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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying

(inflating) SRS airbag.

●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 hot.

●The windshield may crack. ●For U.S.A.: For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle's loca- tion (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis- tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent auto- matically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (P. 473)

■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations: • If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which can move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck

●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-

tensioners will activate.

●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air- bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 53)

●The SRS seat cushion airbag on the front passenger’s seat will not operate

if the occupant is not wearing a seat belt.

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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags) ●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

●The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover. ●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a

severe frontal collision.

■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than

a collision The SRS front airbags and SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration. ●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or falling

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown in the illustration. ●The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal ●The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone

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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-

bags) The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur. ●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover

■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and

curtain shield airbags) The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment. ●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger compart- ment

●Collision from the side at an angle

The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low- speed frontal collision. ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover

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The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low-speed frontal collision. ●Collision from the rear ●Pitching end over end

■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 or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

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●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 front passenger’s seat cushion sur- face is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

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Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi- fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.

Seat belt reminder light SRS warning light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system ■ Adult*1

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Off

Off*2 or flashing*3

Activated

Activated*2 deactivated*3

or

Activated

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■ Child*4

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter ■ Child restraint system with infant*5

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

“AIR BAG OFF” “AIR BAG ON”*4

or

Off

Off*2 or flashing*3

Deactivated or activated*4

Activated

Deactivated or activated*4, 2

Activated

“AIR BAG OFF”*6

Off

Off*2 or flashing*3
Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

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■ Unoccupied

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Off

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Devices

Activated

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

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■ There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

On

Off

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Devices

Activated

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.

*2: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt. *3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *4: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convert- ible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or posture.

*5: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (P. 61)

*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to

install the child restraint system properly. (P. 65)

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WARNING

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

●Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback pockets).

●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or

feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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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 “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will 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 lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, 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” indicator still 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. 65) ●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. 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.

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Safety information for 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.

● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-

dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.

● Use the rear door child-protector lock 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, back door, seats etc.

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 or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appro-

priate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child

restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (P. 65)

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Types of child restraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child:  Rear facing  Infant seat/con-

 Forward facing  Convertible

vertible seat

seat

 Booster seat

■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes

large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

●If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat

and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 30)

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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 restraint 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. ●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent 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” indicator 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.

●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger 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 illumi- nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint 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 death or seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an accident.

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■Child restraint precautions

●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 pillars 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 the 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 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 or store it securely in the luggage compartment. If a head restraint was removed when installing a child restraint system, always install the head restraint before driving. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

 8-seat models LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard second seats. (But- tons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

 7-seat models LATCH anchors are provided for both second seats. (Buttons dis- playing the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism (ALR/ELR belts except driver's seat belt) (P. 35)

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

 Second seats (8-seat models) An anchor bracket is provided for each second seat.

 Second seats (7-seat models) An anchor bracket is provided for both second seats.

 Third seats An anchor bracket is provided for the third center seat.

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Installation with LATCH system Fold the seatback while pulling the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the 1st lock position (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible. If your child restraint system inter- feres with a head restraint and can- not be installed properly, install the child restraint system after remov- ing the head restraint. (P. 169) Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

 Type A

the

onto

Latch the hooks of the lower straps LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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the buckles onto

 Type B Latch LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt) ■ Rear-facing  Infant seat/convertible seat

the

lever. Return

Adjusting the seat  Second seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the seatback and secure it at the 1st (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible.

lock position

the strap. Return

 Third seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the seatback and secure it at the 1st (most upright position).

lock position

Place the child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

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Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

the plate

into

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

rear seat, allow

While pushing the child restraint system down into the the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

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the

lever. Return

Adjusting the seat  Second seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the seatback and secure it at the 1st (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible.

lock position

the strap. Return

 Third seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the seatback and secure it at the 1st (most upright position).

lock position

Place the child restraint sys- tem on the seat facing the front of the vehicle. If your child restraint system interferes with a head restraint and cannot be installed properly, install the child restraint system after removing head restraint. (P. 169)

the

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Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

the plate

into

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

retract until

While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to the child restraint system is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 75)

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the

lever. Return

Adjusting the seat  Second seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the seatback and secure it at the 1st (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible.

lock position

 Third seats Fold the seatback while pulling the strap. Return the seatback and secure it at the 1st lock position (most upright position).

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle. If your child restraint system interferes with a head restraint and cannot be installed properly, install the child restraint system after removing the head restraint. (P. 169)  High back type

 Booster type

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Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint sys- tem according to the manu- instructions and facturer’s insert the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (P. 30)

the plate

into

Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.

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Raise the head restraint so that the top tether strap can easily be passed between the head restraint and seatback. If your child restraint system inter- feres with a head restraint and can- not be installed properly, install the child restraint system after remov- ing the head restraint. (P. 169)

Secure the child restraint sys- tem using the seat belt or LATCH anchors.

the

tighten

Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and top tether strap. Run the top tether strap under the head restraint. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

■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.

