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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

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Condition and operation in the front
passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Activated*2
or
deactivated
*3
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF” or “AIR BAG ON”
*4
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
or
flashing
*3,*4
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
or
activated
*4
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
or
activated
*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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Child restraint system with infant
*5
■Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*6
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not
recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and
posture.
*2: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
*3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*4: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child inconvertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child.
Factors which may affect this can be the physique or posture.
*5: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only
be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.
(→ P. 9 8 )
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on
how to install the child restraint system properly. ( →P. 102)
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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CAUTION
■
Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the
seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front
passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the
seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or
if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat in the proper order. ( →P. 102)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-
ers the seat cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 112
Engine (ignition) switch .... 124
Automatic transmission .... 127
Manual transmission ........ 129
Turn signal lever .............. 130
Parking brake ................... 131
Horn ................................. 132
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 133
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 136
Multi-information display............................ 140
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 145
Fog light switch ................ 148
Windshield wiper and washer ........................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 153
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 158
Driving assist systems ..... 162 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 167
Vehicle load limits ............ 171
Winter driving tips ............ 172
Trailer towing (except 3-door models
for Canada) .................... 176
Trailer towing (3-door models
for Canada) .................... 177
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................. 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 188

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial. Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display operate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●On vehicles with a tachometer, do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine
speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(
→P. 334)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and war ning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and dashboard inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles without a tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicles with a tachometer)