Get For safety and security Guide for Toyota C-Hr SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

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For safety and security

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1-1. For safe use

Before driving.................26

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For safe driving ..............27

Seat belts.......................29

SRS airbags...................33

Front passenger occupant

classification system ....41

1-2. Child safety

Riding with children........46

Child restraint systems...47

1-3. Emergency assistance

Safety Connect ..............61

1-4. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system ........65

Alarm..............................66

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1-1.For safe use

The shape of the retaining hooks

(clips) may differ from that shown in

the illustration.

Before driving

Observe the following

before starting off in the

vehicle to ensure safety of

driving.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause the

driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly

interfering with the pedals while

driving. An unexpectedly high

speed may result or it may

become difficult to stop the vehi-

cle. This could lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious

injury.

Installing floor mats

Use only floor mats designed

specifically for vehicles of the

same model and model year as

your vehicle. Fix them securely

in place onto the carpet.

IWhen installing the driver’s

floor mat

1 Insert the retaining hooks

(clips) into the floor mat eye-

lets.

GDo not use floor mats designed

for other models or different

model year vehicles, even if

they are Toyota Genuine floor

mats.

GOnly use floor mats designed

for the driver’s seat.

GAlways install the floor mat

securely using the retaining

hooks (clips) provided.

GDo not use two or more floor

mats on top of each other.

GDo not place the floor mat bot-

tom-side up or upside-down.

2 Turn the upper knob of each

retaining hook (clip) to secure

the floor mats in place.

Always align the

marks

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For safe driving

WARNING

IBefore driving

For safe driving, adjust the

GCheck that the floor mat is

securely fixed in the correct

place with all the provided

retaining hooks (clips). Be espe-

cially careful to perform this

check after cleaning the floor.

seat and mirror to an appro-

priate position before driv-

ing.

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Correct driving posture

GWith the EV system stopped

and the shift position in P, fully

depress each pedal to the floor

to make sure it does not inter-

fere with the floor mat.

Adjust the angle of the

A

seatback so that you are sit-

ting straight up and so that

you do not have to lean for-

ward to steer. (P.174)

Adjust the seat so that you

can depress the pedals fully

and so that your arms bend

slightly at the elbow when

gripping the steering wheel.

(P.174)

Lock the head restraint in

place with the center of the

head restraint closest to the

top of your ears. (P.177)

Wear the seat belt correctly.

(P.30)

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WARNING

properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt. (P.47)

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

Adjusting the mirrors

GDo not adjust the position of the

driver’s seat while driving.

Make sure that you can see the

rear of the vehicle clearly, by

adjusting the inside rear view

mirror and outside rear view mir-

rors properly. (P.182, 183)

Doing so could cause the driver

to lose control of the vehicle.

GDo 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.

GDo 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 accident and the

adjustment mechanism may

also be damaged.

GAlways observe the legal speed

limit when driving on public

roads.

GWhen driving over long dis-

tances, take regular breaks

before you start to feel tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy

while driving, do not force your-

self to continue driving and take

a break immediately.

Correct use of the seat

belts

Make sure that all occupants are

wearing their seat belts before

driving the vehicle. (P.30)

Use a child restraint system

appropriate for the child until the

child becomes large enough to

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IPregnant women

Seat belts

Make sure that all occu-

pants are wearing their seat

belts before driving the

vehicle.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of injury in the

event of sudden braking, sudden

swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

IWearing a seat belt

Obtain medical advice and wear

the seat belt in the proper way.

(P.30)

GEnsure that all passengers wear

a seat belt.

Women who are pregnant should

GAlways wear a seat belt prop-

erly.

position the lap belt as low as

possible over the hips in the same

manner as other occupants,

extending the shoulder belt com-

pletely over the shoulder and

avoiding belt contact with the

rounding of the abdominal area.

GEach seat belt should be used

by one person only. Do not use

a seat belt for more than one

person at once, including chil-

dren.

If the seat belt is not worn prop-

erly, 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.

GToyota recommends that chil-

dren be seated in the rear seat

and always use a seat belt

and/or an appropriate child

restraint system.

GTo 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.

IPeople suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear

the seat belt in the proper way.

(P.30)

IWhen children are in the vehi-

cle

GDo not wear the shoulder belt

under your arm.

P.55

GAlways wear your seat belt low

and snug across your hips.

ISeat belt damage and wear

GDo not damage the seat belts

by allowing the belt, plate, or

buckle to be jammed in the

door.

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WARNING

GInspect the seat belt system

periodically. Check for cuts,

fraying, and loose parts. Do not

use a damaged seat belt until it

is replaced. Damaged seat belts

cannot protect an occupant

from death or serious injury.

GEnsure that the belt and plate

are locked and the belt is not

twisted.

If the seat belt does not function

correctly, immediately contact

your Toyota dealer.

 Do not twist the seat belt.

IChild seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were

principally designed for persons of

adult size.

GUse a child restraint system

appropriate for the child, until the

child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt. (P.47)

GWhen the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehi-

cle’s seat belt, follow the instruc-

tions regarding seat belt usage.

(P.29)

GReplace the seat assembly,

including the belts, if your vehi-

cle has been involved in a seri-

ous accident, even if there’s no

obvious damage.

GDo not attempt to install,

remove, modify, disassemble or

dispose of the seat belts. Have

any necessary repairs carried

out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-

propriate handling may lead to

incorrect operation.

ISeat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened

securely because they are not long

enough, a personalized seat belt

extender is available from your

Toyota dealer free of charge.

Correct use of the seat

belts

 Extend the shoulder belt so

that it comes fully over the

shoulder, but does not come

into contact with the neck or

slide off the shoulder.

 Position the lap belt as low as

possible over the hips.

 Adjust the position of the

seatback. Sit up straight and

well back in the seat.

