Before driving for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2015)

Before driving  
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1-1. Hybrid system  
1-5. Opening and closing the  
windows and moon roof  
Hybrid system features ...... 30  
Power windows................ 123  
Hybrid system  
precautions ...................... 36  
Moon roof with Solar  
Panel.............................. 126  
Energy monitor/consumption  
screen.............................. 42  
1-6. Refueling  
Hybrid vehicle driving  
tips ................................... 56  
Opening the fuel tank  
cap................................. 131  
1-2. Key information  
1-7. Theft deterrent system  
Keys................................... 58  
Immobilizer system .......... 135  
1-3. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors  
Theft prevention labels  
(for the U.S.A.)............... 137  
Smart key system  
(with entry function) ......... 61  
1-8. Safety information  
Smart key system  
(without entry function) .... 79  
Correct driving posture..... 138  
SRS airbags..................... 140  
Wireless remote  
control.............................. 85  
Front passenger  
occupant classification  
system ........................... 154  
Side doors.......................... 87  
Back door........................... 93  
Child restraint systems..... 160  
Installing child  
restraints........................ 165  
1-4. Adjustable components  
(seats, mirrors, steering  
wheel)  
Front seats......................... 99  
Rear seats........................ 102  
Head restraints................. 105  
Seat belts......................... 109  
Steering wheel ................. 117  
Inside rear view mirror ..... 118  
Outside rear view  
mirrors............................ 121  
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Hybrid system features  
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from  
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-  
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.  
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an  
electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions,  
improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.  
Gasoline engine  
Electric motor (traction motor)  
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■ When stopped/during start off  
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During  
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At  
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine  
is stopped* and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.  
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When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery)  
will not be charged. Thus, shift to P when the vehicle is stopped.  
In addition, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or B.  
*: However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) need to be  
charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gasoline  
engine may not stop automatically. (P. 33)  
■ During normal driving  
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor  
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as  
necessary.  
■ When accelerating sharply  
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of  
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gaso-  
line engine via the electric motor (traction motor).  
■ When braking (regenerative braking)  
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery  
(traction battery).  
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Vehicle proximity notification system  
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which  
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order  
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop  
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).  
■Regenerative braking  
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and  
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery).  
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D  
or B.  
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or  
B.  
■Hybrid System Indicator  
Hybrid System Indicator represents the  
hybrid system power output and regener-  
ative charging. (P. 225)  
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■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop  
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop  
automatically in the following conditions*:  
●During gasoline engine warm-up  
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●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or  
low  
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging  
●When the heater is switched on  
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop  
automatically in situations other than those above.  
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)  
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the  
battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if  
the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at  
least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km).  
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you  
are unable to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
●If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be  
charged. Always shift the shift position in P when the vehicle is stopped.  
When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift position in  
D or B to avoid discharging the hybrid battery (traction battery).  
■Charging the 12-volt battery  
P. 546  
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or  
removed  
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid  
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle  
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able  
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift  
position to P when parked.  
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is  
operating and are not a malfunction:  
●The brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle  
when the driver’s door is opened.  
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.  
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the  
hybrid system starts or stops.  
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine  
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.  
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.  
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal  
is depressed and accelerator is loosened.  
●Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard  
from the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.  
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.  
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (P. 37)  
●The operation sound of the air conditioning system (air conditioning com-  
pressor, blower motor).  
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■Vehicle proximity notification system  
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-  
cult for surrounding people to hear.  
●In very noisy areas  
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●In the wind or the rain  
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of  
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-  
pared to the front.  
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal  
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-  
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.  
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Hybrid system precautions  
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high  
voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that  
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey  
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.  
Air conditioning compressor  
High voltage cables (orange)  
Service plug  
Electric  
motor)  
motor  
(traction  
Power control unit and DC/  
DC converter  
Hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery)  
Caution label  
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent  
There is an air intake vent on the  
right side of the rear seatback for  
the purpose of cooling the hybrid  
battery (traction battery). If the  
vent becomes blocked, the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
may overheat, leading to a  
reduction in hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery) output.  
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Emergency shut off system  
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the  
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and  
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel  
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will  
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.  
Hybrid warning message  
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in  
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.  
If a warning message is shown  
on the multi-information display,  
read the message and follow the  
instructions. (P. 507)  
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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed or the 12-  
volt battery is disconnected  
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If  
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.  
■Running out of fuel  
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be  
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel  
level warning light (P. 498) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,  
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to  
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 1.9 gal. [7.1 L,  
1.6 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary  
when the vehicle is on a slope.)  
■Electromagnetic waves  
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-  
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount  
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or  
home electronic appliances.  
●Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced  
radio parts.  
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of  
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving  
style and driving conditions.  
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CAUTION  
■High voltage precautions  
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys-  
tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns  
and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.  
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●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,  
cables or their connectors.  
●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high  
voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and  
always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.  
●Never try to open the service plug  
access hole located in the luggage  
compartment. The service plug is used  
only when the vehicle is serviced and is  
subject to high voltage.  
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CAUTION  
■Road accident cautions  
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions  
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:  
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents.  
While depressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake, shift the shift  
position to P and turn the hybrid system off. Then, slowly release the brake  
pedal.  
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.  
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric  
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.  
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline  
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact  
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water  
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.  
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.  
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even  
a small amount of water may be dangerous.  
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the  
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground  
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may  
cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (P. 485)  
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has  
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave  
the vehicle as soon as possible.  
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of  
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe  
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.  
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NOTICE  
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent  
●Do not put foreign objects near the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction  
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battery) may overheat and be damaged.  
●Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)  
from overheating.  
●Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may  
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).  
●Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the  
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery  
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.  
●If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide (P. 103), it could  
obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent. Set the rear seat belt  
into the guide to use.  
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Energy monitor/consumption screen  
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the Display Audio  
system screen, the navigation system screen or the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
Display  
Audio  
system  
screen or navigation system  
screen  
Multi-information display  
Energy monitor  
Displays the flow of energy as it changes in accordance with driving  
conditions.  
Display Audio system  
Press “CAR”.  
If the “Consumption” screen is  
displayed, touch “Energy”.  
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Condition  
Display  
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When the vehicle is powered by  
the electric motor (traction  
motor)  
When the vehicle is powered by  
both the gasoline engine and the  
electric motor (traction motor)  
When the vehicle is powered by  
the gasoline engine  
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Condition  
Display  
When the vehicle is charging the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
When there is no energy flow  
Low  
Full  
Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
status  
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.  
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Navigation system  
STEP  
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Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.  
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STEP  
2
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on  
the “Information” screen.  
If the “Consumption” screen is  
displayed, touch “Energy”.  
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Condition  
Display  
When the vehicle is powered by  
the electric motor (traction  
motor)  
When the vehicle is powered by  
both the gasoline engine and the  
electric motor (traction motor)  
When the vehicle is powered by  
the gasoline engine  
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Condition  
Display  
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When the vehicle is charging the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
When there is no energy flow  
Low  
Full  
Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
status  
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.  
