Toyota Yaris (2020 year). Manual in english — part 1

Seat Precautions

When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt
in its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.

WARNING

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Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place

Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous.
In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing
injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place
by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seat-
back.

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Never allow children to adjust a seat

Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious
injury if a child’s hands or feet become caught in the seat.

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Do not drive with the seatback unlocked

All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle.
Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to
be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden
stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at
any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.

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Adjust a seat only when the vehicle is stopped

If the seat is adjusted while the vehicle is being driven, the seating posture
may become unstable and the seat could move unexpectedly resulting in
injury.

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Do not modify or replace the front seats

Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag compo-
nents essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications
could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
Consult your Toyota dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.

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Do not drive with damaged front seats

Driving with damaged front seats, such as seat cushions torn or damaged
down to the urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong
enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain
essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air
bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have your Toyota
dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags
after a collision.

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WARNING

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Do not drive with either front seats reclined

Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden
braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious
injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

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Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and
your back

Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is
dangerous because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture
and the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or death.

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Do not place objects under the seat

The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fixed securely, and
result in an accident.

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Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks

Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become
projectiles that may hit and injure passengers.

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Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving

Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

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Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while
the vehicle is moving

Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a
child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particu-
larly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a
proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward,
back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The
child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause
serious injury.

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Never give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the
vehicle

Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous. Once the seatbacks are
back up, a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had
entered. If you have small children, keep the seatbacks locked.

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WARNING

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Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from
children

Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous.
Children who find their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seat-
back or an open trunk can become accidentally locked in the trunk. This
could result in death or brain damage from heat prostration, particularly in
the summer. Always lock the doors and the trunk, and as an added mea-
sure, keep the rear seatbacks locked, whether you have children in your
home or not.

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When operating a seat

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When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fingers near the
moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.

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When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with
your hand while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat will move
suddenly and could cause injury.

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When inserting your hand under the seat to clean the cabin or pick up
something you dropped under the seat, be careful not to hurt yourself. If
you contact the moving parts of the seat rail or seat frame, it could result in
injury.

NOTICE

When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding
area. If the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo.

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Essential

Front Seat

Seat Slide

To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to
the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and backward.

Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.

Seat Recline

To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.

Seat Operation

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The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched
ON.
Press the seat warmer switch to
illuminate the indicator light while
the ignition is switched ON. The
mode changes as follows each
time the seat warmer switch is
pressed.

OFF
High
Mid
Low

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If the ignition is switched off while the seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the seat warmer will automatically oper-
ate at the temperature set before switching off the ignition.

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Use the seat warmer when the engine is running. Leaving the seat warmer
on for long periods with the engine not running could cause the battery
power to be depleted.

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The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat.

Seat Warmer (if equipped)

WARNING

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Be careful when using the seat warmer

The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as indi-
cated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn.

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Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physically challenged people

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People with delicate skin

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People who are excessively fatigued

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People who are intoxicated

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People who have taken sleep-inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or
cold medicine

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Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high moisture-reten-
tion ability such as a blanket or cushion on the seat

The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.

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WARNING

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Do not use the seat warmer even when taking a short nap in the vehicle

The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.

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Do not place heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat, or insert
needles or pins into it

This could cause the seat to become excessively heated and result in injury
from a minor burn.

NOTICE

Do not use solvents to clean the seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.

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Rear Seat

By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage compartment space can
be expanded.

Split Folding the Seatback

WARNING

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Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatbacks or
in the luggage compartment.

Putting occupants in the luggage compartment is dangerous because seat
belts cannot be fastened which could lead to serious injury or death during
sudden braking or a collision.

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Do not allow children to play inside the vehicle with the seatbacks low-
ered.

Allowing children to play in the vehicle with the seatbacks folded down is
dangerous. If a child enters the luggage compartment and the seatbacks
were raised back up, the child may become trapped in the luggage com-
partment which could lead to an accident.

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Tightly secure cargo in the luggage compartment when it is trans-
ported with the seatbacks folded down.

Driving without tightly securing cargo and luggage is dangerous as it could
move and become an obstruction to driving during emergency braking or a
collision resulting in an unexpected accident.

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When transporting cargo, do not allow the cargo to exceed the height
of the seatbacks.

Transporting cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous as visi-
bility to the rear and sides of the vehicle is reduced which could interfere
with driving operations and lead to an accident.

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

4-Door
Lower the head restraint all the way down.
Refer to Head Restraints on P. 30.
Open the trunk lid and pull the
lever of the seatback you want
to fold down.

