1-3. Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel and Mirrors
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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors
- Front seats
- Fold-down rear seat
- Headrests
- Seat belts
- Child restraint
- Tilt steering wheel
- Outside rear view mirrors
- Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
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Front seats —
Adjusting seat position
Pull the lock release lever sideways. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.
Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock mechanism.
CAUTION:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
- This adjustment should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- After adjusting the seat, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.
Adjusting seatback angle
Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.
If desired, the seatbacks may be fully reclined. They return to the upright position when the lever is pulled and no weight is on them.
CAUTION:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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This adjustment should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seatback may unexpectedly move backward and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.
- To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting well back and straight up in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.
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Fold-down rear seat
LOCK RELEASE STRAP
- Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When returning the bottom cushion to its place, push the bottom cushion end at the lock release strap and make sure it is securely locked, by pulling the edge of the cushion near the lock release strap.
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- Remove the headrests, unlock the seatback and fold it down.
This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for what to observe in loading luggage.
Lift either of the seatback levers up to unlock the seatback.
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- Push down on the seatback until the U-shaped wires on the seatback engage with the catches.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure that it is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback, and that the seat belts are in position.
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Headrests
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release button and push the headrest down.
The headrest is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Adjust the top of the headrest so that it is closest to the top of your ears.
- After adjusting the headrest, make sure it is locked in position.
- Do not drive with the headrests removed.
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Seat belts —
— Seat belt precautions
Toyota recommends that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See "Child restraint" for details.
Children. If they are too big for child restraint systems, they should sit in the rear seat and be restrained with the seat belts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If the shoulder belt falls across the child's neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, however, first check with your doctor.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:
- Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.
- Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See "Adjusting seatback angle".)
- Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware, and take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.
- Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
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Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts.
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Replace the belt assembly if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
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3-point type seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit well back in the seat and straight up. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. At other times you can move around freely.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After inserting the tab, make sure that the connection is secure and the belt is not twisted.
TAKE UP SLACK →
TOO HIGH ←
KEEP AS LOW ON HIP BONE AS POSSIBLE
Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips — not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting shoulder belts both could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident.
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For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under your arm.
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-2-point type seat belt
(LENGTHEN)
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(ADJUST TO A SNUG FIT) (TOO HIGH)
KEEP AS LOW ON HIP BONE AS POSSIBLE
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To release the belt, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not smoothly retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure that it remains untwisted as it retracts.
Sit well back in the seat and straight up. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After inserting the tab, make sure that the connection is secure and the belt is not twisted.
Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position.
To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips — not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
High-positioned lap belts could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident.
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— Seat belt extender
If your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, causing personal injury.
- Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.
- Remember that the extender provided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person and at different seating position than specified.
To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the buckle-release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are located on the same side as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
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 extender itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.
To release the belt, press the buckle-release button.
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Child restraint—
—Child restraint precautions
Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough for the child restraint system.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and most provinces in Canada now require the use of child restraint system.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, children must not be transported unrestrained. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person.
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CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After inserting the tab, make sure that the connection is secure and the seat belt extender is not twisted. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
The child restraint system should conform to the size of the child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For a higher degree of safety, the child restraint system should be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
When installing a child restraint system, you must use a locking clip for the following seat belts.
- Front seat belt
- Rear outside seat belt
When installing a child restraint system, refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system and follow the directions listed under the following illustrations.
If the locking clip does not come with your child restraint system, you can purchase it from your Toyota dealer.
- Locking clip (Part No. 73119-22010)
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CAUTION:.........................................................
After installation, make sure the child restraint system is secure in place. If the child restraint system is not restrained securely, it may cause injury to the child in case of vehicle accident and sudden stops.
When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or remove it and place it somewhere other than in the vehicle to prevent injury to passengers in event of a sudden stop or accident.
INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER
- Fasten the center lap belt over the child restraint system.
- Tighten the lap belt.
INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTSIDE
- Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system.
- Keep slack out of the lap portion of the belt.
- Holding the tab in that position, release the buckle.
- Install a locking clip near the tab of the lap and shoulder belt. (See instructions in the next column.)
- Buckle the belt again.
- Place the shoulder portion of the belt between the vehicle seatback and the child restraint system.
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LOCKING CLIP
To install the locking clip, insert the lap and shoulder webbing through the recesses of the locking clip.
Always remove the locking clip when the child restraint system is not installed.
INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEAT
- Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system.
- Keep slack out of the lap portion of the belt.
- Holding the tab in that position, release the buckle.
- Install a locking clip near the tab of the lap and shoulder belt. (See instructions in the next column.)
- Buckle the belt again. If necessary, slide the seat forward and remove any slack.
- Place the shoulder portion of the belt between the vehicle seatback and the child restraint system.
LOCKING CLIP
To install the locking clip, insert the lap and shoulder webbing through the recesses of the locking clip.
Always remove the locking clip when the child restraint system is not installed.
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TOP STRAP
If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the tab of the center belt and tighten the top strap.
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Tilt steering wheel
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To change the steering wheel angle, push up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.
CAUTION:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- This adjustment should not be made while the vehicle is moving.
- After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.
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Outside rear view mirrors—
Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to the vehicle.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger's side. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
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Power rear view mirror control
MASTER SWITCH
CONTROL SWITCH
L ← R
MIRROR
To adjust a power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at "R" (right) or "L" (left) depending on which mirror needs adjusting, then push the control switch on each direction.
If the engine is not running, the key must be in the "ACC" position.
NOTICE:
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Pull the lever backward to reduce glare from the rear vehicle headlights during night driving.
Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most clarity, push the day-night change lever forward (daylight driving position).
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.
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