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When the lever or pedal is used, the seatback will
tilt forward and at the
same time the entire seat will
move forward. To return the seat, slide the entire
seat rearward and then raise the seatback rearward
to lock the seat in position. WARNING
l Do not drive the vehicle with the seatback
folded forward. The seat
is

not retained
position if it is not kept in an upright posi-
tion, so serious injuries could be suffered
in the event of hard braking or a collision. CAUTION
l
The reclining mechanism of the
seatback
is spring loaded, causing it to return to
the vertical position when the lock lever
is operated. When using the lever, sit
close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand.
l Use a foot to operate the pedal (2).
Folding the seatback forward (Single
cab, passenger’s seat)* E00410400031
To access the onboard tool kit, fold forward the seat-
back of the passenger’s seat.
Refer to “Tools, jack and

jack handle” on page
6-07. Pull the band and fold the seatback forward.
Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position. 1 (HI)- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3 (LO)- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
heater is on. CAUTION
l
Switch off seat heaters when not in use.
l Operate in the high position

for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater
to low to keep it warm. Slight variations
in seat temperature may be felt while us-
ing the heated seats. This is caused by the
operation of the heater’s internal thermo-
stat and does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot
or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blis-
ters, etc.):
• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcoholor sleep inducing medication (cold
medicine, etc.)
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed ob-
jects into it.
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other ma-
terial with high heat insulation properties
on the seat while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element to overheat
l When cleaning the seat, do not use ben-
zene, kerosene, petrol, alcohol, or other or-
ganic solvents; these might damage the
surface of the seat and also the heater ele-
ment.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.
l Turn the heater off immediately if it ap-
pears to be malfunctioning during use. Seat and seat belts
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Rear seat*
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When a person is sitting
in the middle seating posi-
tion of the rear seat, adjust the head restraint to
height at which it lock in position. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 2-08.
Folding the seatback forward (Double
cab) E00401600242
Pull up the band on the top of the seatback and fold
it forward. Confirm that the seatback locks securely when it is
returned.
Folding up the seat cushion (Club cab)*
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The right and left seat cushions can be folded up
separately.
To fold the seat cushions

up, raise the seat cushions. Securely retain the seat cushion by hooking the re-
taining band (A) onto
the

head restraint (B) of the
rear seat. Armrest (Double cab)
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To use the armrest, fold it down.
To return to the original

position, push it backward
(into the seatback) until it is level with the seat. NOTE
l Do
not stand or sit

on the armrest. It could
break.
l The top surface of the armrest contains a cup
holder for rear seat occupants.
Refer to “Cup holder” on page 5-78. Seat and seat belts
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Head restraints
E00403300995WARNING
l Driving without the head restraints
in
place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident, al-
ways make sure the head restraints are in-
stalled and properly positioned when the
seat is occupied.
l Never place a cushion or similar device
on the seatback. This can adversely affect
head restraint performance by increasing
the distance between your head and the
restraint.
To adjust height
Adjust the head restraint height so

that the centre
of the restraint is as close as possible to eye level to
reduce the chances of injury in the event of colli-
sion. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach
their seated eye level, should adjust the restraint as
high as possible. To raise the head restraint, move it upward. To low-
er the restraint, move it
downward

while pushing
the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the
arrow. After adjustment, push the head restraint
downward and make sure that it is locked. To remove
Lift the head restraint with
the

height adjusting
knob (A) pushed in. To install
Confirm that the head restraint
is

facing the correct
direction, and then insert it into the seatback while
pressing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow. CAUTION
l
Confirm that the height adjusting
knob
(A)
is correctly adjusted as shown in the
illustration, and also lift the head re-
straints to ensure that they do not come
out of the seatback. Seat and seat belts
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CAUTION
l
If your vehicle is
equipped with the rear
seat head restraint, the head restraints
for the front and rear seats differ in size.
When installing head restraints, make
sure the front and rear head restraints
are fitted in their respective seats. Seat belts
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To protect you and your

passengers in the event of
an accident, it is most important that the seat belts
are worn correctly while driving.
A seat belt for a front seat equipped with an airbag
has a pretensioner system. These belts are used the
same way as a conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and force
limiter system” on page 2-12 . WARNING
l Always place the shoulder
belt
over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put it behind you or under your arm.
l One seat belt should be used by only one
person. Doing otherwise can be dangerous.
l The seat belt will provide its wearer with
maximum protection if the recliner seat-
back is placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined, there is
greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the belt, especially in a forward im-
pact accident, and may be injured by the
belt or by striking the instrument panel
or seatbacks.
l Seat belts should always be worn by ev-
ery adult who drives or rides in this vehi-
cle, and by all children who are tall
enough to wear seat belts properly.
l Remove any twists when using the belt.
l No modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either pre-
vent the seat belt adjusting devices from
operating to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack. WARNING
l To reduce risk of serious
or fatal injury
in an accident, including the deploying
driver’s airbag, adjust the driver’s seat
as far back as possible while maintaining
a position that still allows good visibility
and good control of the steering wheel,
the brake and accelerator, and vehicle con-
trols.
l Never hold a child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even
if you are wearing your seat belt. To do
so risks severe or fatal injury to the child
in a collision or sudden stop.
l Always adjust the seat belt to a snug fit. 3-point type seat belt (with emergency
locking mechanism)
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This type of belt requires no length adjustment.
Once worn, the belt adjusts