Open a rear door and fold the rear seat forward.

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5-Door
Lower the head restraint all the way down.
Refer to Head Restraints on P. 30
Press the push knob to fold
down the seatback you want to
fold down.

Secure the rear seat belt in the belt clip.

Lowering the seatbacks

Belt clip

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

4-Door

Make sure that the seat belt
passes through the seat belt
guide correctly and it is not
twisted, then raise the seatback
while preventing the seat belt
from being caught in the seat-
back.

Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the
seatback to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked.



5-Door

Verify that the seat belt is
secured in the belt clip.

Lift the seatback upright.
Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the
seatback to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked.
Make sure that the seat belt is neither stuck in the rear seat nor
twisted, then remove the seat belt from the belt clip.

NOTICE

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5-Door: When folding the seatback forward, always support the seatback
with your hand. If it is not supported by a hand, fingers or the hand press-
ing the push knob could be injured.

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Check the position of a front seat before folding a rear seatback.
Depending on the position of a front seat, it may not be possible to fold a
rear seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front
seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Lower or
remove the head restraint on the rear outboard seat if necessary.

To return the seatback to its upright position

Seat belt guide

Belt clip

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WARNING

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When returning a seatback to its upright position, make sure the 3-
point seat belt is not caught in the seatback and the 3-point seat belt is
not twisted.

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If the seat belt is used while it is twisted and caught in the seatback, the
seat belt cannot function at its full capacity, which could cause serious
injury or death.

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When returning a seatback to its upright position, make sure that it is firmly
locked and the red indication is not visible (5-Door).

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If the red indication is visible behind the
push knob, it means the seatback is not
locked. If the vehicle is driven without
the seatback locked, it could fold down
suddenly and cause an accident.

Locked position

Unlocked position
Red indication

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Head Restraints

Adjust the head restraint so that
the center is even with the top of
the passenger’s ears.

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push
the head restraint down.

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Front seats

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard
seats and the rear center seat. The head restraints are intended
to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.

WARNING

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Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being
used and make sure they are properly adjusted. In addition, always
raise the head restraints on all rear seats when they are being used

Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.
With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a
collision.

Height Adjustment

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Rear outboard seats

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Rear center seat

To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch.
To install the head restraint, insert the legs into the holes while press-
ing the stop-catch.

Removal/Installation

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WARNING

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Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being
used and make sure they are properly installed

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Driving with the head restraints not installed is dangerous. With no support
behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

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When installing a head restraint, make sure that it is installed correctly with
the front of the head restraint facing forward. If the head restraint is
installed incorrectly, it could detach from the seat during a collision and
result in injury.

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The head restraints on each of the front and rear seats are specialized to
each seat. Do not switch around the head restraint positions. If a head
restraint is not installed to its correct seat position, the effectiveness of the
head restraint during a collision will be compromised which could cause
injury.

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After installing a head restraint, try lifting it to make sure that it does
not pull out

Driving with an unsecured head restraint is dangerous as the effectiveness
of the head restraint will be compromised which could cause it to unexpect-
edly detach from the seat.

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Essential

Seat Belt Precautions

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder
belts out of the way when not in use.
The driver’s seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and
has only an emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfort-
ably, and it will lock during a collision.
However, the front passenger’s seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt
retractors operate in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for
child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. While we recom-
mend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front
passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back
as possible and make sure any child-restraint system is secured prop-
erly.

Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury
during accidents and sudden stops. Toyota recommends that
the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.

WARNING

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Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly
restrained

Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occu-
pants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle
or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or
even killed. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be
much safer.

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WARNING

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Do not wear twisted seat belts

Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is
not available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones
beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. So, if your seat
belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to
allow the full width of the belt to be used.

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Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat
belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two
passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed.
Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate
the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained.

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Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt

Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the
belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision. Have your Toyota dealer inspect all seat
belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

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Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load
limiter has been expended

Always have your Toyota dealer immediately inspect the seat belt preten-
sioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt pre-
tensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced
after any collision that caused them to deploy. A seat belt with an expended
pretensioner or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt at all;
however, if the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced,
the risk of injury in a collision will increase.

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Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt

Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across
your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck,
or on your upper arm.

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Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt

The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision,
this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area,
causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as
possible.

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Essential

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn
SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POS-
SIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The
shoulder belt should be worn
across your shoulder properly, but
never across the stomach area.

Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts.
Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific
medical conditions.