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Multi-information display  
Press the “DISP” button to dis-  
play the energy monitor.  
■ Names and meaning of each icons  
Gasoline engine  
Hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery)  
Electric motor (traction motor)  
Condition  
Display  
When the vehicle is powered by  
the electric motor (traction  
motor)  
When the vehicle is powered by  
both the gasoline engine and the  
electric motor (traction motor)  
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Condition  
Display  
When the vehicle is powered by  
the gasoline engine  
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When the vehicle is charging the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
When there is no energy flow  
Low  
Full  
Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
status  
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.  
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Consumption screen  
Display Audio system  
Press “CAR”.  
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Consumption”.  
Fuel consumption in the past  
30 minutes  
Cruising range (P. 55)  
Regenerated energy in the  
past 30 minutes  
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up  
to 4 symbols are shown.  
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.  
Navigation system  
STEP  
1
Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.  
STEP  
2
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.  
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Consumption”.  
Fuel consumption in the past  
30 minutes  
Regenerated energy in the  
past 30 minutes  
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up  
to 4 symbols are shown.  
Cruising range (P. 55)  
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.  
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Multi-information display  
Press the “DISP” button to dis-  
play the 5-minute or 1-minute  
fuel consumption display.  
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Press and hold the “DISP” button  
to switch between 5-minute and  
1-minute fuel consumption dis-  
plays.  
The display will alternate with  
each press of the button.  
5-minute interval fuel consumption  
Fuel consumption  
Displays the average fuel con-  
sumption for the last 30 minutes  
in intervals of 5 minutes or the  
last 15 minutes in intervals of 1  
minute.  
Regenerated energy  
Displays the amount of energy  
generated over the last 30 min-  
utes in intervals of 5 minutes or  
the last 15 minutes in intervals of  
1 minute.  
1-minute interval fuel  
consumption  
One symbol indicates 50 Wh (5-  
minute interval display) or 30 Wh  
(1-minute interval display).  
Up to 8 symbols are shown.  
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EV indicator*1  
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1  
Average speed*2  
Average fuel consumption/eco  
savings*2  
Use the displayed average fuel  
consumption as a reference.  
*1: P. 225  
*2:The current amount since the trip  
meter was reset will be displayed.  
These functions can be reset by  
pressing and holding the “TRIP”  
button when either the 5-minute  
or 1-minute interval fuel con-  
sumption display is being shown.  
The display can be switched  
between average fuel consump-  
tion/average speed and eco sav-  
ings. (P. 232)  
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Monthly fuel consumption record/Eco savings record (multi-  
information display only)  
Press the “DISP” button to dis-  
play the monthly fuel consump-  
tion record or eco savings  
record.  
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Press and hold the “DISP” button  
to switch the display between  
monthly fuel consumption record  
and eco savings record.  
The display will alternate with  
each press of the button.  
Monthly fuel consumption record display  
Displays the average fuel consumption for the previous 6 months.  
Average fuel consumption for  
the previous 6 months  
EV indicator*  
Eco Driving Indicator Light*  
Driving distance for each  
month  
*: P. 225  
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Eco savings record display  
By setting the comparison consumption and the gasoline value  
beforehand (P. 231), the difference is calculated when the actual  
consumption is less than the comparison consumption, and the  
amount of money saved is displayed*1.  
If the comparison consumption is set to 0, the consumption cost is  
displayed*1.  
*1: The displayed amount is intended only as a guide and may differ from  
the actual amount.  
Savings or consumption costs  
for the previous 6 months  
EV indicator*2  
Eco Driving Indicator Light*2  
Driving distance for each  
month  
*2: P. 225  
■Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display  
The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically  
controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov-  
ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline  
engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may  
not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a mal-  
function.  
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■Resetting the consumption data  
Display Audio system  
Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump-  
tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes.  
Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data.  
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Navigation system  
Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump-  
tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes.  
Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data.  
Multi-information display  
If the “POWER” switch is turned OFF, average fuel consumption and regen-  
erated energy data will be reset.  
■Resetting the monthly fuel consumption/eco savings record  
Press and hold the “TRIP” button while the monthly fuel consumption/eco  
savings record is displayed.  
A confirmation message will be displayed.  
Press and hold the “TRIP” button to reset the data.  
Press the “DISP” button to cancel the reset operation. The screen will return  
to the previous display if no buttons are pressed for approximately 10 sec-  
onds.  
■Cruising range  
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-  
tity of fuel remaining.  
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.  
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-  
played.  
■Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty  
The odometer/trip meter/distance to empty will not be displayed while the  
monthly fuel consumption record or the eco savings record is being dis-  
played.  
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Hybrid vehicle driving tips  
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the  
following points:  
■ Using Eco drive mode  
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the  
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more  
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-  
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini-  
mized, improving the fuel economy. (P. 204)  
■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator  
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid  
System Indicator within Eco area. (P. 225)  
■ When braking the vehicle  
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A  
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow-  
ing down.  
■ Delays  
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at  
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic  
reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible.  
When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to  
allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse  
of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive  
gasoline consumption.  
■ Highway driving  
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before  
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release  
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of  
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.  
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■ Air conditioning on/off  
Switch the air conditioning (  
) to off when it is not needed.  
Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.  
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In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.  
Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner  
and reduce fuel consumption as well.  
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut  
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are  
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be  
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.  
■ Checking tire inflation pressure  
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently.  
Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump-  
tion.  
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use  
on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is  
appropriate for the season.  
■ Luggage  
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption.  
Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack  
can also cause poor fuel consumption.  
■ Warming up before driving  
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically  
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover,  
frequently driving short distances will cause the engine to  
repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.  
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1-2. K ey inform at ion  
Keys  
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.  
Electronic keys  
• Operating the smart key  
system (P. 61, 79)  
• Operating  
the  
wireless  
remote control function  
(P. 85)  
• Operating the Remote Air  
Conditioning System*  
(P. 342)  
Mechanical keys  
Key number plate  
*: If equipped  
Using the mechanical key  
To take out the mechanical key,  
push the release button and take  
the key out.  
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. 541)  
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■Key number plate  
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the  
event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota  
dealer using the key number plate. (P. 540)  
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■When riding in an aircraft  
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not  
press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you  
are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are  
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the elec-  
tronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the  
aircraft.  
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1-2. Key information  
NOTICE  
■To prevent key damage  
Observe the following:  
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.  
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.  
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.  
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys  
close to such materials.  
●Do not disassemble the keys.  
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.  
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as  
TVs, audio systems and glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment,  
such as low-frequency therapy equipment.  
■Carrying the electronic key on your person  
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-  
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances  
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing  
the key to not function properly.  
■In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-  
lems  
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to  
your Toyota dealer.  
■When a vehicle key is lost  
If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit  
your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was  
provided with your vehicle.  