itself to the movement
of the wearer, but in the event of a sudden or strong
shock, the belt automatically locks to hold the wear-
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NOTE
l You
can check if the
belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.
To fasten 1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holdingthe latch plate.
NOTE l When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once forceful-
ly and then return them. After that, pull the
belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a “click” is heard. WARNING
l Never wear the lap
portion
of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against the abdomen
and increase the risk of injury. WARNING
l The seat belts must not
be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as de-
sired.
To unfasten
Hold the
latch plate

and push the button on the buck-
le. NOTE
l As
the belt retracts automatically,

keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp E00409800790
A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. NOTE
l For
the front passenger seat,

the warning func-
tion works only while a person is sitting on
the seat. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, the warning lamp will

come on and a tone
will sound for about 6 seconds. If the front seat belt
remains unfastened approximately 1 minute later,
the warning lamp will flash and the tone sound in-
termittently (each 12 times) when the vehicle is driv-
en. If the passenger subsequently unfastens the seat
belt while driving, the warning lamp and tone will
issue further warnings. And if the seat belt remains
unfastened, the warning lamp and tone will issue
further warnings each time the vehicle starts mov-
ing from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the
warnings will stop. Seat and seat belts
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WARNING
l In order to reduce the risk of serious or fa-
tal injury in an accident, always wear
your own seat belt. Do not allow anyone
to ride in your vehicle unless he or she is
also seated and wearing a seat belt. Chil-
dren should additionally be restrained in
a secure child restraint system.
NOTE l When
luggage is placed on

the front passen-
ger seat, a sensor in the seat cushion may, de-
pending on the weight and position of the lug-
gage, cause the warning tone to sound and
the warning lamp to come on (Double cab).
Adjustable seat belt anchor (front
seats)* E00405000299
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor

down with the lock knob
(A) depressed. To move the anchor up, slide it with-
out depressing the lock knob (A).
Anchor down Anchor up WARNING
l When adjusting the seat belt
anchor, set
it at a position that is sufficiently high so
that the belt will make full contact with
your shoulder but will not touch your neck.
Lap belts* E00405100128
The lap belts should be adjusted by holding the belt
and latch plate
at right

angles to each other, and
then pulling the belt as shown in the illustration to
a snug fit around the occupant. 1- Tighten
2- Loosen

While holding the latch

plate, insert the latch plate
into the buckle until a “click” is heard. Pregnant women restraint
E00405600064 WARNING
l Seat belts work for
everyone,
including
pregnant women. Pregnant women
should use the available seat belts. This
will reduce the likelihood of injury to
both the woman and the unborn child.
The lap belt should be worn across the
thighs and as snug against the hips as pos-
sible, but not across the waist. Consult
your doctor if you have any additional
questions or concerns. Seat and seat belts
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4. Tip the armrest forward. Open the fastener
(C) that’s located in the space where the arm-
rest was stowed. 5. Put your hand in the opening of the fastener,
attach the tether strap’s
hook (D) to the teth-
er anchorage (E), and securely tighten the teth-
er strap. 6. Push and pull the child restraint system in all
directions to be sure it is firmly secured. To remove
Remove the child restraint in

accordance with the
instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem’s manufacturer.
Installing a child restraint system to a
3-point type seat belt (with emergency
locking mechanism) E00408700516
Single cab and Club cab
Double cab
Front passenger seat
Front passenger seat Installation:
1. Fasten the seat belt to
secure the child re-
straint system.
Make sure you hear a “click” when you in-
sert the latch plate in the buckle.
2. Remove all slack by using the locking clip.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in all direc- tions to be sure it is secure. WARNING
l For some types of child
restraint, the lock-
ing clip (A) should be used to help avoid
personal injury during a collision or sud-
den manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and used in accordance
with the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
The locking clip must be removed when
the child restraint is removed. Seat and seat belts
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The airbags will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.
When the airbag control unit
detect an impact of suf-
ficient frontal or side force, it sends an ignition sig-
nal to the airbag modules to ignite materials in the
inflator and generate gas and inflate the airbags.
The airbags deployment produces a sudden, loud
noise, and releases some smoke and powder, but
these conditions are not injurious, and do not indi-
cate a fire in the vehicle. People with respiratory
problems may feel some temporary irritation from
chemicals used to produce the deployment; open
the windows after airbag deployment, if safe to do
so.
The airbags deflate very rapidly after deployment,
so there is little danger of obscured vision.
The time required from the sensors detecting an im-
pact to deflation of the airbags after deployment is
shorter than a blink of an eye. CAUTION
l
Airbags inflate at an
extremely
rapid
speed. In certain situations, contact with
inflating airbags can result in abrasions,
light cuts, bruises, and the like.
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch E00410100184
The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch can
be used to
disable the

