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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti-

vated, an operating noise may be heard

and a small amount of non−toxic gas may

be released. This does not indicate that

a fire is occurring. This gas is normally

harmless.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following

changes without

consulting your

Toyota dealer. Such changes can

interfere with proper operation of the

seat belt pretensioners in some

cases.

Once the seat belt pretensioners have

been activated, the seat belt retractors

remain locked.

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z Installation of electronic devices

such as

a

mobile two−way radio,

CAUTION

cassette tape player or compact

disc player

Do not modify, remove, strike or open

the seat belt pretensioner assemblies,

airbag sensor or surrounding area or

wiring. Failure to follow these instruc-

tion may prevent the seat belt preten-

sioners from activating correctly,

cause sudden operation of the system

or disable the system, which could

result in death or serious injury. Con-

sult your Toyota dealer about any re-

pair and modification.

z Repairs on or near the front seat

belt retractor assemblies

This indicator comes on when the igni-

tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

It goes off after about 6 seconds. This

means the seat belt pretensioners are

operating properly.

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

This warning light system monitors the

airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-

sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,

inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-

ing and power sources. (For details, see

“Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 69 in Section 1−6.)

z Attachment of a grille guard (bull

bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,

winches or any other equipment to

the front end

z Repairs made on or near the front

fenders, front end structure or con-

sole

If any of the following conditions occurs,

this indicates a malfunction of the airbags

or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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SRS driver and front

passenger airbags

D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion or remains on for more than 6

seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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D If any seat belt does not retract or can

not be pulled out due to a malfunction

or activation of the relevant seat belt

pretensioner.

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D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-

tem) airbags are designed to provide

further protection for the driver and

front passenger in addition to the pri-

mary safety protection provided by the

seat belts.

D The front part of the vehicle (shaded

in the illustration) was involved in an

accident that was not severe enough to

cause the seat belt pretensioners to

operate.

In response to a severe frontal impact,

the SRS airbags work together with the

seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat-

ing. The SRS airbags help reduce injuries

mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s

head or chest caused by hitting the ve-

hicle interior. The SRS front passenger

airbag is activated even with no passen-

ger in the front seat.

D Either seat belt pretensioner assembly

or surrounding area is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

Always wear your seat belt properly.

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Your vehicle is equipped with

a

crash

D Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed

or seriously injured by the deploy-

ing airbags. An infant or child who

CAUTION

sensing and diagnostic module, which will

record the use of the seat belt restraint

system by the driver and front passenger

when the SRS airbags are inflated.

D The SRS airbag system is designed

only as a supplement to the prima-

ry protection of the driver and front

passenger seat belt systems. The

driver and front passenger can be

killed or seriously injured by the

inflating airbags if they do not wear

the available seat belts properly.

During sudden braking just before

a collision, an unrestrained driver

or front passenger can move for-

ward into direct contact with or

close proximity to the airbag which

may then deploy during the colli-

sion. To ensure maximum protection

in an accident, the driver and all

passengers in the vehicle must

wear their seat belts properly. Wear-

ing a seat belt properly during an

accident reduces the chances of

death or serious injury or being

thrown out of the vehicle. For in-

structions and precautions concern-

ing the seat belt system, see “Seat

belts” on page 21 in this Section.

is too small to use

should be properly secured using a

child restraint system. Toyota

a

seat belt

strongly recommends that all in-

fants and children be placed in the

rear seat of the vehicle and proper-

ly restrained. The rear seat is the

safest for infants and children. For

instructions concerning the installa-

tion of a child restraint system, see

“Child restraint” on page 35 in this

Section.

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The SRS airbags are designed to deploy

in severe (usually frontal) collisions

where the magnitude and duration of

the forward deceleration of the vehicle

exceeds the designed threshold level.

Hitting a curb,

edge of pavement

or hard surface

Falling into or

jumping over a

deep hole

Collision from the rear

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The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi-

ty of the impact is above the designed

threshold level, comparable to an approxi-

mate 30 km/h (18 mph) collision when the

vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed

barrier that does not move or deform.

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Landing hard or vehicle falling

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

However, this threshold velocity will be

considerably higher if the vehicle strikes

an object, such as a parked vehicle or

sign pole, which can move or deform on

impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an

The SRS airbags are generally not de-

signed to inflate if the vehicle is in-

volved 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, de-

ployment of the SRS airbags may oc-

cur.

The SRS airbags may also deploy if a

serious impact occurs to the underside

of your vehicle. Some examples are

shown in the illustration.

underride collision (e.g.

a

collision in

which the front of the vehicle “underrides”,

or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

It is possible that in some collisions

where the forward deceleration of the ve-

hicle is very close to the designed thresh-

old level, the SRS airbags and the seat

belt pretensioners may not activate toge-

ther.

Always wear your seat belts properly.

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The front airbag sensors constantly moni-

tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle.