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1-3. Opening, c losing and loc k ing t he doors  
Smart key system (w ith entr y function)  
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.)  
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Unlocks and locks the side doors (P. 62)  
Unlocks and locks the back door (P. 63)  
Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 192)  
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors  
Unlocking and locking the doors  
Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if  
equipped with entry function)  
Grip the driver’s door handle to  
unlock the door. Grip the passen-  
ger’s door handle to unlock all  
the doors.*  
Make sure to touch the sensor on  
the back of the handle.  
The doors cannot be unlocked for  
3 seconds after the doors are  
locked.  
*: The door unlock settings can be  
changed. (P. 70)  
Touch the lock sensor (the  
indentation on the upper part of  
the door handle) to lock the  
doors.  
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Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back doors)  
Press the unlock button to  
unlock all the doors.  
The doors cannot be unlocked for  
3 seconds after the doors are  
locked.  
1
Press the lock button to lock all  
the doors.  
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Antenna location and effective range  
■ Antenna location  
Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door  
Antennas outside cabin  
Antennas inside cabin  
Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors  
Antennas outside the cabin  
Antennas inside the cabin  
Antenna outside the luggage  
compartment  
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is  
detected)  
Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door  
When locking or unlocking  
the door  
1
The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is  
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of  
driver’s door handle.  
When starting the hybrid  
system  
or  
changing  
“POWER” switch modes  
The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is  
inside the vehicle.  
Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors  
When locking or unlocking  
the doors  
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 handle and back door  
opener switch. (Only the  
doors detecting the key can  
be operated.)  
When starting the hybrid  
system  
or  
changing  
“POWER” switch modes  
The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is  
inside the vehicle.  
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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)  
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part  
of the door handle  
If the door will not lock even when the  
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-  
ing both the topside and underside sen-  
sor areas at the same time.  
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■Alarms and warning lights  
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are  
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous  
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message  
shown on the multi-information display. (P. 517)  
1
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures  
when only alarms are sounded.  
Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
An attempt was made to  
lock the doors using the  
entry function while the  
electronic key was still  
inside the passenger com-  
partment  
Retrieve the elec-  
tronic key from the  
passenger compart-  
ment and lock the  
doors again  
Interior alarm  
pings once and  
exterior alarm  
sounds once for  
5 seconds*1  
An attempt was made to  
exit the vehicle and lock  
the doors without first turn-  
ing the “POWER” switch  
off  
Turn the “POWER”  
switch off and lock the  
doors again  
Exterior alarm  
sounds once for  
5 seconds  
An attempt was made to  
lock the vehicle while a  
door is open  
Close all of the doors  
and lock the doors  
again  
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Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
The “POWER” switch was  
turned to ACCESSORY  
mode while the driver’s  
door was open (or the  
driver’s door was opened  
while the “POWER” switch  
was in ACCESSORY  
mode)  
Interior alarm  
pings continu-  
ously*1  
Turn the “POWER”  
switch off and close  
the driver’s door  
When the “POWER”  
switch is in ON mode or  
ACCESSORY mode, an  
attempt was made to open  
the door and exit the vehi-  
cle, and the shift position  
was not in P  
Interior alarm  
sounds continu-  
ously*1  
Shift the shift position  
to P and turn the  
“POWER” switch off  
When the “POWER”  
switch is in ON mode or  
ACCESSORY mode, the  
driver’s door was closed  
after the key was carried  
outside the vehicle, and  
the shift position not in P  
Shift the shift position  
to P, turn the  
Interior and exte-  
rior alarms sound  
continuously*1  
“POWER” switch off  
and close the driver’s  
door again  
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Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
The electronic key has a  
low battery  
Replace the electronic  
key battery  
An attempt was made to  
start the hybrid system  
without the electronic key  
being present, or the elec-  
tronic key was not func-  
tioning normally  
1
Interior alarm  
pings once*1  
Start the hybrid sys-  
tem with the elec-  
tronic key present*2  
The driver’s door was  
closed after the key was  
carried outside the vehicle,  
and the “POWER” switch  
was not turned OFF  
Turn the “POWER”  
switch off and close  
the driver’s door again  
Interior alarm  
pings once and  
exterior alarm  
sounds 3 times*1  
An occupant carried the  
electronic key outside the  
vehicle and closed the  
door while the “POWER”  
switch was not OFF  
Bring the electronic  
key back into the vehi-  
cle  
*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the  
vehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif-  
ficulties receiving signal from the key. (P. 541)  
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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.  
■Switching the door unlock function  
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.  
STEP  
1
Turn the “POWER” switch off.  
STEP  
2
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold  
or  
for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the  
but-  
ton 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 .)  
Multi-information  
Unlocking doors  
Beep  
display  
Hold the driver’s door  
handle to unlock only the  
driver’s door.  
Exterior: Beeps three  
times  
Hold the passenger’s door  
handle or back door  
opener to unlock all the  
doors.  
Interior: Pings once  
Hold the front door handle  
or back door opener to  
unlock all the doors.  
Exterior: Beeps twice  
Interior: Pings once  
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■Battery-saving function  
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the elec-  
tronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the  
vehicle is not in operation for a long time.  
1
●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to  
unlock the doors.  
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m)  
of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.  
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.  
●If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the  
doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this  
case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote  
control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.  
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■Conditions affecting operation  
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use  
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between  
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key  
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating  
properly. (Ways of coping: P. 541)  
●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 other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby  
●When carrying 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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■Note for the entry function  
●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.  
1
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor, or in  
the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or  
“POWER” switch modes are changed.  
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the  
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave  
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin  
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the  
electronic key inside the vehicle.  
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may  
be locked or unlocked by anyone.  
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to  
start the hybrid system 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 when the electronic key is  
within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after  
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)  
●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.)  
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■Note for locking the doors  
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent  
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.  
●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition  
signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni-  
tion signals will be given.  
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the  
effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key  
in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-  
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)  
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet  
during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the  
alarm, lock all the doors.  
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,  
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or  
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.  
●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door  
handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the  
door.  
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■Note for the unlocking function  
●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.  
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●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.  
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the door handle  
again.  
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the  
effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key  
in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-  
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)  
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly  
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.  
●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door  
handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the  
door.  
■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.  
●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 590)  
■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 door lock prevention may not operate.)  
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■If the smart key system does not operate properly  
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 541)  
●Starting the hybrid system: P. 542  
■Electronic key battery depletion  
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.  
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the  
hybrid system stops. (P. 67)  
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will  
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following  
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.  
Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 454)  
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.  
• The detection area becomes smaller.  
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.  
●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  
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers  
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones  
• Glass top ranges  
• Table lamps  
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted  
P. 454  
■Customization  
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.  
(Customizable features P. 590)  
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■Certification for the smart key system  
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-2  
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF  
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE  
1
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.  
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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CAUTION  
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices  
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep  
away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 64)  
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.  
●Users 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 on disabling the entry function.  
