
471-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The 
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As 
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the 
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu- 
pants.
WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions 
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. 
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts 
properly. 
The SRS airbags are supplemental devic es to be used with the seat belts. 
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause 
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. 
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) 
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm ( 10 in.) from your driver airbag pro- 
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from 
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than
250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev- 
eral ways: 
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped- 
als comfortably. 
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, 
many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat 
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the 
road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature. 
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- 
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintain- 
ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instru- 
ment panel controls. 

561-1. For safe use
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust 
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and 
odorless. Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious 
health hazard. 
■ Important points while driving 
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle, open the windows and have the 
vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible. 
■ When parking 
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a 
garage, stop the engine. 
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space 
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. 
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it 
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is 
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. 
■ Exhaust pipe 
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or 
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.  

571-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Front passenger occupant classification  
system
SRS warning light 
Seat belt reminder light 
“PASSENGER AIR  BAG”  indicator
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: The ON indicator light turns on 
when the airbag system is on (only when the engine switch is in the “ON” 
position). 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The ON indicator light turns on 
when the airbag system is on (only when the engine switch is in IGNITION 
ON mode).
: If equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi- 
fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front 
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.
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■Adult*1
■Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- 
fication system
Indicator/ 
warning light 
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator ON indicator 
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 
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 
Indicator/ 
warning light 
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator OFF  
indicator*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 
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

591-2. Child safety
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■Unoccupied
■There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/ 
warning light 
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator OFF indicator 
SRS warning light OffSeat belt reminder light 
Devices 
Front passenger airbag Deactivated 
Side airbag on the front passenger seat 
Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front  
passenger side 
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 
Activated*7  
or 
deactivated*8
Indicator/
warning light 
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator OFF indicator 
SRS warning light On
Seat belt reminder light flashing 
Devices 
Front passenger airbag Deactivated 
Side airbag on the front passenger seat 
Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front  
passenger side 
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

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*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 recognize him/her
as a child 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: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the
front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult
depending on his/her physique or posture.
*5: For the child’s safety, install the child restraint system to a rear seat.
When it is unavoidable, a child restraint system can be installed on the
front passenger seat. A rear-facing child restraint system should be
installed when “OFF” of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator is illumi-
nated. ( P.  6 5 )
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to 
install the child restraint system properly. ( P. 65)
*7: In the event of a side collision.
*8: In the event of a frontal collision.
WARNING
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions 
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant 
classification system. 
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. 
● Wear the seat belt properly. 
● Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted 
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat. 
● Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. 
seatback pocket or armrest). 
● Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or 
feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat. 
● Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or 
press on the seatback with their legs. 
● Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. 

611-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions 
● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear 
seat. This may cause “OFF” of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator to 
be illuminated, which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passen- 
ger will not activate 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 pos- 
sible 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, “ON” of the “PASSENGER AIR 
BAG” indicator is illuminated. If “OFF ” of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi- 
cator 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 “OFF” of the 
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator still re mains 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 child restraint system on the front pas- 
senger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat 
in the proper order. ( P. 65) 
● 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 
front passenger occupant classification system. In this case, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer 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. 
● When it is unavoidable to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the 
front passenger seat, do not release the seat belt while the vehicle is mov- 
ing. Doing so may cause the airbag system to be on. 

631-2. Child safety
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Vehicles without smart entry & 
start system: 
Insert the key into the cylinder and 
turn to the “OFF” position.
The OFF indicator light turns on 
(only when the engine switch is in
the “ON” position).
Vehicles with smart entry & start 
system: 
Insert the mechanical key into the cylinder and rotate to the “OFF” 
position.
The OFF indicator light turns on (only when the engine switch is in 
IGNITION ON mode).
■ “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights information 
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction 
in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on. 
● The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is 
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag
WARNING
■ 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 airbag 
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.