Toyota Camry (2024 year). Manual in english

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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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)

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-

sion.

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When children are in the vehicle

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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Always make sure the shoulder belt passes through the guide when using

the seat belt. Failure to properly position the belt may reduce the amount

of protection in an accident and could lead to death or serious injury in a

collision or sudden stop.

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Always make sure that the seat belt is not twisted, does not get caught in

the guide or the seatback and is arranged in the proper position.

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Using a seat belt extender

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Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

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Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system

because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas-

ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

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The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when

used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the

one originally intended.

NOTICE

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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 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 airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection

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 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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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.

SRS airbag system components

Front impact sensors

Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)

Knee airbags

Side impact sensors (front
doors)

Side impact sensors (front)

Front passenger airbag

Front side airbags

Curtain shield airbags

Rear side airbags

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG
OFF” indicator lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch

Airbag sensor assembly

Driver airbag

Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch

Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters

Driver’s seat position sensor

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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.

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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.

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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. 56)

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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.

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Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag unit or

sit on the knees of a front passenger.

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Do not allow the front seat occupants to

hold items on their knees.

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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 seats 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.

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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, windows, front or

rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.

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Vehicles without a smart key system:

Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard

objects such as keys and accessories

to the key. The objects may restrict the

SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust

into the driver's seat area by the force of

the deploying airbag, thus causing a

danger.

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SRS airbag precautions

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If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,

be sure to remove it.

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Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side

airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such

accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable

the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-

bag components or the front doors.

Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

●

Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

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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 pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have

them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

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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 SRS front

airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,

due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.

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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as

well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,

may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

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The windshield may crack.

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All of the doors will be unlocked. (

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P. 154)

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The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. (

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P. 322)

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The interior lights will turn on automatically. (

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P. 408)

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The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. (

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P. 516)

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Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. (

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P. 527)

WARNING

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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.

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Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags

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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

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Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in it)

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Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the

occupant compartment

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Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,

winches or roof luggage carrier

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Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system

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Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD

players

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Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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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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P. 75)

• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rearend 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

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

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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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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

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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]).

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Both SRS curtain shield airbags may deploy in the event of a severe side
collision.

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

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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.

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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.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface

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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.

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The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

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Collision from the side

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and
curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

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.

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

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Collision from the side at an angle

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Collision from the front

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Collision from the rear

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.

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The surface of the seats with the SRS
side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-
erwise damaged.

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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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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

SRS warning light

“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light

“AIRBAG ON” indicator light

Front passenger occupant classification

system

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

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Adult

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Child

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Child restraint system with infant

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIRBAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/

warning light

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIRBAG

OFF” or

“AIRBAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or

activated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/

warning light

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIRBAG

OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

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Unoccupied

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There is a malfunction in the system

: 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.

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

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

: 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.

: 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. (

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P. 56)

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

to install the child restraint system properly. (

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P. 58)

Indicator/

warning light

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIRBAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/

warning light

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIRBAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant

classification system.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Wear the seat belt properly.

●

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 “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using

the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG 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 “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use

the seat belt extender while the “AIRBAG 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.

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Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear

seat. This may cause the “AIRBAG 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 “AIRBAG ON” indicator light

is illuminated. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the pas-

senger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with

the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIRBAG 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.

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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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P. 60)

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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.

●

Do not place anything between the console box and front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the system may not detect the front passenger properly, lead-

ing to improper operation of the airbags.

●

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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Exhaust gas precautions

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.

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Important points while driving

●

Keep the trunk lid closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed,

open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

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When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space

and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is

running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

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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.

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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.

●

Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or

pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.

Riding with children

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, the moon roof or panoramic moon roof, 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. 56

Child restraint system .................................................................. P. 58

When using a child restraint system ............................................ P. 60

Child restraint system installation method

• Fixed with a seat belt ............................................................... P. 63
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor ............................... P. 69
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) ......................... P. 72

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.

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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.

Child restraint systems

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.

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When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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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

instruction is provided in this manual.

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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.

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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.

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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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When installing a child restraint system to a front 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 seat as follows and install the child
restraint system.

●

Raise the seatback as much
as possible

●

Move the seat to the rear-
most position

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Raise the seat to the highest
position

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

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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.

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

seat even if the “AIRBAG 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.

●

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 “AIRBAG OFF” indi-

cator 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.

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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

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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.

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Use 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.

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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.

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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.

Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

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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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P. 68)

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Forward-facing — Convertible seat

When using the front passenger seat: Adjust the seatback

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 60 for the front passenger seat adjust-
ment.

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

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P. 171)

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

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