NOTICE

Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Belt retraction may become difficult if the
belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep
them clean. For more details about
cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning
the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing”
(

P. 453).

Ring

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When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency
locking mode.
In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the
occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision.
If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and
then try pulling it out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt strongly one time
and loosen, then pull it out again slowly.
Seat Belt with Automatic Locking Mode:
When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency
locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling
it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders
comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it
may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been
pulled too far out. To return the belt to the more comfortable emer-
gency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level
area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking
mode and then extend it around you again.

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint
system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident.
To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and
connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract
down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the sec-
tion on child restraint (

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P. 44).

Emergency Locking Mode

Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped)

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Essential

Seat Belt

Position the lap belt as low as
possible, not on the abdominal
area, then adjust the shoulder belt
so that it fits snugly against your
body.



4-Door

Before fastening the rear seat
belt, make sure that the seat belt
passes through the seat belt
guide correctly and it is not
twisted.

Fastening the Seat Belt

Seat belt
tongue

Seat belt
buckle

Too high

Take up slack

Keep low on
hip bone

Seat belt guide

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Depress the button on the seat
belt buckle. If the belt does not
fully retract, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists. Then make
sure it remains untwisted as it
retracts.

If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not
retracting properly, have it inspected at your Toyota dealer.

To raise
To lower

Make sure the adjuster is locked.

If it detects that the occupant seat belt is unfastened, the warning light
or beep alerts the occupant.
Refer to Taking Action on P. 496.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on P. 503.

Unfastening the Seat Belt

Button

Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster

Seat Belt Warning Systems

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Essential

Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting

Systems

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Pretensioners

When a collision is detected, the pretensioners deploy simultane-
ously with the air bags.
The pretensioners deploy simultaneously with the air bags when a
roll-over is also detected.
For deployment details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Crite-
ria (

The front seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags
are expanding. Any time the air bags and seat belt pretensioners
have fired they must be replaced.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a
warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.
Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
Beep on P. 503.
In addition, the pretensioner system for the front passenger, like the
front and side passenger air bag, is designed to only deploy when
the front passenger occupant classification sensor detects a pas-
senger sitting on the front passenger’s seat.
For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification sen-
sor (

For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat
belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems.
For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat
belt properly.

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Load limiter

The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled man-
ner to reduce belt force on the occupant’s chest. While the most
severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load lim-
iter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in any
accident mode with sufficient occupant movement.
Even if the pretensioners have not fired, the load limiting function
must be checked by your Toyota dealer.

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The pretensioner system may not operate depending on the type of the col-
lision. For details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (

P. 78)

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Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be released when the air bags and preten-
sioners deploy. This does not indicate a fire. This gas normally has no effect
on occupants, however, those with sensitive skin may experience light skin
irritation. If residue from the deployment of the air bags or the front preten-
sioner system gets on the skin or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as possi-
ble.

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Essential

WARNING

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Wear seat belts only as recommended in this owner’s manual

Incorrect positioning of the driver and front passenger seat belts is danger-
ous. Without proper positioning, the pretensioner and load limiting systems
cannot provide adequate protection in an accident and this could result in
serious injury. For more details about wearing seat belts, refer to “Fastening
the seat belts” (



P. 37).

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Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load
limiter has been expended

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Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing
devices on the pretensioner system

Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally
activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an
accident. The occupants or repairers could be seriously injured.

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Properly dispose of the pretensioner system

Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with non-deacti-
vated pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are fol-
lowed, injury could result. Have your Toyota dealer safely dispose of the
pretensioner system or scrap a pretensioner system equipped vehicle.

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Seat Belt Extender

This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and
seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical
moment of a crash.
When ordering an extender, only order one that provides the neces-
sary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for more information.

When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If
the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get dam-
aged as it will not retract with the rest of the seat belt and can easily fall out of
the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning
light will not illuminate and function properly.

If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a
seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from
your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

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Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessary

Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The seat belt
will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not pro-
vide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Only use the
extender when it is required to fasten the seat belt properly.

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Do not use an improper extender

Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or
seat is dangerous. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and
the user could be seriously injured in an accident. Only use the extender
provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. NEVER use the
extender in a different vehicle or seat. If you sell your Toyota, do not leave
your seat belt extender in the vehicle. It could be used accidentally by the
new owner of the vehicle. After removing the seat belt extender, discard it.
Never use the seat belt extender in any other vehicle you may own in the
future.

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Essential

WARNING

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Do not use an extender that is too long

Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit
properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection
and you could be seriously injured. Do not use the extender or choose one
shorter in length if the distance between the extender’s buckle and the cen-
ter of the user’s body is less than 6 in. (150 mm).

