Beforedriving for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Ninth Generation (2007-2012)

Before driving  
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1-1. Key information................ 20  
1-4. Opening and closing the  
windows.......................... 66  
Keys................................... 20  
Power windows.................. 66  
Moon roof........................... 68  
1-2. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors and  
trunk................................ 22  
1-5. Refueling........................... 71  
Smart key system .............. 22  
Wireless remote control ..... 34  
Doors ................................. 38  
Trunk.................................. 43  
Opening the fuel tank  
cap................................... 71  
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 75  
Engine immobilizer  
system ............................. 75  
1-3. Adjustable components  
(seats, mirrors,  
Theft prevention labels  
(for U.S.A.)....................... 77  
steering wheel)............... 46  
Front seats......................... 46  
Rear seats.......................... 49  
Head restraints................... 51  
Seat belts........................... 53  
Steering wheel ................... 61  
1-7. Safety information ........... 78  
Correct driving posture....... 78  
SRS airbags....................... 80  
Front passenger occupant  
classification system........ 92  
Anti-glare inside rear view  
mirror ............................... 62  
Child restraint systems....... 97  
Installing child  
restraints........................ 101  
Outside rear view  
mirrors.............................. 64  
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1-1. Key information  
Keys  
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.  
Vehicles with smart key system  
Electronic keys  
• Operating the smart key  
system (P. 22)  
• Operating the wireless  
remote control function  
(P. 34)  
Mechanical keys  
Key number plate  
Vehicles without smart key system (type A)  
Master keys  
Operating the wireless remote  
control function (P. 34)  
Valet key  
Key number plate  
Vehicles without smart key system (type B)  
Master keys (black)  
Valet key (gray)  
Key number plate  
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1-1. Key information  
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)  
Take out the mechanical key.  
After using the mechanical key,  
store it in the electronic key. Carry  
the mechanical key together with  
the electronic key. If the electronic  
key battery is depleted or the  
entry function does not operate  
properly, you will need the  
mechanical key. (P. 403)  
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■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant  
Set the trunk opener cancelling system. (P. 44)  
Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own  
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.  
Vehicles without smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use  
and leave the valet key only with the attendant.  
■Key number plate  
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the  
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using  
the key number plate. (P. 402)  
NOTICE  
■To prevent key damage  
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-  
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.  
●Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-  
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.  
●Do not disassemble the electronic key.  
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Smart key system (if equipped)  
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the  
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.  
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)  
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 23)  
Unlocks the trunk (P. 23)  
Starts the engine (P. 122)  
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Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)  
Press the lock button to lock the  
door.  
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Grip the handle to unlock the  
door.  
Make sure to touch the sensor on  
the back of the handle.  
The door cannot be unlocked for  
3 seconds after the door is  
locked.  
Unlocking the trunk  
Press the button to unlock the  
trunk.  
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Antenna location and effective range  
■ Antenna location  
Antennas outside the cabin  
Antenna outside the trunk  
Antenna inside the trunk  
Antennas inside the cabin  
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is  
detected)  
When locking or unlocking  
the doors  
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The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is  
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of  
either of the outside front  
door handles. (Only the  
doors detecting the key can  
be operated.)  
When starting the engine  
or changing “ENGINE  
START STOP” switch  
modes  
The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is  
inside the vehicle.  
When unlocking the trunk  
The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is  
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of  
the trunk release button.  
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■Operation signals  
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors  
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)  
■Conditions affecting operation  
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,  
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be  
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from  
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 403)  
●When the electronic key battery is depleted  
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-  
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-  
cal noise  
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other  
wireless communication devices  
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following  
metallic objects  
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached  
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside  
• Metallic wallets or bags  
• Coins  
• Hand warmers made of metal  
• Media such as CDs and DVDs  
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity  
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following  
devices that emit radio waves  
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio  
waves  
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)  
• Digital audio players  
• Portable game systems  
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to  
the rear window  
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■Switching the door unlock function  
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.  
STEP  
1
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.  
STEP  
2
When the indicator on the key surface is off, press and  
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hold  
,
, or  
for approximately 5 seconds while  
pressing  
on the key.  
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.  
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at  
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)  
Unlocking doors  
Beep  
Hold the driver's door handle to unlock  
only the driver's door.  
Exterior: Beeps three times  
Interior: Pings once  
Hold the front passenger's door han-  
dle to unlock all doors  
Hold either front door handle to unlock  
all doors  
Exterior: Beeps twice  
Interior: Pings once  
■Battery-saving function  
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-  
vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.  
●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more  
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of  
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more  
The system will resume operation when...  
●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.  
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-  
tion. (P. 34)  
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 403)  
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■Electronic key battery depletion  
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.  
●The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used  
because the key always transmits radio waves. If the smart key system  
or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection  
area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery  
when necessary. (P. 343)  
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.  
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:  
• TVs  
• Personal computers  
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones  
• Table lamps  
■To operate the system properly  
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get  
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from  
the outside of the vehicle.  
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the  
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.  
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-  
tion.)  
■Note for the smart key system  
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection  
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.  
