Toyota Prius Prime (2021 year). Manual in english - part 1

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Exterior

Side doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281

Locking/unlocking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Opening/closing the side windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 711
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676, 684

Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287

Opening from outside  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676, 684

Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312

Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Defogging the mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516, 527

Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365

Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing 
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Replacing the wiper insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 644

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Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371

Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 732

Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 110

Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614

Replacing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 629

Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 737

Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507

Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 614

Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 692

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597

Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 734
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 721

Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

Fog lights

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LED accent lights

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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351

Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

Back-up lights

Shifting the shift position to R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345

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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving

(Replacing method: P. 655, Watts: P. 738)

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Instrument panel

Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338

Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 665
When the hybrid system will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 709
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 684

Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345

Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 667

P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346

Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192

Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument 
cluster light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192, 194
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 674

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Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Energy monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 684

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352

Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352

Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353

Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Fog lights

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 363

Windshield wipers and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365

Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612

Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 664

Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373

Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 308

Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512, 524

Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512, 525
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516, 527

Audio system

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: If equipped

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: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Switches

Instrument cluster light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194

S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) 
switch

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470

VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502

Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358

“HUD” (Head-up display) switch

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255

Driving mode select switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430

EV/HV mode selection switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90

EV auto mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90

Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 540

Charging schedule switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161

Window lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314

Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312

Door lock switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283

Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314

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TRIP switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213

Audio remote control switches

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Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 403

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range. . . . . . . . . P. 414

Heated steering wheel switch

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Talk switch

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Telephone switches

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: If equipped

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: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Interior

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

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

Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301

Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303

Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305

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

Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 545

Inside lock buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283

Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546

Assist grips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 567

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Inside rear view mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310

Sun visors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 553

Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 553

Interior lights

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Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542

“SOS” button

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 76

Garage door opener switches

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568

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: If equipped

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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.

*

: 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 

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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 hybrid 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. 301)

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. 301)

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



P. 305)

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. 58)

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

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P. 310, 312)

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

Correct driving posture

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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.

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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-
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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.

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Position  the  lap  belt  as  low  as
possible over the hips.

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

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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  with  a  hand
on the plate.

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  while  pressing  the
release button.

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

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.

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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.

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)

Release button

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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. (

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P. 58)

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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. (

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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.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

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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.

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Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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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.

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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

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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. (

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P. 30)

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When children are in the vehicle

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P. 69

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Seat belt pretensioners

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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.

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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.

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

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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-
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Adjustable shoulder anchor

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. (

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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.

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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.

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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

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 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

◆

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

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Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer
seats

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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

Front impact sensors
SRS  warning  light  and  “AIR
BAG  ON”  and  “AIR  BAG  OFF”
indicator lights
Front passenger airbag
Passenger seat cushion airbag
Side impact sensors (front)
Side  impact  sensors  (front
door)
Seat  belt  pretensioners  and
force limiters
Front side airbags

Front  passenger’s  seat  belt
buckle switch
Curtain shield airbags
Rear side airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s  seat  belt  buckle
switch
Driver airbag
Driver’s knee airbag
Front  passenger  occupant
classification  system  (ECU
and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly

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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

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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 several
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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SRS airbag precautions

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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. (

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P. 58)

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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

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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.

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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

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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 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.

●

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.

●

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.

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Do not attach anything to areas such as
a  door, windshield, side  windows, front
or  rear  pillar,  roof  side  rail  and  assist
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If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or side 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  pillar  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,  roof  side  rails,  front  door  panels,  front  door  trims  or  front  door
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

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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.

●

The  hybrid  system  will  be  stopped  and  fuel  supply  to  the  engine  will  be
stopped. (

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P. 99)

●

The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. (

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P. 664)

●

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. (

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• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

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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 and seat cushion airbag 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 air-
bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied.

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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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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 will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.

●

Both SRS 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 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

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Landing hard or falling

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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

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Vehicle rollover

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(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
frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side
collision.

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

●

Collision from the side at an angle

●

Collision from the front

●

Collision from the rear

●

Vehicle rollover

●

Collision from the rear

●

Pitching end over end

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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.

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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 driver’s side
instrument  panel  is  scratched,  cracked,
or otherwise damaged.

●

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

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

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

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Adult

*

1

■

Child

*

4

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication 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

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger 

side

Activated

*

2

 or 

deactivated

*

3

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

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger 

side

Deactivated or 

activated

*

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Child restraint system with infant

*

5

■

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

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger 

side

Deactivated

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

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger 

side

Deactivated

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*

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. 61)

*

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

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger 

side

Deactivated

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas-
sification 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.

●

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.

