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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).
Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible.
Failure 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. 180)
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 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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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
Shake the child restraint left and right, and forward and back to ensure that
it has been securely installed.
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the ISOFIX rigid anchors, be sure that there are no foreign
objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the
child restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely
attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passen-
gers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Airbag manual on-off system
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Insert the key into the cylinder
and rotate to the “OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator turns on.
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indi-
cator
This indicator turns on when
the airbag system is ON.
Airbag manual on-off switch

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The indicator turns on when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Only when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Only when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF” position.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left “ON”, the strong impact of the air-
bag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left “OFF”, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

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Interior features
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CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

762 Alphabetical index
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Battery
Checking ............................... 538
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 709
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 336
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 434
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 434
Bottle holder............................. 478
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 227
Brake assist.............................. 319
Break-in tips ............................. 188
Brightness control
Instrument light control.......... 234
Care
Exterior.................................. 508
Interior ................................... 513
Seat belts .............................. 514
Cargo capacity ......................... 334
Cargo hooks ..................... 498, 500
CD player
*................................ 390
Chains ....................................... 336
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 160
Baby seats, installation ......... 169
Child seats, definition ............ 160
Child seats, installation ......... 169
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 174
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 171
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 175
Junior seats, definition .......... 160
Junior seats, installation........ 169Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 155
Battery precautions ....... 540, 713
Child-protectors ...................... 75
Child restraint system ........... 160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 103
Installing child restraints ....... 169
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 491
Power window lock switch .... 117
Power window precautions ... 120
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 559
Seat belt precautions ............ 104
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 487
Child-protectors......................... 75
Cigarette lighter ....................... 484
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 508
Interior................................... 513
Seat belts .............................. 514
Clock ................................. 232, 246
Coin box ................................... 480
Condenser ................................ 538
Console box ............................. 475
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 714
Cruise control .......................... 267
Cup holder................................ 477
Curtain shield airbags ............. 148
Customizable features ............ 753
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767 Alphabetical index
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Rear seat
Folding the seats..................... 92
Rear side sunshade ................. 494
Rear sunshade ......................... 493
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Wattage................................. 748
Rear view monitor system
*.... 300
Rear window defogger ............ 373
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 266
Replacing
Key battery .................... 556, 557
Fuses .................................... 560
Light bulbs............................. 576
Tires .............................. 640, 654
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........... 100
Child restraint system
installation........................... 169
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 514
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................. 103
How to wear your seat belt ... 100
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 103
Pre-crash seat belt ................ 325
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ............................... 105
Rear seat belt
reminder light ...................... 244
Reminder light ....................... 613
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 102Seat heaters ............................. 486
Seats
Adjustment
precautions ........................... 91
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 169
Cleaning................................ 513
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................ 95
Front seat adjustment ............. 90
Head restraint ......................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat .... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 486
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 235
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 215
Manual transmission ............. 222
Multidrive .............................. 209
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .............. 696
Side airbags ............................. 148
Side mirror
Adjusting ............................... 114
Folding .................................. 115
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Smart entry & start system
Entry function .......................... 39
Starting the engine................ 200
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 743
Storage location ............ 640, 654
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.