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,  
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or  
unlocked.  
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to  
the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.  
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, package tray, floor, or in  
the auxiliary box of the driver's side instrument panel or glove box  
when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes  
are changed.  
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may  
be locked or unlocked by anyone.  
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●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to  
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.  
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door  
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically  
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened  
and closed.)  
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●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.  
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-  
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not  
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to  
unlock the doors.)  
●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the  
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the  
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door  
handle again.  
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods  
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2  
m) of the vehicle.  
■Security feature  
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is  
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.  
■Alarms and warning indicators  
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are  
used to reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erro-  
neous operation.  
●When any warning lights come on:  
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.  
(P. 377)  
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●When an alarm sounds:  
Take appropriate measures according to the following table.  
Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
Tried to lock the doors  
using the entry function  
while the electronic key is  
still inside the vehicle  
Retrieve the elec-  
tronic key from the  
vehicle and lock the  
doors again.  
Closed the trunk while the  
electronic key is still inside  
the trunk and all doors are  
locked  
Retrieve the elec-  
tronic key from the  
trunk and close the  
trunk lid.  
Exterior alarm  
sounds once for  
2 seconds  
Tried to exit the vehicle  
while the shift lever is in P  
with the electronic key and  
lock the doors using the  
entry function without first  
turning the “ENGINE  
Turn the “ENGINE  
START STOP” switch  
OFF and lock the  
doors again.  
START STOP” switch OFF  
Exterior alarm  
sounds once for  
10 seconds  
Tried to lock the vehicle  
using the entry function  
while a door is open  
Close all of the doors  
and lock the doors  
again.  
Interior alarm  
sounds continu-  
ously  
Tried to open the door and  
exit the vehicle without  
shifting the shift lever to P  
Shift the shift lever to  
P.  
Turned the “ENGINE  
START STOP” switch to  
ACCESSORY mode while  
the driver's door is open  
(Opened the driver's door  
when the “ENGINE START  
STOP” switch is in  
Turn the “ENGINE  
START STOP” switch  
OFF and close the  
driver's door.  
Interior alarm  
beeps repeatedly  
ACCESSORY mode.)  
Turned the “ENGINE  
START STOP” switch OFF  
while the driver's door is  
open  
Close the driver's  
door.  
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Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
Interior alarm  
sounds once  
The electronic key battery  
is low  
Replace the battery.  
(P. 343)  
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■If the smart key system does not operate properly  
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.  
(P. 403)  
●Starting the engine:  
P. 404  
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted  
P. 343  
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer  
It is possible to deactivate the smart key system, etc.  
(Customizable features P. 443)  
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■Certification for the smart key system  
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-2  
HYQ14AAB  
HYQ14ABK  
HYQ13BZH  
HYQ13BZW  
NOTE:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-  
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
NOTICE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-  
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC WARNING:  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
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For vehicles sold in Canada  
NOTE:  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
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CAUTION  
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices  
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep  
away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 24)  
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,  
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such  
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.  
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.  
●User of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers  
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the  
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio  
waves.  
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such  
medical devices.  
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.  
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Wireless remote control (if equipped)  
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-  
cle from outside the vehicle.  
Vehicles with smart key system  
Locks all doors  
Unlocks doors  
Pressing the button unlocks  
the driver’s door. Pressing the  
button again within 3 seconds  
unlocks the other doors.  
Unlocks the trunk  
(press and hold)  
Sounds an alarm  
(press and hold)  
Vehicles without smart key system  
Locks all doors  
Sounds an alarm  
(press and hold)  
Unlocks doors  
Pressing the button unlocks  
the driver’s door. Pressing the  
button again within 3 seconds  
unlocks the other doors.  
Unlocks the trunk  
(press and hold)  
■Operation signals  
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that  
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:  
Twice)  
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.  
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■Door lock buzzer  
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if  
an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,  
and lock the vehicle once more.  
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■Panic mode  
Vehicles with smart key system  
When  
is pressed for longer  
than about one second, an alarm will  
sound intermittently and the vehicle  
lights will flash to deter any person from  
trying to break into or damage your  
vehicle.  
To stop the alarm, press any button on  
the wireless remote control.  
Vehicles without smart key system  
When  
is pressed for longer  
than about one second, an alarm will  
sound intermittently and the vehicle  
lights will flash to deter any person from  
trying to break into or damage your  
vehicle.  
To stop the alarm, press any button on  
the wireless remote control.  
■Key battery depletion  
Vehicles with smart key system  
P. 28  
Vehicles without smart key system  
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be  
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 344)  
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■Security feature  
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is  
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.  
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart  
key system)  
P. 343  
■Conditions affecting operation  
Vehicles with smart key system  
P. 26  
Vehicles without smart key system  
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-  
ing situations.  
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-  
ity that generates strong radio waves  
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-  
nication devices  
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity  
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a  
metallic object  
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby  
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as  
a personal computer  
●When the wireless key battery is depleted  
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to  
the rear window  
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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer  
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable fea-  
tures P. 443)  
■Certification for wireless remote control  
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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
NOTE:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-  
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
NOTICE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-  
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC WARNING:  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
For vehicles sold in Canada  
NOTE:  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
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Doors  
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,  
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.  
