2012 TOYOTA IQ airbag

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CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag inflate as they may interfere with
inflation of the airbags.
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components shown on P. 125.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
Vehicles without curtain shield airbags:
Do not attach anything to areas such as
the door, windshield glass or side door
glass.
Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: Do
not attach anything to areas such as
the door, windshield glass, side and
back door glass, front and rear pillars,
roof side rail, rear roof headlining or
assist grip. (Except for the speed limit
labelP. 413)
Vehicles without smart entry & start
system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp
or hard objects such as keys or acces-
sories to the key. The objects may
restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or
be thrust into the driver’s seat area by
the force of the deploying airbag, thus
causing a danger.

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CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Vehicles without curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS airbags
are stored, such as the steering wheel pad are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS airbags
are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar
garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, roof headlining,
front, side and rear pillars, or roof side rail.
Vehicles without curtain shield airbags: Repairs or modifications of the
front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant compartment.
Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: Repairs or modifications of the front
fender, front and rear bumper, or side and rear of the occupant compart-
ment.
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.).
Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: Installation of racks etc. to the back
door (strap racks, bicycle rack etc.).
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
Installation of electronic devices such as an RF-transmitter or CD players.

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system approved
for the use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint
system approved for the use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
*: Adjust the front seatback to the most upright position. Move the
front seat to the rear most position. If the passenger seat is
equipped with a vertical height adjuster, it must be placed in the
upper most position.
Front passenger seatRear seat
(vehicles with
rear seat)
Airbag manual on-off switch
ON
OFF
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never putU
*U
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never putU*U
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)Front facing 
UF
*
U*U
Rear facing 
X
Never put
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)UF
*U*U
Mass groupsSeating position

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CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is ON. (P. 159)
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-fac-
ing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat when the
airbag manual on-off switch is ON.
A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be installed
on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the
seat as far back as possible, because the front passenger airbag could
inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be
killed or seriously injured.
Vehicles without curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the child to lean his/
her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the
seat from which the side airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the
child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags inflate, and the
impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the child to lean his/her
head or any part of his/her body against the door, the area of the seat,
front and rear pillars, rear roof headlining, or roof side rail from which the
side airbags, curtain shield airbags or rear window curtain shield airbag
deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is danger-
ous if the side airbags, curtain shield airbags and rear window curtain
shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to
the child.
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead 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.

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iQ_WE_74014ESet the airbag manual on-off
switch in the OFF position.
(P. 159)
Rear facing — Baby seat/child seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.

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When installing a child restraint system
You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child
restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the fol-
lowing item from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat (left-hand drive vehicles)
or the left-hand rear seat (right-hand
drive vehicles).
Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
When installing a forward facing or
junior child seat on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-
sible.
Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).

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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is
ON. (P. 159)
The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the event
of an accident.
There is a sticker on the passenger
side of the instrument panel.
There is a label(s) on the passenger
side sun visor, indicating it is forbidden
to attach a rear-facing child restraint
system to the front passenger seat.
Details of the label(s) are shown in the
illustration below.

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Airbag manual on-off system
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag and seat cush-
ion airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
Vehicles with audio system
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON
indicator
This indicator turns on when
the airbag system is ON.
Without smart entry & start
system: Only when the engine
switch is in the ON position.
With smart entry & start sys-
tem: Only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in ON
mode.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator
Vehicles without audio system