Get Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Sixth Generation (1993-1999)

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Front seats—

—Seat adjustment

precautions

Seats

Part 1

While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-

hicle occupants should have the seatback

upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-

erly wear the seat belts provided.

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot

pedals, steering wheel and instrument

panel controls are within easy reach of

the driver.

OPERATION OF

INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS—

CAUTION

D Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the

seat may unexpectedly move and

cause the driver to lose control of

the vehicle.

Chapter 1−3

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are properly seated. Do

Seats, Seat belts,

Steering wheel and

Mirrors

not allow sitting on top of

a

folded−down seatback, or in the

luggage compartment. Persons not

properly seated and not property re-

strained by seat belts can be se-

verely injured in the event of emer-

gency braking or a collision.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a pas-

senger or luggage.

D Seats

D Front seats

D Fold−down rear seat

D Head restraints

D Seat belts

D After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward

to make sure it is locked in posi-

tion.

D During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move

around between seats. Severe inju-

ries can occur in the event of emer-

gency braking or a collision.

D After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is

locked in position.

D SRS driver and front passenger

airbags

D Do not put objects under the seats.

The objects may interfere with the

seat−lock mechanism or unexpect-

edly push up the seat position ad-

justing lever; the seat may suddenly

move, causing the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

D Child restraint

D Tilt steering wheel

D Outside rear view mirrors

D Anti−glare inside rear view

mirror

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—Adjusting front seats

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

D While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near

the moving parts. You may jam

your hands or fingers.

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat

to the desired position with slight body

pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING

LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up.

Then lean back to the desired angle

and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under

the lap belt during a collision, avoid

reclining the seatback any more than

needed. The seat belts provide maxi-

mum protection in a frontal or rear

collision when the driver and the pas-

senger are sitting up straight and

well back in the seats. If you are

reclined, the lap belt may slide past

your hips and apply restraint forces

directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in

the event of a frontal collision, the

risk of personal injury may increase

with increasing recline of the seat-

back.

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—Moving passenger’s seat for

rear seat entry

3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE

ADJUSTING KNOB

CAUTION

Turn the knob either way.

D After putting back the seat, try

pushing the seat forward and rear-

ward to make sure it is secured in

place.

D Never allow anyone to rest their

foot on the release pedal while the

vehicle is moving.

For easy access to the rear seat, do

this.

1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever

or press the pedal behind the seat-

back.

The seat will slide forward.

2. Move the seat to the front−most posi-

tion.

After passengers are in, lift up the seat-

back and return the seat until it locks.

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Fold−down rear seat

Head restraints

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the

upright position:

D Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback

and are arranged in their proper

position for ready use.

D Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rear-

ward on the top of the seatback.

1. Pull up the seatback security lock

lever 1 to the unlock position.

For your safety, adjust the head re-

straint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up.

To lower: Push it down while pressing the

lock release button.

2. Pull up the lock release button 2.

3. Fold down the seatback.

Each seatback may be folded separately.

On some models, you can also move the

head restraint forward or backward. If

such adjustment is desired, pull or push

the head restraint.

This will enlarge the trunk (coupe) or lug-

gage compartment (liftback) as far as the

front seatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage

precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to

observe for loading luggage.

The head restraint is most effective when

it is close to your head. Therefore, using

a cushion on the seatback is not recom-

mended.

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Seat belts—

—Seat belt precautions

Toyota strongly urges that the driver and

passengers in the vehicle be properly re-

strained at all times with the seat belts

provided. Failure to do so could increase

the chance of injury and/or the severity of

injury in accidents.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the

use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for

specific recommendations. The lap belt

should be worn securely and as low as

possible over the hips and not on the

waist.

CAUTION

D Adjust the center of the head re-

straint so that it is closest to the

top of your ears.

D After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

Child. Use a child restraint system ap-

propriate for the child until the child be-

comes large enough to properly wear the

vehicle’s seat belts. See ”Child restraint”

for details.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the

use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-

ry, first check with your doctor for specific

recommendations.

D Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear

seat and must be restrained using the

vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident

statistics, the child is safer when properly

restrained in the rear seat than in the

front seat.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats

properly wearing their seat belts

whenever the vehicle is moving.

Otherwise, they are much more likely

to suffer serious bodily injury or

death in the event of sudden braking

or a collision.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the

seat belts should be worn properly. If an

accident occurs and the seat belts are not

worn properly, the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the airbag may cause death or

serious injury to the child.

When using the seat belts, observe

the following:

D Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for

two or more people—even children.

Do not allow the child to stand up or

kneel on either rear or front seats. An

unrestrained child could suffer serious in-

jury or death during emergency braking or

a collision. Also, do not let the child sit

on your lap. It does not provide sufficient

restraint.

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—Seat belts

D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maxi-

mum protection when the seatbacks

are in the upright position. (Refer

to the seat adjustment instructions.)

D Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that

they do not get caught or pinched

in the seat or side doors.

D Inspect the belt system periodically.

Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Damaged parts should be re-

placed. Do not disassemble or

modify the system.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats

only) and sit up straight and well back

in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it

out of the retractor and insert the tab

into the buckle.

D Front passenger’s seat only—Re-

place the belt if the warning label

under the sleeve can be seen. The

warning label, ”REPLACE BELT”,

will appear if the belt receives a

severe impact or other force.

D Keep the belts clean and dry. If

they need cleaning, use a mild soap

solution or lukewarm water. Never

use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-

ers—they may severely weaken the

belts. (See “Cleaning the interior”

in Part 5.)

You will hear a click when the tab locks

into the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts

to your size and the seat position.

D Replace the belt assembly (includ-

ing bolts) if it has been used in a

severe impact. The entire assembly

should be replaced even if damage

is not obvious.

The retractor will lock the belt during a

sudden stop or on impact. It also may

lock if you lean forward too quickly. A

slow, easy motion will allow the belt to

extend, and you can move around freely.

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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the

retractor, firmly pull the belt and release

it. You will then be able to smoothly pull

the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

D High−positioned lap

loose−fitting belts both could cause

serious injuries due to sliding un-

der the lap belt during a collision

or other unintended result. Keep

the lap belt positioned as low on

hips as possible.

Take up slack

belts

and

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-

pletely extended and is then retracted

even slightly, the belt is locked in that

position and cannot be extended. This fea-

ture is used to hold the child restraint

system securely. (For details, see ”Child

restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt

again, fully retract the belt and then pull

the belt out once more.

Too high

D For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap and

shoulder belts.

CAUTION

Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips—not on your waist, then ad-

just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder

portion upward through the latch plate.

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your

Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat

until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot

protect an adult occupant or your

child from injury.

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—Seat belt extender

If your seat belt cannot be fastened se-

curely because it is not long enough, a

personalized seat belt extender is avail-

able from your Toyota dealer free of

charge.

D Remember that the extender pro-

vided for you may not be safe when

used on a different vehicle, or for

another person or at

a

different

seating position than the one origi-

nally intended for.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer so

that the dealer can order the proper re-

quired length for the extender. Bring the

heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-

er measurement and selection of length.

Additional ordering information is available

at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To release the belt, press the buckle−re-

lease button and allow the belt to re-

tract.

When using the seat belt extender,

observe the following. Failure to fol-

low these instructions could result in

less effectiveness of the seat belt re-

straint system in case of vehicle acci-

dent, increasing the chance of per-

sonal injury.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull

it out and check for kinks or twists. Then

make sure it remains untwisted as it re-

tracts.

D Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without

it.

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SRS driver and front

passenger airbags

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the seat belt extender is not

twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your

Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat

until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot

protect an adult occupant or your

child from injury.

To connect the extender to the seat

belt, insert the tab into the seat belt

buckle so that the ”PRESS” signs on

the buckle−release buttons of the ex-

tender and the seat belt are both facing

outward as shown.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-

tem) airbags are designed to provide

further protection for the driver and

front passenger when added to the pri-

mary protection provided by the seat

belts.

