691-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
High back type
2 Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. ( P.23)
■Removing a child restraint
system installed with a seat
belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the
child restraint system may spring
up due to the rebound of the seat
cushion. Release the buckle while
holding down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play
with the seat belt. If the seat belt
becomes twisted around a
child’s neck, it may lead to
choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death. If this
occurs and the buckle cannot
be unfastened, scissors should
be used to cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate
are securely locked and the
seat belt is not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system
left and right, and forward and
backward to ensure that it has
been securely installed.
●When a booster seat is
installed, always ensure that the
shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s
shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck,
but not so that it could fall off the
child’s shoulder.
701-2. Child safety
■Child restraint LATCH
anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the each rear seat. (Buttons dis-
playing the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)
■When installing in the each
rear seats
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
With flexible lower attach-
ments
1 Open the anchor covers, and
install the child restraint sys-
tem to the seat.
The bars are installed behind the
anchor covers.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
WARNING
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm
the security of the child restraint
system.
■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 could cause injury or
discomfort to the child. (
P. 2 5 )
■Do not use a seat belt
extender
If a seat belt extender is used
when installing a child restraint
system, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint
system, which could cause death
or serious injury to the child or
other passengers in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing or an accident.
Child restraint system
fixed with child restraint
LATCH anchors
721-2. Child safety
■Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for the each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
■Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. ( P. 6 9 )
Hook
Top tether strap
■Laws and regulations pertain-
ing to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming
to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-
fications can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform
to the SAE J1819.
■When using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
Store the removed cover in a safe
place.
Also, after removing a child restraint
system, make sure to install the
removed cover to its original posi-
tion.
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
●When using the LATCH
anchors, be sure that there are
no foreign objects around the
anchors and that the seat belt is
not caught behind the child
restraint system.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm
the security of the child restraint
system.
Using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
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731-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
●Firmly attach t he top tether
strap and make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
●Do not attach the top tether
strap to anything other than the
anchor bracket.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm
the security of the child restraint
system.
852-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the
engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The front passenger’s seat belt reminder light is located on the
overhead console.
*3: This light illuminates on the over-head console.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
( P.349)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
( P.350)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.350)
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
( P.350)
Open door warning light
( P.351)
Low fuel level warning
light
*1 ( P.351)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light
*1, 2 ( P.351)
Rear passenger’s seat
belt reminder lights
*1, 3
( P.352)
(yellow) Conventional Cruise Con-
trol indicator (if equipped)
(
P.352)
BSD/RCTA warning light
(if equipped) ( P.352)
SRH warning light (if
equipped) ( P.352)
RAB warning light (if
equipped) ( P.353)
LED headlight warning
light ( P.353)
Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P.353)
Master warning light
*1
( P.353)
EyeSight warning light (if
equipped) ( P.353)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.354)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning light
not come on when you start the
engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.155)
Tail light indicator
( P.158)
1193-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
3-3.Adjusting the seats
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback fold lever
To get in and out of the rear
seats, use the seatback angle
adjustment lever or seatback
fold lever.
■Before getting in or out of
the rear seats
Remove the seat belt from the
seat belt guide. ( P.25)
■When getting in or out of
the rear seats
Driver’s side
Pull the seatback fold lever () or
lift the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever (
).
The seatback will fold forward.
Front passenger’s side
Pull the seatback fold lever () or
lift the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever (
).
The seatback will fold forward.
The seat can be slid forward and
backward.
■After getting in or out of the
rear seats
Return the seatback to the
upright position until the seat
locks.
Front passenger seat only: The
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
Getting in and out of the
rear seats
A
C
D
A
B
A
B
1203-3. Adjusting the seats
seat will lock in position at the point
where the seatback reaches the
upright position.
■Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover
that may be attached at the time of
purchase before using the seat.
WARNING
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, do
not recline the seat more than
necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to
the abdomen, or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious
injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made
while driving as the seat may
unexpectedly move and cause
the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
●After adjusting the seat, make
sure that the seat is locked in
position.
●Take care not to hit passengers
with the seat. Whe n sliding the
seat rearward, make sure not to
squash the legs o f the rear pas-
sengers.
●When returning the seatback
upright, perform seatback angle
adjustment while holding down
the seatback.
●Do not pull on or use the seat
belt guide to adjust or fold the
front seat.
●Do not put your hands under the
seat or near the moving parts to
avoid injury. Fingers or hands
may become jammed in the
seat mechanism.
■When driving the vehicle
Never operate the seat position
adjustment lever, seatback angle
adjustment lever or seatback fold
lever. Doing so could cause an
accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■Getting in and out of the rear
seats
●When getting in or out of the
rear seats, make sure not to get
your hands, legs, etc. squashed
in the movable or connecting
parts.
●When getting in or out of the
rear seats, make sure not to trip
on the seat rails.
●After getting in or out of the rear
seats, always make sure the
front seat is lock ed in position.
■When operating the front seat
from the rear seat
Make sure that no passenger is
seated in the front seat.
NOTICE
■When adjusting a front seat
When adjusting a front seat, make
sure that the head restraint does
not contact the headliner. Other-
wise, the head restraint and head-
liner may be damaged.
1223-3. Adjusting the seats
■Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover
that may be attached at the time of
purchase before using the seat.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seat-
backs down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down
while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level
ground, set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
●Do not allow anyo ne to sit on a
folded seatback or in the trunk
while driving.
●Do not allow child ren to enter
the trunk.
■After returning the rear seat-
back to the upright position
●Push the rear seatback and
then check that it is securely
locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely
locked, the red portion of the
seatback lock indicator will be
visible. Make sure that the red
portion is not visible.
●Check that the seat belts are
not twisted or caught in the
seatback.
■Before using the rear seat
belts
Always make sure that the seat
belt is not caught in the seatback
or twisted in one of the hooks that
secure the seatback. Failure to do
so may cause the seat belt to not
be fastened correctly or to
become ineffective in a collision,
resulting in death o r serious injury.