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In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact, the pretensioning device may be deployed before and independently of the airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced, by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:- be tightened as close to the body as possible,- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does not twist,- be used to restrain only one person,- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its performance.In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a Toyota dealer is able to provide.Have your seat belts checked regularly by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold by Toyota dealers.After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter than one and a half metres.Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person.Never allow a child to travel on your lap.For more information on Child seats, refer to the corresponding section.
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they are all fastened before setting off.Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys.Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfill their role fully.The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt is stowed automatically when not in use.Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in correctly.The lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.The upper part must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release the device by pulling the strap firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
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Airbags
System designed to contribute towards improving the safety of the occupants (with the exception of the centre seat in rows 2 and 3, if so equipped) in the event of violent collisions. The airbags supplement the action of the seat belts fitted with force limiters.If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:- in the case of a serious impact, the airbags are deployed instantly and contribute towards better protection of the occupants of the vehicle (with the exception of the centre seat in rows 2 and 3, if so equipped); immediately after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the occupants,- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in certain roll-over conditions, the airbags may not be deployed; the seat belt alone contributes towards ensuring your protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a second impact occurs (during the same or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of one or more of the airbags is accompanied by a slight emission of smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive individuals may experience slight irritation.The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may result in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.B. Side impact zone.
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To assure the durability of your vehicle and your safety, remember that certain precautions, described hereafter, should be taken when driving your vehicle:
Load the vehicle correctly
With a load carried, the vehicle must remain within the maximum authorised weight, the Gross Vehicle Weight.To avoid upsetting the balance of the vehicle, the load should be centred and the heaviest part placed on the floor in front of the rear wheels.
Manoeuve cautiously, at
low speed
The dimensions of your vehicle differ from those of a light vehicle, in width, in height, as well as in length, and some obstacles will be more difficult to notice.Manoeuvre slowly.Before turning, check that there are no obstacles at mid-height along the sides.Before reversing, check that there are no obstacles, particularly at high level behind the vehicle.Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders are fitted.
It is inadvisable to place heavy loads on a roof rack.Loading the roof rack also requires you not to exceed the maximum load on the roof rack anchorages. Observe the maximum authorised weight, available from Toyota dealers.Loads must be securely lashed down.Cargo that is not properly secured inside the vehicle can adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and create the risk of accident.If your vehicle is fitted with a drop-side back, the height and width of the load must remain within the overall dimensions of the vehicle.
Drive the vehicle in a
prudent and efficient way
Take corners gently.Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy roads.Be aware of the effect of side winds on the vehicle.Effective eco-driving saves fuel; accelerate progressively, anticipate the need to slow down and adapt your speed to suit the situation.Indicate changes of direction well in advance
so that you are seen by other road users.
Take care
The tyres must be inflated to at least the pressures indicated on the label, even over-inflated by 0.2 to 0.3 bar for long journeys.After ensuring that no obstacle might prevent closing, guide the movement of the door at the right speed until it closes.
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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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Blind spot monitoring system
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the side in question:- immediately, when being overtaken,- after a delay of about one second, when overtaking a vehicle slowly.
This driving assistance system warns the driver of the presence of another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from the driver's field of vision), as soon as this presents a potential danger.
The alert is given by a warning lamp which comes on in the door mirror on the side in question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry, bicycle - is detected and the following conditions are fulfilled:- all the vehicles must be moving in the same direction and on adjacent lanes,- the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),- when you overtake a vehicle with a speed difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),- when a vehicle overtakes you with a speed difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),- the traffic must be flowing normally,- in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre, if this is prolonged and the vehicle being overtaken returns to the blind spot,- you are driving on a straight or slightly curved road,- your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan...
This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.The blind spot sensor system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
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180° rear vision
This system allows the near surroundings of the vehicle to be viewed in the display screen using cameras located at the rear of the vehicle. The parking sensors in the rear and/or front bumper complete the information on the view from above the vehicle (right-hand part).In addition to the view from above the vehicle (right-hand part) several types of view can be displayed (left-hand part):- standard rear view,- 180° rear view,- reconstructed zoom rear view.
Principle of image
reconstruction
The system displays the contextual view (left-hand part) as well as the view from above the vehicle in its close surroundings.By default, AUTOmatic mode is activated.In this mode, the system chooses the best view to display (standard or zoom) according to the information received from the parking sensors.The 180° view is only available through the menus.
The display disappears above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).The system is automatically deactivated
about 7 seconds after coming out of reverse or on opening a door or the boot.
This system is a visual aid and cannot in any circumstances replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.The images provided by the cameras may appear distorted by the surroundings (exterior conditions, driving mode, ...).The presence of areas in shadow, bright sunlight, or poor lighting conditions may make the image dark and reduce contrast.
Using the rear camera, the system records the vehicle's surroundings during a manoeuvre. An image from above your vehicle in its close surroundings is reconstructed (represented between the blue brackets) in real time and as the manoeuvre progresses.This representation facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when parking and allows you to see all of the obstacles close to the vehicle.This reconstructed view is automatically erased if the vehicle remains stationary for too long.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the Toyota dealer network.These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from Toyota's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front and rear parking sensors, styling mudflaps, boot management system, ...
"Transport solutions"
Boot liners, roof bars, bicycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof box, towbar harness, ....Tow bar, which must be fitted by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
"Styling"
Wheel trims, wheel caps, door sills, gear lever knobs, ...
"Security and safety"
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen
vehicle tracking system, fleet management unit, snow chains, tyre snow socks, front foglamps kit, ...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing strips, bumper protectors, loading area protection (on wood or plastic), rear sill finishers, rear mat, ....
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by Toyota may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption.Contact a Toyota dealer for information on the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a Toyota dealer for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,- never fit one mat on top of another.
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Front lamps
Xenon headlamps
For more information on Changing a bulb and in particular the types of bulb, refer to the corresponding section.
Halogen headlamps
For more information on Changing a bulb and in particular the types of bulb, refer to the corresponding section.
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care
to observe their correct installation so as to ensure the best lighting performance.
Front fog lamps
Ty p e D, H11-55W
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
1. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LEDs).2. Main beam headlamps. Ty p e C, H1-55W.3. Dipped beam headlamps. Ty p e E, D8S 25W4. Direction indicators. Ty p e B , PY21W-21W (amber)
1. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps. Ty p e A, P21-5W .2. Main beam headlamps. Ty p e C, H1-55W3. Dipped beam headlamps. Ty p e C, H7-55W4. Direction indicators. Ty p e B, PY21W-21W (amber)
In the event of a breakdown