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The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
In a severe frontal impact, the sensor de-
tects deceleration and the system triggers
the airbag inflator. Then a chemical reac-
tion in the inflator momentarily fills the air-
bag with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help re-
strain the forward motion of the driver.When the airbag inflates, it produces a
fairly loud noise and releases some
smoke along with the nitrogen gas. This is
not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Be sure to wash off any residue as soon
as possible to prevent minor skin irritation.
Deployment of the airbag happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbag must in-
flate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious inju-
ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swellings.
The steering wheel hub may be hot for
several minutes, but the airbag itself will
not be hot. The airbag is designed to in-
flate only once.
CAUTION!
The SRS airbag system is designed
only as a supplement to the primary
protection of the seat belt system of
the driver. The driver is particularly
susceptible to injury if he/she does
not wear his/her seat belt; when
sudden braking or a collision oc-
curs, he/she may be thrown for-
ward. To obtain further protection in
an accident, the driver and all pas-
sengers in the vehicle should al-
ways wear their seat belts when
driving. For instructions and pre-
cautions concerning the seat belt
system, see Seat beltsº in this
chapter.
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CAUTION!

Do not put objects on the steering
wheel pad. They might restrict
inflation or cause serious injury as
they are projected rearward.

Do not modify, remove or open any
component or wiring, such as the
steering wheel, column cover or
airbag sensor assembly. Doing any
of these may cause sudden SRS
airbag inflation or disable the sys-
tem, which could result in personal
injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injuries.
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of
the SRS airbag system in some
cases.
Installation of electronic items
such as a mobile two-way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Modification of the suspension
system
Modification of the front end
structure
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow-
plow, winches or any other equip-
ment to the front end
Repairs made on or near the con-
sole, steering column or steering
wheel
NOTICE
This SRS airbag system has a service re-
minder indicator to inform the driver of op-
erating problems. If either of the following
conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-
function of the airbag. Contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ACCº or
ONº position, or remains on.

The light comes on while driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyo-
ta dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS airbag has been inflated.

The front part of the vehicle (shaded in
the illustration) was involved in an ac-
cident not of the extent to cause the
SRS airbag to inflate

The pad section of the steering wheel
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a child
restraint system.
CAUTION!
For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops,
children must be properly restrained.
Holding a child in your arms is not a
substitute for a child restraint sys-
tem. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or
between you and the vehicle's interi-
or if you are unrestrained.This child restraint is designed for use
only by children who weigh between 9
kg (20 lb.) and 30 kg (66 lb.), whose
height is 127 cm (50 in.) or less, who
are capable of sitting upright alone,
and whose shoulder height is less
than the shoulder belt slots in use.
The child should be one year old or
more and at least 71 cm (28 in.) in
height. It is important to use a rear-
facing child restraint until the child is
about a year old. A rear-facing re-
straint gives the child's head, neck
and body the support they would need
in a crash. See ÐChild restraint sys-
temº in this chapter for more informa-
tion.
If your child's shoulders are above the
upper shoulder belt position, do not
use the built-in child restraint. Your
child should use the vehicle's seat
belts.
This child restraint system conforms to
U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 213.4.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
Child restraintÐ
ÐChild restraint precautionsÐBuilt-in child restraint
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In the following cases, contact your Toyo-
ta dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS airbag has been inflated.

The front part of the vehicle (shaded in
the illustration) was involved in an ac-
cident not of the extent to cause the
SRS airbag to inflate

The pad section of the steering wheel
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a child
restraint system.
CAUTION!
For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops,
children must be properly restrained.
Holding a child in your arms is not a
substitute for a child restraint sys-
tem. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or
between you and the vehicle's interi-
or if you are unrestrained.This child restraint is designed for use
only by children who weigh between 9
kg (20 lb.) and 30 kg (66 lb.), whose
height is 127 cm (50 in.) or less, who
are capable of sitting upright alone,
and whose shoulder height is less
than the shoulder belt slots in use.
The child should be one year old or
more and at least 71 cm (28 in.) in
height. It is important to use a rear-
facing child restraint until the child is
about a year old. A rear-facing re-
straint gives the child's head, neck
and body the support they would need
in a crash. See ÐChild restraint sys-
temº in this chapter for more informa-
tion.
If your child's shoulders are above the
upper shoulder belt position, do not
use the built-in child restraint. Your
child should use the vehicle's seat
belts.
This child restraint system conforms to
U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 213.4.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
Child restraintÐ
ÐChild restraint precautionsÐBuilt-in child restraint
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(D) INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEATÐ
ÐVehicles with front passenger airbag
CAUTION!

Do not use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag may
cause severe injury to the child.
Vehicles with a passenger airbag
display a caution label on the pas-
senger side instrument panel as
shown above to remind you not to
install a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front seat.

When using a forward-facing child
restraint system, move the seat as
far back as possible.1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over
the child restraint system following the in-
structions provided by its manufacturer.
Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION!

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
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This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti-lock brake sys-
tem.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
have your vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the ONº position. After
about 3 seconds, the light will go off.
When the ABSº warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
brake system operates conventionally but
without anti-lock function.
(g) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side
doors and back door are completely
closed.
(h) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ACCº or ONº
position. After about 6 seconds, the
light will go off. This means the airbag
system is operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ACCº or
ONº position or remains on.

The light comes on while driving.
(i) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty.
(See Fuel gaugeº in Chapter 1-5 for in-
structions.)
b. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electri-
cal system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case
b, have your vehicle checked/repaired by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(j) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver's door with
the ignition key in the ACCº or LOCKº
position.(k) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver's door
is opened with the key removed from the
ignition switch and the headlight switch
left on.
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDI-
CATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should come
on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go off.
4. Turn the ignition key to ACCº.
The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about 6 sec-
onds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ONº, but do not
start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators except
the open door warning light and SRS air-
bag warning light should come on. The
ABSº warning light goes off after about 3
seconds.
If any service reminder indicators or warn-
ing buzzer do not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
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Fuses (type A)
1. CIG & RADIO 20 A: Cigarette lighter,
digital clock display, air conditioning sys-
tem, radio, cassette tape player, power
rear view mirrors, automatic transmission
shift lock system, theft deterrent system,
SRS airbags
2. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights, li-
cense plate lights, instrument panel lights,
daytime running light system
3. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, discharge warning light, SRS air-
bags
4. ECU-B 10 A: Daytime running light
system, cruise control system5. DEF-I/UP 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
6. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, cruise control system, automat-
ic transmission shift lock system, anti-
lock brake system
7. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
8. ECU-IG 15 A: Starting system, anti-
lock brake system, automatic transmis-
sion shift lock system9. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
service reminder indicators (except dis-
charge and open door warning lights),
back-up light, air conditioning system,
daytime running light system, electroni-
cally controlled automatic transmission
system
10. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
11. A/C 15 A: Air conditioning system
12. DOME 20 A: Interior light, luggage
compartment light, trunk light, clock, open
door warning light, radio, cassette tape
player, anti-lock brake system, theft de-
terrent system, electric sun roof
13. HAZ-HORN 20 A: Emergency flash-
ers, horns
Fuses
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