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Do not leave a seat belt extender connected to the buckle

Leaving a seat belt extender connected to the buckle without using the seat
belt is dangerous. When the seat belt extender is connected to the driver’s
seat belt buckle (or front passenger’s seat belt buckle), the SRS driver’s (or
front passenger’s) air bag system will determine that the driver (or front pas-
senger) is wearing the seat belt even if the driver (or front passenger) is not
wearing it. This condition could cause the driver’s (or front passenger’s) air
bag to not activate correctly and result in death or serious injury in the event
of collision. Always wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

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Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child-restraint sys-
tem on the front or rear passenger seat

Using a seat belt extender to fasten a child-restraint system on any seat is
dangerous. Always follow the child-restraint system manufacturer’s installa-
tion instructions and never use a seat belt extender.

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Child-Restraint Precautions

Whatever child-restraint system you consider, please pick the appro-
priate one for the age and size of the child, obey the law and follow
the instructions that come with the individual child-restraint system.
A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear
and use seat belts, both lap and shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses
the neck or face, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle in
the outboard seats, and towards the buckle on the right if the child is
seated on the center seat.
Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all children up
to 12 years of age, and more so with a supplemental restraint system
(air bags).
A rear-facing child-restraint system should NEVER be used on the
front seat with the air bag system activated. The front passenger’s
seat is also the least preferred seat for other child-restraint systems.
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front
passenger air bag, the front passenger occupant classification sensor
works as a part of the supplemental restraint system. This system
deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the
front passenger seat belt pretensioner system when the front passen-
ger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, the sys-
tem shuts off the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system, so make sure the front passenger air bag deac-
tivation indicator light illuminates.

Toyota strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for chil-
dren small enough to use them.
You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for chil-
dren in the U.S. and Canada.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your
vehicle.

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Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Toyota strongly recom-
mends that children be properly restrained and child-restraint systems
of all kinds are properly secured on the rear seats which are the best
place for children.
For more details, refer to “Front passenger occupant classification
sensor” (

Your Toyota is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of spe-
cially designed LATCH child-restraint systems on the rear seats. When using
these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to “Using LATCH
Lower Anchor” (



P. 61).

WARNING

■

Use the correct size child-restraint system

For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must
be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending
on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in
an accident.

■

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and always keep the child-
restraint system buckled down

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a
collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Make sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in
place according to the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or
attach it to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint systems
and the corresponding tether anchor.

■

Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system

Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dan-
gerous. No matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold
onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury
or death to the child or other occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the
child may be exposed to air bag forces that could result in serious injury or
death to the child, or the child may be slammed into an adult, causing injury
to both child and adult.

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WARNING

■

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an
air bag that could deploy

■

Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passen-
ger seat unless it is unavoidable

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on
the front seat are particularly dangerous
even though you may feel assured that a
front passenger air bag will not deploy
based on the fact that the front passen-
ger air bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates. The child-restraint system
can be hit by a deploying air bag and
moved violently backward resulting in
serious injury or death to the child.

Vehicles with a front passenger air bag
have a warning label attached as shown
below.
The warning label reminds you not to put
a rear-facing child-restraint system on
the front passenger seat at any time.

In a collision, the force of a deploying air
bag could cause serious injury or death
to the child. If installing a front-facing
child-restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat is unavoidable, move the
front passenger seat as far back as pos-
sible.

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WARNING

■

Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat
is dangerous under certain conditions

Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger occupant classification sen-
sor. Even with the front passenger occupant classification sensor, if you
must use the front passenger seat to seat a child, using a child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat under the following conditions
increases the danger of the front passenger air bag deploying and could
result in serious injury or death to the child.

●

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate
when seating a child in the child-restraint system.

●

Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-
restraint system.

●

A rear passenger or luggage pushing or pulling down on the front passen-
ger seatback.

●

Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head
restraint.

●

The seat is washed.

●

Liquids are spilled on the seat.

●

The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or
other items placed behind it.

●

The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.

●

Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and
driver seat.

●

An electric device is put on the front passenger’s seat.

●

An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the
surface of the front passenger seat.

The designated positions with seat belts on the rear seats are the safest
places for children. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

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WARNING

■

Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window
of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags

It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the
area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the
roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy,
even if a child-restraint system is used. The impact of inflation from a side or
curtain air bag could cause serious injury or death to an out of position child.
Furthermore, leaning over or against the front door could block the side and
curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection.
With the front air bag and the additional side air bag that comes out of the
front seat, the rear seat is always a better location for children. Take special
care not to allow a child to lean over or against the side window, even if the
child is seated in a child-restraint system.

