Toyota Mirai (2020 year). Manual in english - part 1

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Exterior

Doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132

Locking/unlocking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Opening/closing the side windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key  . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 426

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138

Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Opening from outside  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 426

Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164

Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Driving position memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Defogging the mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 309

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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210

Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer). . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 309
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354

Fuel door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213

Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fuel type/hydrogen tanks’ fuel capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378

Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471

Winter tires/tire chains  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301

Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 378

Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366

Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457

Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199

Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

Back-up lights

Shifting the shift position to R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193

Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving

 

(Replacing method: P. 405)

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Instrument panel

Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186

Starting the fuel cell system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Emergency stop of the fuel cell system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
When the fuel cell system will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426

Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193

Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 411

Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 111

Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light  . . . . . . . . . .P. 111, 113
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418

Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 117

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 117
Energy monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 118
When a warning message or indicator is displayed. . . . . . . . . P. 426

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Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200

Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
Warning buzzer/warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 426

Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

Headlights/parking lights/side marker lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201

Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210

Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373

Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 408

Fuel door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213

Trunk opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138

Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160

Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Driving position memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154

Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306

Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 309

Trunk opener main switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139

Navigation system

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: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Switches

Automatic high beam switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205

H

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O switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187

Instrument panel light control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 113

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Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167

Window lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167

Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164

Door lock switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134

Driving position memory switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154

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Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . .  P. 113

Audio remote control switches

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Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 118

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253

LDA 
(Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch  . . . . . P. 243

Talk switch

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Telephone switches

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P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187

“ECO MODE” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195

“POWER MODE” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195

VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296

Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331

USB charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 332

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: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Interior

SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36

Floor mats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 26

Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151

Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 30

Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321

Inside lock buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134

Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 322

Assist grips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330

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Inside rear view mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162

Sun visors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327

Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327

Interior lights

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Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
“SOS” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 72

Garage door opener switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343

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: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

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Rear interior

Rear seat heater switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 316

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Before driving...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags........................ 36
Front passenger occupant 

classification system ......... 49

Safety information for 

children ............................. 55

Child restraint systems........ 56

1-2. Emergency assistance

Safety Connect ................... 72

1-3. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system ............. 78
Alarm................................... 81
Theft prevention labels........ 83

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Before driving

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.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

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.

Floor mat

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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.

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Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.

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Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.

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Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

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Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

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Before driving

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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.

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With  the  fuel  cell  system  stopped  and
the shift position in P, fully depress each
pedal  to the  floor  to make  sure it  does
not interfere with the floor mat.

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For safe driving

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. (

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P. 151)

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. (

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P. 151, 160)

Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. (

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P. 158)

Wear the seat belt correctly. (

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P. 30)

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. (



P. 30)

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



P. 56)

Make sure that you can see the rear of the vehicle clearly, by adjust-
ing the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (

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P. 162, 164)

For  safe  driving,  adjust  the  seat  and  mirror  to  an  appropriate
position before driving.

Correct driving posture

Correct use of the seat belts

Adjusting the mirrors

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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.

●

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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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.

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.

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

Correct use of the seat belts

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Release 
button

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Push  the  seat  belt  shoulder
anchor down while pressing the
release button.
Push  the  seat  belt  shoulder
anchor up.

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

For children or smaller-than-average
people,  slide  the  seat  belt  comfort
guide  forward  so  that  the  shoulder
belt  does  not  sit  close  to  the  per-
son’s neck.

Return the seat belt by hand, after
it  has  been  used,  and  check  that
the belt is stored properly.
Return the comfort guide to its orig-
inal position.

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 or a vehicle rollover.

The  front  seat  belt  pretensioners
also  activate  when  the  vehicle  is
subjected  to  certain  types  of
severe side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a
minor side impact or a rear impact.

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)

Release
button

Seat belt comfort guide (rear seats)

Seat belt pretensioners

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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. 

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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.

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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. 56)

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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. 30)

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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.

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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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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.

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Wearing a seat belt

●

Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

●

Always wear a seat belt properly.

●

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.

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Pregnant women

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People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (



P. 30)

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (



P. 30)

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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When children are in the vehicle

Do  not  allow  children  to  play  with  the  seat  belt.  If  the  seat  belt  becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.

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Seat belt pretensioners

●

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.

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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. 31)

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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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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.

