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74 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nSeat belt extender
CAUTION
nWearing a seat belt
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
lEnsure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
lAlways wear a seat belt properly.
lEach seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at the same time, including children.
lChildren should be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/
or an appropriate child restraint system.
lDo not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat−
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
lDo not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
lAlways wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
nSeat 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 your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt
extender is available from your Toyota
dealer free of charge.
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Before driving
CAUTION
nFront 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.
lWear the seat belt properly.
lMake sure the front passenger ’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
lMake sure the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using
the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the AIR BAG OFF
indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat
belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender
after making sure the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated. If you use
the seat belt extender while the AIR BA
G OFF indicator light is illuminated,
the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side
may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the
event of collision.
lDo not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat.
lDo not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or
feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the second seat.
lDo not let a second seat passenger lift the front passenger seat with their
feet or press on the seatback with their legs.
lDo not put objects under the front passenger seat.
l
Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a second
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 second seat, return the
seatback to a position where it does not touch the second seat. Keep the
front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is mov−
ing. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of
the seat belt system.

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2−5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau
tions, cargo capacity and load.
lStow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment when−
ever possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
lBe careful to keep the vehicle le vel. Placing the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
lFor better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
n
Roof luggage carrier
Roof rails
Cross rails
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2
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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa
city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The co
mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi−
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail−
150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex
ceed the available cargo and lug−
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. (
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When driving
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 1235 lb. (560
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
1235 lb. — 366 lb. = 869 lb. (560 kg — 166 kg = 394 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more pa ssengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
869 lb. — 388 lb. = 481 lb. (394 kg — 176 kg = 218 kg)
As shown in the above example,
if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight
of the occupants who got on later,
by an amount. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total
load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage
load), you must reduce the ca
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When driving
CAUTION
n Weight of the load
lDo not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
lEven if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do no
t apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of st eering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
n Roof luggage carrier precautions
To use the roof rails as a roof luggag e carrier, you must fit the roof rails
with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
lPlace the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the
front and rear axles.
lIf loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length
or width.(
P. 430)
lBefore driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.
lLoading cargo on the r oof luggage carrier will ma ke the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor−
rectly.
lIf driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop
the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
lDo not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
n Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (
P. 401)
CAUTION
n Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti
res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
nTotal load capacity: 1235 lb. (560 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
n
Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the ma
ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
n
Towing capacity: 8500 lb. (3855 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
n
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
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Weight limits
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combined weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
lThe gross trailer weight must never exceed 8500 lb. (3856 kg).
l
The gross combined weight must never exceed 14550 lb. (6600
kg).
lThe gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi−
cated the Certification Label.
l
The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated the Certifica−
tion Label.
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