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SRS airbag system monitorsA diagnostic system continually
monitors the readiness of the
SRS airbag system (including
front seat belt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven.
The SRS warning light will show
normal system operation by illu-
minating for approximately 6
seconds when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indicator:
● Front sub sensor (right-hand side)
● Front sub sensor (left-hand side)
● Airbag control module (including  impact sensors and rollover sen-
sors)
● Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
● Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side)
● Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side)
● Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side)
● Door impact sensor (right-hand side)
● Door impact sensor (left-hand side)
● Side airbag module (driver’s side)
● Side airbag module (front passenger’s side)
● Curtain shield airbag sensor  (rear wheel house right-hand side)
● Curtain shield airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)
● Curtain shield airbag module (right-hand side) 
     
        
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●
Curtain shield airbag module (left-hand side)
● Satellite safing sensor (under the center of the rear seats)
● Seat belt pretensioner (driver’s side)
● Seat belt pretensioner (front passenger’s side)
● Seat belt buckle switch  (front passenger’s side)
● Front passenger’s occupant classification system sensor
● Front passenger’s occupant detection control module
● Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
● All related wiring
WARNING
■SRS warning light
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a
malfunction in the seat belt pretensioners, SRS airbag system and/or front
passenger occupant classification system. Immediately take your vehicle to
your nearest Toyota dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked
and properly repaired, the seat belt pretensioners, SRS airbag and/or front
passenger occupant classification system will not operate properly in the
event of a collision, which may increase the risk of death or serious injury.
●Flashing or flickering of the warning light
● No illumination of the warning light  when the engine switch is first turned to
the “ON” position.
● Continuous illumination of the warning light
● Illumination of the warning light while driving 
     
        
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Condition and operation in th
e front passenger occupant
classification system*1
■ Adult*2
■Child restraint system with infant*6, *7, *8
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 
indicator lights “AIR BAG 
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*3
DevicesFront passenger airbag
On
Front side airbag
*4
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 
indicator lights “AIR BAG 
OFF”*9
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4
The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show
you the status of the front pass enger’s SRS frontal airbag. When
the engine switch is turned to “O N” position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate while the system is checked, after which both
indicators turn off. 
After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status
of the front passenger’s SRS fr ontal airbag determined by the
Toyota advanced frontal ai rbag monitoring system. 
     
        
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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator
turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult
This can be caused by an adult incorrectly sitting in the front passen-
ger’s seat. Perform the following.
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 
Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright
position, sit up straight in the ce nter of the seat cushion, cor-
rectly wear the seat belt, posit ion his/her legs out forward, and
adjust the seat to the rearmost position.
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. 
If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator
remains off, perform the following.
• The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 
• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket, seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc. 
• If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger
should remove any unnecessary  items before sitting in the
front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.
The engine switch is turned to  the “ON” position. After the
self-check is performed, the ON indicator should illuminate
while the OFF indicator remains off. If the OFF indicator still
remains illuminated while the ON  indicator remains off, ask
the occupant to move to the  rear seat and immediately con-
tact your Toyota dealer for an inspection.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5  
     
        
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If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off
even when an infant or a small child is in 
a child restraint system (including booster seat)
This can be caused by the child restraint system being installed incor-
rectly. Perform the following.
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 
Remove the child restraint syst em from the seat. By referring
to the child restraint manufact urer’s recommendations as well
as the child restraint system in stallation procedure in “child
restraint system”, correctly rein stall the child restraint system.
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and make
sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator
turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.
If the ON indicator still remain s illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off, perform the following.
• Ensure that no article is pl aced on the seat other than the
child restraint system  and the child occupant.
• Ensure that the backward-for ward position and seatback of
front passenger seat are locked  into place securely by mov-
ing the seat back and forth.
If the ON indicator still remain s illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off after taking the relevant corrective actions
described above, relocate the ch ild restraint system to the
rear seat and immedi ately contact your Toyota dealer for an
inspection.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5  
     
        
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............  128
Engine (ignition) switch .............................  142
Automatic  transmission...................  145
Manual Transmission .......  152
Turn signal lever ..............  155
Parking brake ...................  156
Horn .................................  157
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters .........  158
Indicators and warning lights ..............................  161
Multi-information  display............................  165 2-3. Operating the lights 
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...............  172
Windshield wipers and  washer ...........................  176
2-4. Using other driving  systems
Cruise control ...................  179
Driving assist systems .....  184
Hill-start assist control ......  191
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..........  195
Vehicle load limits ............  199
Winter driving tips ............  200
Trailer towing ...................  204
Dinghy towing ..................  205 
     
        
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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
→P. 142
■ Driving
Vehicles with an au tomatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed,  shift the shift lever to D. 
( → P. 145)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 156)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal , shift the shift lever to 1. 
( → P. 152) 
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 156)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 
■ Stopping
Vehicles with an au tomatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. 
If necessary, set the parking brake. 
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( →P. 145)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (
→P. 152) 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 1 
STEP 2  
     
        
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■
Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an au tomatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 145)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 156)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. ( →P. 152)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 156)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5