■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)  
P. 22  
■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)  
P. 34  
■ Key  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical  
key. (P. 403)  
Vehicles without smart key system  
Locks the door  
Unlocks the door  
Vehicles with power door lock  
system: Turning the key locks  
and unlocks all doors. In the  
driver’s door lock, turning the  
key once unlocks the driver’s  
door. Turning the key again  
within 3 seconds unlocks the  
other doors.  
■ Door lock switch (if equipped)  
Locks all doors  
Unlocks all doors  
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■ Inside lock button  
Locks the door  
Unlocks the door  
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The front doors can be opened  
by pulling the inside handle  
even if the lock buttons are in  
the lock position.  
Rear door child-protector lock  
The door cannot be opened from  
inside the vehicle when the locks  
are set.  
These locks can be set to prevent  
children from opening the rear  
doors. Push down on each rear  
door switch to lock both rear  
doors.  
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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems (vehicles with power door lock system)  
The following functions can be set or cancelled:  
Function  
Operation  
Shift position linked  
door locking function*1  
Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all  
doors.  
Shift position linked  
door unlocking func-  
tion*1  
Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.  
Speed linked door lock-  
ing function*2  
All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is  
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.  
Vehicles with smart key system  
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door  
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the  
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCES-  
SORY mode or OFF.  
Vehicles without smart key system  
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door  
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the  
engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.  
Driver's door linked door  
unlocking function  
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only  
*2: Vehicles with smart key system  
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■ Setting and canceling the functions  
To switch between set and canceled, follow the procedure below:  
STEP  
1
Vehicles with smart key system:  
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”  
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 10  
seconds.)  
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Vehicles without smart key system:  
Close all the doors and switch the engine switch to the “ON”  
position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)  
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and  
press and hold the driver's door  
lock switch ( or ) for approx-  
imately 5 seconds and then  
release.  
STEP  
2
The shift lever and switch posi-  
tions corresponding to the  
desired function to be set or can-  
celed are shown as follows.  
Shift lever  
position  
Function  
Switch position  
Shift position linked door lock-  
ing function*1  
Shift position linked door  
unlocking function*1  
P
Speed linked door locking func-  
tion*2  
N
Driver's door linked door unlock-  
ing function  
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only  
*2: Vehicles with smart key system  
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are  
locked and then unlocked.  
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■When all the doors are locked with the wireless remote control, entry  
function or key  
The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.  
The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the wire-  
less remote control, entry function or key.  
■The doors cannot be locked when  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON  
mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.  
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected  
correctly and the door may be locked.  
Vehicles without smart key system  
The key is in the engine switch and either of the front door is open.  
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer  
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customiz-  
able features P. 443)  
CAUTION  
■To prevent an accident  
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.  
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Always use a seat belt.  
●Always lock the doors.  
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.  
●Do not pull the inside handle of either of the front doors while driving.  
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear  
seat.  
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Trunk  
The trunk can be opened using the entry function, wireless remote  
control, key or trunk opener.  
■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)  
P. 22  
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■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)  
P. 34  
■ Key  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The trunk can be opened using the mechanical key. (P. 403)  
Vehicles without smart key system  
Turn the master key clockwise  
to release the trunk lid.  
■ Trunk opener  
Release the trunk lid.  
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Trunk opener cancelling system  
To protect luggage stored in the trunk against theft, do the following  
procedure.  
Turn the master key (vehicles  
without smart key system) or  
mechanical key (vehicles with  
smart key system) counterclock-  
wise to lock the trunk opener fea-  
ture.  
The trunk lid cannot be opened  
even with the wireless remote  
control or the entry function.  
■Internal trunk release lever  
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling  
down on the glow-in-the-dark lever  
located on the inside of the trunk lid.  
The lever will continue to glow for some  
time after the trunk lid is closed.  
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CAUTION  
■Caution while driving  
Keep the trunk lid closed.  
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-  
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.  
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■When children are in the vehicle  
●Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock them-  
selves in the vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or  
suffocate, resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.  
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly and part of the  
child's body may become caught.  
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Front seats  
Power seat (driver's side only)  
Seat position switch  
Seatback angle switch  
Seat cushion (front) angle switch  
Vertical height adjustment switch  
Lumbar support switch  
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Manual seat  
Seat position adjustment  
lever  
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Seatback angle adjustment  
lever  
Vertical height adjustment  
lever (driver’s side only)  
Active head restraints (vehicles with side and curtain shield airbags)  
When a front seatback receives  
a
strong impact, the head  
restraint moves slightly forward  
to help reduce the risk of whip-  
lash on the seat occupant.  
■Active head restraints  
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to  
move. This does not indicate a problem.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
■Seat adjustment  
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.  
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion  
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.  
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply  
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the  
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of  
an accident.  
●Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is  
locked in position.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Rear seats  
■ Before folding down the rear seat  
Stow the rear outside seat belt  
buckles and move the rear  
center seat belt buckle as  
shown.  