On vehicles with the Display Audio system or the navigation system, the  
entry function can be disabled personally. (P. 590)  
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Smart key system (w ithout entry function)  
Starting and stopping the hybrid system 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.)  
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Antenna location and effective range  
■ Antenna location  
Antennas inside cabin  
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is  
detected)  
When starting the hybrid system  
or changing “POWER” switch  
modes  
The system can be operated  
when the electronic key is inside  
the vehicle.  
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■Conditions affecting operation  
P. 72  
■Electronic key battery depletion  
P. 76  
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■To operate the system properly  
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.  
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 door lock prevention may not operate.)  
■Note for the smart key system  
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection  
areas), the system may not operate properly.  
For example, the electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage  
cover, floor or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is  
started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.  
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to  
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.  
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■Alarms and warning indicators  
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the  
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.  
Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message shown on  
the multi-information display. (P. 517)  
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures  
when only alarms are sounded.  
Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
Exterior alarm  
sounds once for  
5 seconds  
An attempt was made to  
lock the vehicle while a  
door is open  
Close all of the doors  
and lock the doors  
again  
The “POWER” switch was  
turned to ACCESSORY  
mode while the driver’s  
door was open (or the  
driver’s door was opened  
while the “POWER” switch  
was in ACCESSORY  
mode)  
Interior alarm  
pings continu-  
ously*1  
Turn the “POWER”  
switch off and close  
the driver’s door  
When the “POWER”  
switch is in ON mode or  
ACCESSORY mode, an  
attempt was made to open  
the door and exit the vehi-  
cle, and the shift position  
was not in P  
Interior alarm  
sounds continu-  
ously*1  
Shift the shift position  
to P and turn the  
“POWER” switch off  
When the “POWER”  
switch is in ON mode or  
ACCESSORY mode, the  
driver’s door was closed  
after the key was carried  
outside the vehicle, and  
the shift position not in P  
Shift the shift position  
to P, turn the  
Interior and exte-  
rior alarms sound  
continuously*1  
“POWER” switch off  
and close the driver’s  
door again  
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Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
The electronic key has a  
low battery  
Replace the electronic  
key battery  
An attempt was made to  
start the hybrid system  
without the electronic key  
being present, or the elec-  
tronic key was not func-  
tioning normally  
1
Interior alarm  
pings once*1  
Start the hybrid sys-  
tem with the elec-  
tronic key present*2  
The driver’s door was  
closed after the key was  
carried outside the vehicle,  
and the “POWER” switch  
was not turned OFF  
Turn the “POWER”  
switch off and close  
the driver’s door again  
Interior alarm  
pings once and  
exterior alarm  
sounds 3 times*1  
An occupant carried the  
electronic key outside the  
vehicle and closed the  
door while the “POWER”  
switch was not OFF  
Bring the electronic  
key back into the vehi-  
cle  
*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the  
vehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif-  
ficulties receiving signal from the key. (P. 541)  
■If the electronic key does not operate properly  
P. 541  
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted  
P. 454  
■Customization  
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.  
(Customizable features P. 590)  
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■Certification for the smart key system  
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-2  
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX  
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD  
FCC ID: HYQ14ADF  
FCC ID: HYQ13CZE  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices  
P. 78  
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Wireless remote control  
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-  
cle.  
Locks all the doors  
1
Unlocks all the doors  
Pressing the button unlocks  
the driver’s door. Pressing the  
button again within 3 seconds  
unlocks the other doors.  
Operates Remote Air Con-  
ditioning System*  
(P. 342)  
Sounds the alarm  
(press and hold) (P. 86)  
*: If equipped  
■Operation signals  
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors  
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)  
■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with entry function)  
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a  
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the  
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.  
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■Panic mode  
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 electronic key.  
■Security feature  
P. 70  
■Conditions affecting operation  
P. 72  
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly  
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 541)  
■Electronic key battery depletion  
P. 76  
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted  
P. 454  
■Customization  
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.  
(Customizable features P. 590)  
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Side doors  
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,  
wireless remote control or door lock switch.  
■ Entry function (if equipped)  
P. 61  
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■ Wireless remote control  
P. 85  
■ Door lock switch  
Locks all the doors  
Unlocks all the doors  
■ Inside lock buttons  
Locks the door  
Unlocks the door  
The front doors can be opened  
by pulling the inside handle  
even if the lock buttons are in  
the lock position.  
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.  
Close the door.  
The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY  
or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.  
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.  
Rear door child-protector lock  
The door cannot be opened from  
inside the vehicle when the lock  
is set.  
Unlock  
Lock  
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  
The following functions can be set or canceled:  
1
Function  
Operation  
Shift position linked  
door locking function  
Shifting the shift position out of P locks all  
doors.  
Shift position linked  
Shifting the shift position to P unlocks all  
doors.  
door unlocking function  
Speed linked door lock-  
ing function  
All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is  
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.  
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door  
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the  
“POWER” switch off.  
Driver’s door linked door  
unlocking function  
■ Setting and canceling the functions  
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure  
below:  
STEP  
1
Close all the doors and switch the “POWER” switch to ON  
STEP  
2
mode. (Perform  
within 20 seconds.)  
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Shift the shift position to P or N,  
and press and hold the door lock  
STEP  
2
switch (  
or  
) for about 5  
seconds then release.  
The shift position corresponding  
to the desired function to be set  
are shown as follows.  
Use the same procedure to can-  
cel the function.  
Door lock switch  
Shift position  
Function  
position  
Shift position linked door lock-  
ing function  
P
N
Shift position linked door  
unlocking function  
Speed linked door locking func-  
tion  
Driver’s door linked door unlock-  
ing function  
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are  
locked and then unlocked.  
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■Using the mechanical key  
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.  
(P. 541)  
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■If a wrong key is used  
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.  
■Customization  
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.  
(Customizable features P. 590)  
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CAUTION  
■To prevent an accident  
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.  
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Always use a seat belt.  
●Always lock all the doors.  
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.  
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.  
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-  
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.  
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even  
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.  
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear  
seats.  
■When opening or closing a door  
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an  
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a  
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door han-  
dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.  
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Back door  
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following  
procedures.  
■ Locking and unlocking the back door  
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Entry function  
P. 61  
Wireless remote control  
P. 85  
Door lock switch  
P. 87  
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle  
Raise the back door while  
pushing up the back door  
opener switch.  
When closing the back door  
Lower the back door using the  
back door handle, and make  
sure to push the back door down  
from the outside to close it.  
Be careful not to pull the back  
door sideways when closing the  
back door with the handle.  
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■Luggage compartment light  
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with  
the luggage compartment light switch on.  
On  
Off  
■If the back door opener is inoperative  
The back door can be unlocked from the inside.  
STEP  
1
Open the center deck board. (P. 374)  
Remove the cover. (vehicles with center  
STEP  
2
auxiliary box type B only)  
Move the lever.  
STEP  
3
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CAUTION  
■Caution while driving  
●Keep the back door closed while driving.  