If an impact results in a forward decelera-

tion beyond the designed threshold level,

the system triggers the airbag inflators. At

this time a chemical reaction in the inflat-

ors very quickly fills the airbags with non−

toxic gas to help restrain the forward mo-

tion of the occupants. The airbags then

quickly deflate, so that there is no ob-

struction of the driver’s vision should it be

necessary to continue driving.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a

fraction of a second, so the airbags must

inflate with considerable force. While the

system is designed to reduce serious inju-

ries, primarily to the head and chest, it

may also cause other, less severe injuries

to the face, chest, arms and hands. These

are usually in the nature of minor burns

or abrasions and swelling, but the force of

a deploying airbag can cause more seri-

ous injuries, especially if an occupant’s

hands, arms, chest or head is in close

proximity to the airbag module at the time

of deployment. This is why it is important

for the occupant to: avoid placing any

object or part of the body between the

occupant and the airbag module; sit

straight and well back into the seat; wear

the available seat belt properly; and sit as

far as possible from the airbag module,

while still maintaining control of the ve-

hicle.

SU13123b

When the airbags inflate, they produce a

loud noise and release some smoke and

residue along with non−toxic gas. This

does not indicate a fire. This smoke may

remain inside the vehicle for some time,

and may cause some minor irritation to

the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to

wash off any residue as soon as possible

to prevent any potential skin irritation with

soap and water. If you can safely exit

from the vehicle, you should do so imme-

diately.

The SRS airbag system consists mainly of

the following components, and their loca-

tions are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Airbag module for driver (airbag and

inflator)

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel

hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot

for several minutes after deployment, so

do not touch! The airbags inflate only

once. The windshield may be damaged by

absorbing some of the force of the inflat-

ing airbag.

4. Airbag module for front passenger (air-

bag and inflator)

5. Airbag sensor assembly

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a

safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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CAUTION

The driver or front passenger who is

too close to the steering wheel or

dashboard during airbag deployment

can be killed or seriously injured.

Toyota strongly recommends that:

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SY13032

D The driver sit as far back as pos-

sible from the steering wheel while

still maintaining control of the ve-

hicle.

D The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

D All vehicle occupants be properly

restrained using the available seat

belts.

D Do not sit on the edge of the seat

or lean against the dashboard when

the vehicle is in use, since the

front passenger airbag could inflate

with considerable speed and force.

Anyone who is up against, or very

close to, an airbag when it inflates,

can be killed or seriously injured.

Sit up straight and well back in the

seat, and always use your seat belt

properly.

D Toyota strongly recommends that all

infants and children be placed in

the rear seat of the vehicle and be

properly restrained.

For instructions and precautions con-

cerning the seating position, see

“—Front seat precautions” on page

16 in this Section.

D Do not allow a child to stand up or

kneel on the front passenger seat,

since the front passenger airbag

could inflate with considerable

speed and force. Otherwise, the

child may be killed or seriously in-

jured.

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D Do not hold a child on your lap or

in your arms. Use a child restraint

system in the rear seat. For instruc-

tions concerning the installation of

a child restraint system, see “Child

restraint” on page 35 in this Sec-

tion.

D Do not modify or remove any wir-

ing. Do not modify, remove, strike

or open any components such as

the steering wheel pad, steering

wheel, column cover, dashboard

near the front passenger airbag,

front passenger airbag cover, front

passenger airbag or airbag sensor

assembly. Doing so may prevent the

airbag system from activating cor-

rectly, cause sudden activation of

the system or disable the system,

which could result in death or seri-

ous injury.

SU13212b

D Do not put anything or any part of

your body on or in front of the

dashboard or steering wheel pad

that houses the airbag system. They

might restrict inflation or cause

death or serious injury as they are

projected rearward by the force of

deploying airbags. Likewise, the

driver and front passenger should

not hold objects in their arms or on

their knees.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or serious injury.

Consult your Toyota dealer about any

repair and modification.

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D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion or remains on for more than 6

seconds or flashes.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following

changes without consulting your

Toyota dealer. Such changes can

interfere with proper operation of the

SRS airbag system in some cases.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

SP13504

z Installation of electronic devices

such as

a

mobile two−way radio,

cassette tape player or compact

disc player

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

This indicator comes on when the igni-

tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

It goes off after about 6 seconds. This

means the SRS airbags are operating

properly.

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

z Attachment of a grille guard (bull

bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,

winches or any other equipment to

the front end

This warning light system monitors the

airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-

sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,

inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-

ing and power sources. (For details, see

“Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 69 in Section 1−6.)

z Repairs made on or near the front

fenders, front end structure, con-

sole, steering column, steering

wheel or dashboard near the front

passenger airbag

If any of the following conditions occurs,

this indicates a malfunction of the airbags

or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of ap-

propriate child restraint systems for

children.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables

before contacting your Toyota dealer.

The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.

and Canada now require the use of

child restraint system.

a

SU13213a

Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear

seat and must be restrained using the

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

details.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible:

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo-

bile 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 acci-

dent, the child can be crushed

against the windshield, or between

you and the vehicle’s interior.

D The SRS airbags have been inflated.

