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MS12040
DWhen closing the back door, take
extra care to prevent your fingers
etc. from being caught.
DWhen closing the back door, make
sure to press it lightly on its outer
surface. If the back door strap is
used to fully close the back door,
it may result in hands or arms be-
ing caught.
DDo not pull on the back door damp-
er 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.
DIf 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 in-
jured. When installing anaccessory
part to the back door, using a gen-
uine Toyota part is recommended.
NOTICE
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.
zDo not attach any foreign objects,
such as stickers, plastic sheets, or
adhesives to the damper stay rod.
zDo not touch the damper stay rod
with gloves or other fabric items.
zDo not attach any accessories other
than genuine Toyota parts to the
back door.
zDo not place your hand on the
damper stay or apply lateral forces
to it.
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Hood
MS12010a
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
MS12037
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on
the auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
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MS12035b
3. Turn the cap slowly counterclock-
wise, then pause slightly before re-
moving it. After removing the cap,
hang it on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click. (No key is required.)
CAUTION
DMake sure the cap is installed se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
the event of an accident.
DDue to the regulation of fuel tank
pressure that these caps provide,
Toyota recommends the use of a
genuine Toyota fuel tank cap.
Another fuel tank cap of matching
quality can also be used.
DWhen opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
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Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
DDo not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow any occupants to sit on
top of a folded−down seatback, or
in the luggage compartment or car-
go area. If the occupants are im-
properly seated or restrained by
seat belts, death or serious injury
could result in the event of emer-
gency braking, sudden swerving or
an accident.
DDuring driving, do not allow any
passengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Otherwise,
death or serious injuries can occur
in the event of emergency braking,
sudden swerving or an accident.
Driver seat
CAUTION
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.
Since the risk zone for driver airbag
is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides
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 250
mm (10 in.) away now, you can
change your driving position in sever-
al ways:
DMove your seat to the rear as far
as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
DSlightly recline the back of the
seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) 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.
DIf 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 rec-
ommended above, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steer-
ing wheel, and your view of the in-
strument panel controls.
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CAUTION
DDo not adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving as the seat may
unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
DBe careful that the seat does not
hit a passenger, luggage or the rear
seat.
DAfter adjusting the seat position, re-
lease the lever and try sliding the
seat forward and backward to make
sure it is locked in position.
DMake sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.
DDo not put objects under the seats.
Otherwise, the objects may interfere
with the seat−lock mechanism or
unexpectedly push up the seat posi-
tion adjusting lever and the seat
may suddenly move, causing the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
DWhile adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. Otherwise, your
hands or fingers may be caught and
injured.
MS13008
1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Hold the center of the lever and pull it
up. Then slide the seat to the desired
position with slight body pressure and
release the lever.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
LEVER
Pull the lever backward. Then lean back
to the desired angle and release the
lever.
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MS13018a
The seat belt pretensionersystem con-
sists mainly of the following components
and their locations are shown in the il-
lustration.
1. SRS warning light
2. Airbag sensor assembly
3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
The seat belt pretensioners are controlled
by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen-
sor and airbag sensor.
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.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have
been activated, the seat belt retractors
remain locked.
If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli-
sions, the pretensioner will activate for the
first collision, but will not activate for the
second or subsequent collisions.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of sudden braking or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or
severe injury.
DIf the pretensioner has activated,
the SRS warning light will come on.
In that case, the seat belt cannot
be used again and must be re-
placed at any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
DDo not modify, remove, strike or
open the seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, airbag sensor or sur-
rounding area or wiring. Consult
any authorized Toyota dealer or re-
pairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional about any re-
pair and modification.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. Such changes
can interfere with proper operation of
the seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
zInstallation of electronic devices
such as an RF−transmitter, cassette
tape player or compact disc player
zRepairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
zModification of the suspension sys-
tem
zModification of the front end struc-
ture
zAttachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
zRepairsmadeonornearthefront
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
MS13089
This indicator comes on when the en-
gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds.
This means the seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, side airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensors, airbag manual on−off switch, seat
belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators,
warning light, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (For details, see “Service
reminder indicators and warning buzzers”
on page 127 in Section 1−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional, as soon as possible.
DIf any front seat belt does not retract
or cannot be pulled out due to a mal-
function or activation of the relevant
seat belt pretensioner.
DThe seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.
The airbag manual on−offswitchisinthe
“ON” position:
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light comes on
for more than 6 seconds and then
flashes.
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DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light either re-
mains off or flashes.
DWhile driving the vehicle, the light
flashes.
The airbag manual on−offswitchisinthe
“OFF” position:
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light comes on
for more than 6 seconds and then goes
off or flashes.
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light remains off
or flashes without illuminating for more
than 6 seconds.
DWhile driving the vehicle, the light goes
off or flashes.
MS13001
In the following cases, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional,
as soon as possible:
DThe front 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.
DEither seat belt pretensioner assembly
or surrounding area is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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