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■ Folding down rear seatbacks  
Pull the seatback lever in the  
trunk for the seatback you  
wish to fold down.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
■After returning the seatback to the upright position  
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or  
serious injury.  
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing forward and rear-  
ward on the top of the seatback.  
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.  
NOTICE  
■When a rear seatback is folded down  
●Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the  
webbing of the rear center seat belt.  
●Do not hold the seat by the seat belt comfort guide to prevent damage to  
the rear seat.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Head restraints  
Front seats  
Vertical adjustment  
Push and hold the lock release  
button when lowering the head  
restraint.  
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Removal  
Pull the head restraint up while  
pressing the lock release but-  
ton.  
Rear seats  
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints  
Make sure that the head restraints are  
adjusted so that the center of the head  
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.  
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint  
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when  
using.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
■Head restraint precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to  
do so may result in death or serious injury.  
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.  
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.  
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure  
they are locked in position.  
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Seat belts  
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-  
ing the vehicle.  
■ Correct use of the seat belts  
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● Extend the shoulder belt so  
that it comes fully over the  
shoulder, but does not  
come into contact with the  
neck or slide off the shoul-  
der.  
● Position the lap belt as low  
as possible over the hips.  
● Adjust the position of the  
seatback. Sit up straight  
and well back in the seat.  
● Do not twist the seat belt.  
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt  
Fastening the belt  
Push the tab into the buckle  
until a clicking sound is heard.  
Releasing the belt  
Press the release button.  
Release button  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)  
Down  
Up  
Move the height adjuster up  
and down as needed.  
Seat belt comfort guide (outside rear seats)  
If the shoulder belt sits close to a person's neck, use the seat belt  
comfort guide.  
Pull out the comfort guide from  
the pocket.  
STEP  
1
Slide the belt past the slot of the  
guide.  
STEP  
2
The elastic cord must be behind  
the seat belt.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Buckle, position and release the  
seat belt.  
STEP  
3
1
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)  
The pretensioner helps the seat  
belt to quickly restrain the occu-  
pant by retracting the seat belt  
when the vehicle is subjected to  
certain types of severe frontal  
collision.  
The pretensioner may not acti-  
vate in the event of a minor frontal  
impact, a side impact or a rear  
impact.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)  
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also  
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to  
extend so that you can move around fully.  
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)  
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. (P. 101)  
■Pregnant women  
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat  
belt in the proper way. (P. 53)  
Women who are pregnant should position  
the lap belt as low as possible over the  
hips in the same manner as other occu-  
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-  
pletely over the shoulder and position the  
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact  
over the rounding of the abdominal area.  
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not  
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus  
could suffer death or serious injury as a  
result of sudden braking or a collision.  
■People suffering illness  
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
■Child seat belt usage  
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult  
size.  
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child  
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. (P. 97)  
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●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat  
belt, follow the instructions on P. 53 regarding seat belt usage.  
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated  
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate  
for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli-  
sions.  
■Seat belt 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.  
■Rear outside seat belt  
Use the seat belt after passing it through  
the guide if the seat belt comes free from  
the guide.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of  
sudden braking or an accident.  
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.  
■Wearing a seat belt  
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.  
●Always wear a seat belt properly.  
●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt  
for more than one person at once, including children.  
●Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always  
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.  
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-  
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting  
up straight and well back in the seats.  
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.  
●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.  
■Seat belt pretensioners  
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat.  
Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor  
from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt  
pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of  
a collision.  
●If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot  
be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt  
cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
■Seat belt damage and wear  
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be  
jammed in the door.  
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●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose  
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat  
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.  
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.  
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been  
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.  
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the  
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.  
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating  
properly resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Always make sure the shoulder belt passes through the guide when using  
the seat belt. Failure to properly position the belt may reduce the amount  
of protection in an accident and could lead to serious injures in a collision  
or sudden stop.  
●Always make sure that the seat belt is not twisted, does not get caught in  
the guide or the seatback and is arranged in the proper position.  
■Using a seat belt comfort guide  
●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must  
be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.  
●To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop  
while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is  
not in use.  
●Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the  
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall  
off the shoulder.  
Failure to observe these precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the  
seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
CAUTION  
■Using a seat belt extender  
●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without  
the extender.  
●Do 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 injury in the event of a collision.  
●The 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.  
NOTICE  
■When using a seat belt extender  
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 the extender itself.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Steering wheel  
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.  
STEP  
1
Hold  
the  
steering  
wheel and press the  
lever down.  
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STEP  
2
Adjust to the ideal  
position by moving the  
steering wheel hori-  
zontally and vertically.  
STEP  
3
Pull the lever up.  
CAUTION  
■Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.  
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.  
■After adjusting the steering wheel  
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.  
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an  
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror  
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by  
using the following functions.  
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror  
Normal position  
Anti-glare position  
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror  
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of  
vehicles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.  
Turns automatic mode on/off  
The indicator comes on when  
automatic mode is turned on.  
