2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4 wheel drive

72 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belt pretensioners (front, second outboard seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu−
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision.
The pretensioner may not acti−
vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.
Precollision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with precollision
system)
When operating in the event of sudde n braking, the seat belts lessen
collision injury by retracting the slac
k in the front seat belts before the
collision, thus restraining the driver and passenger at an earlier
stage. (
P. 208)
nEmergency 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, and you can move around fully.
nAutomatic 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. 127)

76 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
nUsing a seat belt extender
lDo not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without
the extender.
lDo 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 a collision.
lThe 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.
nPrecaution for precollision seat belts
Do not rely solely on the pre−collision system to avoid accidents. Always pay
attention to the surrounding conditions, and drive safely and responsibly.
NOTICE
nWhen using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto return
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is OFF, the steer−
ing wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away
to enable easier driver entry and
exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position. The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfor table position while
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver4
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2
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78 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nOnetouch adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automat−
ically by the driving position memory. (
P. 62)
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
nWhen the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors.
(P. 256)
nAuto antiglare function
When the anti−glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti−glare inside rear
view mirror to reduce reflected light. (
P. 79)
nLinked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mi rrors will automatically angle downwards when the
vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However,
this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral
position (between “L” and “R”).
nOnetouch adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the
touch of a button. (
P. 62)
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci−
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
lDo not adjust the mirrors.
lDo not drive with the mirrors folded back.
lBefore driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment prop−
erly.
n
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.

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1−7. Safety information
Cor rect driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (
P. 5 1 )
Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( P. 51)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper−
able.
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air−
bag is facing your chest.
(P. 77)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P. 65)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(
P. 69)
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1−7. Safety information
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Before driving
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys−
tem controls airbag deployment po
wer for the driver and front pas−
senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position
sensor etc. The front passenger ’s airbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys−
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A
chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help rest rain the motion
of the occupants.
nIf the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
lBruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
lA loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
lParts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, second seats may be hot for several minutes.
The airbag itself may also be hot.
lThe windshield may crack.

110 1−7. Safety information
CAUTION
nSRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
lThe 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.
lThe 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 driver airbag is the first 2 − 3 in. (50 − 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen−
ter 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.