
551-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden sto ps, a child
must  be  properly  restrained,  using  a  seat  belt  or  child  restrai nt  system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in  your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident,  the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’ s interior.
● Toyota  strongly  urges  the  use  of  a  proper  child  restraint  syste m  that  con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent  statistics,  the  child  is  safer  when  properly  restrained  in  the  rear  seat
than in the front seat.
● Never  install  a  rear-facing  child  restraint  system  on  the  front   passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” i ndicator light is illuminated. 
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation o f the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-fac-
ing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
● A  forward-facing  child  restraint  system  may  be  installed  on  the   front  pas-
senger  seat  only  when  it  is  unavoidable.  A  child  restraint  system  that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since  there  is  no  top  tether  strap  anchor  for  the  front  passenger  seat.
Adjust  the  seatback  as  upright  as  possible  and  always  move  the  seat  as
far  back  as  possible  even  if  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”  indicator  light  is  illumi-
nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
● Do  not  use  the  seat  belt  extender  when  installing  a  child  restr aint  system
on  the  front  or  rear  passenger  seat.  If  installing  a  child  rest raint  system
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not
securely  hold  the  child  restraint  system,  which  could  cause  dea th  or  seri-
ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an accident.
● Do  not  allow  the  child  to  lean  his/her  head  or  any  part  of  his/ her  body
against  the  door  or  the  area  of  the  seat,  front  and  rear  pillars  or  roof  side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield air bags deploy
even  if  the  child  is  seated  in  the  child  restraint  system.  It  is  dangerous  if
the  SRS  side  airbags  and  curtain  shield  airbags  inflate,  and  th e  impact
could cause death or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions  provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. 

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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child  restraint  systems  conforming  to  FMVSS213  or  CMVSS213  spec ifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING
■ When installing a booster seat 
To  prevent  the  belt  from  going  into ALR  lock  mode,  do  not  fully   extend  the
shoulder  belt. ALR  mode  causes  the  belt  to  tighten  only.  This  c ould  cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 31)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow  the  directions  given  in  the  child  restraint  system  insta llation  manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place,  the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking or an accident.
● If  the  driver’s  seat  interferes  with  the
child  restraint  system  and  prevents  it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child  restraint  system  to  the  right-hand
rear seat.
● Adjust  the  front  passenger  seat  so  that
it  does  not  interfere  with  the  child
restraint system.
● Only  put  a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able.  When  installing  a  forward-facing
child  restraint  system  on  the  front  pas-
senger  seat,  move  the  seat  as  far  back
as  possible  even  if  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”
indicator  light  is  illuminated.  Failure  to
do  so  may  result  in  death  or  serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate). 

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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful  substance  to  the  human  body  is  included  in  exhaust
gases if inhale.
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
● Keep the back door closed.
● If  you  smell  exhaust  gases  in  the  vehicle  even  when  the  back  do or  is
closed,  open  the  windows  and  have  the  vehicle  inspected  at  your  Toyota
dealer 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 on for a long time.
If  such  a  situation  cannot  be  avoided,  park  the  vehicle  in  an  o pen  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 your Toyota dealer.  

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1-2. Emergency assistance
■System componentsMicrophone
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Safety Connect
: If equipped
Safety  Connect  is  a  subscription-based  telematics  service  that
uses  Global  Positioning  System  ( GPS)  data  and  embedded  cel-
lular  technology  to  provide  saf ety  and  security  features  to  sub -
scribers.  Safety  Connect  is  s upported  by  Toyota’s  designated
response  center,  which  operates  24  hours  per  day,  7  days  per
week.
Safety  Connect  service  is  avai lable  by  subscription  on  select,
telematics hardware -equipped vehicles.
By  using  the  Safety  Connect  service,  you  are  agreeing  to  be
bound  by  the  Telematics  Subscription  Service  Agreement  and
its Terms and Conditions, as in e ffect and amended from time to
time,  a  current  copy  of  which  is  available  at  Toyota.com  in  the
United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in  Puerto  Rico  and  Toyota.ca  in
Canada. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to suc h
then-applicable Terms and Conditions.
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■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone  calls  using  the  vehicles  Bluetooth®  technology  will  not  be  possible
when Safety Connect is active and in use.
● Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyot a models (in
the  contiguous  United  States  only).  Contact  with  the  Safety  Con nect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being i n operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite  signal reception,
which  can  limit  the  ability  to  reach  the  response  center  or  rec eive  emer-
gency  service  support.  Enrollment  and  Telematics  Subscription  S ervice
Agreement  required.  A  variety  of  subscription  terms  is  availabl e;  charges
vary by subscription term selected and location.
● Automatic  Collision  Notification,  Emergency Assistance  and  Stolen  Vehicle
Location  are  available  in  the  United  States,  including  Hawaii  a nd  Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are av ailable
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
● Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen  Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin I slands. 
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety C onnect services
will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.
● Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the T elecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
■ Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multip le languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English,  Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
■ When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network  is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out  a  smart  key  system)  or  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  IGNIT ION
ON  mode  (vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system),  the  red  indicator  l ight
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green ind icator
light comes on, indicating t hat the service is active.
The  following  indicator  light  patterns  indicate  specific  system  usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing =  Safety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
● No indicator light (off) = Saf ety Connect service not active
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1-3. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  registered  key  has  been
inserted  into  the  engine  switch  to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system 
The indicator light flashes aft er the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the  system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashi ng  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If  the  key  is  in  close  proximity  to  or  touching  a  key  to  the  security  system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the  engine  from  starting  if  a  key  has  not  been  previously  regis -
tered in the vehicle’s  on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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The  alarm  uses  light  and  sound  to  give  an  alert  when  an  intrusion  is
detected.
The  alarm  is  triggered  in  the  following  situations  when  the  ala rm  is
set:
● A  locked  door  is  unlocked  or  opened  in  any  way  other  than  using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.  (The
doors will lock aga in automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The battery is reconnected.
Close  the  doors  and  hood,  and
lock all the doors. The system will
be  set  automatically  after  30  sec-
onds.
The  indicator  light  changes  from
being  on  to  flashing  when  the  sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deac tivate or stopping the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sy stem:  Turn  the  engine  switch  to
“ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be  deac-
tivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
● Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  syst em:  Turn  the  engine  switch  is  in
ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode,  or  start  the  engine.  (The
alarm will be deactivated or s topped after a few seconds.)
Alar m
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 

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Instrument cluster2
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 82
Gauges and meters ............ 88
Multi-information display ..... 90