Vehicles with smart key sys-  
tem:  
The mirror will revert to the  
automatic mode each time the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch is turned to IGNITION  
ON mode.  
Vehicles without smart key  
system:  
The mirror will revert to the  
automatic mode each time the  
engine switch is turned to the  
“ON” position.  
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■To prevent sensor error  
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-  
erly, do not touch or cover them.  
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CAUTION  
■Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.  
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)  
Outside rear view mirrors  
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.  
Select a mirror to adjust.  
STEP  
1
Left  
Right  
Adjust the mirror.  
STEP  
2
Up  
Right  
Down  
Left  
Folding back the mirrors  
Push backward to fold the mir-  
rors.  
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON  
mode.  
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Vehicles without smart key system  
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.  
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror  
defoggers)  
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 197)  
CAUTION  
■When driving the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while driving.  
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.  
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.  
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be properly adjusted  
before driving.  
■When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear  
view mirror defoggers)  
Do not touch the surface of the mirror, as it may be hot.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
Power windows (if equipped)  
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following  
switches.  
Closing  
Opening  
One-touch opening (driver’s  
window only)*  
*: Pressing the switch in the  
opposite direction will stop win-  
dow travel partway.  
Lock switch  
Press the switch down to lock  
the passenger window switches.  
Use this switch to prevent chil-  
dren from accidentally opening or  
closing a passenger window.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
■The power windows can be operated when  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
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Vehicles without smart key system  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine OFF  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the  
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned  
to OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.  
Vehicles without smart key system  
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the  
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-  
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.  
CAUTION  
■Closing the windows  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body  
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.  
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.  
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in  
some instances, even death.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
Moon roof (if equipped)  
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up  
and down.  
■ Opening and closing  
Open*  
The moon roof stops slightly  
before the fully opened posi-  
tion.  
Push the switch again to fully  
open.  
Close*  
*: Push the switch in either direc-  
tion to stop the moon roof part-  
way.  
■ Tilt up and down  
Tilt up*  
Tilt down*  
*: Push the switch in either direc-  
tion to stop the moon roof part-  
way.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
■The moon roof can be operated when  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
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Vehicles without smart key system  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine OFF  
Vehicles with smart key system  
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the  
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned  
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.  
Vehicles without smart key system  
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the  
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,  
be operated once either front door is opened.  
■Jam protection function  
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing  
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.  
■To reduce wind noise  
Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as  
driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.  
■Sunshade  
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade  
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.  
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows  
CAUTION  
■Opening the moon roof  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-  
cle while it is moving.  
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.  
■Closing the moon roof  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-  
ies in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being  
operated.  
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.  
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.  
■Jam protection function  
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection  
function intentionally.  
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just  
before the moon roof fully closes.  
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1-5. Refueling  
Opening the fuel tank cap  
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.  
■ Before refueling the vehicle  
Vehicles with smart key system  
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that  
all the doors and windows are closed.  
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Vehicles without smart key system  
Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and  
windows are closed.  
■ Opening the fuel tank cap  
Pull up the fuel filler door  
opener.  
STEP  
1
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly  
to open.  
STEP  
2
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Hang the fuel tank cap on the  
back of the fuel filler door.  
STEP  
3
Closing the fuel tank cap  
When replacing the fuel tank  
cap, turn it until a clicking sound  
is heard.  
After releasing your hand, the cap  
will turn slightly to the opposite  
direction.  
■Fuel type  
Unleaded gasoline (87 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 91] or  
higher)  
■Fuel tank capacity  
13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)  
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1-5. Refueling  
CAUTION  
■Refueling the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
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●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static  
electricity.  
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel  
vapors to ignite.  
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.  
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.  
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.  
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause  
injury.  
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their  
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.  
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.  
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.  
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.  
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically  
charged.  
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition  
hazard.  
■When replacing the fuel cap  
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your  
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in  
death or serious injury.  
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NOTICE  
■Refueling  
Do not spill fuel during refueling.  
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to  
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's  
painted surface.  
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1-6. Theft deterrent system  
Engine immobilizer system  
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the  
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in  
the vehicle's on-board computer.  
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.  
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Vehicles with smart key sys-  
tem: The indicator light flashes  
after the “ENGINE START  
STOP” switch has been turned  
OFF to indicate that the sys-  
tem is operating.  
Vehicles without smart key  
system: The indicator light  
flashes after the key has been  
removed from the engine  
switch to indicate that the sys-  
tem is operating.  
■System maintenance  
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.  
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction  
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object  
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system  
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle  
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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in  
U.S.A.)  
Vehicles with smart key system  
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1  
Vehicles without smart key system  
FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY (Made in Japan)  
FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY (Made in U.S.A.)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-  
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in  
Canada)  
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
CAUTION  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTICE  
■To prevent damage to the key  
Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any  
unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of  
the system cannot be guaranteed.  
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1-6. Theft deterrent system  
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.)  
These labels are attached to  
the vehicle to reduce vehicle  
theft by facilitating the tracing  
and recovery of parts from sto-  
len vehicles. Do not remove  
under penalty of law.  
