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Driving position memor y system
: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem-
ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set
this function to activate automati cally when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds, push button
“1” or “2” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(vehicles with smart key system)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”
or “2” buttons. ( P. 6 3 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, then close the
driver’s door.
Push the “1” or “2” button on the
driver’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 sec-
ond until you hear a beep.
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
( P. 99)
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless
remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you
hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again, even if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF.
■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button
(“1” or “2”) again.
■ If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi-
tion memory button.
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Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seatsUp
Down
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Rear seatsUp
Down
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Lock
release button

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■Removing the head restraints
■ Installing the head restraints
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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■Emergency 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.
■ Automatic 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. 133)
■ Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( P. 70)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

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CAUTION
■Seat 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 the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■ Child restraint lock function belt
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function bel\
t.
■ Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● 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
belts cannot protect an occupant from injury.
● 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.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat
belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-
propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate
improperly and may cause death or serious injury.