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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat belt damage and wear
lDo not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
l Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.
n Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the
belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the
belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
n When using the rear center seat belt
Do not use the rear center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only
one of the buckles may result in death or
serious injury in case of sudden braking
or a collision.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Steering wheel
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident
may occur resulting in death or serious injury.
n After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.
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Lock switchPress the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Rear passenger’s power window switch (5-door models)Closing
Opening
nThe power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off
(driver’s window only)
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated
once either front door is opened.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
l A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the key.
l The hood is opened.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and
hood, and lock all
doors using the key.
Use the key to lock the
last door. When the back
door is the last, turn the
key to the unlock posi-
tion and then turn to the
door lock position.
The system will be set
automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light
changes from being on to
flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
lUnlock the doors.
l Turn the engine switch to the ON position or start the engine.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
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Before driving
n
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
n Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
l The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
n When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected. l
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
l The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
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nAlarm-operated door lock
lWhen the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
l Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
NOTICE
nTo ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (→P. 3 9 )
Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( →P. 39)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper-
able.
Adjust the tilt positions of
the steering wheel down-
ward so the airbag is facing
your chest. ( →P. 6 5 )
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( →P. 49)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( → P. 55)
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Before driving
CAUTION
n
While driving
lDo not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
l Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
l Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
n Adjusting the seat position
lTake care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
l Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.