Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 8

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Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (

→P. 196, 197)

Adjusting the mirrors

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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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.

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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.

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Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

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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

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3-point type

● 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

seatback. Sit up straight and
well back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

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2-point type (if equipped)

● Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips and
remove excess length of the
belt.

● Front seat only: Adjust the

position of the seatback. Sit
up straight and well back in
the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle. 

Correct use of the seat belts

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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.

Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor down while pulling the
lock release knob.
Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor up.

Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

Lengthen
Shorten

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Release button

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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (if equipped for
front seats)

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Adjusting the length of the belt (2-point type seat belt) (if
equipped)

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2

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Vehicles without SRS side and curtain shield airbags

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 col-
lision.

The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact, a rear
impact or a vehicle rollover.

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Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags

The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occupants
by retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe frontal or side collision.

The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a
minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR) (3-point type seat belt)
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. 

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Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size. 

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (

→ P. 65)

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When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (

→P. 40)

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Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated (if
equipped)
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.

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Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for seat belt replacement or installation.

Seat belt pretensioners (if equipped)