You will hear a click when the tab locks

into the buckle.

In response to a severe frontal impact,

the SRS airbags work together with the

seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury

by inflating, in order to decrease the likeli-

hood of the driver’s or front passenger’s

head or chest directly hitting the steering

wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag

is activated together with the driver air-

bag, even with no passenger in the front

seat.

When releasing the seat belt, press on

the buckle−release button on the extender,

not on the seat belt. This helps prevent

damage to the vehicle interior and extend-

er itself.

When not in use, remove the extender

and store in the vehicle for future use.

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

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CAUTION

A driver or front passenger too close

to the steering wheel or dashboard

during airbag deployment can be

killed or seriously injured. Toyota

strongly recommends that:

D The driver sit as far back as pos-

sible from the steering wheel while

still maintaining control of the ve-

hicle.

D The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

This indicator comes on when the igni-

tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or

”ON” position. It goes off after about

6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags

are operating properly.

The SRS airbag system is designed to

activate in response to a severe frontal

impact within the shaded area between

the arrows in the illustration.

D All vehicle occupants be properly

restrained using the available seat

belts.

There may be the case that the SRS air-

bags will not activate with such an impact

in which the occupant wearing the seat

belt correctly would not get serious injury.

The SRS airbag warning light system

monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in-

flators, warning light, interconnecting wir-

ing and power sources. (For details, see

”Service remainder indicators and warning

buzzers” in chapter 1−5.)

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi-

ty of the impact is above the designed

threshold level, comparable to an approxi-

mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when

impacting straight into a fixed barrier that

does not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below the

above threshold level, the SRS airbags

may not deploy.

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However, this threshold velocity will be

considerably higher if the vehicle strikes

an object, such as a parked vehicle or

sign pole, which can move or deform on

impact, or if it is involved in an underride

collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose

of the vehicle ”underrides”, or goes under,

the bed of a truck).

Collision from the rear

It is possible with collision severity at the

marginal level of airbag sensor detection

and activation that only one of your ve-

hicle’s two airbags will deploy.

Collision from the side

Vehicle roll−over

For the safety of all occupants, be sure

to always wear seat belts.

The SRS airbags are not designed to

inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a

side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or

if it is involved in a low−speed frontal

collision.

The SRS airbag system mainly consists of

the following components and their loca-

tions are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. Center airbag sensor assembly

3. Airbag module for driver (airbag and

inflator)

4. Airbag module for passenger (airbag

and inflator)

5. SRS airbag warning light

The center airbag sensor assembly con-

sists of a safing sensor and center airbag

sensor.

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In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect

deceleration and the system triggers the

airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction

in the inflators momentarily fills the air-

bags with non−toxic gas to help restraint

the forward motion of the occupants.

D 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 system. Toyota strongly

recommends that all infants and

children be placed in the rear seat

of the vehicle and properly re-

strained. The rear seat is the safest

for infants and children. For in-

structions concerning the installa-

tion of a child restraint system, see

”Child restraint” in this chapter.

CAUTION

D The SRS airbag system is designed

only as a supplement to the prima-

ry protection of the driver side and

front passenger side seat belt sys-

tems. The front seat occupants can

be killed or seriously injured by an

inflating airbag if they do not wear

the available seat belts. During sud-

den braking just before a collision,

an unrestrained driver or front pas-

senger can move forward into direct

contact with or close proximity to

the airbag which may then deploy

during the collision. To obtain maxi-

mum protection in an accident, the

driver and all passengers in the ve-

hicle must wear their seat belts.

Wearing a seat belt during an acci-

dent reduces the chances of death

or serious injuries or being thrown

out of the vehicle. For instructions

and precautions concerning the seat

belt system, see ”Seat belts” in this

chapter.