front passenger’s airbag. If
you have a rearward facing child restraint system
that cannot be fitted to any seat other than the front
passenger seat, be sure to turn OFF the front passen-
ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch before using it. (Refer
to “To turn an airbag off” on page 2-30.) The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is lo-
cated in the glove box.
WARNING
l To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Always remove the key from

the igni-
tion switch before operating a front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
Failure to do so could adversely affect
the airbag performance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch after turning the ignition
switch from “ON” position to
“LOCK” position.
The SRS airbag system is designed to
retain enough voltage to deploy the air-
bag. WARNING
• Always remove the key from the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch af-
ter operating that switch.

Failure to
do so could lead to improper position
of the front passenger’s airbag ON-
OFF switch.
To turn an airbag off E00410600219
To turn an airbag off, follow these steps:
1. Insert the key into the

key opening of the ap-
propriate front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch, and turn that airbag ON-OFF switch
to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the ignition to the “ON” position. The front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp
will stay on to
show

that the front passenger’s air-
bag is not operational. (“Front passenger’s airbag
OFF indication lamp” on page 2-31) Seat and seat belts
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Indication and warning lamps
E00501502174Type 1Type 21.
CRUISE indication lamp* ® p. 4-50
2. Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication lamps ®

p. 3-07
3. High-beam indication lamp ® p. 3-07
4. Front fog lamp indication lamp* ® p. 3-07
5. “Rear fog lamp indication lamp*” on page 3-07
6. Seat belt reminder/warning lamp ® p. 2-10
7. Low fuel warning lamp ® p. 3-04
8. 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp* ® p. 4-28, 4-33
9. Rear differential lock indication lamp* ® p. 4-35
10. Check engine warning lamp ® p. 3-08
11. Diesel preheat indication lamp ® p. 3-07
12. Oil pressure warning lamp ® p. 3-09 13.
Fuel filter indication lamp ® p. 3-07
14. Charge warning lamp ® p. 3-09
15.
A/T (automatic transmission) fluid temperature warning lamp (vehicleswith A/T) ® p. 4-19
16. Overdrive off indication lamp (vehicles with 4A/T) ® p. 4-19
17. Selector lever position indicator (vehicles with A/T) ® p. 4-17, 4-24
18. “Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp* ” on page 4-14
19. “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-08
20. “Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) OFF indication lamp*” on page 4-48
21. “Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp*” on page 4-45
22. “Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) indication lamp*” on page 4-48
23- “Door ajar warning lamp” on page 3-10 24. “Supplement Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp” on page 2-38 Instruments and controls
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Indication lamps
E00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
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These indication lamps blink on
and off
when a turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE
l If the blinking is too fast, the
cause may be a blown lamp bulb
or a faulty turn-signal connection.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash
on and off continuously. High-beam indication lamp
E00501800115
This indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
E00501900347
This indication lamp
illuminates while
the front fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication
lamp*
E00502000068
This indication lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on. Diesel preheat indication lamp
E00502300250
This indication lamp illuminates when
the

ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position. As the glow plug becomes hot,
the lamp goes out and the engine can be
started. CAUTION
l
If the diesel preheat
indication
lamp
comes on after the engine
is started, the engine speed may
not rise above the idling speed
because of fuel freezing. In this
case, keep the engine idling for
about ten minutes, then turn
off the ignition switch and im-
mediately turn it on again to
confirm that the diesel preheat
indication lamp is off.
NOTE l If
the engine is cold,

the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp is on for a lon-
ger time.
l When the engine has not been star-
ted within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indication lamp
went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Then, turn the switch to the “ON”
position to preheat the engine
again. l
When
the engine is
warm,
the die-
sel preheat indication lamp does
not come on even if the ignition
switch is placed in the “ON” posi-
tion. Fuel filter indication lamp
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This indication lamp illuminates when
the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and goes off after the engine
has started. If it lights up while the en-
gine is running, it indicates that water
has accumulated inside the fuel filter; if
this happens, remove the water from the
fuel filter.
Refer to “Removal of water from the
fuel filter” on page 6-06.
When the lamp goes out, you can re-
sume driving. If it either does not go out
or comes on from time to time, we rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle inspec-
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