belt TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1996 Owners Manual

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel5
Unengaged Parkº warning light*1
Brake system warning light*
1
Seat belt reminder light* 1
Discharge warning light* 1
Low oil pressure warning light* 1
Malfunction indicator lamp* 1
Low fuel level warning light* 1 Open door warning light*
1
SRS airbag warning light* 1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light* 1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-of f indicator light
Anti-lock brake system warning
light * 1 Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light*
1

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CAUTION!
Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked, espe-
cially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use
of seat belts, locking the doors
helps prevent the driver and pas-
sengers from being thrown out from
the vehicle during an accident. It
also helps prevent the doors from
being opened unintentionally.
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each side door.
The power windows work when the igni- tion switch is in the ONº position. Howev-
er, if both front side doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either front side door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver's door.
Normal operation: The window moves
as long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and
then rel ease it. The window will fully open.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Power windows

Part 1Seats Front seatsÐ
ÐSeat adjustment precautions
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors
Seats
Front seats
Rear seats
Temporary third seat
Head restraints
Seat Belts
SRS airbags
Child restraint
Tilt Steering Wheel
Outside Rear View Mirror
Anti-glare inside rear view
Mirror
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle
occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION!
Do not drive with the occupants
not properly seated, such as sit-
ting on top of a folded-down seat-
back, or in the luggage compart-
ment. Persons not properly seatedand restrained by seat belts can be
severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not let passen- gers stand up or move around be-
tween seats. Balance can be un-steady and severe injuries can oc- cur in the event of emergency
braking or a collision. Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel
controls are within easy reach of the
driver.CAUTION!
Adjustments 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.
When adjusting the seat, be care-
ful not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat-
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjust-
ing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

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While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may jam
your hands or fingers.1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE- VER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to
the desired position with slight body
pressure and release the lever.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts providemaximum protection when the driv-
er and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of person- al injury may increase with increas-
ing recline of the seatback.
ÐAdjusting front seats (manual seat)

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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts providemaximum protection when the driv-
er and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-
JUSTING SWITCH
Push the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.
BEFORE SWING RIGHT SIDE BOT-
TOM CUSHION UP
Stow the rear seat belts as shown in
the illustration.
This prevents the belts from falling out
when you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.
Rear seatsÐ ÐFold-down rear seat for temporary third seat entry

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For easy access to the temporary third seat, do this.
1. Swing
the right side bottom cushion up
by pulling the lock release strap.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.
2. Unlock the left side seatback and fold it down.
After the passengers are in, lift up the left
side seatback and return the right side
bottom cushion.
CAUTION!
When returning the right side bot-
tom cushion to its place: Do not forget to pull out the buckle
of the side seatbelts and center
seatbelt and arranged them in
their proper position for ready use.
Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
When returning the seatback to the upright position: Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat- back.
BEFORE FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT
Stow the rear seat belts as shown in
the illustration.
This prevents the belts from falling out
when you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.
ÐFold-down rear seat

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1. Remove the head restraint, and
swing the bottom cushion up by pull-
ing the lock release strap. Be certain to replace the head restraint.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.
CAUTION!
When returning the bottom cushion
to its place: Do not forget to pull out the buckle
of the side seatbelts and center
seatbelt and arrange them in their
proper position for ready use.
Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
2. Unlock the seatback and fold it down.
This will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment as far as the raised seat cushion.See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be folded
separately.

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CAUTION!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position: Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat-
back. Be certain to replace the
head restraints. The temporary third seat is designed for emergent supplementary uses.
CAUTION!
Do not install a child restraint sys- tem in the temporary third seat. As
the child restraint system may not be
capable of being properly secured
due to the configuration of this seat.
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Front
RearFor your safety, adjust the head re-
straint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the
head restraint forward or backward. If
such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.
CAUTION!
Adjust the top of the head restraint
so that it is closest to the top of
your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed. Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained 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 the child re-
straint system which fits your vehicle. See
Child restraintº for details.Child. If a child is too large for a child re-
straint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle's seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the
shoulder belt falls across the child's neck
or face, move the child to the center posi- tion 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,
first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
Seat beltsÐ ÐSeat belt precautions
Head restraints

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Front
RearFor your s
afety, adjust the restraint be-
fore driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the
head restraint forward or backward. If
such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.
CAUTION!
Adjust the top of the head restraint
so that it is closest to the top of
your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed. Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained 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 the child re-
straint system which fits your vehicle. See
Child restraintº for details.Child. If a child is too large for a child re-
straint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle's seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the
shoulder belt falls across the child's neck
or face, move the child to the center posi- tion 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,
first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
Seat beltsÐ ÐSeat belt precautions
Head restraints