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1-7. Safety information  
Correct driving posture  
Drive in a good posture as follows:  
Sit upright and well back in  
the seat. (P. 46)  
Adjust the position of the  
seat forward or backward to  
ensure the pedals can be  
reached  
and  
easily  
depressed to the extent  
required. (P. 46)  
Adjust the seatback so that  
the controls are easily oper-  
able.  
Adjust the tilt and telescopic  
positions of the steering  
wheel downward so the air-  
bag is facing your chest.  
(P. 61)  
Lock the head restraint in  
place with the center of the  
head restraint closest to the  
top of your ears. (P. 51)  
Wear the seat belt correctly.  
(P. 53)  
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CAUTION  
■While driving  
●Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.  
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
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●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.  
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce  
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of  
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.  
●Do not place anything under the front seats.  
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat  
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-  
dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.  
■Adjusting the seat position  
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-  
gers are not injured by the moving seat.  
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid  
injury.  
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.  
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1-7. Safety information  
SRS airbags  
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain  
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the  
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the  
risk of death or serious injury.  
Front airbags  
Driver airbag and front passenger airbag  
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-  
senger from impact with interior components.  
Side and curtain shield airbags (if equipped)  
Side airbags  
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.  
Curtain shield airbags  
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer  
seats.  
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Airbag system components  
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Front airbag sensors  
SRS warning light  
Front passenger occupant  
classification system (ECU  
and sensors)  
Front passenger’s seat belt  
buckle switch  
Airbag sensor assembly  
Side and curtain shield air-  
bag sensors (if equipped)  
Curtain shield airbag sen-  
sors (if equipped)  
Front passenger airbag  
Driver airbag  
Side airbags (if equipped)  
Driver’s seat belt buckle  
switch  
Curtain shield airbags (if  
equipped)  
Driver’s seat position sen-  
sor  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR  
BAG OFF” indicator lights  
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based  
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-  
tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas-  
senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat's position  
sensor etc. The front passenger's airbag system consists of the front  
passenger occupant classification sensor etc.  
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The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The  
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The  
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag  
sensor.  
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-  
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators  
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion  
of the occupants.  
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■SRS warning light  
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag  
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors (if equipped), curtain shield  
airbag sensors (if equipped), driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt  
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG  
ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat  
belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnect-  
ing wiring and power sources. (P. 378)  
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)  
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying  
(inflating) SRS airbag.  
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.  
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)  
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof  
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be  
hot.  
●The front windshield may crack.  
■Operating conditions  
Front airbags  
●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is  
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15  
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-  
rier that does not move or deform.  
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 the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.  
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the  
bed of a truck, etc.).  
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the  
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-  
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.  
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger  
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag  
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even  
if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 92)  
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Side airbags and curtain shield airbags (if equipped)  
●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate  
when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from  
the side. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are  
times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front  
impact.  
●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no  
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag  
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if  
the seat is unoccupied. (P. 92)  
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other  
than a collision  
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the  
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.  
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or  
hard surface  
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole  
●Landing hard or vehicle falling  
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)  
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is  
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-  
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-  
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-  
bags may occur.  
●Collision from the side  
●Collision from the rear  
●Vehicle rollover  
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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS side airbags and cur-  
tain shield airbags (if equipped)  
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if  
the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a col-  
lision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.  
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●Collision from the side to the vehicle  
body other than the passenger com-  
partment  
●Collision from the side at an angle  
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed  
to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is  
involved in a low-speed side collision.  
●Collision from the rear  
●Vehicle rollover  
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■When to contact your Toyota dealer  
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do  
not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.  
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.  
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or  
deformed, or was involved in an acci-  
dent that was not severe enough to  
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.  
●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain  
shield airbags: A portion of a door is  
damaged or deformed, or the vehicle  
was involved in an accident that was  
not severe enough to cause the SRS  
side airbags and curtain shield airbags  
to inflate.  
●The pad section of the steering wheel  
or dashboard near the front passenger  
airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or  
otherwise damaged.  
●Side airbags: The surface of the seats  
with the side airbag is scratched,  
cracked, or otherwise damaged.  
●Curtain shield airbags: The portion of  
the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side  
rail garnishes (padding) containing the  
curtain shield airbags inside is  
scratched, cracked or otherwise dam-  
aged.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
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●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts  
properly.  
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.  
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause  
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.  
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 pro-  
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the  
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.  
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several  
ways:  
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the  
pedals comfortably.  
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.  
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.  
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-  
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of  
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,  
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.  
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-  
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.  
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while  
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of  
the instrument panel controls.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●If the seat belt extender has been con-  
nected to the driver's seat belt buckle  
but the seat belt extender has not also  
been fastened to the latch plate of the  
driver's seat belt, the SRS driver's air-  
bag system will judge that the driver is  
wearing the seat belt even though the  
seat belt has not been connected. In  
this case, the driver's airbag may not  
activate correctly in a collision, resulting  
in death or serious injury in the event of  
collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt  
with the seat belt extender.  