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Fastening and releasing

the seat belt

WARNING

IUsing a seat belt extender

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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GDo not wear the seat belt

extender if you can fasten the

seat belt without the extender.

GDo not use the seat belt

extender when installing a child

restraint system because the

belt will not securely hold the

child restraint system, increas-

ing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an acci-

dent.

1 To fasten the seat belt, push

the plate into the buckle until

a click sound is heard.

2 To release the seat belt,

press the release button

.

GThe personalized extender may

not be safe on another vehicle,

when used by another person,

or at a different seating position

other than the one originally

intended.

IEmergency 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.

NOTICE

IWhen using a seat belt

extender

IAutomatic locking retractor

(ALR)

When releasing the seat belt,

press on the buckle release but-

ton on the extender, not on the

seat belt.

This helps prevent damage to the

vehicle interior and the extender

itself.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is

completely extended and then

retracted even slightly, the belt is

locked in that position and cannot

be extended. This feature is used to

hold the child restraint system

(CRS) firmly. To free the belt again,

fully retract the belt and then pull the

belt out once more.

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securely restrain the occupants.

Adjusting the seat belt

shoulder anchor height

(front seats)

The pretensioners will not operate

in minor frontal or side impacts, or

rear impacts.

IReplacing the belt after the

pretensioner has been acti-

vated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple

collisions, the pretensioner will acti-

vate for the first collision, but will not

activate for the second or subse-

quent collisions.

IPCS-linked control

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System)

determines that the possibility of a

collision with a vehicle is high, the

seat belt pretensioners will be pre-

pared to operate.

1 Push the seat belt shoulder

anchor down while pressing

the release button

.

2 Push the seat belt shoulder

anchor up.

WARNING

Move the height adjuster up and

down as needed until you hear a

click.

ISeat belt pretensioners

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of injury in the

event of sudden braking or an

accident.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING

IAdjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder

belt is positioned across the cen-

ter of your shoulder. The belt

should be kept away from your

neck, but not falling off your shoul-

der. Failure to do so could reduce

the amount of protection in an

accident and cause death or seri-

ous injuries in the event of a sud-

den stop, sudden swerve or

accident.

GDo not place anything, such as

a cushion, on the front passen-

ger’s seat. Doing so will

disperse the passenger’s

weight, which prevents the sen-

sor from detecting the passen-

ger’s weight properly. As a

result, the seat belt pretensioner

for the front passenger’s seat

may not operate in the event of

a collision.

Seat belt pretensioners

GIf a pretensioner has operated,

the SRS warning light will illumi-

nate. In this situation, the seat

belt cannot be used and must

be replaced by your Toyota

dealer.

When the vehicle is subjected to

a severe frontal or side impact

or rollover, the pretensioners

retract the seat belts of the front

seats and rear outer seats to

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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags deploy when the vehicle is subjected to cer-

tain types of severe impact that may cause significant injury

to the occupants. The airbags work together with the seat

belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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SRS airbag system

SRS front airbags (SRS driver airbag/SRS front passenger

A

airbag)

Help reduce impact to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger

SRS knee airbags

Help reduce impact to the driver and front passenger

SRS side airbags

Help reduce impact to the chest of the occupants of the front seats

SRS curtain shield airbags

• Help reduce impact to the heads of the occupants of the front and rear

outer seats

• Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the

event of a vehicle rollover

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed

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based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The

airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on

information obtained from the sensors, etc., shown in the system

components diagram above. This information includes crash sever-

ity and occupant information. 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 occupants.

Emergency services may be dis-

patched even if there is no response

to calls from the agent.

IIf the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate)

GSlight abrasions, burns, bruising,

IThe SRS airbags deploy in a

frontal impact when

etc., may be sustained from SRS

airbags, due to the extremely high

speed of deployment (inflation) by

hot gases.

GThe following SRS airbags will

deploy in the event of an impact

that exceeds a threshold level

(level of force corresponding to an

approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 -

30 km/h] frontal collision with a

fixed wall that does not move or

deform):

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

GThe threshold level at which the

SRS airbags will deploy will be

higher than normal in the following

situations:

GA loud noise and white powder will

be emitted.

GParts of the airbag module (steer-

ing wheel hub, airbag cover and

inflator) as well as the parts

around the airbags may be hot for

several minutes. The airbag itself

may also be hot.

GThe windshield may crack.

GThe EV system will be stopped.

(P.78)

• When the vehicle collides with an

object, such as a parked vehicle

or sign pole, which moves or

deforms on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an

underride collision, such as a colli-

sion in which the front of the vehi-

cle “underrides”, or goes under,

the bed of a truck

GAll of the doors will be unlocked.

(P.156)

GThe brakes and stop lights will be

controlled automatically. (P.345)

GThe interior lights will turn on auto-

matically. (P.369)

GThe emergency flashers will turn

on automatically. (P.458)

IEmergency call

GDepending on the type of collision,

only the following may deploy:

• Seat belt pretensioners

GFor Safety Connect subscribers, if

any of the following situations

occur, the system is designed to

send an Safety Connect to the

response center.

GThe SRS airbags for the front pas-

senger’s seat will not deploy if

there is no passenger in the front

passenger seat. However, the

SRS airbags for the front passen-

ger’s seat may deploy, even if the

seat is unoccupied, if luggage is

put on the seat.

• When an SRS airbag has been

deployed

• When a seat belt pretensioner has

operated

• When the vehicle received an

impact exceeding a certain level

GIn the event of an especially

severe frontal collision, the left

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and right SRS curtain shield

airbags may also deploy.

