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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.Other wise, 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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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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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.F To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature.In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
F If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
For more information on Weights, refer to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid the audible signal if a genuine Toyota towbar is used.
If the ambient temperature is high, it is recommended that the engine be allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
For more information on Adjusting the headlamp beam height, refer to the corresponding section.
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F Turn the key to position 2, ignition on, to operate the engine pre-heating.
F Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel then operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3 until the engine starts, without pressing the accelerator. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. Depending on the climatic conditions, it is recommended that you proceed as follows:- In temperate conditions, do not run the engine with the vehicle stationary to warm it up, but rather move off straight away and drive at
moderate engine speeds.- In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning lamp will stay on for a longer period after switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off before starting.- In ver y severe wintr y conditions (temperature below -23°C), to ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of your vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of intoxication and death.
If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.Wait a few moments before trying again. If the engine does not start after a few attempts, do not keep trying: you risk damaging the starter motor and the engine.Call on an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-zero temperatures the engine will not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has gone off.If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs.
Starting
F Then, press the "S TA R T/STOP" button.
Starting-switching off the engine,
"Smart Entry & Start System"
The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less immediately.
F Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, fully depress and hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the selector at position P then press the brake pedal firmly.
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the selector at position N then press the brake pedal firmly.
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Parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, or on a steep slope with a laden vehicle, turn the wheels against the kerb then apply the parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driven, this warning lamp coming on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not
been fully released.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the application and release of the manual parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox,
engage a gear then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector at position P then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the gear selector at position A then switch off the ignition.
Release on level ground
Application
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional if required.
For reasons of safety and theft protection, do not leave your electronic key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your person.
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Hill start assist control (HAC)
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.It only operates when:- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,- the driver’s door is closed.This Hill start assist control system cannot be deactivated.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the lever in the first gear position or in neutral.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the selector at position D or select manual operation M.
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position A or M.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning lamp comes on accompanied by a message. Contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible to have the
system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the Hill start assist control phase.If you need to get out of the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that the parking brake indicator lamp is on.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox and you have to move off on a steep slope (rising or falling) with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position D, release the parking brake then release the brake pedal.
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Automatic operation
F After starting the engine, select position A for automatic gear changes
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for:- the style of driving,- the profile of the road.
AUTO and the gear engaged are displayed in the instrument panel.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another
vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Display in the instrument panel
When you move the gear selector, the symbol corresponding to its position is displayed in the instrument panel.
Moving off
If the Foot on brake warning lamp comes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message "Foot on brake", press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
R. ReverseN. NeutralAUTO or A. Automatic operation.M. Manual operation
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If the engine does not star t:If N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, move the selector to position A then to position N.
F Select automatic operation (position A), manual operation (position M), or reverse (position R).F Release the parking brake.F Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal; the vehicle then moves off.
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
F Select position N.F Press the brake pedal down fully.F Start the engine.
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