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Seat belt(s) warning lamp
With individual front seats
On switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
comes on if a seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.At speeds above approximately 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning lamp flashes for 2 minutes, accompanied by an audible signal.Once these 2 minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp remains on until the driver and/or passenger fasten their seat belt.
With two-seat front bench seat (and driver’s seat)
On switching on the ignition, this warning lamp comes on if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.On switching on the ignition, this warning lamp comes on if a passenger seat belt is unfastened.At speeds above approximately 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning lamp flashes for 2 minutes, accompanied by an audible signal.Once these 2 minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp remains on until the driver fastens their seat belt.
Advice
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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 fulfil their role fully.Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in correctly.After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
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InstallationThe 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.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 show any signs of cuts or fraying,– not be converted or modified in order not to affect its performance.
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Recommendations for childrenUse a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter than one and a half metres (4 ft 11").
Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one child.Never carry a child on your lap.For more information on Child seats, refer to the corresponding section.
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MaintenanceIn 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 the seat belts checked regularly by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop, 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.
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Safety
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In the event of an impactDepending on the nature and seriousness of impacts, the pyrotechnic pretensioner device may trigger before and independently of airbag deployment. 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 belt system checked, and if necessary replaced, by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
Airbags
System designed to contribute towards improving the safety of the occupants (with the exception of the centre seat in row 2) in the
event of violent collisions.The airbags supplement the action of the force-limiting seat belts.If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:– in the event of a serious impact, the airbags are deployed instantly and contribute towards better protection of the occupants (with the exception of the centre seat in row 2);
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 rollover conditions, the airbags may not be deployed; the seat belt alone contributes towards ensuring your protection in these situations.
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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.
Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone
B.Side impact zone
NOTIC E
When one or more airbags are deployed, the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in the system makes a noise and releases a small quantity of smoke.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive individuals may experience slight irritation.The detonation noise associated with the deployment of one or more airbags may result in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags
System that protects the driver and front passenger(s) in the event of a serious front impact, limiting the risk of head and chest injury.The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is fitted in the roof.
With the two-seat front bench seat, the passenger sitting in the centre is also protected.
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Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, you must contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.The airbags may not be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
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In the event of a minor impact or bump at 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 are deployed.
Advice
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For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below.Adopt a normal upright sitting position.Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly positioned and adjusted.Do not leave anything between the occupants and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor fix or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause injuries during their deployment.Do not place objects on the dashboard.
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, have the airbag systems checked.All work on the airbag systems must only be performed by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.Even if all of the precautions mentioned are observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms cannot be ruled out when an airbag is deployed. The airbag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
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Front airbagsDo 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 fix or attach anything to the steering wheel or dashboard, as this could cause injuries when the airbags are deployed.
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Lateral airbagsUse only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment of the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a TOYOTA dealer.Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could cause injuries to the thorax or arm when the lateral airbag is deployed.Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.The vehicle's front door panels include side impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or incorrectly executed work (modification or repair) on the front doors or their interior trim could compromise the operation of these sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral airbags!Such work must only be done by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"Rearward facing"
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The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag deploys.
Warning label - Front passenger airbag
You must comply with the following instruction, reminded by the warning label on both sides of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
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To guarantee the safety of your child, the front passenger airbag must be deactivated when a "rear facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
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Vehicles not equipped with a deactivation controlInstalling a “rear facing” child seat on the front passenger seat or bench seat is expressly prohibited! Doing so would expose the child to the risk of death or serious injury in the event of airbag deployment.
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With the Extenso cabin or the Crew cab, deactivate the front passenger airbag when transporting long objects.
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Safety
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Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
The control is located on the side of the glove box.
With the ignition off:► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the switch to the "OFF" position. ► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON" position.When the ignition is switched on:This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Recommended child
seats
Range of recommended child seats secured using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg (28 lb)
L1Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg (from 34 to 79 lb)
L5Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.The child is restrained by the seat belt.Only suitable for installation on the side rear seats.The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg (from 34 to 79 lb)
L6The child is restrained by the seat belt.Only suitable for installation on the front passenger seat or on the rear side seats.
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In case of towing
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Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and requires extra care from the driver.
NOTIC E
Respect the maximum towable weights.At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) of altitude; the density of the air decreases with altitude and the performance of the engine reduces.
WARNI NG
New vehicle: do not pull a trailer before having driven at least 1,000 kilometres (620 miles).
NOTIC E
If the outside temperature is high, let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight (at the point where it joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
NOTIC E
If a genuine TOYOTA towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature of the coolant. The maximum towable load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan does not increase with engine speed.► Reduce speed and lower the engine speed, so as to limit the heating-up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.If this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the wind that the vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system, therefore preventing the engine from being started in the event of a break-in.In the event of a fault, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen.The vehicle will not start; contact a TOYOTA dealer as soon as possible.
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Driving
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Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
► With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.► With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.
With the conventional key / With the
remote control key
1.Stop position.
2.Ignition on position.
3.Starting position.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
NOTIC E
In certain circumstances, you may have to turn the steering wheel firmly to move the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, for example).
► Turn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to
activate the engine pre-heating system.► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel, then turn the key to position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, to operate the starter motor until the engine starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.
NOTIC E
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some climatic conditions, the following recommendations should be followed:– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed.– Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and the exterior
temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’s idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm, depending on the cooling requirements.
– 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 very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23 °C), to ensure correct operation and durability of your vehicle’s mechanical components (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 poisoning and death!
NOTIC E
With petrol engines, after a cold start, pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when stationary, with the engine running, for anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
WARNI NG
If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before operating the starter motor again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, do not keep
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trying: you risk damaging the starter motor and the engine.Contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– only use mats which are suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; these fixings must be used,– never place one mat on top of another.The use of mats not approved by TOYOTA may interfere with access to the pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise control / speed limiter.The mats approved by TOYOTA have two fixings located below the seat.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
► Press the “START/STOP” button.
With a manual gearbox, the steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less instantly.With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine starts more or less instantly.
NOTIC E
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the recommendations below:– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed. Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and when the exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the idle engine speed can accelerate up to 1,300 rpm depending on the air conditioning requirements.– In wintry conditions, when the ignition is switched on, the duration of lighting of the preheating indicator lamp is extended. Wait
until it goes off before starting the engine.– In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), to ensure correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of the 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 poisoning and death!
NOTIC E
With petrol engines, after a cold start, preheating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine vibrations for anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
WARNI NG
For Diesel vehicles, when the temperature is below zero, starting will only occur once the preheating warning lamp is 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.
NOTIC E
The presence of the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system remote control is imperative in the recognition zone.Never leave the vehicle with the engine running and with the remote control on your person.