●

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

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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

◆

SRS front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag 
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components
SRS knee airbag 
Can help provide driver protection
SRS seat cushion airbag 
Can help restrain the front passenger

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 side and curtain shield airbags

SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso and pelvis of the front seat occupants
SRS curtain shield airbags

●

Can help protect primarily the head of occupants

●

Can  help  prevent  the  occupants  from  being  thrown  from  the
vehicle in the event of vehicle rollover

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SRS airbag system components

Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Driver airbag
Side impact sensors (rear)
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat  belt  pretensioners  and
force limiters
Side  impact  sensors  (front
doors)
Driver’s  seat  belt  buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor

Front  passenger’s  seat  belt
buckle switch
Front  passenger  occupant
classification  system  (ECU
and sensors)
Knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Passenger 

seat 

cushion

airbag
Front impact sensors
Front passenger airbag
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights

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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 non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.

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

airbag 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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SRS airbag precautions

●

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
airbag 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. 56)

●

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.

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SRS airbag precautions

●

Do  not  sit  on  the  edge  of  the  seat  or
lean against the dashboard.

●

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  seat  toward  the  door  or  put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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SRS airbag precautions

●

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of
these  items  could  become  projectiles  and  may  cause  death  or  serious
injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.

●

If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS 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
airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag from activating correctly, disable the
system or cause the side airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag to inflate
accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

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 knee airbags deploy.

●

Do not attach anything to areas such as
a  door, windshield, side  windows, front
or  rear  pillar,  roof  side  rail  and  assist
grip.
(Except for the speed limit sticker 



P. 435, 438)

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SRS airbag precautions

●

Do  not  strike  or  apply  significant  levels  of  force  to  the  area  of  the  SRS
airbag components. 
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

●

Do  not  touch  any  of  the  component  parts  immediately  after  the  SRS
airbags 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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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

●

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

●

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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.

●

The windshield may crack.

●

For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of
a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency
call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without
needing to push the “SOS” button) 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. (

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

●

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

which can move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in

which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck

●

Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.

●

The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no
passenger  sitting  in  the  front  passenger  seat.  However,  the  SRS  front
airbags  for  the  front  passenger  may  deploy  if  luggage  is  put  in  the  seat,
even if the seat is unoccupied.

●

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]).

●

The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.

●

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a
severe frontal collision.

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

The  SRS  front  airbags  and  SRS  side  and  curtain  shield  airbags  may  also
deploy  if  a  serious  impact  occurs  to  the  underside  of  your  vehicle.  Some
examples are shown in the illustration.

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations 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 angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.

●

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags 
(SRS front airbags)

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.

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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.

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

●

Collision from the side

●

Collision from the rear

●

Vehicle rollover

●

Collision  from  the  side  to  the  vehicle
body other than the passenger compart-
ment

●

Collision from the side at an angle

●

Collision from the rear

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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.

■

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.

●

Collision from the rear

●

Pitching end over end

●

The  front  of  the  vehicle  is  damaged  or
deformed,  or  was  involved  in  an  acci-
dent  that  was  not  severe  enough  to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

●

A  portion  of  a  door  or  its  surrounding
area  is  damaged  or  deformed,  or  the
vehicle was involved in an accident that
was  not  severe  enough  to  cause  the
SRS  side  and  curtain  shield  airbags  to
inflate.

●

The  pad  section  of  the  steering  wheel,
dashboard  near  the  front  passenger
airbag 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.

●

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

●

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

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Front passenger occupant classification 

system

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

U.S.A.

Canada

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

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Adult

*

1

■

Child

*

4

Conditions and operations in the front passenger occupant clas-
sification system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 

indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off

*

2

 or 

flashing

*

3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Side airbag 

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag 

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Activated

*

2

 or 

deactivated

*

3

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

and force limiter

Activated

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 

indicator lights

“AIR BAG 

OFF” or 

“AIR BAG ON”

*

4

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off

*

2

 or 

flashing

*

3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or 

activated

*

4

Side airbag 

on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag 

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated or 

activated

*

2, 4

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

and force limiter

Activated

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Child restraint system with infant

*

5

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Unoccupied

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 

indicator lights

“AIR BAG 

OFF”

*

6

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off

*

2

 or 

flashing

*

3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag 

on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag 

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

and force limiter

Activated

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 

indicator lights

“AIR BAG 

OFF”

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 seat cushion airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

and force limiter

Activated

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There is a malfunction in the system

*

1

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

adult  sits  in  the  front  passenger  seat,  the  system  may  not  recognize
him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.

