TOYOTA GT86 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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Operation
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag can function only when
the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a s mart key sys-
tem) or when the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system).
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS cur tain shield
airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its o wn impact
sensor. Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same acciden t. Also, the
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploys independe ntly of the
driver’s and front passenger’s SRS front airbags in the steerin g wheel and
instrument panel.
A rollover sensor is also located inside the airbag control mod ule.
An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the left
and right center pillars, doors and rear wheel houses. Another impact sen-
sor, which also senses impact force, is located under the center of the rear
seats.
If the impact sensor that is located under the center of the re ar seats and
one of the center pillar impact sensors or door impact sensors together
sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side col lision, the
control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag on
the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear whe el house
impact sensor on the same side senses an impact.
If the impact sensor that is located under the center of the re ar seats and
one of the rear wheel house impact sensors together sense an im pact force
above a predetermined level, the control module causes only the SRS cur-
tain shield airbag on the impacted side to inflate.
If the rollover sensor detects rollover of the vehicle, the control module
inflates the SRS curtain shield airbags. At this time, the driver's and front
passenger’s seat belt pretensioners also operate at the same ti me.

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After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The
time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SR S side airbag
after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.
The SRS curtain shield airbag remains inflated for a while foll owing deploy-
ment then slowly deflates.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploy even w hen no
one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied .
When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploy, a sudden,
fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will b e released.
These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This s moke does
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are designed to deploy
in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact colli-
sion. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser side impac t. Also, they
are not designed to deploy in most frontal or most rear impacts because
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deployment would not help
the occupant in those situations.
The SRS curtain shield airbags are also designed to deploy when the vehi-
cle is in an extremely inclined state such as during a rollover . They are not
designed to deploy in lesser inclined state.
Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are designed to func-
tion on a one-time-only basis.
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deployment depend on the
level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a side
impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it
may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle i tself.

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Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag an d SRS
curtain shield airbag will most likely deploy
■ Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain shi eld air-
bag will most likely deploy
A severe side impact near the front seat
activates the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain shield airbag.
The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
The side of the vehicle raises above a
certain threshold or the vehicle skids and
its tires hit a curbstone laterally.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and
SRS curtain shield airbag are unlikely to deploy
There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curta in shield
air-
bag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces in volved.
The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-
on impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is
unlikely to deploy
There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS
side airbag deployment. In the event of an accident like those illustrated, the
SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accide nt force
involved.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and
SRS curtain shield airbag will basically not deploy
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are not designed to
deploy in most cases if the vehicle is involved in a frontal co llision, is struck
from behind or pitches end over end. Examples of such accidents are illus-
trated.
The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or station-
ary).
The vehicle is struck from behind.
The vehicle pitches end over end.

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In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more t
han once, the
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag deploy only once on the first
impact.
Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first w ith one vehicle
and immediately followed by another from the same direction, on ce the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are activated on the first impact,
they will not be activated on the second.
SRS curtain shield airbag
SRS side airbag
Second impact First impact

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WARNING
■If the SRS airbags deploy
Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the f ront seat
seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can c ause burns
because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.
After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain shie ld airbag sys-
tem (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over th e rear seat). Doing
so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of
deployment.
■ SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag precautions
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain shield airbag are designed only to be
a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seat belt. They do
not do away with the need to fasten seat belts. It is also impo rtant to wear
your seat belt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not
seated in a proper upright position.

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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.
● 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 airbags to inflate.
● A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel
or dashboard is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.

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WARNING
■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 se at belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the curtain shield airbags
inside is scratched, cracked or other-
wise damaged.