For safety and security -> For safe use for Your Toyota C-Hr SUV 2020

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For safety and security  
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1-1. For safe use  
Before driving...................... 22  
For safe driving ................... 24  
Seat belts............................ 26  
SRS airbags........................ 32  
Front passenger occupant  
classification system......... 46  
Exhaust gas precautions..... 53  
1-2. Child safety  
Riding with children............. 54  
Child restraint systems........ 55  
1-3. Emergency assistance  
Safety Connect ................... 74  
1-4. Theft deterrent system  
Engine immobilizer  
system .............................. 81  
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Before driving  
Floor mat  
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same  
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place  
onto the carpet.  
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Insert the retaining hooks (clips)  
into the floor mat eyelets.  
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Turn the upper knob of each  
retaining hook (clip) to secure  
the floor mats in place.  
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*: Always align the  
marks.  
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the  
illustration.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering  
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may  
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
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When installing the driver’s floor mat  
Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year  
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.  
Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.  
Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-  
vided.  
Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.  
Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.  
Before driving  
Check that the floor mat is securely  
fixed in the correct place with all the  
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be  
especially careful to perform this check  
after cleaning the floor.  
With the engine stopped and the shift  
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to  
the floor to make sure it does not inter-  
fere with the floor mat.  
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For safe driving  
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate  
position before driving.  
Correct driving posture  
Adjust the angle of the seat-  
back so that you are sitting  
straight up and so that you do  
not have to lean forward to  
steer. (P. 141)  
Adjust the seat so that you can  
depress the pedals fully and so  
that your arms bend slightly at  
the elbow when gripping the  
steering wheel. (P. 141, 149)  
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint  
closest to the top of your ears. (P. 145)  
Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 26)  
Correct use of the seat belts  
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-  
ing the vehicle. (P. 26)  
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child  
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.  
(P. 55)  
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Adjusting the mirrors  
Make sure that you can see the rear of the vehicle clearly by adjusting  
the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (P. 151, 152)  
WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
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Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.  
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.  
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce  
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.  
Do not place anything under the front seats.  
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat  
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-  
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.  
Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.  
When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to  
feel tired.  
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-  
tinue driving and take a break immediately.  
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Seat belts  
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before  
driving the vehicle.  
Correct use of the seat belts  
Extend the shoulder belt so that  
it comes fully over the shoulder,  
but does not come into contact  
with the neck or slide off the  
shoulder.  
Position the lap belt as low as  
possible over the hips.  
Adjust the position of the seat-  
back. Sit up straight and well  
back in the seat.  
Do not twist the seat belt.  
Fastening and releasing the seat belt  
To fasten the seat belt, push the  
plate into the buckle until a click  
sound is heard.  
To release the seat belt, press  
the release button.  
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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)  
Push the seat belt shoulder  
anchor down while pressing the  
release button.  
Push the seat belt shoulder  
anchor up.  
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Move the height adjuster up and  
down as needed until you hear a  
click.  
Seat belt pretensioners (front and outboard rear seats)  
The pretensioners help the seat  
belts to quickly restrain the occu-  
pants by retracting the seat belts  
when the vehicle is subjected to  
certain types of severe frontal or  
side collision or a vehicle rollover.  
The pretensioners do not activate  
in the event of a minor frontal  
impact, a minor side impact or a  
rear impact.  
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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)  
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also  
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to  
extend so that you can move around fully.  
Automatic locking retractor (ALR)  
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted  
even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This  
feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt  
again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (P. 57)  
Child seat belt usage  
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult  
size.  
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child  
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 55)  
When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat  
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 26)  
Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated  
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for  
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.  
Seat belt extender  
If your seat belts cannot be fastened  
securely because they are not long  
enough,  
a
personalized seat belt  
extender is available from your Toyota  
dealer free of charge.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of  
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
Wearing a seat belt  
Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.  
Always wear a seat belt properly.  
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Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt  
for more than one person at once, including children.  
Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always  
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.  
To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than  
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting  
up straight and well back in the seats.  
Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.  
Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.  
Pregnant women  
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat  
belt in the proper way. (P. 26)  
Women who are pregnant should posi-  
tion the lap belt as low as possible over  
the hips in the same manner as other  
occupants, extending the shoulder belt  
completely over the shoulder and avoid-  
ing belt contact with the rounding of the  
abdominal area.  