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If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-  
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.  
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-  
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.  
●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If  
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,  
causing an accident.  
●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden  
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or  
serious injury.  
■When children are in the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.  
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could  
have heat exhaustion.  
●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.  
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the  
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.  
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CAUTION  
■Operating the back door  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death  
or serious injury.  
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door  
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed  
again after it is opened.  
●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure  
the surrounding area is safe.  
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that  
the back door is about to open or close.  
●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it  
may move abruptly in strong wind.  
●The back door may fall if it is not  
opened fully. It is more difficult to open  
or close the back door on an incline  
than on a level surface, so beware of  
the back door unexpectedly opening or  
closing by itself. Make sure that the  
back door is fully open and secure  
before using the luggage compartment.  
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CAUTION  
●When closing the back door, take extra  
care to prevent your fingers etc. from  
being caught.  
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●When closing the back door, make sure  
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If  
the back door handle is used to fully  
close the back door, it may result in  
hands or arms being caught.  
●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do  
not hang on the back door damper stay.  
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to  
break, causing an accident.  
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it  
may fall closed again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head  
or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the  
back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.  
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NOTICE  
■Back door damper stays  
The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in  
place.  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting  
in malfunction.  
●Do not attach any foreign objects, such  
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives  
to the damper stay rod.  
●Do not touch the damper stay rod with  
gloves or other fabric items.  
Damper stays  
●Do not attach any accessories other  
than genuine Toyota parts to the back  
door.  
●Do not place your hand on the damper  
stay or apply lateral forces to it.  
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Front seats  
Manual seat (if equipped)  
Seat position adjustment  
lever  
1
Seatback angle adjustment  
lever  
Vertical height adjustment  
lever (for driver’s side)  
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Power seat (if equipped for driver’s seat)  
Seat position adjustment  
switch  
Seatback angle adjustment  
switch  
Seat cushion (front) angle  
adjustment switch  
Vertical height adjustment  
switch  
Lumbar support adjustment  
switch  
Active head restraints  
When the occupant’s lower back  
presses against the seatback  
during a rear-end collision, the  
head restraint moves slightly for-  
ward and upward to help reduce  
the risk of whiplash on the seat  
occupant.  
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■Active head restraints  
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to  
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-  
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.  
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During  
rear-end  
collision  
Inner  
structure  
CAUTION  
■Seat adjustment  
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not  
recline the seat more than necessary.  
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply  
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the  
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of  
an accident.  
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-  
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.  
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Rear seats  
The seatbacks can be folded down.  
Before folding down the seatbacks  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
Park the vehicle in a safe place.  
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.  
(P. 205)  
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat-  
back. (P. 99)  
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded  
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.  
Stow the buckle of the seat belts.  
STEP  
3
STEP  
STEP  
4
5
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 105)  
Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it  
is pulled out. (P. 371)  
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.  
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Folding down the seatbacks  
Fold the seatback down while  
pushing the lock release button.  
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To return the rear seatbacks to  
their original positions, lift them  
up until they lock.  
■Remove the seat belt from the guide  
If the seat belt interferes with luggage on  
the folded seats, remove the seat belt  
from the guide.  
■Returning rear seatbacks  
Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks,  
making sure that you hold the seat belt to  
prevent it from getting caught between  
the seatback and the inner side of the  
vehicle.  
If the seat belt is removed from the guide,  
make sure the belt pass through the  
guide.  
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CAUTION  
■When folding the seatbacks down  
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or  
serious injury.  
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.  
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift  
position to P.  
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-  
ment while driving.  
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.  
■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 that the seatback is securely  
locked in position by lightly pushing it  
back and forth.  
If the seatbacks is not securely locked,  
the red marking will be visible on the  
seatback lock release button. Make  
sure that the red marking is not visible.  
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.  
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Head restraints  
Head restraints are provided for all seats.  
Front seats  
Up  
1
Pull the head restraints up.  
Down  
Push and hold the lock release  
button when lowering the head  
Lock  
restraint.  
release  
button  
Rear center seat  
Up  
Down  
Pull up or push down the head  
restraint while pressing the  
lock release button.  
Lock  
release  
button  
Foldable type rear outside seats  
To fold  
Pull the head restraint up while  
pressing the lock release but-  
ton.  
To use  
Lift up and push down the  
head restraint to the lowest  
Lock release button  
lock position.  
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■Removing the head restraints  
Front and rear center seats  
Pull the head restraint up while pressing  
the lock release button.  
Lock  
release  
button  
Foldable type rear outside seats  
Pull the head restraint up while pressing  
the lock release buttons.  
Lock release buttons  
Non-foldable type rear outside seats  
Pull the head restraint up while pressing  
the lock release button.  
Lock release button  
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■Installing the head restraints  
Front and rear center seats  
Align the head restraint with the installa-  
tion holes and push it down to the lock  
position.  
1
Lock  
Press and hold the lock release button  
when lowering the head restraint.  
release  
button  
Rear outside seats  
Align the head restraint with the installa-  
tion holes and push it down to the lowest  
lock position.  
■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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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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Seat belts  
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-  
ing the vehicle.  
■ Correct use of the seat belts  
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● Extend the shoulder belt so  
that it comes fully over the  
shoulder, but does not  
come into contact with the  
neck or slide off the shoul-  
der.  
● Position the lap belt as low  
as possible over the hips.  
● Adjust the position of the  
seatback. Sit up straight  
and well back in the seat.  
● Do not twist the seat belt.  
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt  
To fasten the seat belt, push  
the plate into the buckle  
until a click sound is heard.  
To release the seat belt,  
press the release button.  
Release button  
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■ Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)  
Push the seat belt shoulder  
anchor down while pressing  
the release button.  
Push the seat belt shoulder  
anchor up.  
Move the height adjuster up  
and down as needed until you  
hear a click.  
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)  
The pretensioner helps the seat  
belt to quickly restrain the occu-  
pant by retracting the seat belt  
when the vehicle is subjected to  
certain types of severe frontal  
collision.  
The pretensioner does not acti-  
vate in the event of a minor frontal  
impact, a side impact, a rear  
impact or a vehicle rollover.  
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Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision  
system)  
If the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, the front seat  
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belts will retract before the collision. (P. 303)  
■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. 165)  
■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. 160)  
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s  
seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 109 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.  
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■Seat belt extender  
If your seat belts cannot be fastened  
securely because they are not long  
enough, personalized seat belt  
a
extender is available from your Toyota  
dealer free of charge.  
CAUTION  
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of  
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
Failing to do so may cause death or serious 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.  
●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than  
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting  
up straight and well back in the seats.  
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.  
●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.  
●When using the rear outside seat belts, make sure that the belt pass  
through the guide.  
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CAUTION  
■Pregnant women  
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat  
1
belt in the proper way. (P. 109)  
Women who are pregnant should position  
the lap belt as low as possible over the  
hips in the same manner as other occu-  
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-  
pletely over the shoulder and position the  
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact  
over the rounding of the abdominal area.  