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and  
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very  
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-  
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits  
upright.  
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small  
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-  
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in  
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are  
the safest for infants and children. (P. 97)  
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  
lean against the dashboard.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of  
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or  
sit on the knees of a front passenger.  
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●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver  
or passenger has items resting on their  
knees.  
●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain  
shield airbags: Do not lean against the  
door, the roof side rail or the front, side  
and rear pillars.  
●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain  
shield airbags: Do not allow anyone to  
kneel on the passenger seat toward the  
door or put their head or hands outside  
the vehicle.  
●Do not attach anything to or lean any-  
thing against areas such as the dash-  
board or steering wheel pad.  
These items can become projectiles  
when SRS driver and front passenger  
airbags deploy.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain  
shield airbags: Do not attach anything  
to areas such as the door, windshield  
glass, side door glass, front and rear  
pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.  
●Curtain shield airbags: Do not hang  
coat hangers or other hard objects on  
the coat hooks. All of these items could  
become projectiles and seriously injure  
or kill you, should the SRS curtain  
shield airbag deploy.  
●Side airbags: Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the  
SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.  
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-  
bag components (P. 81).  
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.  
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-  
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a  
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do  
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.  
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●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where  
the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and  
rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by  
your Toyota dealer.  
●Vehicles without side airbags and curtain shield airbags: If the areas  
where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad are  
damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.  
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components  
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications  
without consulting your Toyota dealer.  
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing  
death or serious injury.  
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.  
●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Repairs, modifica-  
tions, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel,  
dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side  
rail.  
●Vehicles without side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Repairs, modifi-  
cations, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel,  
dashboard, seats or seat upholstery.  
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the  
occupant compartment.  
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-  
garoo bar etc.).  
●Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.  
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD  
players.  
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.  
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Front passenger occupant classification system  
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-  
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-  
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front  
passenger.  
SRS warning light  
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light  
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light  
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light  
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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system  
*1  
■ Adult  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator  
lights  
“AIR BAG  
ON”  
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Indicator/  
SRS warning light  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Off  
Flashing*2  
warning light  
Side airbag on the front  
passenger seats (if equipped)  
Devices  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag in the front  
passenger side (if equipped)  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
*3  
*4  
■ Child or child restraint system  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator  
“AIR BAG  
OFF”*5  
lights  
Indicator/  
SRS warning light  
Off  
warning light  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Flashing*2  
Deactivated  
Activated  
Side airbag on the front  
passenger seats (if equipped)  
Devices  
Curtain shield airbag in the front  
passenger side (if equipped)  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
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■ Unoccupied  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator  
lights  
Not illuminated  
Off  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Deactivated  
Side airbag on the front  
passenger seats (if equipped)  
Devices  
Curtain shield airbag in the front  
passenger side (if equipped)  
Activated  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
Deactivated  
■ There is a malfunction in the system  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator  
“AIR BAG  
OFF”  
lights  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
On  
Off  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Deactivated  
Activated  
Side airbag on the front  
passenger seats (if equipped)  
Devices  
Curtain shield airbag in the front  
passenger side (if equipped)  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
*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 rec-  
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-  
ture.  
*2  
*3  
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.  
: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system  
sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/  
her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.  
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*4  
*5  
: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-  
senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only  
be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.  
(P. 97)  
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: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for  
installing the child restraint system properly. (P. 101)  
CAUTION  
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant  
classification system.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
●Wear the seat belt properly.  
●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted  
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.  
●Make 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”  
indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat  
belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender  
after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you  
use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-  
nated, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger  
side (if equipped) may not activate correctly, which could cause death or  
serious injury in the event of collision.  
●Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.  
seatback pocket).  
●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or  
feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.  
●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or  
press on the seatback with their legs.  
●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.  
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CAUTION  
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions  
●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear  
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,  
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of  
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat-  
back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front  
passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.  
Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the  
seat belt system.  
●If an adult sits in the front passenger 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 passenger seat fully rearward.  
●When it is unavoidable to install the 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. 101)  
●Do not modify or remove the front seats.  
●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-  
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the  
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.  
●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the  
front seatbacks.  
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers  
the seat cushion surface.  
●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.  
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Child restraint systems  
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be properly  
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.  
The laws of all 50 states of U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of  
child restraint systems.  
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Points to remember  
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear  
seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.  
● Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of  
the child.  
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the  
child restraint system.  
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.  
(P. 101)  
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Types of child restraints  
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types  
according to the age and size of the child.  
Infant seat  
Convertible seat  
Booster seat  
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■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system  
Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large  
for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's  
seat belt. (P. 53)  
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CAUTION  
■Child restraint precautions  
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child  
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system  
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is  
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be  
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.  
●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-  
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-  
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat  
than in the front seat.  
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CAUTION  
■Child restraint precautions  
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger  
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event  
of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag  
can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child  
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.  
●A forward-facing child restraint system should be installed on the front  
passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far  
back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated,  
because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed  
and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.  
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system  
on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system  
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not  
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri-  
ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.  
