2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER dashboard

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1−7. Safety information
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Before driving
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do
not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
l
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
lThe front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS airbags to
inflate.
lA portion of the doors is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
lThe pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air−
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked or other−
wise damaged.
lThe surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other−
wise damaged.
l
The portion of the front, center and rear
pillar garnish, or roof interior containing
the curtain shield airbags inside is
scratched, cracked or otherwise dam−
aged.
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CAUTION
nSRS airbag precautions
lDo not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
lDo not allow a child to sit on the knees
of a front passenger while the vehicle is
moving.
lDo not drive the vehicle while the driver
or passenger have items resting on
their knees.
lDo not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, center and rear pil−
lars.
l
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
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1−7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
nModification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or per
form any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbag may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
lInstallation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
l
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, center and
rear pillars or roof side rail
lRepairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
lInstallation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan−
garoo bar etc.)
lModifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
lInstallation of electronic devices such as mobile two−way radios or CD
players
l
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

218 2−5. Driving information
CAUTION
n Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart−
ment.
lReceptacles containing gasoline
lAerosol cans
n Storage precautions
lDo not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
lDo not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly
, block the driver ’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident.
Feet of the driver
Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
Instrument panel
Dashboard
Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
lSecure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during an accident or sudden braking.
lNever allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, th
ey are much more likely to suffer
death or serious injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision.