511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have 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.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags ar e stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garni shes, 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, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bar s, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans-
mitter) and CD players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
1563-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 450)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
492Alphabetical index
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Card holder............................... 298
CareAluminum wheels .................. 311
Exterior.................................. 310
Interior ................................... 315
Panoramic roof...................... 314
Radar sensor ................ 254, 269
Seat belts .............................. 316
Cargo hooks ............................. 299
CD player
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Chains ....................................... 275
Child restraint system ............... 59 Baby seat definition................. 60
Baby seat installation .............. 68
Child seat definition................. 60
Child seat installation .............. 70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX rigid anchors ......................... 74
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 68
Installing CRS with top strap ... 76
Junior seats definition ............. 60
Junior seat installation ............ 72
Child safety ................................ 58 12-volt battery precautions.... 339
Airbag precautions .................. 48
Back door precautions .......... 150
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 42
Installing child restraints.......... 67
Power window lock switch .... 191
Power window precautions ... 193 Rear door child-protectors .... 147
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 362
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions........ 289
Child-protectors....................... 147
Cleaning Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 315
Panoramic roof ..................... 314
Radar sensor ................ 254, 269
Seat belts .............................. 316
Climate remote control ........... 288
Clock ......................................... 303
Condenser ................................ 334
Console box ............................. 294
Coolant Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 274
Cooling system ........................ 333 Hybrid system overheating ... 457
Consumption screen ............... 133
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 235
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 239
Warning messages ............... 403
Cup holders.............................. 295
Curtain shield airbags ............... 46
Customizable features ............ 477
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