D The front part of the vehicle (shaded

in the illustration) was involved in an

accident that was not severe enough to

cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

D The pad part of the steering wheel or

front passenger airbag cover (shaded

in

the

illustration)

is

scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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—Child restraint system

A

child restraint system for

a

small

D Toyota strongly urges use of

a

D Do not use the seat belt extender

system on the front or rear passen-

child or baby must itself be properly

restrained on the seat with the lap por-

tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must

carefully consult the manufacturer’s

instructions which accompany your

child restraint system.

proper child restraint system which

conforms to the size of the child,

installed on the rear seat. Accord-

ing to accident statistics, the child

is safer when properly restrained in

the rear seat than in the front seat.

when installing

a

child restraint

ger seat. If installing child re-

a

straint 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 serious injury

to the child or other passengers in

the event of collision.

To provide proper restraint, use a child

restraint system following the manufactur-

er’s instructions about the appropriate age

and size of the child for the child restraint

system.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front passen-

ger seat. In the event of an acci-

dent, 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 re-

straint system is put on the front

passenger seat.

D Make sure you have complied with

all installation instructions provided

by the child restraint manufacturer

and that the system is properly se-

cured. If it is not secured properly,

it may cause death or serious injury

to the child in the event of a sud-

den stop or accident.

Install the child restraint system correctly

following the instructions provided by its

manufacturer. General directions are also

provided under the following illustrations.

The child restraint system should be

installed on the rear seat. According to

accident statistics, the child is safer when

properly restrained in the rear seat than

in the front seat.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

front passenger airbag could inflate

with considerable speed and force.

Otherwise, the child may be killed

or seriously injured.

When not using the child restraint system,

keep it secured with the seat belt or place

it in the trunk or somewhere other than

the passenger compartment. This will pre-

vent it from injuring passengers in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—Types of child restraint

system

Child restraint systems are classified into

the following 3 types depending on the

child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

SU13214d

SU13218b

Install the child restraint system following

the instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se-

curing the top strap of a child restraint

system.

(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

For instructions about how to use the an-

chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on

page 46 in this Section.

The child restraint lower anchorages

approved for your vehicle may also be

used. See “—Installation with child

restraint lower anchorages” on page 48 in

this Section.

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(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with 3−point

type seat belt

SU13223c

SU13224d

SU13120

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

D Do not put a child restraint system

on the rear seat if it interferes with

the lock mechanism of the front

seats. Otherwise, the child or front

seat occupant(s) may be killed or

seriously injured in case of sudden

braking or a collision.

CAUTION

An infant seat must be used in rear−

facing position only.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front passen-

ger seat. In the event of an acci-

dent, 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 re-

straint system is installed on the

front passenger seat.

D If your driving position is not satis-

factory, install the child restraint

system on the rear right seat.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

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SU13235a

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent your

child from properly latching the tab

and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from death or serious injury.

Contact your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately. Do not install the child re-

straint system on the seat until the

seat belt is fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the infant seat following the

instructions provided by its manufactur-

er and insert the tab into the buckle

taking care not to twist the belt. Keep

the lap portion of the belt tight.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted even slightly, it cannot

be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make

sure the belt is in the lock mode before

letting the belt retract.

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SU13236a

SU13237a

SU13231a

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly

against the seat cushion and seatback,

let the shoulder belt retract as far as

it will go to hold the infant seat secure-

ly.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the

buckle release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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SU13225e

SU12121

SX13010

Move seat

fully back

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be

installed on the front passenger

seat only when it is unavoidable.

Always move the seat as far back

as possible, because the front pas-

senger airbag could inflate with

CAUTION

A convertible seat must be used in for-

ward−facing or rear−facing position de-

pending on the age and size of the

child. When installing, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions about the

applicable age and size of the child as

well as directions for installing the

child restraint system.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front passen-

ger seat. In the event of an acci-

dent, 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 re-

straint system is installed on the

front passenger seat.

considerable

speed

and

force.

Otherwise, the child may be killed

or seriously injured.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

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SU13219b

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent your

child from properly latching the tab

and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from death or serious injury.

Contact your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately. Do not install the child re-

straint system on the seat until the

seat belt is fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the convertible seat following

D Do not put a child restraint system

on the rear seat if it interferes with

the lock mechanism of the front

seats. Otherwise, the child or front

seat occupant(s) may be killed or

seriously injured in case of sudden

braking or a collision.

the

instructions

provided

by

its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt

tight.

D If your driving position is not satis-

factory, install the child restraint

system on the rear right seat.

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SU13220b

SU13221b

SU13222b

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted even slightly, it cannot

be extended.

3. While pressing the convertible seat

firmly against the seat cushion and

seatback, let the shoulder belt retract

as far as it will go to hold the convert-

ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

To hold the convertible seat securely,

make sure the belt is in the lock mode

before letting the belt retract.

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SU13232a

SU13227e

SU13052

Move seat

fully back

4. To remove the convertible seat, press

the buckle release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

A booster seat must be used in for-

ward−facing position only.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be

installed on the front passenger

seat only when it is unavoidable.

Always move the seat as far back

as possible, because the front pas-

senger airbag could inflate with

considerable

speed

and

force.

Otherwise, the child may be killed

or seriously injured.

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