*

2

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

*

3

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

*

4

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convert-

ible  seat,  the  system  may  not  recognize  him/her  as  a  child.  Factors
which may affect this can be the physique or posture.

*

5

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger

seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on
the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (



P. 59)

*

6

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

to install the child restraint system properly. (



P. 58)

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 

indicator lights

“AIR BAG 

OFF”

SRS warning light

On

Seat belt reminder light

Off

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag 

on the front passenger seats

Activated

Curtain shield airbag 

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

and force limiter

Activated

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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.

●

Wear the seat belt properly.

●

Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

●

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

●

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

Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not acti-
vate  in  the  event  of  a  severe  accident.  If  the  seatback  touches  the  rear
seat,  return  the  seatback  to  a  position  where  it  does  not  touch  the  rear
seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the
vehicle  is  moving.  Reclining  the  seatback  excessively  may  lessen  the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.

●

If  an  adult  sits  in  the  front  passenger  seat,  the  “AIR  BAG  ON”  indicator
light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with  the  seat  belt  worn  correctly.  If  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”  indicator  still
remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or
if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

●

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



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●

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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●

It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.

●

Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid  children  opening  the  door  while  driving  or  operating  the
power window accidentally. (



P. 135, 167)

●

Do  not  let  small  children  operate  equipment  which  may  catch  or
pinch  body  parts,  such  as  the  power  window,  hood,  trunk,  seats,
etc.

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the  windows  or  other  features  of  the  vehicle.  In  addition,  heat  build-up  or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

Points to remember...................................................................... P. 56
Child restraint system .................................................................. P. 58
When using a child restraint system on a passenger seat........... P. 59
When using a child restraint system on a rear seat ..................... P. 61
Child restraint system installation method
Fixed with a seat belt ................................................................... P. 62
Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchors .................................P. 67
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) ............................. P. 69

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require
the use of child restraint systems.

●

Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.

●

Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appro-
priate to the age and size of the child.

●

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

Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are
precautions  that  need  to  be  observed,  different  types  of  child
restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in
this manual.

Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that can-
not properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the child
restraint  system  to  a  rear  seat.  Be  sure  to  follow  the  installation
method  that  is in the operation  manual enclosed with the  restraint
system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

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When a child is riding

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

●

For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must  be  properly  restrained,  using  a  seat  belt  or  child  restraint  system
depending on the age and size of the child.

●

Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.

●

Holding  a  child  in  your  or  someone  else’s  arms  is  not  a  substitute  for  a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the
windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.

●

Place one child to a child restraint system and then secure the child with
the harness of the child restraint system.

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Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving, or an accident.

●

If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is
possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visi-
ble. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.

●

Make  sure  you  have  complied  with  all  installation  instructions  provided
with the child restraint system manufacturer and that the system is prop-
erly secured.

●

Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk.

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Types of child restraint system installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint
system about the installation of the child restraint system.

Child restraint system

Installation method

Page

Seat belt 

attachment

P. 62

Child restraint LATCH 

anchors attachment

P. 67

Anchor brackets 

(for top tether strap) 

attachment

P. 69

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When installing a child restraint system to a passenger seat

For  the  safety  of  a  child,  install  child  restraint  systems  to  a  rear
seats. 
When installing child restraint system to a front passenger seat is
unavoidable,  adjust  the  passenger  seat  as  follows  and  install  the
child restraint system.

●

Raise  the  seatback  to  the
most upright position

●

Move  the  seat  to  the  rear-
most position

●

Raise  the  seat  to  the  upper
most position

●

Lower the seat belt height to
the lowest position

●

If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove the head restraint

When using a child restraint system on a passenger seat

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following when installing child restraint system to the front pas-
senger  seat  if  it  is  unavoidable.  The  front  passenger  SRS  airbag  inflates
with considerable speed and force that if not observed may lead to death or
serious injury to the child.

●

Never  install  a  rear-facing  child  restraint  system  on  the  front  passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event
of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
can  cause  death  or  serious  injury  to  the  child  if  the  rear-facing  child
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger  seat  only  when  it  is  unavoidable.  A  child  restraint  system  that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation
and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

●

Do  not  allow  the  child  to  lean  his/her  head  or  any  part  of  his/her  body
against the door or the area of the seat, front pillars or roof side rails from
which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if
the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS
side and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.

●

When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned  across  the  center  of  the  child’s  shoulder.  The  belt  should  be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.