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not  
only the pregnant woman, but also the  
fetus could suffer death or serious injury  
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-  
sion.  
■People suffering illness  
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 109)  
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CAUTION  
■When children are in the vehicle  
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes  
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries  
that could result in death.  
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used  
to cut the belt.  
■Seat belt pretensioners  
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.  
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 SRS warning light will come on. In  
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at  
your Toyota dealer.  
■Adjustable shoulder anchor  
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your  
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off  
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an  
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,  
sudden swerve or accident. (P. 110)  
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CAUTION  
■Seat belt damage and wear  
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be  
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jammed in the door.  
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose  
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat  
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.  
●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.  
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been  
involved in a serious accident, even if there’s 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.  
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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 serious injury in the event of an accident.  
●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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Steering w heel  
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.  
Hold the steering wheel and  
STEP  
1
push the lever down.  
1
Adjust to the ideal position by  
moving the steering wheel  
horizontally and vertically.  
STEP  
2
After adjustment, pull the lever  
up to secure the steering  
wheel.  
CAUTION  
■Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.  
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.  
■After adjusting the steering wheel  
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.  
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an  
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.  
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Inside rear view mirror  
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient  
confirmation of the rear view in accordance with the driver’s seating  
posture.  
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror  
Adjust the height of the rear view  
mirror by moving it up and down.  
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Anti-glare function  
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror  
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced  
by operating the lever.  
Normal position  
Anti-glare position  
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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (without garage door  
opener)  
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles  
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.  
1
Changing automatic anti-glare  
function mode  
ON/OFF  
When the automatic anti-glare  
function is in ON mode, the indi-  
cator illuminates.  
Indicator  
The function will set to ON mode  
each time the “POWER” switch is  
turned to ON mode.  
Pressing the button turns the  
function to OFF mode. (The indi-  
cator also turns off.)  
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (with garage door opener)  
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles  
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.  
Changing automatic anti-glare  
function mode  
ON  
OFF  
When the automatic anti-glare  
function is in ON mode, the indi-  
cator illuminates.  
Indicator  
The function will set to ON mode  
each time the “POWER” switch is  
turned to ON mode.  
Turns the function to OFF mode,  
the indicator turns off.  
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■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view  
mirror)  
Without garage door opener  
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-  
erly, do not touch or cover them.  
With garage door opener  
CAUTION  
■Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.  
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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Outside rear view mirrors  
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.  
To select a mirror to adjust,  
STEP  
1
press the switch.  
1
Left  
Right  
To adjust the mirror, press the  
switch.  
STEP  
2
Up  
Right  
Down  
Left  
Folding the mirrors  
Push the mirror back in the direc-  
tion of the vehicle’s rear.  
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when  
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.  
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror  
defoggers)  
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers.  
Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror  
defoggers. (P. 346)  
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.  
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly  
adjusted before driving.  
■When a mirror is moving  
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your  
hand caught by the moving mirror.  
■When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear  
view mirror defoggers)  
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and  
burn you.  
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1-5. Opening and c losing t he w indow s and m oon roof  
Pow er w indow s  
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.  
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:  
One-touch closing*  
Closing  
1
One-touch opening*  
Opening  
*: Pushing the switch in the  
opposite direction will stop win-  
dow travel partway.  
Window lock switch  
Press the switch down to lock  
the passenger windows.  
Use this switch to prevent chil-  
dren from accidentally opening or  
closing a passenger window.  
Press the switch again to unlock  
the passenger windows.  
■The power windows can be operated when  
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.  
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■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off  
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even  
after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.  
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.  
■Jam protection function  
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,  
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.  
■When the power window does not close normally  
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot  
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch  
on the relevant door.  
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the  
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the  
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.  
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation  
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-  
dure.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.  
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-  
dow has closed.  
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.  
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-  
dow has opened completely.  
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position  
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds  
after the window has closed.  
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the  
beginning.  
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-  
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer.  
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■Customization  
The one-touch closing operation can be disabled, except for the driver’s  
seat.  
(Customizable features P. 590)  
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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.  
■Jam protection function  
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection  
function.  
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just  
before the window fully closes.  
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Moon roof w ith Solar Panel  
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up  
and down.  
■ Open  
Tilt up  
Push “OPEN”.  
The moon roof will open after  
pausing at the tilt up position,  
when pushing and holding the  
switch.  
To tilt down, push and hold  
“CLOSE”.  
Open  
Push “OPEN” at the tilt up  
position.  
Lightly push on either side of  
the switch stops the moon roof  
partway.  
The moon roof stops slightly  
before the fully open position  
to reduce the wind noise.  
Push “OPEN” again to fully  
open.  
: If equipped  
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■ Close  
Push and hold “CLOSE”.  
The moon roof stops once.  
Push and hold the switch again  
to fully close.  
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■The moon roof can be operated when  
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.  
■Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system OFF  
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the  
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. It cannot,  
however, be operated once either front door is opened.  
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■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 moon roof wind noise  
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the  
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help  
reduce wind noise.  
■Sunshade  
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade  
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.  
■Solar Panel  
The solar panel contains solar cells, and produces energy to operate the  
Solar Ventilation System by receiving sunlight.  
■Moon roof open warning buzzer  
The buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off and the driver’s  
door is opened with the moon roof open.  
■If the moon roof cannot be closed  
If the moon roof cannot be closed, such as when the jam protection function  
activates accidentally due to a malfunction, pressing and holding “CLOSE”  
switch closes the moon roof.  
After this, to make the automatic opening function and jam protection func-  
tion available again, press and hold the “OPEN” switch until the moon roof  
opens fully and then closes slightly.  
If the functions do not activate, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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CAUTION  
■Opening the moon roof  
Observe the following precautions.  
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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 they 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.  
■Precautions for moon roof with Solar Panel  
Be careful not to touch the solar panel surface in scorching sun weather con-  
ditions as it will rise very high in temperature and may cause burns.  
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NOTICE  
■To prevent damage to the moon roof  
●Before opening, make sure that there are no foreign objects such as  
stones or ice around the opening.  
●Do not hit the face or edge of the moon roof with hard objects.  
●Do not continue to press and hold the switch after the moon roof has  
opened or closed completely.  
■Operating the moon roof  
There is the possibility that water or rain will get into the vehicle if you oper-  
ate the moon roof after a rainfall, snowfall or car wash. Wipe the moon roof  
dry with a cloth before operating it.  
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1-6. Refueling  
Opening the fuel tank cap  
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:  
■ Before refueling the vehicle  
● Turn the “POWER” switch off and close all the doors and win-  
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dows.  
● Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 132)  
■ Opening the fuel tank cap  
Pull up the opener to open the  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
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2
3
fuel filler door.  
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly  
to open.  
Hang the fuel tank cap on the  
back of the fuel filler door.  