■

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time

■

To prevent burns

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle
during warm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them
before you or your child touches them.

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Essential

Child-Restraint System Installation

In this owner’s manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is pro-
vided for the following three types of popular child-restraint systems:
infant seat, child seat, booster seat.

Child-Restraint System Types



Infant seat



Child seat

An infant seat provides restraint
by bracing the infant’s head, neck
and back against the seating sur-
face.

A child seat restrains a child’s
body using the harness.



Booster seat

A booster seat is a child restraint
accessory designed to improve
the fit of the seat belt system
around the child’s body.

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●

Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system.
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions and this owner’s manual care-
fully.

●

Due to variations in the design of child-restraint systems, vehicle seats and
seat belts, all child-restraint systems may not fit all seating positions. Before
purchasing a child-restraint system, it should be tested in the specific vehi-
cle seating position (or positions) where it is intended to be used. If a previ-
ously purchased child-restraint system does not fit, you may need to
purchase a different one that will.

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Installing Child-Restraint Systems

Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and therefore
must be installed on the seats that take tethers to be effective. In your
Toyota, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in
the three positions on the rear seat.
Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LATCH
attachments; refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” (



P. 61).

Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger occupant classification
sensor (



P. 82), which automatically deactivates the front passenger air bag,

a rear seat is the safest place for a child of any age or size.

Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat.
The front passenger’s seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is
clearly unsafe due to air bags.

WARNING

■

Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work Only on Tether-Equipped Rear
Seats

Installation of a tether equipped child-restraint system in the front passen-
ger’s seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in an
increased chance of serious injury if the child-restraint system goes forward
without benefit of being tethered.
Place tether equipped child-restraint systems where there are tether
anchors.

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Anchor brackets for securing child-restraint systems are equipped in
the vehicle. Locate each anchor position using the illustration.
To install a child-restraint system, if the seat is equipped with a head
restraint, remove it. Always follow the instruction manual accompany-
ing the child-restraint system.

■

Anchor bracket location

Anchor Bracket



4-Door

Use the indicated anchor
bracket locations when install-
ing a child-restraint system
equipped with a tether.

For right
For center
For left



5-Door

Anchor bracket

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WARNING

■

Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position

Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is danger-
ous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loosen the child-
restraint system. If the child-restraint system moves it could result in death
or injury to the child.

■

Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system



4-Door

Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is danger-
ous. The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.



5-Door

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Forward

Tether strap

Forward

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Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless
you are attaching a LATCH-equipped child-restraint system to the rear
LATCH lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor”
(

P. 61).

Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until
it is fully locked.
Remove the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on P. 30.
Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer’s instructions on the child-restraint system for
belt routing instructions.
To get the retractor into the
automatic locking mode, pull
the shoulder belt portion of the
seat belt until the entire length
of the belt is out of the retractor.

WARNING

■

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate posi-
tion after removing the child-restraint system

Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occu-
pant’s head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision,
which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.
Refer to Head Restraints on P. 30.

Using Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped)

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Essential

Push the child-restraint system
firmly into the vehicle seat. Be
sure the belt retracts as snugly
as possible. A clicking noise
from the retractor will be heard
during retraction if the system is
in the automatic locking mode.
If the belt does not lock the seat
down tight, repeat this step.

Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You
should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the
system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-
restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to
emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts.

If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions to hook and tighten the tether
strap.

Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions carefully. If you
are not sure whether you have a LATCH system or tether, check in the child-
restraint system manufacturer’s instructions and follow them accordingly.
Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may use LATCH system
instead of seat belts or if the belt goes across the child’s chest, may recom-
mend against using automatic locking mode.

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WARNING

■

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system

Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint
system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether
anchor and result in injury.

■

Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system



4-Door



5-Door

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Forward

Tether strap

Forward

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Essential

If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest
children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses a front-
facing child-restraint system.
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger
seat whether your vehicle is equipped with a occupant classification
sensor or not.
This seat is also not set up for tethered child-restraint systems, put
them in one of the rear seat positions set up with tether anchors.
Likewise the LATCH child-restraint system cannot be secured in the
front passenger’s seat and should be used in the rear seat.
Do not allow anyone to lean over or against the side window since
your vehicle has side and curtain air bags, it could cause serious inju-
ries to an out of position occupant. As children more often sleep in
cars, it is better to put them in the rear seat.
If installing the child-restraint system on the front seat is unavoidable,
follow these instructions when using a front-facing child-restraint sys-
tem in the front passenger’s seat.