IThe SRS airbags deploy in a

side impact when

GThe following SRS airbags will

deploy in the event of an impact

that exceeds the set threshold

level (level of force corresponding

to the impact force produced by

an approximately 3300 lb. [1500

kg] vehicle colliding with the pas-

senger compartment at a perpen-

dicular angle at an approximate

speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30

km/h]):

1

IThe SRS airbags will not deploy

when

GThe following SRS airbags will not

normally deploy in side or rear col-

lisions, vehicle rollovers, or low

speed frontal collisions. However,

if such a collision causes sufficient

sudden deceleration, the SRS

airbags may deploy.

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

GIn the event of a side collision,

regardless of the impacted side,

both the left and right SRS curtain

shield airbags will deploy.

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

GIf the vehicle is involved in a

rollover, the following SRS airbags

will deploy:

• Both left and right SRS curtain

shield airbags

IThe SRS airbags deploy in an

underside impact when

GThe following SRS airbags may

not deploy if the vehicle is collided

with at a certain angle or in a side

collision where an area of the

vehicle other than the passenger

compartment is collided with:

• SRS side airbags

GThe following airbags may deploy

if the underside of the vehicle col-

lides with a hard object:

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

GThe following airbags may deploy

if the vehicle becomes signifi-

cantly tilted or is strongly impacted

by skidding into a curb, etc.:

GThe following SRS airbags will not

normally deploy in front or rear

collisions, vehicle rollovers, or low

speed side collisions:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

• SRS side airbags

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involved in a collision that was not

severe enough to cause any of

the following SRS airbags to

deploy:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

GThe following SRS airbags will not

normally deploy in rear collisions,

vehicle rollovers, or low speed

front or side collisions:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

GWhen the pad section of the steer-

ing wheel, the dashboard near the

front passenger SRS airbag or the

lower side of the instrument panel

is scratched, cracked, or other-

wise damaged.

GWhen the surface of a seat with

an SRS side airbag is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

IWhen to contact your Toyota

dealer

GWhen the part of a front pillar, rear

pillar or roof side rail garnish (pad-

ding) which covers a SRS curtain

shield airbag is scratched,

In the following situations, the vehi-

cle will require inspection and/or

repair. Contact your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

GWhen any of the SRS airbags

have been deployed

WARNING

GWhen the front of the vehicle is

damaged or deformed, or was

involved in a collision that was not

severe enough to cause any of

the following SRS airbags to

deploy:

ISRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in death or serious injury.

GThe driver and all passengers

must wear their seat belts cor-

rectly.

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

The SRS airbags are supple-

mental devices to be used with

the seat belts.

GWhen a door or its surrounding

area is damaged, deformed or has

had a hole made in it, or was

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• If your steering wheel is adjust-

able, tilt it downward. This

points the airbag toward your

chest instead of your head and

neck. The seat should be

adjusted as recommended by

the NHTSA, while still being

able to control the vehicle with

the pedals and steering wheel,

and maintaining your view of the

instrument panel controls.

WARNING

GThe SRS driver airbag deploys

with considerable force, and

can cause death or serious

injury, especially if the driver is

very close to the airbag. The

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA)

advises:

Since the risk zone for the driver’s

airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75

mm) of inflation, placing yourself

10 in. (250 mm) from your driver

airbag provides you with a clear

margin of safety. This distance is

measured from the center of the

steering wheel to your breast-

bone. If your current driving posi-

tion places you less than 10 in.

(250 mm) away from the driver

airbag, you can change your driv-

ing position in several ways:

1

GIf a seat belt extender has been

connected to the front passen-

ger seat belt buckle but the

latch plate of the front passen-

ger seat belt has not been fas-

tened to the seat belt extender,

the SRS airbag system will

judge that the front passenger is

wearing the seat belt even

though the seat belt has not

been fastened. In this case, the

SRS front airbags for the front

passenger may not deploy cor-

rectly in a collision, resulting in

death or serious injury. Be sure

to wear the seat belt correctly

when using a seat belt extender.

• Move your seat to the rear as

far as possible while still being

able to reach the pedals com-

fortably.

GThe SRS front passenger

airbag deploys with consider-

able 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 posi-

tioned as far possible from the

airbag with the seatback

• Slightly recline the seatback.

Although vehicle designs vary,

many drivers can achieve the

10 in. (250 mm) distance, even

with the driver seat all the way

forward, simply by reclining the

seatback somewhat. If reclining

the seatback makes it hard to

see the road, raise yourself by

using a firm, non-slippery cush-

ion, or raise the seat if your

vehicle has that feature.

adjusted so that the passenger

is sat upright.

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WARNING

GDo not lean against the door,

roof side rail, or front, side, or

rear pillar.

GImproperly 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

system. Toyota strongly recom-

mends that all infants and chil-

dren 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.47)

GDo not allow anyone to kneel on

a seat toward the door or put

their head or hands outside the

vehicle.

GDo not sit on the edge of the

seat or lean against the dash-

board.

GDo not attach anything to or

lean anything against areas

such as the dashboard, steering

wheel pad and lower portion of

the instrument panel.

GDo not allow a child to stand in

front of the SRS front passenger

airbag or sit on the lap of a front

passenger.

GFront seat occupants should

never hold items on their lap.

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GDo not touch any components

of the SRS airbags immediately

after the SRS airbags have

deployed (inflated) as they may

be hot.

WARNING

GDo not attach anything to areas

such as the doors, windshield,

side windows, front or rear pil-

lars, roof side rails and assist

grips. (With the exception of the

speed limit label P.486)

GIf breathing becomes difficult

after the SRS airbags have

deployed, open a door or win-

dow to allow fresh air in, or

leave the vehicle if it is safe to

do so. Wash off any residue as

1

soon as possible to prevent skin

irritation.

GIf a part where an SRS airbag is

stored is damaged or cracked,

have it replaced by your Toyota

dealer.

