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Adjustments
Longitudinal
► Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Height
(driver only)
► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as necessary to obtain the
position required.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Tilting the backrest
► Push the control backwards then use your weight and your legs to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar
(driver only)
► Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar support.
Armrest
► To put the armrest in the vertical position, raise it until it locks into place.► Lower the armrest to return it to the position for use.The armrest can be removed from the passenger seat.Removing the armrest► Raise the armrest into the vertical position.
► Push the armrest shaft towards the backrest.► While holding it in this position, rotate the armrest towards the rear.
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Steering wheel
adjustment
► When stationary, pull the control lever to release the steering wheel.► Adjust the height and reach.► Lower the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
WARNI NG
As a safety precaution, these operations must only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment
► Move control A or turn control C (depending on the version you have) to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.► Move control B or C (depending on the version you have) in any of the four directions to adjust.
► Return control A or C (depending on the version you have) to its centre position.
WARNI NG
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.Take this into account when assessing the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)► Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
If the vehicle is so equipped, the mirrors can be folded electrically from the inside, with the vehicle parked and the ignition on:
► Place control A in the centre position.► Pull control A back.
► Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
The electric unfolding of the mirrors is via the remote control or the key when unlocking the vehicle. Unless folding was selected with control A, pull the control back again to the central position.
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NOTIC E
The folding / unfolding on locking / unlocking can be deactivated. Contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.If necessary, it is possible to fold the mirrors manually.
Heated mirrors
► Press this button.
NOTIC E
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position
► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.► Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.Adjustment► Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and gradually transitions between day and night use, with the aid of a sensor that measures the light arriving from the rear of the vehicle.
NOTIC E
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
2-seat front bench seat
Central seat
Table position
► To lower the backrest, pull the tab on the lower edge of the seat.
The backrest of the central seat of the bench seat tilts to form a work table, creating a mobile office (for use while stationary).
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The vehicle may also be fitted with a pivoting table.► To return the backrest to the sitting position, stow the table, then guide it until it locks.Take care not to jam the tab under the seat cushion while moving the backrest.
WARNI NG
Never use the table while the vehicle is being driven.In the event of sudden braking or impact, any objects on the table might become dangerous projectiles that could cause injury.
Storage compartment under seats
► Lift the central seat to access the storage compartment. This space can be secured by fitting a padlock (not supplied).
WARNI NG
Each time you lock the seat in the sitting position, make sure that passengers have access to the seat belt end pieces and the associated straps.
Side seat
Retractable position
► Pull the tongue on the top edge of the seat near the head restraint to tilt and guide the assembly.It is placed in the floor of the front seat and thus forms a continuous flat floor with the loading space.This position allows transporting long cargo inside the vehicle with the doors closed.When retracted, the maximum weight on the backrest is 50 kg (110 lb).To replace the seat, lift the backrest until the seat locks into position on the floor.
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WARNI NG
Never put your hand underneath the seat cushion to guide the seat downwards or upwards, you could get your fingers trapped.Always just use the strap.Before carrying out these manoeuvres, check that nothing and nobody is obstructing the moving elements and their locking.
Folded position
► Lift the yellow crank at the base of the seat to unlock and lift the assembly into folded position (seat raised against the backrest) until it locks.This position allows the transport of high loads inside the cab.To replace the seat, push on the yellow crank under the seat and lower the assembly until the seat locks into position on the floor.
WARNI NG
Never put your hand underneath the seat cushion to guide the seat downwards or upwards, you could get your fingers trapped.Place your hand on the front of the seat cushion.Before carrying out these manipulations, check that nothing and nobody is obstructing the moving elements and their locking.
Rear bench seat
WARNI NG
For safety reasons, seat adjustments must only be made when the vehicle is stationary.
Folding the backrests
First steps:► lower the head restraints,► if necessary, move the front seats forward,► check that nothing or no person might interfere with the folding of the backrests (clothing, luggage, etc.),► check that the outer seat belts are lying flat on the backrests.
NOTIC E
The folding of the backrest is accompanied by a slight lowering of the corresponding seat cushion.When the backrest is released, the red indicator is visible in the release grips on the outer seats.
