being attached correctly, attach  
the child restraint system to the right-  
hand rear seat (left-hand drive vehicles)  
or the left-hand rear seat (right-hand  
drive vehicles).  
Adjust the front passenger seat so that  
it does not interfere with the child  
restraint system.  
When installing a forward-facing child  
restraint system on the front passenger  
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-  
sible.  
Failure to do so may result in death or  
serious injury if the airbags deploy  
(inflate).  
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CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
Never use a rear-facing child restraint  
system on the front passenger seat  
when the airbag manual on-off switch is  
on. (P. 90)  
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.  
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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CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you reside,  
please contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional for the child restraint system installa-  
tion.  
1
When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is  
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be  
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s  
shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event  
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not  
twisted.  
Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward  
to ensure that it has been securely installed.  
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system  
manufacturer.  
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors (vehicles  
with split rear seats)  
When using the ISOFIX rigid 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 passen-  
gers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.  
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