GDo not hang coat hangers or

other hard objects on the coat

hooks. These items could

become projectiles if the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy,

possibly leading to death or

serious injury.

GDo not place anything, such as

a cushion, on the front passen-

ger’s seat. Doing so will

disperse the passenger’s

weight, which prevents the sen-

sor from detecting the passen-

ger’s weight properly. As a

result, the SRS front airbags for

the front passenger’s seat may

not deploy in the event of a colli-

sion.

GIf a vinyl cover is attached to the

area where the SRS knee

airbag deploys, be sure to

remove it.

GDo not use seat accessories

which cover the parts from

which the SRS airbags deploy,

as they may interfere with infla-

tion of the SRS airbags. Such

accessories may prevent the

SRS airbags from deploying

correctly, may disable the sys-

tem or cause the SRS airbags

to inflate unintentionally, possi-

bly resulting in death or serious

injury.

IModification and disposal of

SRS airbag system compo-

nents

Do not dispose of your vehicle or

perform any of the following modi-

fications without consulting your

Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags

may malfunction or deploy unin-

tentionally, possibly leading to

death or serious injury.

GRemoval, installation, disas-

sembly or repair of the SRS

airbags

GDo not strike or apply significant

force to the SRS airbag system

components, front doors or their

surrounding area.

Doing so may cause the SRS

airbags to malfunction.

GRepair, removal or modification

of the following parts or their

surrounding

• Steering wheel

• Instrument panel

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WARNING

• Dashboard

• Seats

• Seat upholstery

• Front pillars

• Side pillars

• Rear pillars

• Roof side rails

• Front door panels

• Front door trim

• Front door speakers

GModifications to the front door

panels (such as making holes in

them)

GRepair or modification of the fol-

lowing parts or their surrounding

• Front fender

• Front bumper

• Sides of the vehicle interior

GInstallation of the following parts

or accessories

• Bull bars or kangaroo bars

• Snow plows

• Winches

• Roof luggage carriers

GModifications to the vehicle’s

suspension

GInstallation of electronic devices

such as mobile two-way radios

(RF-transmitter) and CD players

GModifications to your vehicle for

a persons with a physical dis-

ability

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Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant

classification system.

This system detects the conditions of the front passenger

seat and activates or deactivates the following SRS airbags.

1

 SRS front passenger airbag

 SRS front passenger knee airbag

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System components

SRS warning light

A

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

Front passenger occupant classification system condi-

tions and operation

I

Adult^*1

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

Off

Indicator/warning

light

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

*2

*3

Off or flashing

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Activated

Front passenger knee airbag

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I

Child^*4

“AIR BAG OFF” or

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator lights

*4

“AIR BAG ON”

Indicator/warning

light

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

*2

*3

Off or flashing

1

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or

Devices

*4

activated

Front passenger knee airbag

I

Child restraint system with infant^*5

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG

*6

“AIR BAG OFF”

OFF” indicator lights

Indicator/warning

SRS warning light

Off

light

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

*2

*3

Off or flashing

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

I

Unoccupied

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

Off

Indicator/warning

light

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

I

System malfunction

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG

“AIR BAG OFF”

On

OFF” indicator lights

Indicator/warning

light

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

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1-1. For safe use

Front passenger airbag

Front passenger knee airbag

Devices

Deactivated

*1

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

adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize them

as an adult depending on their physique and posture.

*2

*3

*4

:In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

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

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

ible seat, the system may not recognize them as a child. Factors which

may affect this can be the physique or posture.

*5

*6

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

seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on

the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (P.47)

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

to install the child restraint system properly. (P.49)

GMake sure the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is not illuminated

when using the seat belt

extender for the front passenger

seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated, discon-

nect the extender tongue from

the seat belt buckle, and recon-

nect the seat belt. Reconnect

the seat belt extender after

WARNING

IFront passenger occupant

classification system precau-

tions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the front passenger

occupant classification system.

Failure to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

making sure the “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light is illuminated. If

you use the seat belt extender

while the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated, the

SRS airbags for the front pas-

senger will not activate, which

could cause death or serious

injury in the event of a collision.

GWear the seat belt properly.

GMake sure the front passenger’s

seat belt plate has not been left

inserted into the buckle before

someone sits in the front pas-

senger seat.

GDo not apply a heavy load to the

front passenger seat or equip-

ment (e.g. seatback pocket).

GDo not put weight on the front

passenger seat by putting your

hands or feet on the front pas-

senger seat seatback from the

rear passenger seat.

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1-1. For safe use

GDo not kick the front passenger

seat or subject it to severe

impact. Otherwise, the SRS

warning light may come on to

indicate a malfunction of the

front passenger occupant clas-

sification system. In this case,

contact your Toyota dealer

immediately.

WARNING

GDo not let a rear passenger lift

the front passenger seat with

their feet or press on the

seatback with their legs.

GDo not put objects under the

front passenger seat.

1

GDo not recline the front passen-

ger seatback so far that it

GChild restraint systems installed

on the rear seat should not con-

tact the front seatbacks.

touches a rear seat. This may

cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light to be illuminated,

which indicates that the SRS

airbags for the front passenger

will not activate in the event of a

severe accident. If the seatback

touches the rear seat, return the

seatback to a position where it

does not touch the rear seat.

Keep the front passenger

GDo not use a seat accessory,

such as a cushion and seat

cover, that covers the seat

cushion surface.

GDo not modify or replace the

upholstery of the front seat.

seatback as upright as possible

when the vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback exces-

sively may lessen the effective-

ness of the seat belt system.

GIf an adult sits in the front pas-

senger seat, the “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light is illuminated. If

the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is

illuminated, ask the passenger

to sit up straight, well back in

the seat, feet on the floor, and

with the seat belt worn correctly.