●

A  forward-facing  child  restraint  system
may be installed on the front passenger
seat only when it is unavoidable. When
installing a forward-facing child restraint
system  on  the  front  passenger  seat,
move the seat as far back as possible,
and  raise  the  seat  to  the  upper  most
position,  even  if  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”
indicator light is illuminated.

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When using a child restraint system on a rear seat

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

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

●

Use  child  restraint  system  suitable  to  the  age  and  size  of  the  child  and
install it to the rear seat.

●

Do  not  allow  the  child  to  lean  his/her  head  or  any  part  of  his/her  body
against the door or the area of the seat, rear pillars or roof side rails from
which the SRS curtain shield airbag deploys even if the child is seated in
the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS curtain shield airbag
inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

●

If  the  driver’s  seat  interferes  with  the
child  restraint  system  and  prevents  it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child  restraint  system  to  the  right-hand
rear seat.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it  does  not  interfere  with  the  child
restraint system.

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A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-
erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

◆

Installing  child  restraint  system  using  a  seat  belt  (child
restraint lock function belt)

Install  the  child  restraint  system  in  accordance  to  the  operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

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Rear-facing — Infant seat/convertible seat

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

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

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

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While  pushing  the  child
restraint  system  down  into
the  rear  seat,  allow  the
shoulder  belt  to  retract  until
the  child  restraint  system  is
securely in place.

After  the  shoulder  belt  has
retracted to a point where there
is  no  slack  in  the  belt,  pull  the
belt  to  check  that  it  cannot  be
extended.

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

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Forward-facing — Convertible seat

If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove  the  head  restraint.
(



P. 158)

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

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

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

While  pushing  the  child
restraint system into the rear
seat,  allow  the  shoulder  belt
to  retract  until  the  child
restraint  system  is  securely
in place.

After  the  shoulder  belt  has
retracted to a point where there
is  no  slack  in  the  belt,  pull  the
belt  to  check  that  it  cannot  be
extended.

If  the  child  restraint  has  a  top  tether  strap,  follow  the  child
restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installa-
tion, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap
anchor. (



P. 69)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

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Booster seat

High  back  type:  If  the  head
restraint  interferes  with  your
child  restraint  system,  and
the  head  restraint  can  be
removed,  remove  the  head
restraint. (



P. 158)

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Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

Sit  the  child  in  the  child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem  according  to  the  manu-
facturer’s  instructions  and
insert  the  plate  into  the
buckle.  Make  sure  that  the
belt is not twisted.

Check  that  the  shoulder  belt  is  correctly  positioned  over  the  child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (



P. 31)

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Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

When  releasing  the  buckle,  the
child  restraint  system  may
spring up due to the rebound of
the  seat  cushion.  Release  the
buckle  while  holding  down  the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.

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When installing a child restraint system

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

●

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If  this  occurs  and  the  buckle  cannot  be  unfastened,  scissors  should  be
used to cut the belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●

When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned  across  the  center  of  the  child’s  shoulder.  The  belt  should  be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.

●

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

■

When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (



P. 32)

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Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH  anchors  are  provided
for  each  rear  seats.  (Buttons
displaying  the  location  of  the
anchors  are  attached  to  the
seats.)

■

Installation with LATCH system

Install  the  child  restraint  system  in  accordance  to  the  operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove  the  head  restraint.
(



P. 158)

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

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Type A

Latch the hooks of the lower
straps  onto  the  LATCH
anchors.

For owners in Canada:
The  symbol  on  a  child  restraint
system  indicates  the  presence
of a lower connector system.



Type B

Latch  the  buckles  onto  the
LATCH anchors.

For owners in Canada:
The  symbol  on  a  child  restraint
system  indicates  the  presence
of a lower connector system.

If  the  child  restraint  has  a  top  tether  strap,  follow  the  child
restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installa-
tion, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap
anchor. (



P. 69)

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After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child  restraint  systems  conforming  to  FMVSS213  or  CMVSS213  specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

Anchor  brackets  are  provided
for each rear seat. 
Use  anchor  brackets  when  fix-
ing the top tether strap.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

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

●

Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.

●

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system.

●

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

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

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Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Install  the  child  restraint  system  in  accordance  to  the  operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

Adjust  the  head  restraint  to
the upmost position.

If  the  head  restraint  interferes
with the child restraint system or
top  tether  strap  installation  and
the  head  restraint  can  be
removed,  remove  the  head
restraint. (



P. 158)

Open  the  anchor  bracket
cover, latch the hook onto the
anchor  bracket  and  tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
When 

installing 

the 

child

restraint  system  with  the  head
restraint being raised, be sure to
have  the  top  tether  strap  pass
underneath the head restraint.

