2012 TOYOTA IQ Owners Manual

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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.
Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
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
To 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.
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (P. 7 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. 79)
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. 91)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(P. 86)

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CAUTION
While driving
Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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.
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.
Adjusting the seat position
Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
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.

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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components.
SRS knee airbag
Can help provide driver protection.
SRS seat cushion airbag
Can help restrain the front passenger.

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SRS airbag system components
Side and curtain shield airbags
SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
SRS curtain shield airbags (if equipped)
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants.
SRS rear window curtain shield airbag (if equipped)
Can help protect primarily the head of rear occupants.

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iQ_WE_74014EThe main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
Rear airbag sensors
(if equipped)
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbags
(if equipped)
Side airbags
Front passenger airbag
Passenger airbag indicator
light
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Vehicles without curtain
shield airbags: Side air-
bag sensors
Vehicles with curtain
shield airbags: Side and
curtain shield airbag
sensorsSeat cushion airbag
Front airbag sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Rear window curtain shield
airbag (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Knee airbag
Airbag manual on-off switch
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Vehicles without curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module (steer-
ing wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats may
be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

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Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, and parts
of the front and rear pillars, roof side rail and rear roof headlining may be
hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The front windshield may crack.
Operating conditions (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20-30 km/h [12-18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.
The SRS seat cushion airbag on the front passenger’s seat will not oper-
ate if the occupant is not wearing a seat belt.
Operating conditions (side airbags & curtain shield airbags [if
equipped])
The SRS side airbags & SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event
of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre-
sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300
lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to
the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20-30 km/h [12-18 mph]).
Operating conditions (rear window curtain shield airbag [if equipped])
The SRS rear window curtain shield airbag is designed to inflate when the
passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the rear or
side.

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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS rear window curtain shield airbag (if
equipped) may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
Front airbags
Rear window curtain shield airbag (if equipped)
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Landing hard or vehicle falling
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Landing hard or vehicle falling
Collision from the side
Collision from the rear
Vehicle rollover