If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

still remains illuminated, either

ask the passenger to move to

the rear seat, or if that is not

possible, move the front pas-

senger seat fully rearward.

GWhen it is unavoidable to install

a forward-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger

seat, install the child restraint

system on the front passenger

seat in the proper order.

(P.49)

GDo not modify or remove the

front seats.

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1-2.Child safety

Riding with children

WARNING

IWhen children are in the vehi-

cle

Observe the following pre-

cautions when children are

in the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended

in the vehicle, and never allow

children to have or use the key.

Use a child restraint system

appropriate for the child,

until the child becomes

large enough to properly

wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

Children may be able to start the

vehicle or shift the vehicle into

neutral. There is also a danger

that children may injure them-

selves by playing with the win-

dows or other features of the

vehicle. In addition, heat build-up

or extremely cold temperatures

inside the vehicle can be fatal to

children.

 It is recommended that chil-

dren sit in the rear seats to

avoid accidental contact

with the steering wheel,

wiper switch, etc.

 Use the rear door child-pro-

tector lock or the window

lock switch to avoid children

opening the door while driv-

ing or operating the power

window accidentally.

(P.158, 189)

 Do not let small children

operate equipment which

may catch or pinch body

parts, such as the power

window, hood, back door,

seats, etc.

47

1-2. Child safety

Child restraint sys-

tems

Points to remember

The laws of all 50 states of the

U.S.A. as well as Canada now

require the use of child restraint

systems.

Before installing a child

restraint system in the vehi-

cle, there are precautions

that need to be observed,

different types of child

 Prioritize and observe the

warnings, as well as the laws

and regulations for child

restraint systems.

1

restraint systems, as well as

installation methods, etc.,

written in this manual.

 Use a child restraint system

until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the

vehicle’s seat belt.

Use a child restraint system

when riding with a small child

that cannot properly use a

seat belt. For the child’s

 Choose a child restraint sys-

tem that suits your vehicle

and is appropriate to the age

and size of the child.

safety, install the child

restraint system to a rear seat.

Be sure to follow the installa-

tion method that is in the oper-

ation manual enclosed with

the restraint system.

WARNING

IWhen a child is riding

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

Table of contents

Points to remember: P.47

Child restraint system: P.49

GFor effective protection in auto-

mobile accidents and sudden

stops, a child must be properly

restrained, using a seat belt or

child restraint system which is

correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the opera-

tion manual enclosed with the

child restraint system. General

installation instruction is pro-

vided in this manual.

When using a child restraint sys-

tem: P.49

Child restraint system installa-

tion method

• Fixed with a seat belt: P.51

• Fixed with a child restraint

LATCH anchor: P.56

• Using an anchor bracket (for

top tether strap): P.58

48

1-2. Child safety

WARNING

GToyota strongly urges the use of

a proper child restraint system

that conforms to the weight and

size of the child, installed on the

rear seat. According to accident

statistics, the child is safer when

properly restrained in the rear

seat than in the front seat.

GHolding a child in your or some-

one else’s arms is not a substi-

tute for a child restraint system.

In an accident, the child can be

crushed against the windshield

or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

IHandling the child restraint

system

If the child restraint system is not

properly fixed in place, the child or

other passengers may be seri-

ously injured or even killed in the

event of sudden braking, sudden

swerving, or an accident.

GIf the vehicle were to receive a

strong impact from an accident,

etc., it is possible that the child

restraint system has damage

that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the

restraint system.

GMake sure you have complied

with all installation instructions

provided with the child restraint

system manufacturer and that

the system is properly secured.

GKeep 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 passenger

compartment.

GIf it is necessary to detach the

child restraint system, remove it

from the vehicle or store it

securely in the luggage com-

partment.

49

1-2. Child safety

Child restraint system

I

Types of child restraint system installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint

system about the installation of the child restraint system.

Installation method

Page

1

Seat belt attachment

P.51

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.56

Anchor brackets (for

top tether strap) attach-

ment

P.58

For the safety of a child, install

When using a child

restraint system

child restraint systems to a rear

seats. When installing child

restraint system to a front pas-

senger seat is unavoidable,

adjust the seat as follows and

I

When installing a child

restraint system to a front

passenger seat

50

1-2. Child safety

install the child restraint system.

GNever install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front

passenger seat even if the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-

minated. In the event of an acci-

dent, the force of the rapid

inflation of the front passenger

airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child if the

rear-facing child restraint sys-

tem is installed on the front pas-

senger seat.

 Adjust the seatback angle to

the most upright position.

 Move the front seat fully rear-

ward. If the passenger seat

height can be adjusted, move

it to the upper most position.

 If the head restraint interferes

with your child restraint sys-

tem, and the head restraint

can be removed, remove the

head restraint.

GA forward-facing child restraint

system may be installed on the

front passenger 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.

Otherwise, put the head

restraint in the upper most

position.

GA forward-facing child restraint

system may be installed on the

front passenger seat only when

it is unavoidable. When install-

ing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front

passenger seat, raise the

seatback as much as possible,

move the seat to the rearmost

position, and raise the seat to

the highest position, even if the

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is

illuminated.

WARNING

IWhen using a child restraint

system

If the head restraint interferes

with the installation of the child

restraint system, and the head

restraint can be removed,

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

remove the head restraint.

51

1-2. Child safety

GIf 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.

WARNING

GDo 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 or rear

pillars, or roof side rails from

which the SRS side airbags or

SRS curtain shield airbags

deploy even if the child is

1

seated in the child restraint sys-

tem. It is dangerous if the SRS

side airbags and curtain shield

airbags inflate, and the impact

could cause death or serious

injury to the child.

GAdjust the front passenger seat

so that it does not interfere with

the child restraint system.

