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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions,  burns,  bruising  etc.,  may  be  sustained  from  S RS  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.
● All of the doors will be unlocked. ( P. 154)
● The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. ( P. 322)
● The interior lights will turn on automatically. ( P. 408)
● The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P. 516)
● Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. ( P. 527)
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,  roof  side  rails,  front  door  panels,  front  door  trims  or  front  door
speakers
● Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in  it)
● 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 
     
        
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When to contact your Toyota dealer
In  the  following  cases,  the  vehicle  will  require  inspection  and/or  repair.  Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
● The  front  of  the  vehicle  is  damaged  or
deformed,  or  was  involved  in  an  acci-
dent  that  was  not  severe  enough  to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.
● A  portion  of  a  door  or  its  surrounding
area is damaged, deformed or has had a
hole  made  in  it,  or  the  vehicle  was
involved  in  an  accident  that  was  not
severe  enough  to  cause  the  SRS  side
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The  pad  section  of  the  steering  wheel,
dashboard  near  the  front  passenger  air-
bag  or  lower  portion  of  the  instrument
panel  is  scratched,  cracked,  or  other-
wise damaged.
● The  surface  of  the  seats  with  the  SRS
side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-
erwise damaged.
● The  portion  of  the  front  pillars,  rear  pil-
lars  or  roof  side  rail  garnishes (padding)
containing  the  SRS  curtain  shield  air-
bags  inside  is  scratched,  cracked,  or
otherwise damaged. 
     
        
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WARNING
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
● Do  not  recline  the  front  passenger  seatback  so  far  that  it  touches  a  rear
seat. This  may  cause  the  “AIRBAG  OFF”  indicator  light  to  be  ill uminated,
which indicates  that the  SRS  airbags  for  the  front  passenger  wi ll  not  acti-
vate  in  the  event  of  a  severe  accident.  If  the  seatback  touches  the  rear
seat,  return  the  seatback  to  a  position  where  it  does  not  touch  the  rear
seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the
vehicle  is  moving.  Reclining  the  seatback  excessively  may  lesse n  the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light
is  illuminated.  If  the  “AIRBAG  OFF”  indicator  is  illuminated,  ask  the  pas-
senger  to  sit  up  straight,  well  back  in  the  seat,  feet  on  the  floor,  and  with
the  seat  belt  worn  correctly.  If  the  “AIRBAG  OFF”  indicator  sti ll  remains
illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is
not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● 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. 60)
● 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.
● 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 modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.
● Do not place anything between the console box and front passenger seat.
Otherwise,  the  system  may  not  detect  the  front  passenger  proper ly,  lead-
ing to improper operation of the airbags.
● Adjust  the  front  passenger  seat  so  that  the  head  restraint  does  not  touch
the ceiling. If the head restraint is left in contact with the  ceiling, the system
may not detect the front passenger properly, leading to imprope r operation
of the airbags. 
     
        
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●It  is  recommended  that  children  sit  in  the  rear  seats  to  avoid  acci-
dental contact wit h the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use  the  rear  door  child-protector  lock  or  the  window  lock  switc h  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, trunk, seats  etc.
Riding with children
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  panoramic  moon  roof,  or  other  features  of
the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tempe ratures inside
the vehicle can be fatal to children. 
     
        
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brackets  (for
top  tether
strap)  attach-
ment
Seats  with  an  adjustable  type  head
restraint
Seats  with  an  integrated  type  head
restraintP. 72
Installation methodPage 
     
        
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When  installing  a  child  restrain
t  system  to  a  front  passenger
seat
For  the  safety  of  a  child,  install  child  restraint  systems  to  a  rear
seats.  When  installing  child  rest raint  system  to  a  front  passenger
seat  is  unavoidable,  adj ust  the  seat  as  follows  and  install  the   child
restraint system.
● Raise  the  seatback  as  much
as possible
● Move  the  seat  to  the  rear-
most position
● Raise  the  seat  to  the  highest
position
● If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove the head restraint
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do  not  allow  children  to  play  with  the  seat  belt.  If  the  seat  b elt  becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries 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.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● 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.
● Follow  all  installation  instructions  provided  by  the  child  restraint  system
manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems 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  ef fectiveness.  Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it  does  not,  or  if  it  interferes  with  the  child  restraint,  move   to  a  different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injur y.
■ 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  c ould  cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 32)
■ 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 sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident. 
     
        
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Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH  anchors  are  provided
for  the  outboard  rear  seats.
(Marks  displaying  the  location
of  the  anchors  are  attached  to
the seats.)
■When installing in the rear outboard seats
Install  the  child  restraint  system  in  accordance  to  the  operati
on
manual enclosed with the  child restraint system.
If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove  the  head  restraint.
(  P. 171)
Remove the cover.
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH ancho r
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