●

To check if your front seats have side air bags:
The vehicle equipped with side air bag will have a “SRS AIRBAG” tag on the
outboard shoulder of the front seats.

●

To check if your vehicle has curtain air bags:
The vehicle equipped with curtain air bag will have an “SRS AIRBAG” mark-
ing on the window pillars along the roof edge.

WARNING

■

Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position

■

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate posi-
tion after removing the child-restraint system

If You Must Use a Child-Restraint System in the Front Seat for
Children

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WARNING

■

Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible if install-
ing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable

As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so because your vehicle has
side air bags, a front-facing child-restraint system should be put on the front
passenger seat only when it is unavoidable.
Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates,
always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a
deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child.

■

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an
air bag that could deploy

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly danger-
ous.
Even in a moderate collision, the child-restraint system can be hit by a
deploying air bag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury
or death to the child. Even though you may feel assured that the front pas-
senger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, never use a rear-facing child-
restraint system in the front seat.

■

Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window
of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags

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Make sure the ignition is switched off.
Slide the seat as far back as
possible.

Remove the head restraint.
Place the child-restraint system on the seat without putting your
weight on the seat and fasten the seat belt. See the manufacturer’s
instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instruc-
tions.
To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoul-
der belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is
out of the retractor.

WARNING

■

Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system

Installing a child-restraint system without removing the head restraint is
dangerous. The child-restraint system cannot be installed correctly which
may result in death or injury to the child in a collision.

■

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate posi-
tion after removing the child-restraint system

Front Passenger’s Seat Child-Restraint System Installation

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Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure
the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the
retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic
locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat
the previous step and also this one.

Seat your child safely in the child-restraint system and secure the
child according to the instructions from the child-restraint system
manufacturer.
Switch the ignition ON and
make sure the front passenger
air bag deactivation indicator
light illuminates after installing a
child-restraint system on the
front passenger seat.
If the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does
not illuminate, remove the child-
restraint system, switch the
ignition to OFF, and then re-
install the child-restraint sys-
tem (



Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may not employ seat belts
which are in automatic locking mode.

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Essential

Your Toyota is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of
specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats.
Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around
and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must
also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they have a
tether you must use it to better assure your child’s safety.

WARNING

■

Do not seat a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger
seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not
illuminate

While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat,
it is imperative that a child-restraint system ONLY be used on the front pas-
senger seat if the deactivation indicator light illuminates when the child is
seated in the child-restraint system (



P. 82). Seating a child in a child-

restraint system installed on the front passenger seat with the front passen-
ger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is dangerous. If this
indicator light does not illuminate, this means that the front passenger front
and side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners are ready for deployment. If
an accident were to deploy an air bag, a child in a child-restraint system sit-
ting in the front passenger seat could be seriously injured or killed. If the
indicator light does not illuminate after seating a child in a child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat, seat a child in a child-restraint system
on the rear seat and consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Using LATCH Lower Anchor

WARNING

■

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the use of the child-restraint
system

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a
collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured in place
according to the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.

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First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-
restraint system and the front seat (



P. 23).

Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until
it is fully locked.

WARNING

■

Never attach two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower
anchor

Attaching two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor is
dangerous. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two
child-restraint system attachments, and it may break, causing serious injury
or death. If you use the seat position for another child-restraint system when
an outboard LATCH position is occupied, use the center seat belts instead,
and the tether if tether-equipped.

■

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a
collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions on
belt routing to secure the seat just as you would with a child in it so that
nobody is tempted to put a child in an improperly secured seat later on.
When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or
latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint sys-
tems.

■

Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the
LATCH child-restraint system

Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions when
installing the child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign
object prevent the child-restraint system from being securely attached to the
LATCH lower anchors and the child-restraint system is installed improperly,
the child-restraint system could move in a sudden stop or collision causing
serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. When installing the
child-restraint system, make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects
near or around the LATCH lower anchors. Always follow the child-restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation on rear outboard seats

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Expand the open seams on the
rear of the seat bottom slightly
to verify the locations of the
LATCH lower anchors.

The markings above the LATCH
lower anchors indicate the loca-
tions of the LATCH lower anchors
for the attachment of a child-
restraint system.

Remove the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on P. 30.
Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower
anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instruc-
tion. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are
engaged.
If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that
means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child
safety. Please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufac-
turer’s instructions when installing tethers.

WARNING

■

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system

Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint
system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether
anchor and result in injury.