Child restraint system

fixed with a seat belt

A child restraint system for a

GWhen a booster seat is

small child or baby must itself be

properly restrained on the seat

with the lap portion of the

lap/shoulder belt.

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.

I

Installing child restraint

system using a seat belt

(child restraint lock func-

tion belt)

GUse child restraint system suit-

able to the age and size of the

child and install it to the rear

seat.

Install the child restraint system

in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system.

I

Rear-facing  Infant

seat/convertible seat

1 Adjust the rear seat.

If there is a gap between the child

seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is

achieved.

52

1-2. Child safety

2 Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the rear seat facing

the rear of the vehicle.

the rear seat, allow the shoul-

der belt to retract until the

child restraint system is

securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

3 Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

6 After installing the child

restraint system, rock it back

and forth to ensure that it is

installed securely. (P.55)

I

Forward-facing  Convert-

ible seat

1 Adjust the seat.



When using the front passen-

ger seat

4 Fully extend the shoulder belt

and allow it to retract to put it

in lock mode. In lock mode,

the belt cannot be extended.

If installing the child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger seat is

unavoidable, refer to P.49 for the

front passenger seat adjustment.



When using the rear seat

If there is a gap between the child

seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is

achieved.

2 If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint system

installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

5 While pushing the child

restraint system down into

53

1-2. Child safety

remove the head restraint.

in lock mode. In lock mode,

(P.178)

the belt cannot be extended.

1

3 Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.

6 While pushing the child

restraint system into the rear

seat, allow the shoulder belt

to retract until the child

restraint system is securely in

place.

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

4 Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

7 If the child restraint has a top

tether strap, follow the child

restraint manufacturer’s

operation manual regarding

the installation, using the top

tether strap to latch onto the

top tether strap anchor.

(P.58)

5 Fully extend the shoulder belt

8 After installing the child

and allow it to retract to put it

restraint system, rock it back

54

1-2. Child safety

and forth to ensure that it is



High back type

installed securely. (P.55)

I

Booster seat

1 If installing the child restraint

system to the front passen-

ger seat is unavoidable, refer

to P.49 for the front passen-

ger seat adjustment.

2 High back type: If the head

restraint interferes with your

child restraint system, and

the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head

restraint. (P.178)

4 Sit the child in the child

restraint system. Fit the seat

belt to the child restraint sys-

tem according to the manu-

facturer’s instructions and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is cor-

rectly positioned over the child’s

shoulder and that the lap belt is as

low as possible. (P.29)

3 Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.



Booster type

I

Removing a child restraint

system installed with a seat

belt

Press the buckle release button

and fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the

child restraint system may spring

up due to the rebound of the seat

cushion. Release the buckle while

holding down the child restraint

55

1-2. Child safety

system.

GWhen a booster seat is

installed, always ensure that the

shoulder belt is positioned

across the center of the child’s

shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck,

but not so that it could fall off the

child’s shoulder.

Since the seat belt automatically

reels itself, slowly return it to the

stowing position.

1

GFollow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

GWhen securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, it may not be possible to

properly use the seat belts in

positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits

snugly across your shoulder

and low on your hips. If it does

not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING

IWhen installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

GDo 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.

GWhen installing a child restraint

system in the rear center seat,

adjust both seat cushions to the

same position and align both

seatbacks at the same angle.

The seatbacks must be

adjusted to the same angle.

Otherwise, the child restraint

system cannot be securely

restrained and this may cause

death or serious injuries in the

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

GEnsure that the belt and plate

are securely locked and the

seat belt is not twisted.

GShake the child restraint system

left and right, and forward and

backward to ensure that it has

been securely installed.

GIf the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

GAfter securing a child restraint

system, never adjust the seat.

56

1-2. Child safety

WARNING

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system.

IWhen installing a booster

seat

1 Adjust the seat.

To prevent the belt from going into

ALR lock mode, do not fully

extend the shoulder belt. ALR

mode causes the belt to tighten

only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (P.31)

If there is a gap between the child

seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is

achieved.

2 If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint system

installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.

(P.178)

IDo not use a seat belt

extender

If a seat belt extender is used

when installing a child restraint

system, the seat belt will not

securely hold the child restraint

system, which could cause death

or serious injury to the child or

other passengers in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

Child restraint system

fixed with a child restraint

LATCH anchor



With flexible lower attach-

ments

I

Child restraint LATCH

anchors

3 Latch the hooks of the lower

attachments onto the LATCH

anchors.

LATCH anchors are provided for

the outboard rear seats.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child

restraint system indicates

A

I

When installing in the rear

outboard seats

Install the child restraint system

in accordance to the operation

57

1-2. Child safety

the presence of a lower con-

nector system.

the presence of a lower con-

nector system.

1

Canada only

A

4 If the child restraint has a top

tether strap, follow the child

restraint manufacturer’s

operation manual regarding

the installation, using the top

tether strap to latch onto the

top tether strap anchor.

(P.58)



With rigid lower attachments

3 Latch the buckles onto the

LATCH anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child

restraint system indicates

A

5 After installing the child

restraint system, rock it back

and forth to ensure that it is

installed securely. (P.55)

I

When installing in the rear

center seat

There are no LATCH anchors on

the rear center seat. However,

the inboard LATCH anchors of

the outboard seats, which are

16.54 in. (420 mm) apart, can

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1-2. Child safety

be used if the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer’s instructions

permit use of those anchors with

the anchor spacing stated.

GNever attach two child restraint

system attachments to the

same anchor. In a collision, one

anchor may not be strong

enough to hold two child

restraint system attachments

and may break.

If the LATCH anchors are

already in use, use the seat belt

to install a child restraint system

in the center seat.

Child restraint systems with rigid

lower attachments cannot be

installed in the center seat. This

type of child restraint system

can only be installed in the out-

board seat.