When the airbags inflate, they produce a

fairly loud noise and release some smoke

along with non−toxic gas. This does not

indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any

residue as soon as possible to prevent

minor skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happen in a

fraction of a second, so the airbags must

inflate with considerable force. While the

system is designed to reduce serious inju-

ries, it may also cause minor burns or

abrasions and swellings.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel

hub, dashboard) may be hot for several

minutes, but the airbags themselves will

not be hot. The airbags are designed to

inflate only once.

A crash severe enough to inflate the air-

bags may break the windshield as the

vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas-

senger airbag the windshield may also be

damaged by absorbing some of the force

of the inflating airbag.

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For instructions concerning the

installation of a child restraint sys-

tem, see ”Child restraint” in this

chapter.

Move seat fully back

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of a deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

straint system on the front seat be-

cause the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

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D Do not sit on the edge of the seat

or lean over the dashboard when

the vehicle is in use. The airbags

inflate with considerable speed and

force; you may be killed or serious-

ly injured. Sit up straight and well

back in the seat, and always use

your seat belt.

D Do not allow a child to stand up,

or to kneel on the front passenger

seat. The airbag inflates with con-

siderable speed and force; the child

may be killed or seriously injured.

D Do not put objects or your pets on

or in front of the dashboard or

steering wheel pad that houses the

airbag system. They might restrict

inflation or cause death or serious

injury as they are projected rear-

ward by the force of deploying air-

bags. Likewise, the driver and front

passenger should not hold things in

their arms or on their knees.

D Do not hold a child on your lap or

in your arms. Use a child restraint

system in the rear seat. For instruc-

tions concerning the installation of

a child restraint system, see ”Child

restraint” in this chapter.

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NOTICE

D Do not modify or remove any wir-

ing. Do not modify, remove, strike

or open any components such as

the steering wheel column cover,

front passenger airbag cover, front

passenger airbag, airbag sensor as-

sembly. Doing any of these may

cause sudden SRS airbag inflation

or disable the system, which could

result in death or serious injury.

Do not perform any of the following

changes without

consulting your

Toyota dealer. Such changes can in-

terfere with proper operation of the

SRS airbag system in some cases.

z Installation of electronic items such

as a mobile two−way radio, cassette

tape player or compact disc player

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or serious inju-

ries.

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

This SRS airbag system has

a

service

ture

reminder indicator to inform the driver of

operating problems. If either of the follow-

ing conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-

function of the airbags. Contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser-

vice the vehicle.

z Attachment of a grille guard (bull

bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,

winches or any other equipment to

the front end

z Repairs made on or near the front

fenders, front end structure, con-

sole, steering column, steering

wheel or dashboard near the front

passenger airbag

D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or

”ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving.

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Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child

restraint systems for children small

enough to use it.

D Toyota strongly urges use of

a

proper child restraint system that

conforms to the size of the child on

the rear seat. According to accident

statistics, the child is safer when

properly restrained in the rear seat

than in the front seat.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.

and Canada now require the use of

child restraint system.

a

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear

seat and must be restrained using the

vehicle’s seat belt. See ”Seat belts” for

details.

D Vehicles with a passenger airbag:

Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front seat. In

the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation of the airbag

can cause death or serious injury if

a rear−facing child restraint system

is put on the front seat.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible:

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo-

bile accidents and sudden stops,

children must be properly re-

strained 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 sub-

stitute for a child restraint system.

In an accident, the child can be

crushed against the windshield, or

between you and the vehicle’s inte-

rior.

D The SRS airbags have been inflated.

Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

D The front part of the vehicle (shaded

in the illustration) was involved in an

accident not of the extent to cause the

SRS airbags to inflate.

a

child restraint system on the

front seat.

D The pad section of the steering wheel

or

front passenger

airbag cover

(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables

before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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—Child restraint system

A

child restraint system for

a

small

A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of a deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

CAUTION

child or baby must itself be properly

restrained on the seat with the lap por-

tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must

carefully consult the manufacturer’s in-

structions which accompany your child

restraint system.

D Vehicles with a passenger airbag:

Never put rear−facing child re-

a

straint system on the front seat. In

the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation of the airbag

can cause death or serious injury if

a rear−facing child restraint system

is put on the front seat.