■

Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system



4-Door



5-Door

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Forward

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The LATCH lower anchors at the center of the rear seat are much fur-
ther apart than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for child-restraint
system installation at other seating positions. Child-restraint systems
with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed on the center seat-
ing position. Some LATCH equipped child-restraint systems can be
placed in the center position and will reach the nearest LATCH lower
anchors which are 14.2 in. (360 mm) apart. LATCH compatible child-
restraint systems (with attachments on belt webbing) can be used at
this seating position only if the child-restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions state that the child-restraint system can be installed to
LATCH lower anchors that are 14.2 in. (360 mm) apart. Do not attach
two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor. If your
child-restraint system has a tether, it must also be used for your child’s
optimum safety.
The procedure for installation on the rear outboard seats is the same.

■

LATCH lower anchor location

WARNING

■

Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position

■

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate posi-
tion after removing the child-restraint system

Installation on rear center seat

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Essential

WARNING

■

Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system

■

Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position

■

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate posi-
tion after removing the child-restraint system



4-Door



5-Door

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Forward

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Pre-

cautions

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include dif-
ferent types of air bags. Please verify the different types of air bags
which are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG”
location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the
air bags are installed.
The air bags are installed in the following locations:

• The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)
• The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)
• The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)
• The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both

sides (curtain air bags)

Vehicles with the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
have a sensor which detects an impending roll-over accident.
The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide
supplemental protection in certain situations so seat belts are always
important in the following ways:
Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protec-
tion during an accident. Seat belt usage is necessary to:

• Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not

designed for air bag inflation, such as rear impact.

• Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near frontal or side colli-

sions or roll-over accidents that are not severe enough to activate
the air bags.

• Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an

accident because the air bags provide no protection to these parts
of the body.

• Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehi-

cle.

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If your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger occupant clas-
sification system, refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classifica-
tion System (



P. 82) for details.

If your vehicle is equipped with a
front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, the front passen-
ger air bag deactivation indicator
light illuminates for a specified
time after the ignition is switched
ON.

Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipu-
lated by law in every state and province. In certain states and prov-
inces, larger children must use a child-restraint system (

P. 44).

Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your
child and follow the installation directions in this Owner’s Manual as
well as the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.

●

If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with
certain medical conditions in accordance with a certified physician, contact
your Toyota dealer.

●

When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some
smoke will be released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture
of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with
clothing through friction.

●

Should you sell your Toyota, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag
systems and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the
Owner’s Manual, is important.

●

This highly-visible label is displayed
which warns against the use of a rear-
facing child-restraint system on the front
passenger seat.

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WARNING

■

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles

Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is danger-
ous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air
bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal,
near frontal or side collisions or roll-over accidents that are at least moder-
ate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

■

Children should not ride in the front passenger seat

Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child
could be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A
sleeping child is more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side
air bag in moderate collision to the front-passenger side of the vehicle.
Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under on the rear
seats with an appropriate child-restraint system for the child’s age and size.

■

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an
air bag that could deploy

■

Do not sit too close to the driver and front passenger air bags

Sitting too close to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or plac-
ing hands or feet on them is extremely dangerous. The driver and front pas-
senger air bags inflate with great force and speed. Serious injuries could
occur if someone is too close. The driver should always hold onto only the
rim of the steering wheel. The front seat passenger should keep both feet
on the floor. Front seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as
possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn
properly.

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WARNING

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Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly

Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or
sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dan-
gerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed
directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury
could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a
window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks. Give
the side and curtain air bags room to work by sitting in the center of the seat
while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

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Do not attach objects on or around the area where driver and front pas-
senger air bags deploy

Attaching an object to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or
placing something in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, an object
could interfere with air bag inflation and injure the occupants.

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Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag
deploys

Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard
side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could
interfere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the
front seats, impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or
redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag
could be cut open releasing the gas.
Do not hang net bags, map pouches, backpacks with side straps or any
other objects on the front seats. Never use seat covers on the front seats.
Always keep the side air bag modules in your front seats free to deploy in
the event of a side collision.

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Do not attach objects on or around the area where a curtain air bag
deploys

Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as
on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and
along the roof edge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object
could interfere with the curtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear
window pillars and along the roof edge, impeding the added protection of
the curtain air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is danger-
ous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.
Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hang-
ing clothes, hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air
bag modules free to deploy in the event of a side collision or roll-over acci-
dent.

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WARNING

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Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system
after the air bags have inflated

Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air
bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very
hot. You could get burned.

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Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle

Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo
bar, bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is
dangerous. The air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could
cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from
inflating during an accident. Front occupants could be seriously injured.