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Closing the fuel tank cap  
After refueling, turn the fuel tank  
cap until you hear a click. Once  
the cap is released, it will turn  
slightly in the opposite direction.  
■Fuel types  
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or  
higher)  
■Gasoline price setting screen  
After refueling more than approximately 1.3 gal. (5 L, 1.1 Imp.gal.) L and  
turning the “POWER” switch to ON mode, the gasoline price setting screen  
will be automatically displayed on the multi-information display. (P. 231)  
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CAUTION  
■When refueling the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do  
so may result in death or serious injury.  
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●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an  
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to  
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from  
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.  
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.  
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.  
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot  
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.  
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their  
body to come close to an open fuel tank.  
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.  
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.  
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.  
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically  
charged.  
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition  
hazard.  
■When refueling  
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel  
tank:  
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck  
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off  
●Do not top off the fuel tank  
■When replacing the fuel tank cap  
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your  
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in  
death or serious injury.  
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NOTICE  
■Refueling  
Do not spill fuel during refueling.  
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control  
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the  
vehicle’s painted surface.  
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1-7. Theft det errent syst em  
Immobilizer system  
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the  
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-  
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.  
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Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.  
The indicator light flashes after  
the “POWER” switch has been  
turned off to indicate that the  
system is operating.  
The indicator light stops flash-  
ing after the “POWER” switch  
has been turned to ACCES-  
SORY or ON mode to indicate  
that the system has been can-  
celed.  
■System maintenance  
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.  
■Conditions affecting operation  
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer  
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from  
starting. (P. 72)  
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■Certifications for the immobilizer system  
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1  
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.  
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  
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.  
NOTICE  
■To ensure the system operates correctly  
Do not modify or remove the system.  
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guar-  
anteed.  
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Theft prevention labels (for the 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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Correct driving posture  
Drive with a good posture as follows:  
Sit upright and well back in  
the seat. (P. 99)  
Adjust the position of the  
seat forward or backward to  
ensure the pedals can be  
reached  
and  
easily  
depressed to the extent  
required. (P. 99)  
Adjust the seatback so that  
the controls are easily oper-  
able. (P. 99)  
Adjust the tilt and telescopic  
positions of the steering  
wheel downward so the air-  
bag is facing your chest.  
(P. 117)  
Lock the head restraint in  
place with the center of the  
head restraint closest to the  
top of your ears. (P. 105)  
Wear the seat belt correctly.  
(P. 109)  
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CAUTION  
■While driving  
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.  
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Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.  
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce  
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of  
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.  
●Do not place anything under the front seats.  
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat  
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may  
also be damaged.  
■Adjusting the seat position  
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-  
gers are not injured by the moving seat.  
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid  
injury.  
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.  
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SRS airbags  
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain  
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the  
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the  
risk of death or serious injury.  
SRS front airbags  
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag  
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-  
senger from impact with interior components  
SRS knee airbag  
Can help provide driver protection  
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SRS side and curtain shield airbags  
SRS side airbags  
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants  
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SRS curtain shield airbags  
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer  
seats  
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SRS airbag system components  
Front passenger airbag  
Side impact sensors (front)  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG  
OFF” indicator lights  
Seat belt pretensioners and  
force limiters  
Side airbags  
Driver’s seat belt buckle  
switch  
Curtain shield airbags  
Driver’s seat position sensor  
Driver’s knee airbag  
Front passenger occupant  
classification system (ECU  
and sensors)  
Front passenger’s seat belt  
buckle switch  
Side impact sensors (rear)  
SRS warning light  
Driver airbag  
Front impact sensors  
Airbag sensor assembly  
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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based  
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag  
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor-  
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-  
nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and  
occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in  
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with nontoxic gas to help restrain  
the motion of the occupants.  
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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, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side  
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.  
●The windshield may crack.  
●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event  
of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer-  
gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location  
(without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to  
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis-  
tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent  
automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the  
necessary emergency services. (P. 388)  
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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)  
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds  
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-  
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that  
does not move or deform).  
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following  
situations:  
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,  
which can move or deform on impact  
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision such as a collision in  
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a  
truck  
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt  
pretensioners will activate.  
●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is  
no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front  
airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat,  
even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 154)  
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-  
bags)  
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact  
that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the  
impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle collid-  
ing with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orien-  
tation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).  
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■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.  
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●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or  
hard surface  
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole  
●Landing hard or falling  
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-  
bags)  
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a  
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal  
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward  
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.  
●Collision from the side  
●Collision from the rear  
●Vehicle rollover  
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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags  
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)  
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is  
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the  
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.  
●Collision from the side to the vehicle  
body other than the passenger com-  
partment  
●Collision from the side at an angle  
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehi-  
cle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in  
a low-speed side collision.  
●Collision from the front  
●Collision from the rear  
●Vehicle rollover  
■When to contact your Toyota dealer  
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-  
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.  
●Any of the SRS airbags has 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.  
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●A portion of a door is damaged or  
deformed, or the vehicle was involved  
in an accident that was not severe  
enough to cause the SRS side and cur-  
tain shield airbags to inflate.  
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●The pad section of the steering wheel,  
dashboard near the front passenger air-  
bag or lower portion of the driver’s side  
instrument panel is scratched, cracked,  
or otherwise damaged.  
●The surface of the seats with the side  
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-  
wise damaged.  
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-  
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)  
containing the curtain shield airbags  
inside is scratched, cracked, or other-  
wise damaged.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts  
properly.  
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.  
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause  
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.  
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 front seat belt buckles but  
the seat belt extender has not also  
been fastened to the latch plate of the  
seat belt, the SRS front airbags will  
judge that the driver and front passen-  
ger are wearing the seat belt even  
though the seat belt has not been con-  
nected. In this case, the SRS front air-  
bags may not activate correctly in a  
collision, resulting in death or serious  
injury in the event of a collision. Be sure  
to wear the seat belt with the seat belt  
extender.  
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●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and  
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very  
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-  
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits  
upright.  
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small  
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-  
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in  
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are  
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 160)  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  
lean against the dashboard.  
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of  
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or  
sit on the knees of a front passenger.  
●Do not allow the front seat occupants to  
hold items on their knees.  
●Do not lean against the door, the roof  
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-  
lars.  
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the  
passenger seat toward the door or put  
their head or hands outside the vehicle.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●Do not attach anything to or lean any-  
thing against areas such as the dash-  
board, steering wheel pad and lower  
portion of the instrument panel.  
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These items can become projectiles  
when the SRS driver, front passenger  
and knee airbags deploy.  
●Do not attach anything to areas such as  
a door, windshield glass, side door  
glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail,  
and assist grip.  
●Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these  
items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury,  
should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.  
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbags will deploy,  
be sure to remove it.  
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CAUTION  
■SRS airbag precautions  
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side  
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such  
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable  
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-  
bag components.  
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.  
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-  
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.  
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a  
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do  
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.  
●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.  
●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 SRS front  
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.  