To provide proper restraint, use a child

restraint system following the manufactur-

er’s instructions about the appropriate age

and size for the child for the restraint

system.

D Make sure that you have complied

with all installation instructions pro-

vided

by

the

child

restraint

Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

Install the child restraint system correctly

following the instructions provided by its

manufacturer of the system. General di-

rections also provided under the following

illustrations.

manufacturer and that the system is

properly secured.

a

child restraint system on the

front seat.

A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of a deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

The child restraint system should be

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.

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—Types of child restraint system

For instructions about how to install the

anchor bracket, see ”Top strap anchors

and locations”.

Child restraint systems are divided into

D After installing the child restraint

system, make sure it is secured in

place following the manufacturer’s

instructions. If it is not restrained

securely, it may cause death or se-

rious injury to the child in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

the following

3

types according to the

child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat

If your child restraint system does not

provide any of the necessary parts, you

can purchase the following items from

your Toyota dealer.

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following

the instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

∗

CRS installation kit

(Part No. 04731−22012)

—contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers

and 1 locking clip.

When not using the child restraint system,

keep it secured with the seat belt or place

it in the trunk or somewhere other than

the passenger compartment. This will pre-

vent it from injuring passengers in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

∗

Bolt

(Part No. 91511−60830)

Coupe and liftback only—Your vehicle has

anchors for securing the top strap of a

child restraint system. The anchor nuts

are welded beneath the sheet metal to

permit installation of an anchor bracket for

a child restraint system.

To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm

ꢀ 30 mm ꢀ 1.25 mm coarse thread met-

ric bolt and a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer.

Note that the bolts accompanying many

child restraint systems are not metric. You

can damage the anchor nuts on your ve-

hicle if you force bolts with different

thread into the anchor nuts.

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—Installation with 3−point

type seat belt

(A) Infant seat

(C) Junior seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear−facing

only.

(B) Child seat

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the infant seat following the

instructions provided by its manufactur-

er and insert the tab into the buckle

taking care not to twist the belt. Keep

the lap portion of the belt tight.

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

severe injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

CAUTION

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front seat be-

cause the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

D Never put

a

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this can prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted even slightly, it cannot

be extended.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly

against the seat cushion and seatback,

let the shoulder belt retract as far as

it will go to hold the infant seat secure-

ly.

To hold the infant seat securely, make

sure the belt is in the lock mode before

letting the belt retract.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press the

buckle−release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt

will move freely again and be ready

to work for an adult or older child

passenger.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

A convertible seat is used in forward−

facing and rear−facing depending on

the child’s age and size. When instal-

ling, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tion about the applicable child’s age

and size as well as directions for

installing a child restraint system.

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of a deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

severe injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

CAUTION

rear−facing child re-

straint system in the front seat be-

cause the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

D Never put

a

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the convertible seat following

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-

tended.

the

instructions

provided

by

its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt

tight.

To hold the convertible seat securely,

make sure the belt is in the lock mode

before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat

firmly against the seat cushion and

seatback, let the shoulder belt retract

as far as it will go to hold the convert-

ible seat securely.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press

the buckle−release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run

the lap and shoulder belt through or

around the booster seat and child fol-

lowing the instructions provided by its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt.

CAUTION

A booster seat is used in forward−fac-

ing only.

A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to put on the

front seat only when it is unavoid-

able. Always move the seat as far

back as possible, because the force

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly

across the child’s shoulder and that the

lap belt is positioned as low as possible

on child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for de-

tails.

of

a

deploying airbag could cause

death or serious injury to the child.

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D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt

is positioned across the center of

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from child’s neck, but

not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-

ure to do so could reduce the

amount of protection in an accident

and increase the chance of injury.

D High−positioned

lap

belts

and

loose−fitting belts both could in-

crease the chance of injury due to

sliding under the lap belt during an

accident. Keep the lap belt as low

on your hip bone as possible.

2. To remove the child restraint system,

press the buckle−release button and al-

low the belt to retract.

