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Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.Remove the luggage cover (if equipped). ( P. 392)
Remove the head restraint ( P. 150)
Secure the child restraint syst em using the LATCH anchors or a
seat belt.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Reinstall the luggage cover (if equipped) and the head restraint.
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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681-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 32)
■ 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.
●When a booster 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. Failure 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 plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●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.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● 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 even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
691-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
● When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not
install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top
tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.
● Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place
when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it
may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
1323-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 550)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
1483-3. Adjusting the seats
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WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● For vehicles with split rear seats, do not allow anyone sit on the rear center
seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear
center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be
used.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
● If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, remove it from the vehicle
or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from
injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
● Adjust the position of the front seat before folding down the rear seatbacks
so that the front seat does not interfere with the rear seatbacks when fold-
ing down the rear seatbacks.
3786-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Turns on the front left seat
heater
Turns on the front right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Push the switch once again to turn
off the seat heater.
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light goes off.
Seat heaters
: If equipped
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 370
ABS ........................................... 261
Air conditioning filter .............. 442
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 370
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............................. 45
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 40
Airbag warning light .............. 474
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 50
General airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Indicators ................................ 50
Knee airbag precautions ......... 40
Locations of airbags................ 37
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 44
Proper driving
posture ........................... 26, 40
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 40
SRS airbags............................ 37 Antenna .................................... 295
Anti-lock brake system ........... 261
Assist grips .............................. 391
Audio input .............................. 280
Audio system
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Antenna ................................ 361
Audio input............................ 280
AUX port ............................... 280
CD player.............................. 296
Cord hook ............................. 280
iPod ...................................... 302
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 296
Optimal use .......................... 293
Portable music
player ................................. 280
Radio .................................... 294
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 279
Type...................................... 276
USB memory ........................ 307
USB port ............................... 280
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 370
Automatic High Beam ............. 242
AUX port ................................... 280
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 384
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Back door ................................. 133
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 534
Battery
Checking ............................... 424
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 76
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 513
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 325
Portable player...................... 313
Set up ................................... 317
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 325
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 330
Set up ................................... 318
Bottle holders .......................... 386
Brake Fluid ...................................... 532
Parking brake........................ 200
Brake assist ............................. 261
Break-in tips ............................. 168 Care
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 399
Seat belts.............................. 400
Cargo capacity......................... 179
CD player.................................. 296
Chains ...................................... 271
Child-protectors ...................... 128
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 58
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 58
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seat, definition .............. 58
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 63
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 67
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