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Front airbagsDeployment
The airbags are deployed, except the passenger front airbag if it is deactivated, in the event of a serious front impact to all or part of the front impact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the front to the rear of the vehicle.The front airbag inflates between the thorax and head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard, passenger side to cushion their for ward movement.System which protects the driver and passenger(s) in the event of a serious front impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and thorax.The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
When driving, keep the glove box closed. Otherwise there is a risk of injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Deactivating the passenger front airbag
Only the passenger front airbag can be deactivated.
When the ignition is on, this warning lamp comes in the seat belt warning display screen. It stays on while the airbag is deactivated.
To assure the safety of your child, the passenger front airbag must be deactivated when you install a rear ward facing child seat on the front passenger seat.Otherwise, the child would risk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.
Reactivating the passenger front airbag
When you remove the child seat, with the ignition off, turn the switch to the "ON" position to reactivate the airbag and so assure the safety of your front passenger(s) in the event of an impact.
When the ignition is switched on, this warning lamp comes on in the seat belt warning display screen for approximately one minute to signal that the front airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, you must contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone, perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the abdomen and head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.
If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system which protects the driver and front passenger in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest, between the abdomen and head.Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.F With the ignition off, insert the key in the passenger airbag deactivation switch.F Turn it to the "OFF" position.F Remove the key keeping the switch in the new position.
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If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that contributes towards greater protection for the passengers (with the exception of the centre seats) in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.In the event of a rear or front collision, none of the lateral airbags is deployed.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, you must contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the system checked.
Operating fault
Curtain airbags (row 2 and 3)
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
The curtain airbag is deployed in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle.The curtain airbag inflates between the outer rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
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Sit in a normal upright position.Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.Do not leave anything between the occupants and the airbags (a child, pet, object...), nor fix or attach anything close to the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this could cause injuries during their deployment.Never modify the original definition of your vehicle, particularly in the area directly around the airbags.After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the airbag systems checked.All work on the airbag system must be carried out by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.Even if all of the precautions mentioned are observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.For more information on Accessories, refer to the corresponding section.Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
The bag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.Do not fit or attach anything to the steering wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries with deployment of the airbags.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the curtain airbag is deployed.If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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General points relating to child seats
For maximum safety, please observe the following recommendations:- in accordance with European regulations, all children under the age of 12 or less than one and a half metres tall must travel in approved child seats suited to their weight, on seats fitted with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings*,- statistically, the safest seats in your vehicle for carr ying children are the rear seats,- a child weighing less than 9 kg must travel in the rear ward facing position both in the front and in the rear.
To y o t a recommends that children should travel on the rear seats of your vehicle:- rearward facing up to the age of 3,
- forward facing over the age of 3.
Although one of Toyota's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children also depends on you.
* The regulations on carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the legislation in force in your country.
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Child seat at the rear
Rearward facing
When a rear ward facing child seat is installed on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's front seat for ward and straighten the backrest so that the rear ward facing child seat does not touch the vehicle's front seat.Adjust the rear seat to the fully back position, with the backrest straightened.
Forward facing
When a for ward facing child seat is installed on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's front seat for ward and straighten the backrest so that the legs of the child in the for ward facing child seat do not touch the vehicle's front seat.Adjust the rear seat to the fully back position, with the backrest straightened.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly tensioned.For child seats with a support leg, ensure that this is in firm contact with the floor. If necessary, adjust the front seat of the vehicle.
Row 3
If fitted to your vehicle, when a child seat is installed on a passenger seat in the 3rd row, move the seats in the 2nd row for ward and straighten the backrests so that the child seat and the child's legs do not touch the seats in the 2nd row.
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Passenger seat in the fully back and highest position.
Rearward facing
Child seat at the front*
Forward facing
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly tensioned.For child seats with a support leg, ensure that the support leg is in firm and stable contact with the floor. If necessary, adjust the passenger seat.
When a rear ward facing child seat is installed on the front passenger seat, adjust the seat to the fully back and highest position, with the backrest straightened.The passenger's front airbag must be deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
When a for ward facing child seat is installed on the front passenger seat, adjust the vehicle's seat to the fully back and highest position with the seat backrest straightened and leave the passenger's front airbag activated.
* Refer to the legislation in force in your country before carrying your child in this seating position.
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Passenger airbag OFF
For more information on the Airbags, refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivating the passenger front airbag
Never install a rear ward facing child restraint system on a seat protected by an active front airbag.This could cause the death of the child or serious injury.
The warning label present on both sides of the passenger sun visor repeats this advice.In line with current legislation, the following tables contain this warning in all of the languages required.
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