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child  restraint  systems  conforming  to  FMVSS213  or  CMVSS213  specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

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When installing a child restraint system

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

●

Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do  not  attach  the  top  tether  strap  to  anything  other  than  the  anchor
bracket.

●

Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.

●

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

●

When  installing  the  child  restraint  system  with  the  head  restraint  being
raised,  after  the  head  restraint  has  been  raised  and  then  the  anchor
bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

NOTICE

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

When  not  in  use,  make  certain  to close  the  lid. If  it  remains  open,  the  lid
may be damaged.

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System components

“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone

Safety  Connect  is  a  subscription-based  telematics  service  that
uses Global Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cel-
lular technology to provide safety and security features to sub-
scribers.  Safety  Connect  is  supported  by  Toyota’s  designated
response  center,  which  operates  24  hours  per  day,  7  days  per
week.
Safety  Connect  service  is  available  by  subscription  on  select,
telematics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By  using  the  Safety  Connect  service,  you  are  agreeing  to  be
bound  by  the  Telematics  Subscription  Service Agreement  and
its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to
time, a current copy of which is available at Toyota.com in the
United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in  Puerto  Rico  and  Toyota.ca  in
Canada. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Conditions.

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Services

Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:

●

Automatic Collision Notification

*

Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency ser-
vice providers. (

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P. 75)

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

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Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. (



P. 75)

●

Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
Connects drivers to response-center support. (



P. 75)

●

Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assistance. (



P. 76)

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Subscription

After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agree-
ment and are enrolled, you can begin receiving services. 
A variety of subscription terms are available for purchase. Contact
your  Toyota  dealer,  call  the  following  appropriate  Safety  Connect
response center or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.

• The United States 

1-855-405-6500

• Canada 

1-888-869-6828

• Puerto Rico 

1-877-855-8377

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s Bluetooth

®

 technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models (in
the  contiguous  United  States  only).  Contact  with  the  Safety  Connect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception,
which  can  limit  the  ability  to  reach  the  response  center  or  receive  emer-
gency  service  support.  Enrollment  and  Telematics  Subscription  Service
Agreement  are  required.  A  variety  of  subscription  terms  are  available;
charges vary by subscription term selected and location.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location  are  available  in  the  United  States,  including  Hawaii  and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are available
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety Connect services
will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.

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Languages

The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.

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When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.

When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator
light comes on, indicating that the service is active. 
The  following  indicator  light  patterns  indicate  specific  system  usage
conditions:

●

Green indicator light on = Active service

●

Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process

●

Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)

●

No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active

Safety Connect LED light Indicators

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Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding  agent  receives  the  vehicle’s  location  and  attempts  to
speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency.
If  the  occupants  are  unable  to  communicate,  the  agent  automati-
cally  treats the call  as  an  emergency,  contacts  the  nearest emer-
gency services provider to describe the situation, and requests that
assistance be sent to the location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location

If  your  vehicle  is  stolen,  Safety  Connect  can  work  with  local
authorities  to  assist  them  in  locating  and  recovering  the  vehicle.
After filing a police report, call the Safety Connect response center
at 1-855-405-6500 in the United States, 1-877-855-8377 in Puerto
Rico  or  1-888-869-6828  in  Canada,  and  follow  the  prompts  for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle,  Safety-Connect-equipped  vehicle  location  data  may,
under certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate
your vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com in the
United States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Can-
ada.

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Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach  the  Safety  Connect  response  center.  The  answering  agent
will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and
dispatch the necessary assistance required.

If  you  accidentally  press  the  “SOS”  button,  tell  the  response-center
agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  adds  GPS  data  to  the  already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  services  and  their  limitations,
please  see  the  Safety  Connect  Terms  and  Conditions,  which  are
available  at  Toyota.com  in  the  United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.

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Exposure to radio frequency signals

The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power
radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August  1996,  the  Federal  Communications  Commission  (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wire-
less phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan-
dards  previously  set  by  the  following  U.S.  and  international
standards bodies.

●

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

●

NCRP (National  Council  on  Radiation  Protection  and Measure-
ment) Report 86 [1986]

●

ICNIRP  (International  Commission  on  Non-Ionizing  Radiation
Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-
uations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-
neers,  and  physicians  from  universities,  and  government  health
agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines in
addition to those standards. 

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Certification for Safety Connect