461-1. For safe use
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising, etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be h ot.
● The windshield may crack.
● The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. (→P. 462)
● For Safety Connect subscribers, if any of the following situati ons occur, the
system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, noti-
fying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push t he “SOS” but-
ton) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and
helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (→P. 76)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
WARNING
■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier.
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radio s and CD
players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
1313-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 509)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
back window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
579Alphabetical index
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Back doorBack door.............................. 118
Back window ......................... 168
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Back window ............................ 168
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 532
Battery ...................................... 425 Battery checking ................... 425
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 511
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Voltmeter ................................ 94
Warning light ......................... 472
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 297
Bluetooth
® *
Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .......................... 371
Brake Fluid ...................................... 423
Parking brake........................ 226
Warning light ......................... 472
Brake assist ............................. 324
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Care .................................. 400, 404
Aluminum wheels ................. 401
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 404
Seat belts.............................. 405
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo hooks ............................ 373
Cargo net hooks ...................... 373
CD player
*
Center differential lock ........... 318
Chains ...................................... 338
Child restraint system............... 58 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 69
Convertible seats, definition ... 59
Convertible seats,
installation ...................... 66, 68
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 64
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 70
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