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not  
only the pregnant woman, but also the  
fetus could suffer death or serious injury  
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-  
sion.  
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WARNING  
People suffering illness  
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 26)  
When children are in the vehicle  
P. 66  
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats and outboard rear seats)  
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.  
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor  
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt  
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of  
a collision.  
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In  
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at  
your Toyota dealer.  
Adjustable shoulder anchor (front seats)  
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your  
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off  
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an  
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,  
sudden swerve or accident. (P. 27)  
Seat belt damage and wear  
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be  
jammed in the door.  
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose  
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat  
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.  
Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.  
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been  
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.  
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the  
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.  
Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.  
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WARNING  
Using a seat belt extender  
Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without  
the extender.  
Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system  
because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas-  
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.  
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The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when  
used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the  
one originally intended.  
NOTICE  
When using a seat belt extender  
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the  
extender, not on the seat belt.  
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.  
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SRS airbags  
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain  
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the  
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce  
the risk of death or serious injury.  
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SRS front airbags  
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag  
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-  
ger from impact with interior components  
SRS driver’s knee airbag  
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Can help provide driver protection  
SRS front passenger’s seat cushion airbag  
Can help restrain the front passenger  
SRS side and curtain shield airbags  
SRS front side airbags  
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants  
SRS rear side airbags  
Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats  
SRS curtain shield airbags  
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer  
seats  
Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehi-  
cle in the event of vehicle rollover  
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SRS airbag system components  
Front impact sensors  
Driver’s seat position sensor  
Driver airbag  
Front passenger airbag  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG  
OFF” indicator lights  
Driver’s knee airbag  
SRS warning light  
Side impact sensors (front)  
Airbag sensor assembly  
Side impact sensors (front  
doors)  
Seat belt pretensioners and  
force limiters (rear)  
Seat belt pretensioners and  
force limiters (front)  
Seat cushion airbag  
Front passenger’s seat belt  
buckle switch  
Side airbags (front)  
Side airbags (rear)  
Driver’s seat belt buckle  
switch  
Curtain shield airbags  
Side impact sensors (rear)  
Front passenger occupant  
classification system (ECU  
and sensors)  
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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based  
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag  
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor-  
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-  
nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and  
occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in  
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with nontoxic gas to help restrain  
the motion of the occupants.  
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WARNING  
SRS airbag precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts  
properly.  
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.  
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause  
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.  
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:  
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)  
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-  
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from  
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than  
10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-  
eral ways:  
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-  
als comfortably.  
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.  
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.  
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply  
by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your  
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-  
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.  
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-  
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.  
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while  
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view  
of the instrument panel controls.  
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WARNING  
SRS airbag precautions  
If the seat belt extender has been con-  
nected to the front seat belt buckles but  
the seat belt extender has not also been  
fastened to the latch plate of the seat  
belt, the SRS front airbags will judge  
that the driver and front passenger are  
wearing the seat belt even though the  
seat belt has not been connected. In  
this case, the SRS front airbags may  
not activate correctly in a collision,  
resulting in death or serious injury in the  
event of a collision. Be sure to wear the  
seat belt with the seat belt extender.  
The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and  
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very  
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-  
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits  
upright.  
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small  
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-  
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in  
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are  
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 55)  
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WARNING  
SRS airbag precautions  
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  
lean against the dashboard.  
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Do not allow a child to stand in front of  
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or  
sit on the knees of a front passenger.  
Do not allow the front seat occupants to  
hold items on their knees.  
Do not lean against the door, the roof  
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-  
lars.  
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the  
passenger seats toward the door or put  
their head or hands outside the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
SRS airbag precautions  
Do not attach anything to or lean any-  
thing against areas such as the dash-  
board, steering wheel pad and lower  
portion of the instrument panel.  
These items can become projectiles  
when the SRS driver, front passenger  
and driver’s knee airbag deploy.  
Do not attach anything to areas such as  
the door, windshield, side window, front  
or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist  
grip.  
Vehicles without a smart key system:  
Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard  
objects such as keys and accessories  
to the key. The objects may restrict the  
SRS driver’s knee airbag inflation or be  
thrust into the driver’s seat area by the  
force of the deploying airbag, thus caus-  
ing a danger.  