●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the  
child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or  
the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rail from which the  
side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in  
the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain  
shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to  
the child.  
●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by  
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If  
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child  
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.  
■When the child restraint system is not in use  
●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is  
not in use.  
Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment.  
●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the  
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring  
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.  
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Installing child restraints  
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly  
secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a child  
restraint lower anchorage. Attach the top strap when installing a  
child restraint.  
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Seat belts equipped with a  
child restraint locking mecha-  
nism (ALR/ELR belts except  
driver’s seat belt) (P. 53)  
Child restraint lower anchor-  
ages  
Lower anchorages are pro-  
vided for the outside rear  
seats. (Buttons displaying the  
location of the anchorages are  
attached to the seats.)  
Anchor bracket (for top strap)  
Anchor brackets are provided  
for all rear seats.  
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)  
■ Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat  
Place the child seat on the rear  
seat facing the rear of the vehi-  
cle.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
Run the seat belt through the  
child seat and insert the plate  
into the buckle. Make sure that  
the belt is not twisted.  
Fully extend the shoulder belt  
and then allow it to retract  
slightly in order to activate the  
ALR lock mode.  
Lock mode allows the seat belt to  
retract only.  
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While pushing the child seat  
down into the rear seat, allow the  
shoulder belt to retract until the  
child seat is securely in place.  
STEP  
4
1
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.  
■ Forward facing Convertible seat  
Place the child seat on the seat  
facing the front of the vehicle.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
Run the seat belt through the  
child seat and insert the plate  
into the buckle. Make sure that  
the belt is not twisted.  
Fully extend the shoulder strap  
and then allow it to retract  
slightly into the ALR lock mode.  
Lock mode allows the seat belt to  
retract only.  
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While pushing the child seat into  
the rear seat, allow the shoulder  
belt to retract until the child seat  
is securely in place.  
STEP  
4
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.  
■ Booster seat  
Place the booster seat on the  
seat facing the front of the vehi-  
cle.  
STEP  
1
Sit the child in the booster seat.  
Fit the seat belt to the booster  
seat according to the manufac-  
turer's instructions and insert the  
plate into the buckle. Make sure  
that the belt is not twisted.  
STEP  
2
Check that the shoulder belt is  
correctly positioned over the  
child's shoulder, and that the lap  
belt is as low as possible.  
(P. 53)  
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt  
Push the release button and fully  
retract the seat belt.  
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages  
Rear right seat only: Slide the  
rear center seat belt to the side  
to prevent it from getting pinched  
in the lower anchorage.  
STEP  
1
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Type A  
STEP  
STEP  
2
3
Widen the gap between  
the seat cushion and  
seatback slightly.  
Latch the hooks of the  
lower straps onto the  
anchors.  
If the child restraint has a  
top strap, the top strap  
should be latched onto the  
anchors.  
For owners in Canada:  
A symbol on a child restraint sys-  
tem indicates the presence of a  
lower connector system.  
Canada only  
Type B  
STEP  
STEP  
2
3
Widen the gap between  
the seat cushion and  
seatback slightly.  
Latch the buckles onto  
the anchors.  
If the child restraint has a  
top strap, the top strap  
should be latched onto the  
anchors.  
For owners in Canada:  
A symbol on a child restraint sys-  
tem indicates the presence of a  
lower connector system.  
Canada only  
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1-7. Safety information  
Child restraint systems with a top strap  
STEP  
1
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt lower anchor, and  
do the following.  
1
Outside  
Remove the head restraint.  
Center  
Lock the head restraint in place  
at the lowest position.  
Open the anchor bracket cover,  
latch the hook onto the anchor  
bracket and tighten the top strap.  
STEP  
2
Make sure the top strap is  
securely latched.  
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1-7. Safety information  
Outside only: Replace the head  
restraint.  
STEP  
3
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages  
Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.  
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-  
tions can be used.  
This vehicle is designed to confirm to the SAE J1819.  
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1-7. Safety information  
CAUTION  
■When installing a booster seat  
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR  
lock mode: (P. 56)  
1
●ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-  
comfort to the child.  
●Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed  
or seriously injured.  
■When installing a child restraint system  
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual  
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.  
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other  
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden  
braking or an accident.  
●If the driver's seat interferes with the  
child restraint system and prevents it  
from being attached correctly, attach  
the child restraint system to the right-  
hand rear seat.  
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that  
it does not interfere with the child  
restraint system.  
●Only put a forward-facing or booster  
child seat on the front seat when  
unavoidable. When installing a forward-  
facing or booster child seat on the front  
passenger seat, move the seat as far  
back as possible even if the “AIR BAG  
OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Fail-  
ing to do so may result in death or seri-  
ous injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).  
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1-7. Safety information  
CAUTION  
■When installing a child restraint system  
●When 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. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event  
of an accident or sudden braking.  
●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not  
twisted.  
●Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it  
is secure.  
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system  
manufacturer.  
■Do 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 a colli-  
sion.  
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchorages  
When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects  
around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child  
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may  
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of  
a sudden stop or accident.  
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Rear seats
Head restraints
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