GWhen securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, it may not be possible to

properly use the seat belts in

positions next to the child

ILaws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

restraint without interfering with

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits

snugly across your shoulder

and low on your hips. If it does

not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

WARNING

IWhen installing a child

restraint system

GIf the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

Using an anchor bracket

(for top tether strap)

GWhen using the LATCH

anchors, be sure that there are

no foreign objects around the

anchors and that the seat belt is

not caught behind the child

restraint system.

I

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided

for each rear seat.

GFollow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

Use anchor brackets when fix-

ing the top tether strap.

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1-2. Child safety



Outboard rear seats



Outboard rear seats

1 Remove the head restraint.

(P.178)

1

Anchor brackets

Top tether strap

Rear center seat

A

2 Latch the attaching clip onto

the anchor fitting and tighten

the upper anchorage strap.



Make sure the upper anchorage

strap is securely latched. (P.55)

Anchor bracket

Top tether strap

A

I

Fixing the top tether strap

to the anchor bracket

Hook

A

Top tether strap

Install the child restraint system

in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system.



Rear center seat

1 Adjust the head restraint to

the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with

the child restraint system or top

strap installation and the head

restraint can be removed, remove

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1-2. Child safety

the head restraint. (P.178)

WARNING

IWhen installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

GFirmly attach the top tether

strap and make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

2 Latch the attaching clip onto

the anchor fitting and tighten

the upper anchorage strap.

GDo not attach the top strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

GFollow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

Make sure the upper anchorage

strap is securely latched.

When installing the child restraint

system with the head restraint

being raised, be sure to have the

top tether strap pass underneath

the head restraint.

restraint system manufacturer.

GRear center seat: When install-

ing the child restraint system

with the head restraint being

raised, after the head restraint

has been raised and then the

anchor bracket has been fixed,

do not lower the head restraint.

NOTICE

IAnchor brackets (for top

tether strap)

When not in use, make certain to

close the lid. If it remains open,

the lid may be damaged.

Hook

A

Top tether strap

ILaws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

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1-3. Emergency assistance

1-3.Emergency assistance

Safety Connect

System components

Safety Connect is a sub-

scription-based telematics

service that uses Global

Positioning System (GPS)

data and embedded cellular

technology to provide

safety and security features

to subscribers. Safety Con-

nect is supported by

1

Toyota’s designated

response center, which

operates 24 hours per day, 7

days per week.

Microphone

A

Safety Connect service is

available by subscription on

select, telematics hard-

ware-equipped vehicles.

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Speaker

By using the Safety Connect

service, you are agreeing to

be bound by the Telematics

Subscription Service Agree-

ment and its Terms and

Conditions, as in effect and

amended from time to time,

a current copy of which is

All

use of the Safety Connect

service is subject to such

then-applicable Terms and

Conditions.

Services

Subscribers have the following

Safety Connect services avail-

able:

 Automatic Collision Notifica-

tion^*

Helps drivers receive necessary

response from emergency service

providers. (P.63)

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

 Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle

theft. (P.63)

 EmergencyAssistance Button

(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-cen-

ter support. (P.63)

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1-3. Emergency assistance

receive emergency service sup-

port. Enrollment and Telematics

Subscription Service Agreement

are required. A variety of subscrip-

tion terms are available; charges

vary by subscription term selected

and location.

 Enhanced Roadside Assis-

tance

Provides drivers various on-road

assistance. (P.64)

Subscription

GAutomatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Assistance and Stolen

Vehicle Location are available in

the United States, including

Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico

and Canada, and Enhanced

Roadside Assistance are avail-

able in the United States, Puerto

Rico and Canada.

After you have signed the

Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement and are enrolled,

you can begin receiving ser-

vices.

A variety of subscription terms

are available for purchase. Con-

tact your Toyota dealer, call the

following appropriate Customer

Experience Center or push the

“SOS” button in your vehicle for

further subscription details.

• The United States

GAutomatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Assistance, Stolen

Vehicle and Enhanced Road

Assistance will not function in the

United States Virgin Islands. For

vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will func-

tion in and outside the United

States Virgin Islands.

GSafety Connect services are not

subject to section 255 of the Tele-

communications Act and the

1-800-331-4331

• Canada

device is not TTY compatible.

1-888-869-6828

• Puerto Rico

ILanguages

The Safety Connect response cen-

ter will offer support in multiple lan-

guages. The Safety Connect system

will offer voice prompts in English,

Spanish, and French. Please indi-

cate your language of choice when

enrolling.

1-877-855-8377

ISafety Connect Services Infor-

mation

GPhone calls using the vehicles

®

IWhen contacting the response

center

Bluetooth technology will not be

possible when Safety Connect is

active and in use.

You may be unable to contact the

response center if the network is

busy.

GSafety Connect is available begin-

ning Fall 2009 on select Toyota

models (in the contiguous United

States only). Contact with the

Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics

device being in operative condi-

tion, cellular connection availabil-

ity, and GPS satellite signal

Safety Connect LED light

Indicators

When the power switch is turned

to ON, the red indicator light

comes on for 2 seconds then

reception, which can limit the abil-

ity to reach the response center or

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turns off. Afterward, the green

indicator light comes on, indicat-

ing that the service is active.

requests that assistance be sent

to the location.

I

Stolen Vehicle Location

The following indicator light pat-

terns indicate specific system

usage conditions:

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety

Connect can work with local

authorities to assist them in

locating and recovering the

vehicle. After filing a police

report, call the Customer Experi-

ence Center at 1-800-331- 4331

in the United States, 1-

877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico or

1-888-869-6828 in Canada, and

follow the prompts for Safety

Connect to initiate this service.

