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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
•The driver and front passenger airbag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) is designed only as a supplement to the primary
protection of the seat belt systems of the driver and front
passenger. The front seat occupants are particularly susceptible
to injury if they do not wear their seat belts; when sudden
braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown forward. To
obtain maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all
passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts
when driving because serious injuries or death can result to
unrestrained occupants. For instructions and precautions
concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in the
Owner’s Manual.
•Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system
on the rear seat that conforms to the size of the child.
According to accident statistics, a child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than on the front seat.
•Never
use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat.
The force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can
cause severe injury or death to a child.
•Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front seat.
If you must install a forward-facing child restraint system on
the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.
•Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions
provided by the child restraint manufacturer and the system is
properly secured.
•The SRS side and side curtain airbags (optional) are designed to
deploy in certain types of severe side impact collisions. In all
other collisions, the side impact and side curtain airbags will
not deploy. For instructions and precautions, see your Owner’s
Manual.
•Do not lean against the side doors when the vehicle is in use.
The side and side curtain airbags inflate with considerable
speed and force. Death or serious injury could result.
•Do not modify, cover or replace the surface of the front seats.
Such changes could disable the system or prevent the airbags
from activating correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System
The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
front, side* and side curtain* airbags are designed to
help provide further protection for the driver and
outboard passenger in addition to the primary safety
protection provided by the seat belts.
Please read the following caution, and refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
*If installed
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
To raise Slide the anchor upward.
To lower Squeeze the lock release button and
slide the anchor downward.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Lock release
button
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse
conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering
input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing
loss of control.
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Brake-Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of
the benefits of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System). It is not a
substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also
depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road
conditions.
ATRAC (Active Traction Control)*
Helps control spinning of the wheels, which may
occur when accelerating on slippery roads.
VSC
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(Vehicle Stability Control)*
Helps provide comprehensive control of the Anti-
lock Brakes, Brake-Assist
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, Traction Control, engine
control and other systems. This system helps
maintain control of the vehicle under adverse
conditions.
*Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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