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WARNING  
SRS airbag precautions  
If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS driver’s knee airbag will  
deploy, be sure to remove it.  
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side  
airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag inflate as they may interfere with  
inflation of the SRS airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side air-  
bags and seat cushion airbag from activating correctly, disable the system  
or cause the side airbags and seat cushion airbag to inflate accidentally,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-  
bag components or the front doors.  
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.  
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-  
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.  
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a  
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do  
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.  
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel  
pad and front and rear pillars garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have  
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.  
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.  
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor  
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front  
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.  
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WARNING  
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components  
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications  
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or  
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.  
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags  
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,  
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear  
pillars or roof side rails or front door panels, trims and speakers  
Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in it)  
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the  
occupant compartment  
Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,  
winches or roof luggage carrier  
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system  
Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD  
players  
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability  
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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)  
Slight abrasions, burns, bruising, etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,  
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.  
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.  
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as  
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,  
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.  
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The windshield may crack.  
Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. (→P. 420)  
For Safety Connect subscribers, if any of the following situations occur, the  
system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, noti-  
fying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” but-  
ton) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the  
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to  
communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and  
helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (P. 74)  
• An SRS airbag is deployed.  
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.  
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.  
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 seat cushion airbag on the front passenger 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]).  
Both SRS curtain shield airbags may deploy in the event of a severe side  
collision.  
Both SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.  
Both SRS 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 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  
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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  
frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side  
collision.  
Collision from the front  
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, deformed or has had a  
hole made in it, or the vehicle was  
involved in an accident that was not  
severe enough to cause the SRS side  
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.  
The pad section of the steering wheel,  
dashboard near the front passenger air-  
bag or lower portion of the instrument  
panel is scratched, cracked, or other-  
wise damaged.  
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The front passenger’s seat cushion sur-  
face is scratched, cracked, or otherwise  
damaged.  
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The surface of the seats with the SRS  
side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-  
erwise damaged.  
The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-  
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)  
containing the SRS curtain shield air-  
bags inside is scratched, cracked, or  
otherwise damaged.  
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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 front passenger  
airbag and seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side.  
U.S.A.  
Canada  
SRS warning light  
Seat belt reminder light  
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light  
“AIR BAG OFF” 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”  
“AIR BAG ON”  
indicator lights  
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Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
Seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Off  
Off*2 or  
flashing*3  
Side airbag  
on the front passenger seat  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag  
in the front passenger side  
Devices  
Activated*2 or  
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger  
side  
deactivated*3  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
and force limiter  
Activated  
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Child*4  
“AIR BAG OFF”  
or “AIR BAG  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator lights  
ON”*4  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
Off  
Off*2 or  
Seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
flashing*3  
Deactivated or  
activated*4  
Side airbag  
on the front passenger seat  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag  
Devices  
in the front passenger side  
Deactivated or  
activated*2, 4  
Seat cushion airbag  
in the front passenger side  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
and force limiter  
Activated  
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Child restraint system with infant*5  
“AIR BAG  
OFF”*6  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator lights  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
Off  
Off*2 or  
1
Seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
flashing*3  
Deactivated  
Side airbag  
on the front passenger seat  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag  
Devices  
in the front passenger side  
Seat cushion airbag  
in the front passenger side  
Deactivated  
Activated  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
and force limiter  
Unoccupied  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator lights  
“AIR BAG OFF”  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
Seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Off  
Deactivated  
Side airbag  
on the front passenger seat  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag  
Devices  
in the front passenger side  
Seat cushion airbag  
in the front passenger side  
Deactivated  
Activated  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
and force limiter  
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There is a malfunction in the system  
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  
“AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator lights  
Indicator/  
warning light  
SRS warning light  
On  
Seat belt reminder light  
Front passenger airbag  
Deactivated  
Side airbag  
on the front passenger seat  
Activated  
Curtain shield airbag  
Devices  
in the front passenger side  
Seat cushion airbag  
in the front passenger side  
Deactivated  
Activated  
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner  
and force limiter  
*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 convertible  
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. 55)  
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to  
install the child restraint system properly. (P. 57)  
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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.  
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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 may 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 pocket).  
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 the 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. 57)  
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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Exhaust gas precautions  
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust  
gases if inhaled.  
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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 closed.  
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is  
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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