1

 Green indicator light on =

Active service

 Green indicator light flashing

= Safety Connect call in pro-

cess

 Red indicator light (except at

vehicle start-up) = System

malfunction (contact your

Toyota dealer)

In addition to assisting law

enforcement with recovery of a

stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-

nect-equipped vehicle location

data may, under certain circum-

stances, be shared with third

parties to locate your vehicle.

Further information is available

at Tocom. yota.

 No indicator light (off) =

Safety Connect service not

active

Safety Connect services

I

Automatic Collision Notifi-

cation

In case of either airbag deploy-

ment or severe rear-end colli-

sion, the system is designed to

automatically call the response

center. The responding agent

receives the vehicle’s location

and attempts to speak with the

vehicle occupants to assess the

level of emergency. If the occu-

pants are unable to communi-

cate, the agent automatically

treats the call as an emergency,

contacts the nearest emer-

I

Emergency Assistance But-

ton (“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on

the road, push the “SOS” button

to reach the Safety Connect

response center. The answer-

ing agent will determine your

vehicle’s location, assess the

emergency, and dispatch the

necessary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS”

button, tell the response-center

agent that you are not experiencing

an emergency.

gency services provider to

describe the situation, and

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1-3. Emergency assistance

international standards bodies.

I

Enhanced Roadside Assis-

tance

 ANSI (American National

Standards Institute) C95.1

[1992]

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

adds GPS data to the already

included warranty-based Toyota

roadside service.

 NCRP (National Council on

Radiation Protection and

Measurement) Report 86

[1986]

Subscribers can press the

“SOS” button to reach a Safety

Connect response-center agent,

who can help with a wide range

of needs, such as: towing, flat

tire, etc. For a description of the

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

services and their limitations,

please see the Safety Connect

Terms and Conditions, which

are available at To

 ICNIRP (International Com-

mission on Non-Ionizing Radi-

ation Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on

comprehensive and periodic

evaluations of the relevant sci-

entific literature. Over 120 scien-

tists, engineers, and physicians

from universities, and govern-

ment health agencies and

industries reviewed the avail-

able body of research to

Safety information for

Safety Connect

develop the ANSI Standard

(C95.1).

Important! Read this informa-

tion about exposure to radio fre-

quency signals before using

Safety Connect;

The design of Safety Connect

complies with the FCC guide-

lines in addition to those stan-

dards.

The Safety Connect system

installed in your vehicle is a

low-power radio transmitter and

receiver. It receives and also

sends out radio frequency (RF)

signals.

In August 1996, the Federal

Communications Commission

(FCC) adopted RF exposure

guidelines with safety levels for

mobile wireless phones. Those

guidelines are consistent with

the safety standards previously

set by the following U.S. and

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1-4. Theft deterrent system

1-4.Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system

ISystem maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type immobilizer system.

The vehicle’s keys have

built-in transponder chips

that prevent the EV system

from starting if a key has

not been previously regis-

tered in the vehicle’s

IConditions that may cause the

system to malfunction

GIf the grip portion of the key is in

contact with a metallic object

1

GIf the key is in close proximity to or

touching a key registered to the

security system (key with a built-in

transponder chip) of another vehi-

cle

on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside

the vehicle when you leave

the vehicle.

NOTICE

ITo ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

This system is designed to

help prevent vehicle theft but

does not guarantee absolute

security against all vehicle

thefts.

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

Operating the system

The indicator light flashes after

the power switch has been

turned off to indicate that the

system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing

after the power switch has been

turned to ACC or ON to indicate

that the system has been

canceled.

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Alarm

1-4. Theft deterrent system

The indicator light changes from

being on to flashing when the sys-

tem is set.

The alarm uses light and

sound to give an alert when

an intrusion is detected.

The alarm is triggered in the

following situations when

the alarm is set:

 A locked door or back door

is unlocked or opened in

any way other than using

the entry function, wireless

remote control. (The doors

will lock again automati-

cally.)

I

Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deac-

tivate or stop the alarms:

 Unlock the doors.

 Turn the power switch to ACC

or ON, or start the EV system.

(The alarm will be deactivated

or stopped after a few sec-

onds.)

 The hood is opened.

Setting/deactivating/stop-

ping the alarm system

I

Items to check before lock-

ing the vehicle

ISetting the alarm

The alarm can be set if all the doors

are closed even with the hood open.

To prevent unexpected trigger-

ing of the alarm and vehicle

theft, make sure of the following:

ISystem maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type alarm system.

 Nobody is in the vehicle.

ITriggering of the alarm

 The windows are closed

The alarm may be triggered in the

following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the

alarm system.)

GThe doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key.

before the alarm is set.

 No valuables or other per-

sonal items are left in the

vehicle.

I

Setting

Close the doors, back door and

hood, and lock all the doors.

The system will be set automati-

cally after 30 seconds.

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1-4. Theft deterrent system

NOTICE

ITo ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

1

GA person inside the vehicle opens

a door, the back door or hood, or

unlocks the vehicle.

Pre-alarm

If a door is unlocked with the

mechanical key while the alarm

is being set, the pre-alarm will

sound for 10 seconds.

If either the door is locked again

or the pre-alarm is stopped

within those 10 seconds, an

alarm will sound.

GThe 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is

locked. (P.499)

Do any of the following in order

to deactivate or stop the

pre-alarm:

 Close the doors, and lock all

doors by smart access sys-

tem or wireless remote con-

trol.

IAlarm-operated door lock

 Turn the power switch to ACC

or ON, or start the EV system.

(The alarm will be deactivated

or stopped after a few sec-

onds.)

In the following cases, depending

on the situation, the door may auto-

matically lock to prevent improper

entry into the vehicle:

GWhen a person remaining in the

vehicle unlocks the door and the

alarm is activated.

GWhile the alarm is activated, a

person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door.

GWhen recharging or replacing the

12-volt battery.

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1-4. Theft deterrent system

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