Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 13

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Unoccupied

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There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator

Not illuminated

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front 

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

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or 

deactivated

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Indicator/

warning light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator

OFF indicator

SRS warning light

On

Seat belt reminder light

flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front 

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller

adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her
as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

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: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

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: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult
depending on his/her physique or posture.

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: For the child’s safety, install the child restraint system to a rear seat.

When it is unavoidable, a child restraint system can be installed on the
front passenger seat. A rear-facing child restraint system should be
installed when “OFF” of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator is illumi-
nated. (

→P. 65)

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

install the child restraint system properly. (

→P. 65)

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: In the event of a side collision.

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: In the event of a frontal collision.

WARNING

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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.

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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.

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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.
seatback pocket or armrest).

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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.

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Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause “OFF” of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator to
be illuminated, which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passen-
ger will not activate 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 pos-
sible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may
lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

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If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, “ON” of the “PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator is illuminated. If “OFF” of the “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator 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 “OFF” of the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” 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.

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When it is unavoidable to install a child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
in the proper order. (

→P. 65)

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Do not modify or remove the front seats.

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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 any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.

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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.

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Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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When it is unavoidable to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, do not release the seat belt while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Doing so may cause the airbag system to be on.

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Airbag manual on-off system

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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator

Vehicles without smart entry & start
system: The ON indicator light
turns on when the airbag system is
on (only when the engine switch is
in the “ON” position).
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: The ON indicator light
turns on when the airbag system is
on (only when the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode).

Airbag manual on-off switch

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: If equipped

This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.

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