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●

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. 58)

●

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.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that the head restraint does not touch
the ceiling. If the head restraint is left in contact with the ceiling, the system
may not detect the front passenger properly, leading to improper operation
of the airbags.

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Harmful  substance  to  the  human  body  is  included  in  exhaust
gases if inhaled.

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  side  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 hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system 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 hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where  it  is  snowing.  If  snowbanks  build  up  around  the  vehicle  while  the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.

■

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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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. 284, 314)

●

Do  not  let  small  children  operate  equipment  which  may  catch  or
pinch  body  parts,  such  as  the  power  window,  hood,  back  door,
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 side 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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Points to remember...................................................................... P. 58
Child restraint system .................................................................. P. 60
When using a child restraint system ............................................ P. 61
Child restraint system installation method

• Fixed with a seat belt ............................................................... P. 64
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor ............................... P. 70
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) ......................... P. 73

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.

●

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

●

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

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
cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the
child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa-
tion  method  that  is  in  the  operation  manual  enclosed  with  the
restraint system.

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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
which is  correctly  installed.  For installation details,  refer to  the operation
manual  enclosed  with  the  child  restraint  system.  General  installation
instructions are provided in this manual.

●

Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord-
ing to accident 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.

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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 luggage compartment.

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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. 64

Child
restraint
LATCH
anchors
attachment

P. 70

Anchor
brackets  (for
top 

tether

strap) attach-
ment

P. 73

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seat

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

●

Raise the seatback as much
as possible

●

Move  the  seat  to  the  rear-
most 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

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When using a child restraint system

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

●

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.

●

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,
even  if  the  “AIR  BAG  OFF”  indicator
light is illuminated.
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 or
rear 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 airbags and
curtain  shield  airbags  inflate,  and  the
impact  could  cause  death  or  serious
injury to the child.

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When using a child restraint system

●

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

●

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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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.

■

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. (



P. 69)

■

Forward-facing — Convertible seat

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 61 for front passenger seat adjustment.
If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove  the  head  restraint.
(



P. 306)

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

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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.

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. 73)

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



P. 69)

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Booster seat

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 61 for front passenger seat adjustment.
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. 306)

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. 30)

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2

3



Booster type



High back type

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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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WARNING

■

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 securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it  does  not,  or  if  it  interferes  with  the  child  restraint,  move  to  a  different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

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. 31)

■

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  the  rear  outboard  seats.
(Buttons displaying the location
of  the  anchors  are  attached  to
the seats.)

■

When installing in the rear outboard seats

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  system
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. (



P. 306)

Flip  up  and  fold  the  cover,
and  fix  it  with  the  hook-and-
loop fastener.

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

With flexible lower attachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The  symbol  on  a  child
restraint system indicates the
presence of a lower connec-
tor system.



With rigid lower attachments

Latch  the  buckles  onto  the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The  symbol  on  a  child
restraint system indicates the
presence of a lower connec-
tor 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. 73)

Canada only

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Canada only

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



P. 69)

■

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.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

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

●

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.

●

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it  does  not,  or  if  it  interferes  with  the  child  restraint,  move  to  a  different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

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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.

■

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.



Rear outboard seats

Remove the head restraint.
(



P. 306)

Flip  down  the  board,  and
latch  the  hook  onto  the
anchor  bracket  and  tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. (



P. 69)

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

1

Hook

Top tether strap

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If the head restraint does not
interfere  with  the  child
restraint  system  installation,
install the head restraint.



Rear center seat

Adjust  the  head  restraint  to
the upmost position.

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



P. 306)

Flip  down  the  board,  and
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.

●

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

●

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

●

Rear center seat: 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.

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Safety Connect



Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button



: If equipped

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.

System components

Type A

Type B

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Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:

●

Automatic Collision Notification

*

Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service
providers. (



P. 79)

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

●

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



P. 79)

●

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



P. 79)

●

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



P. 80)

After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement
and are enrolled, you can begin receiving services. 
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your
Toyota  dealer,  call  the  following  appropriate  Customer  Experience
Center or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further subscrip-
tion details.

• The United States

1-800-331-4331

• Canada

1-888-869-6828

• Puerto Rico

1-877-855-8377

Services

Subscription

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s Bluetooth

®

 technology will not be possible

when Safety Connect is active and in use.

●

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  required. A  variety  of  subscription  terms  is  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.

■

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.

■

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

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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.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. 
After filing a police report, call the Customer Experience Center at
1-800-331-4331  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 Canada.

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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
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]

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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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Immobilizer system

The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the power switch has been turned
off  to  indicate  that  the  system  is
operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  power  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  ON
mode  to  indicate  that  the  system
has been canceled.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

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If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

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If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security
system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.