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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. 35)

■When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation 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, sudden swerving or an accident. ●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 second seat.

●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere 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).

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WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

●When installing a child restraint system on the center second and third seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position (second seat only) and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the child restraint system.

●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. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●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. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●When using the right-hand second and third seat for the child restraint system, do not sit in the center second and third seat. Seat belt function may be impaired, such as being positioned overly high or loose-fitting, which may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerv- ing or an accident.

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WARNING

■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 restraint system to the anchors

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 securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.

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 enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ■Important points while driving

●Keep the back door and glass hatch closed. ●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door and glass hatch are closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■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.

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Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis- tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi- cle. This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

Vehicles without a smart key sys- tem: The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled. Vehicles with a smart key system: The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

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■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object ●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

■Certification for the engine immobilizer system

FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: WRKRI-44BTY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 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 responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  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 interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Alarm

The alarm The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected. The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set: ● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote control or mechanical key.

● The hood is opened. ● The locked glass hatch (if equipped) is opened in any way other

than using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system).

● The battery is reconnected.

Setting the alarm system Close the doors, glass hatch (if equipped) and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the sys- tem is set.

: If equipped

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Deactivating or stopping the alarm Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms: ● Unlock the doors. ● Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deac- tivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

● Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

● Open the glass hatch (if equipped) using the entry function (vehi-

cles with smart key system).

■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following: ●Nobody is in the vehicle. ●The windows and the following openings are closed before the alarm is set.

• The glass hatch (if equipped) • The moon roof (if equipped) • The panoramic moon roof (if equipped)

●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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■Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) ●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a inside lock button.

●The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (P. 624)

■Alarm-operated door lock

In the following situations, the doors are locked automatically: ●When a person inside the vehicle triggers the alarm by unlocking a door or

the back door.

●When a person inside the vehicle unlocks a door or the back door while the

alarm is operating.

NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recov- ery of parts from stolen vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.

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Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .......................... 88
Gauge and meters .............. 94
Multi-information display (with monochrome display) ............................. 97
Multi-information display (with color display) .......... 101
Eco Driving Indicator......... 107
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109

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Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari- ous systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis- plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

 Vehicles with monochrome display

 Vehicles with color display

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region.

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Warning lights Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi- cle’s systems.

*1

(U.S.A.) *1

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (P. 563)

*1 Electric power steering

system warning light (P. 564)

Brake system warning light (P. 563)

*1, 2 Charging system warn-

ing light (P. 563)

*1, 2, 3

*1

Pre-collision system warning light (P. 564)

Slip indicator (P. 564)

Low engine oil pressure warning light (P. 563)

*2 Open door warning light

(P. 565)

Malfunction lamp (P. 563)

indicator

Low fuel level warning light (P. 565)

Malfunction lamp (P. 563)

indicator

Seat belt reminder light (P. 565)

*1, 2

*1

(U.S.A.) *1

(Canada)

*1 SRS warning light

(P. 564)

*1 Master warning light

(P. 565)

*1

Tire pressure warning light (P. 565)

*1

(U.S.A.) *1

(Canada)

ABS warning light (P. 564)

ABS warning light (P. 564)

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*1: Vehicles without a smart key system:

These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position 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 if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with a smart key system: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode 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 mal- function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: If equipped *3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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Indicators The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator (P. 239)

*1, 4

Slip indicator (P. 300)

Headlight indicator (P. 241)

Tail light indicator (P. 241)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

*1 VSC OFF indicator

(P. 300)

*1, 2, 5 Pre-collision

system warning light (P. 306)

Headlight high beam indicator (P. 242)

*1, 2 All-wheel drive lock indi-

cator (P. 297)

*2 Automatic High Beam

indicator (P. 246)

*2

Front fog light indicator (P. 252)

*2, 6, 7

*2 Downhill assist control

system indicator (P. 304) BSM (Blind Spot Moni- tor) outside rear view mirror indicators (P. 313)

*2 Cruise control indicator

(P. 261)

*8 Security indicator

(P. 80, 82)

*2 Cruise control “SET” indicator (P. 261)

*1, 9 Eco Driving Light (P. 107)

Indicator

*2

(Lane Departure

LDA Alert) indicator (P. 280)

*2, 3

Intuitive parking assist indicator

Snow mode indicator (P. 235)

*1, 8

“AIR BAG ON/ OFF” indicator (P. 53)

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*1: Vehicles without a smart key system:

These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position 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 if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with a smart key system: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode 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 mal- function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: If equipped *3: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”. *4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. *5: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster

than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators

illuminate in the following situations:  Vehicles without a smart key system • When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position while the BSM

• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the

main switch is set to ON.