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CAUTION  
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components  
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications  
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or  
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.  
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●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags  
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,  
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear  
pillars or roof side rails  
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the  
occupant compartment  
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kan-  
garoo bar etc.)  
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system  
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and 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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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant  
classification system  
■ Adult*1  
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“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator lights  
“AIR BAG  
ON”  
Indicator/  
SRS warning light  
Off  
Flashing*2  
warning light  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Side airbag on the front passenger seat  
Devices  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-  
ger side  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
“AIR BAG  
OFF”*5  
Off  
indicator lights  
SRS warning light  
Indicator/  
warning light  
Flashing*2  
Deactivated  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Side airbag on the front passenger seat  
Devices  
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-  
ger side  
Activated  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
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■ Unoccupied  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator lights  
Not illuminated  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
Off  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Deactivated  
Side airbag on the front passenger seat  
Devices  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-  
ger side  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
Deactivated  
■ There is a malfunction in the system  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
“AIR BAG  
OFF”  
indicator lights  
SRS warning light  
Indicator/  
warning light  
On  
Off  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Deactivated  
Side airbag on the front passenger seat  
Devices  
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-  
ger side  
Activated  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
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*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.  
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*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.  
*3: 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.  
*4: 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. 160)  
*5: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual  
on how to install the child restraint system properly. (P. 165)  
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CAUTION  
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas-  
sification system.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
●Wear the seat belt properly.  
●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate 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, and 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 SRS airbags for the passenger may not activate correctly,  
which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a 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.  
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●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 a forward-facing child restraint system on  
the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front pas-  
senger seat in the proper order. (P. 165)  
●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 and seat cover, that cov-  
ers 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 itself be prop-  
erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder  
belt.  
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the  
use of child restraint systems.  
Points to remember  
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is  
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.  
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is  
appropriate to the age and size of the child.  
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the  
child restraint system.  
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.  
(P. 165)  
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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.  
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Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat  
Forward facing Convertible seat  
Booster seat  
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■When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat  
When you have to use a child restraint  
system on the front passenger seat,  
adjust the following:  
●The seatback to the most upright posi-  
tion  
●The seat cushion to the fully rearward  
position  
■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system  
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child  
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.  
●If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear  
seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 109)  
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.  
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●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-  
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that  
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat  
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.  
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as  
far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-  
nated, 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 a sudden stop,  
sudden swerve or accident.  
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body  
against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side  
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy  
even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if  
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact  
could cause death or serious injury to the child.  
●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by  
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If  
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child  
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.  
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CAUTION  
■When children are in the vehicle  
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes  
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries  
that could result in death.  
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used  
to cut the belt.  
■When the child restraint system is not in use  
●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is  
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-  
senger compartment.  
●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the  
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it  
from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or  
accident.  
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Installing child restraints  
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly  
secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a  
seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.  
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The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is  
not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-  
dren) system.  
Child restraint LATCH anchors  
LATCH anchors are provided  
for the outer rear seats. (But-  
tons displaying the location of  
the anchors are attached to  
the seats.)  
Seat belts equipped with a  
child restraint locking mecha-  
nism (ALR/ELR belts except  
driver’s seat belt) (P. 109)  
Anchor brackets (for top tether  
strap)  
An anchor bracket is provided  
for each rear seat.  
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Installation with LATCH system  
STEP  
1
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback  
slightly.  
Type A  
Latch the hooks of the lower  
straps onto the LATCH anchors.  
If the child restraint has a top  
tether strap, the top tether strap  
should be latched onto the top  
tether strap anchor.  
STEP  
2
For owners in Canada:  
The symbol on a child restraint  
system indicates the presence of  
a lower connector system.  
Canada only  
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Type B  
Latch the buckles onto the  
LATCH anchors. If the child  
restraint has a top tether strap,  
the top tether strap should be  
latched onto the top tether strap  
anchor.  
STEP  
2
1
For owners in Canada:  
The symbol on a child restraint  
system indicates the presence of  
a lower connector system.  
Canada only  
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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 restraint system  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
on the rear seat facing the rear  
of the vehicle.  
Run the seat belt through the  
child restraint system and insert  
the plate into the buckle. Make  
sure that the belt is not twisted.  
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 restraint  
system down into the rear seat,  
allow the shoulder belt to retract  
until the child restraint system 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 restraint system  
on the seat facing the front of the  
vehicle.  
STEP  
1
Run the seat belt through the  
child restraint system and insert  
the plate into the buckle. Make  
sure that the belt is not twisted.  
STEP  
2
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Fully extend the shoulder belt  
and then allow it to retract  
slightly in order to activate the  
ALR lock mode.  
STEP  
3
Lock mode allows the seat belt to  
retract only.  
While pushing the child restraint  
system into the rear seat, allow  
the shoulder belt to retract until  
the child restraint system is  
securely in place.  
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.  
STEP  
5
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap  
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 172)  
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■ Booster seat  
Place the child restraint system  
on the seat facing the front of the  
vehicle.  
STEP  
1
1
Sit the child in the child restraint  
system. Fit the seat belt to the  
child restraint system according  
to the manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions and insert the plate into the  
buckle. Make sure that the belt is  
not twisted.  
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. 109)  
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt  
Press the buckle release button  
and fully retract the seat belt.  
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap  
STEP  
1
Secure the child restraint system using a seat belt or the  
LATCH anchors, and do the following.  
Foldable type outside seats  
Adjust the head restraint to the  
upmost position.  
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Non-foldable type outside seats  
Remove the head restraint.  
1
Center seat  
Adjust the head restraint to the  
upmost position.  
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Open the anchor bracket cover,  
latch the hook onto the anchor  
bracket and tighten the top tether  
strap.  
STEP  
2
Make sure the top tether strap is  
securely latched.  
STEP  
3
Outside only: Do the following.  
Foldable type  
Adjust the head restraint to the  
downmost position.  
Non-foldable type  
Install the head restraint.  
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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors  
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.  
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-  
tions can be used.  
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This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.  
CAUTION  
■When installing a booster seat  
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the  
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause  
injury or discomfort to the child. (P. 111)  
■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, sudden swerving or an accident.  
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the  
child restraint system and prevents it  
from being attached correctly, attach  
the child restraint system to the right-  
hand rear seat.  
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that  
it does not interfere with the child  
restraint system.  
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CAUTION  
■When installing a child restraint system  
●Only put a forward-facing child restraint  
system on the front seat when unavoid-  
able.  
When installing a forward-facing child  
restraint system on the front passenger  
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-  
sible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indica-  
tor light is illuminated. Failure to do so  
may result in death or serious injury if  
the airbags deploy (inflate).  
●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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not  
twisted.  
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward  
to ensure that it has been securely installed.  
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.  
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system  
manufacturer.  
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CAUTION  
■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 sud-  
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
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■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors  
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects  
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child  
restraint system. 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 braking, sudden swerve or accident.  
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