► Turn the backrest release handle 1.► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal position.
Repositioning the backrests
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First check that the outer seat belts are lying vertically flat alongside the backrest latching rings.
► Put the backrest in the upright position and push it firmly to latch it home.
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To avoid the risk of injury or accident, the load must be made stable so that it cannot slide, tip over, fall or be thrown. To do this, use only retaining straps that conform to current standards (DIN for example).For more information on putting straps in place, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.There must not be any empty space between the components of the load.To prevent the load sliding, there must not be any empty space between the load and the panels of the vehicle.As well as the straps, optimise the stability of the load with stable handling equipment (wedges, rigid blocks of wood or padding).
WARNI NG
When washing your vehicle, never clean the inside directly using a water jet.
For the Extenso cabin and
the Crew cab
WARNI NG
Do not place sharp or pointed objects in the protective cover to avoid damaging it.
WARNI NG
Do not place objects on the dashboard.Deactivate the front passenger airbag when carrying long objects.For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.
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Avoid placing short or heavy loads in the protective cover; use the loading area whenever possible.
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Avoid anchoring loads or hanging items on the wall of the partition.For safety reasons, ensure that small objects do not slip through the gaps of about 3 cm (0 ft 1") between the partition and the vehicle's bodywork.
Extenso cabin
This assembly comprises the two-seat front bench seat and a removable flap.For more information on the two-seat front bench seat, refer to the corresponding section.A partition located on the floor behind the front seats protects the driver and front passengers against the risk of load movement.A movable flap in this partition can be removed to allow long items to be loaded.A protective cover is supplied with the vehicle to enable long items to be carried safely.
Removing the flap
► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the control at the top of the flap with the other hand to release it.► Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.
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► Tighten the strap using the adjustable section in order to correctly retain the items that have been loaded inside the cover.
NOTIC E
The protective cover may be left in place after use.
NOTIC E
Regularly check the condition of the protective cover.When signs of wear and tear appear, contact a TOYOTA dealer to have it replaced by a protective cover that meets the specifications and qualities required by TOYOTA and your vehicle.
Crew cab
A movable partition that can be placed behind the first or second row of seats protects the
driver and passengers against the risk of load movement.A hatch in the partition can be opened to allow long items to be carried.A protective cover is supplied with the vehicle to enable long items to be carried safely.
WARNI NG
Lock the movable partition in these 2 positions only.
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Do not lean on the movable partition when boarding!
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Stay alert if the vehicle is on a steep slope, with loads behind the partition and passengers on board!
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Do not place loads behind the partition positioned behind row 2, if the backrest of part 2/3 of the bench seat is folded down.
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Deactivate the front passenger airbag when carrying long objects.
Moving the partition
Moving the partition forwards
► Fold the backrests of the row 2 seats and check that they are properly folded. If necessary, adjust the position of the row 1 seats (moving them forwards).► Release the upper latches A and B.► Check that the latches C and D are retracted.
► Slide the partition forwards.
► Lock the lower latches C and D and then check that the locating pins are correctly engaged in their housings.► Lock the upper latches A and B.
Moving the partition backwards
► Release the upper latches A and B.► Release the lower latches C and D.► Slide the partition backwards.► Lock the upper latches A and B.► Return the backrests of the row 2 seats to their positions.
NOTIC E
The upper stops may be adjusted if:– excessive force is needed to operate the upper latches A and B.– there is noise while driving, caused by excessive play.
NOTIC E
When the partition is locked behind the row 2 or row 1 seats, an engagement noise tells you that the upper latches are closed.
WARNI NG
Never drive with the partition unlocked.
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The partition must not be moved with the latches extended - risk of scratches or damage to the plastic trims!
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The partition must never be removed to
convert the vehicle from a commercial vehicle to a passenger vehicle.This would pose a risk to the safety of users due to the absence of a child lock on the tailgate (mandatory on passenger vehicles).
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Pay attention to the loading height behind the partition and the size of the long load in the protective cover: the driver must keep a good field of vision.
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Do not place loads between the partition and the bench seat backrest.