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Do not modify the suspension

Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle’s height or the
suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a col-
lision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag
deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

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To prevent false detection by the air bag sensor system, heed the fol-
lowing

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Do not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Toyota:
Use of any tire or wheel other than those specified for your Toyota (



P. 553)

is dangerous. Use of such wheels will prevent the vehicle’s accident detec-
tions system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident result-
ing in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of
serious injuries.

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Do not overload your vehicle:
Overloading your vehicle is dangerous as it could prevent the air bag
crash sensor system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over acci-
dent resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the pos-
sibility of serious injuries. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver’s door frame. Do not exceed
these ratings.

●

Do not drive the vehicle off-road:
Driving your Toyota off-road is dangerous because the vehicle has not
been designed to do so. Driving the vehicle off-road could prevent the air
bag crash sensor system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over
accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the
possibility of serious injuries.

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WARNING

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Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always
have your Toyota dealer inspect a damaged front door

Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous.
Each front door has a side crash sensor as a component of the supplemen-
tal restraint system. If holes are drilled in a front door, a door speaker is left
removed, or a damaged door is left unrepaired, the sensor could be
adversely affected causing it to not detect the pressure of an impact cor-
rectly during a side collision. If a sensor does not detect a side impact cor-
rectly, the side and curtain air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner may
not operate normally which could result in serious injury to occupants.

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Do not modify the supplemental restraint system

Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not
make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes
installing trim, badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also
includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system components
or wiring. Your Toyota dealer can provide the special care needed in the
removal and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the air bag
wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy,
and that the front passenger occupant classification system and the seats
retain an undamaged air bag connection.

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Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats

Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The
components essential to the supplemental restraint system could be dam-
aged, and in the event of a side collision, the appropriate air bags may not
deploy, which could result in death or serious injury. To prevent damage to
the components essential to the supplemental restraint system, do not
place luggage or other objects under the front seats.

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Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner
system components

Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components
must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or dam-
age them. Only a trained Authorized Toyota Dealer can fully evaluate these
systems to see that they will work in any subsequent accident. Driving with
an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will not afford you the
necessary protection in the event of any subsequent accident which could
result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING

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Do not remove interior air bag parts

Removing any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. These parts
contain essential air bag components. The air bag could accidentally acti-
vate and cause serious injuries. Always have your Toyota dealer remove
these parts.

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Properly dispose of the air bag system

Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be
extremely dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury
could result. Have your Toyota dealer safely dispose of the air bag system
or scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.

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Essential

Supplemental Restraint System Compo-

nents

Side and curtain inflators and air bags
Side crash sensors
Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light (

P. 173)

Roll-over sensor, crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (

P. 83)

Front air bag sensors
Seat belt pretensioners (

P. 39)

Front passenger occupant classification sensor (



P. 82)

Front passenger occupant classification module

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How the SRS Air Bags Work

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Front Seat Belt Pretensioners

The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moder-
ate or severe frontal, near frontal collisions.
In addition, the pretensioners operate when a side collision or a roll-
over accident is detected. The pretensioners operate differently
depending on what types of air bags are equipped. For more details
about the seat belt pretensioner operation, refer to the SRS Air Bag
Deployment Criteria (

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◆

Driver Air Bag

The driver’s air bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
When air bag crash sensors
detect a frontal impact of
greater than moderate force,
the driver’s air bag inflates
quickly helping to reduce injury
mainly to the driver’s head or
chest caused by directly hitting
the steering wheel.

For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “SRS Air Bag
Deployment Criteria” (



The driver’s dual-stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two
energy stages. During an impact of moderate severity, the driver’s
air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during more severe
impacts, it deploys with more energy.

Your Toyota is equipped with the following types of SRS air
bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat
belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air
bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers
in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts
properly.

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Front Passenger Air Bag

The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger
dashboard.
The inflation mechanism for the
front passenger air bag is the
same as the driver’s air bag, as
mentioned above.
For more details about air bag
deployment, refer to “SRS Air
Bag Deployment Criteria”
(

In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in
accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger
seat. For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system (

◆

Side Air Bags

The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front
seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors
detect a side impact of greater
than moderate force, the sys-
tem inflates the side air bag
only on the side in which the
vehicle was hit. The side air
bag inflates quickly to reduce
injury to the driver or front pas-
senger’s chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts
such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “SRS Air Bag
Deployment Criteria” (



In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to only
deploy when the front passenger occupant classification sensor
detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger’s seat. For
details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system
(