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

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—Top strap anchors and

locations

(coupe and liftback only)

Liftback (right seat)

Bolt

Coupe

Anchor bracket

Spacer

178 mm

(7.0 in.)

100 mm

(4.0 in.)

If your child restraint system requires

the use of a top strap, latch the hook

onto the anchor bracket and tighten the

top strap.

Coupe—On the filler panel behind the rear

seat

a. Using the illustration as a guide, run

your fingers across the trim of the filler

panel itself to locate the position of the

holes underneath.

Liftback (left seat)

See the following instructions to install the

anchor bracket.

b. Make a hole in the covering directly

above the hole in the filler panel.

c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and

tighten down the anchor bracket for your

child restraint system with a bolt. Torque

the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N·m (1.68—2.52

kgf·m, 12.2—18.2 ft·lbf).

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To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Canada

are provided with a bracket set in the

glovebox, designed for use with any of the

2 anchor locations shown in the illustra-

tion.

If you remove the anchor brackets when

the child restraint system is necessary no

longer, replace the bolts in the holes to

prevent entry of exhaust emissions, water

or dirt.

Bolt

Anchor bracket

Spacer

If your child restraint system does not

provide any of the necessary parts, ask

your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint

system”.)

210 mm

(8.3 in.)

20 mm

(0.8

in.)

Liftback (right seat)—On the luggage

compartment floor

a. Using the illustration as a guide, uncov-

er the anchor by rolling back the carpet

on the luggage compartment floor. The

anchor hole is sealed.

b. Remove the seal of the anchor.

c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and

tighten down the anchor bracket for your

child restraint system with a bolt. Torque

the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N·m (1.68—2.52

kgf·m, 12.2—18.2 ft·lbf).

To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Canada

are provided with a bracket set in the

glovebox.

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Tilt steering wheel

CAUTION

240 mm

(9.4 in.)

114 mm

(4.5 in.)

D Do not adjust the steering wheel

Anchor bracket

while the vehicle is moving.

D After adjusting the steering wheel,

try moving it up and down to make

sure it is locked in position.

Spacer

Bolt

Liftback (left seat)—On the luggage

To change the steering wheel angle,

hold the steering wheel, pull up the

lock release lever, tilt the steering

wheel to the desired angle and release

the lever.

compartment wall

a. Using the illustration as a guide, re-

move the cap of the anchor.

b. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and

tighten down the anchor bracket for your

child restraint system with a bolt. Torque

the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N·m (1.68—2.52

kgf·m, 12.2—18.2 ft·lbf).

When the steering wheel is in a low posi-

tion, it will spring up as you release the

lock release lever.

To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Canada

are provided with a bracket set in the

glovebox.

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Outside rear view mirrors—

—Power rear view mirror control

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

be adjusted

Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R”

(right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc-

tion.

If the engine is not running, the key must

be in the ”ACC” position.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not

operate the control or scrape the mir-

ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free

the mirror.

With power windows

Adjust the mirror so that you can see

the side of your vehicle in the mirror.

Be careful when judging the size or dis-

tance of any object seen in the outside

rear view mirror on the passenger’s side.

It is a convex mirror with a curved sur-

face. Any object seen in a convex mirror

will look smaller and farther away than

when seen in a flat mirror.

Without power windows

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Anti−glare inside rear view

mirror

—Folding rear view mirrors

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the

vehicle is moving. It may cause the

driver to mishandle the vehicle and

an accident may occur resulting in

personal injuries.

The rear view mirrors can be folded

backward for parking in restricted

areas.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just

see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-

ror.

To fold the rear view mirror, push back-

ward.

To reduce glare from the headlights of

the vehicle behind you during night

driving, operate the lever on the lower

edge of the mirror.

CAUTION

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

Do not drive with the mirrors folded

backward. Both the driver and pas-

senger side rear view mirrors must

be extended and properly adjusted

before driving.

The reflection in the mirror has greater

clarity at this position.

Night driving—Lever at position 2

Remember that by reducing glare you also

lose some rear view clarity.

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