
521-1. For safe use
WARNING
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
● Do  not  recline  the  front  passenger  seatback  so  far  that  it  touches  a  rear
seat  or a  back  wall. This  may  cause the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”  indicator   light  to
be illuminated, which indicates that the SRS airbags for  the  front passen-
ger  will  not  activate  in  the  event  of  a  severe  accident.  If  the  seatback
touches the rear seat or back wall, return the seatback to a po sition where
it does not touch the rear seat or back wall. Keep the front passenger seat-
back  as  upright  as  possible  when  the  vehicle  is  moving.  Reclini ng  the
seatback  excessively  may  lessen  the  effectiveness  of  the  seat  belt  sys-
tem.
● If  an  adult  sits  in  the  front  passenger  seat,  the  “AIR  BAG  ON”  indicator
light  is  illuminated.  If  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”  indicator  is  illumin ated,  ask  the
passenger  to  sit  up  straight,  well  back  in  the  seat,  feet  on  the  floor,  and
with  the  seat  belt  worn  correctly.  If  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”  indicat or  still
remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the re ar seat, or
if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully re arward.
● When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on  the front pas-
senger seat in the proper order. ( P. 58)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe im pact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
front passenger  occupant classification  system. In  this  case, contact  your
Toyota dealer immediately.
● Vehicles with rear seats: Child restraint systems installed on  the rear seat
should not contact the front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-
ers the seat cushion surface.
● Do not attach a commercial seatback table or other heavy item t o the back
of the front passenger seat.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat. 

531-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Safety information for children
●Vehicles  with  rear  seats:  It  is  recommended  that  children  sit  i n  the
rear  seats  to  avoid  accidental  co ntact  with  the  shift  lever,  wiper
switch, etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock (Double Cab models only)  or
the  window  lock  switch  to  avoid  children  opening  the  door  while
driving or operating the power window accidentally.
● Do  not  let  small  children  operate  equipment  which  may  catch  or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, tailgate, sea ts,
etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi -
cle.
Use  a  child  restraint  system  appropriate  for  the  child,  until  the
child becomes  large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral.
There is also a  danger that  children  may  injure  themselves  by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up  or  extremely  cold  temperatures  inside  the  vehicle  can  be  fatal  to
children. 

561-1. For safe use
WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, 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.
● Vehicles without rear seats: Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child
restraint system that conforms to the size of the child.
● Vehicles  with  rear  seats:  Toyota  strongly  urges  the  use  of  a  proper  child
restraint system that conforms to the size of the child, instal led on the rear
seat.  According  to  accident  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 of 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.
● Vehicles without rear seats: A forward-facing child restraint s ystem may be
installed  on  the  front  passenger  seat  only  when  it  is  unavoidab le. 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.
● Vehicles  with  rear  seats:  A  forward-facing  child  restraint  syst em  may  be
installed  on  the  front  passenger  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  illuminated,  because  the  front  passenger  airbag  could  inflate  with
considerable  speed  and  force.  Otherwise,  the  child  may  be  kille d  or  seri-
ously injured. 

571-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
● 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  restraint  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  pillar s  or  roof  side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags 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 or an accident.
■ When children are in the vehicle
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.
■ When the child restraint system is not in use
● Keep  the  child  restraint  system  properly  secured  on  the  seat  even  if  it  is
not  in  use.  Do  not  store  the  child  restraint  system  unsecured  in  the  pas-
senger compartment.
● If  it  is  necessary  to  detach  the  child  restraint  system,  remove   it  from  the
vehicle. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident. 

691-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child  restraint  systems  conforming  to  FMVSS213  or  CMVSS213  specifica-
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  could  cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 32)
■ 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.
● Vehicles  with  rear  seats:  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.
● Vehicles with rear seats: Adjust the front
passenger seat so that it does not inter-
fere 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). 

701-1. For safe use
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
● When  a  booster  seat  is  installed,  always  ensure  that  the  should er  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. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of an accident or a sudden braking.
● 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 an d backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● Follow  all  installation  instructions  provided  by  the  child  restraint  system
manufacturer.
● Double Cab models only: When securing some types of child restraint sys-
tems in rear seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in
positions  next  to  the  child  restraint  without  interfering  with  it  or  affecting
seat  belt  effectiveness.  Be  sure  your  seat  belt  fits  snugly  across  your
shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interfe res with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death
or serious injury.
● Double  Cab  models  only:  When  installing  the  child  restraint  system  with
the head restraint being lowered, be sure to have the top tether strap pass
over  the  top  of  the  head  restraint.  If  the  belt  passes  below  the  head
restraint,  it  is  possible  that  the  child  restraint  system  may  not  be  securely
fixed.
If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child re straint system.
■ 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 a sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To  correctly  attach  a  child  restr aint  system  to  the  anchors  (vehicles
with rear seats)
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. Make sure the child restraint system is secur ely attached,
or  it  may  cause  death  or  serious  injury  to  the  child  or  other  p assengers  in
the event of a sudden braking or an accident. 

711-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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 to enter the vehicle a nd may lead
to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death  or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Vehicles with a sliding type back window: Keep the back window closed.
● If  you  smell  exhaust  gases  in  the  vehicle  even  when  the  back  window
(vehicles  with  a  sliding  type)  is  closed,  open  the  windows  and  have  the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
● Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it  is fitted
with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is
running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped, or parked situa-
tions  with  the  engine  running.  Particular  care  should  be  taken  to  prevent
exhaust  gases  from  entering  camper  bodies,  trailers  or  other  enclosures
on  or  around  your  vehicle.  If  exhaust  fumes  are  detected,  open  all  win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.
■ 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  open  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. 

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■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
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system 
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and New Caledonia
FCC ID: MOZRI-42BTY
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
FCC ID: NI4TMLF12-1
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not
cause  interference,  and  (2)  this device must accept any  interfe rence, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the devi ce.
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto risée aux deux
conditions  suivantes:  (1)  l’appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2)
l’utilisateur  de  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radio électrique  subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.