TOYOTA FR-S 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. Using the sensors inst alled under the seat cover, the
system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and acti-
vates or deactivates the frontal ai rbag for front passenger seat. The
occupant classification system may not inflate the front passenger’s
SRS frontal airbag even when th e driver’s SRS frontal airbag
deploys. This is not a malfunction. If the seat belt buckle switch and/
or front passenger’s occupant cl assification system have failed, the
SRS warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your
Scion dealer immediately if the SRS warning light illuminates.
If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper func-
tion of the Scion advanced fronta l airbag system. Immediately con-
tact your Scion dealer and have y our vehicle inspected. Do not use
the front passenger seat while driving to your Scion dealer.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system*1
■Adult*2
■Child restraint system with infant*6, *7, *8
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*3
DevicesFront passenger airbag
On
Front side airbag
*4
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”*9
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4
The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show
you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. When
the engine switch is turned to “O N” position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate while the system is checked, after which both
indicators turn off.
After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status
of the front passenger’s SRS fr ontal airbag determined by the
Scion advanced frontal airbag monitoring system.

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Child*5, *7
■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF” or “AIR BAG ON”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off or
flashing
*3, *5
Devices Front passenger airbag Off or on
*5
Front side airbag*4
On
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain shield airbag*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner*4

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*1: The occupant classification system does not operate during self-
checking.
*
2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not
recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and
posture.
*
3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*
4: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner ar e not controlled by the occupant
classification system.
*
5: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in
convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a
child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos-
ture.
Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should
always wear the seat belt when sitting in the seat irrespective of
whether the airbag is de activated or activated.
*
6: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger
seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child
occupant and a child restraint system.
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system from functioning correctly or cause the system to
fail.
*
7: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system from functioning correctly.
*
8: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. See the caution that follows regarding installation of
a child restraint system. ( P. 1 1 1 )
*
9: In case the indicator is not i lluminated, consult this manual on
how to installing the child restraint system properly. ( P. 111 )

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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indi
cator illuminates and the ON indicator
turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult
This can be caused by an adult in correctly sitting in the front passen-
ger’s seat. Perform the following.
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright
position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, cor-
rectly wear the seat belt, posit ion his/her legs out forward, and
adjust the seat to the rearmost position.
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator
remains off, perform the following.
• The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket, seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc.
• If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger
should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the
front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. After the
self-check is performed, the ON indicator should illuminate
while the OFF indicator remains off. If the OFF indicator still
remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, ask
the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately con-
tact your Scion dealer for an inspection.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off
even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)
This can be caused by the child restraint system being installed incor-
rectly. Perform the following.
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Remove the child restraint syst em from the seat. By referring
to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well
as the child restraint system installation procedure in “child
restraint system”, correctly reinstall the child restraint system.
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and make
sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator
turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.
If the ON indicator still remain s illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off, perform the following.
• Ensure that no article is pl aced on the seat other than the
child restraint system and the child occupant.
• Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger seat are locked into place securely by mov-
ing the seat back and forth.
If the ON indicator still remain s illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off after taking the relevant corrective actions
described above, relocate the ch ild restraint system to the
rear seat and immediately contact your Scion dealer for an
inspection.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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CAUTION
■
Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas-
sification system.
Failure to do so may cause the occupant classification system to not function
correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Wear the seat belt properly.
● Do not apply excessive force to the seat.
● Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.
● Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
● Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off
immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry
the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on
even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas-
senger seat and have the system checked by your Scion dealer. If the air-
bag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF
indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly,
do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys-
tem inspected by your Scion dealer.
● Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not
replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.
● Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-
uine Scion accessory under the front passenger’s seat.
● Do not place a magnetized items near the seat belt buckle.

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CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● Never install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat
even if the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated. Be sure to
install it in the rear seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recom-
mended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in
the rear seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint
system be also seated in the rear seat. This is because children sitting in
the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the
front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. Scion believes that the rear
seats are the safest place for children
● If luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger seat,
the OFF indicator may turn off and the ON indicator may illuminate. If this
occurs, the front passenger’s airbag may deploy during a collision. If this is
not desirable, remove the luggage or electronic devices from the front pas-
senger seat.
● Modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the front passen-
ger occupant classification system. (U.S. only) Removing, replacing or
modifying any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side
frame, instrument panel, combinati on meter, steering wheel, steering col-
umn, tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the Scion
front passenger occupant classification system.

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Child restraint systems
Points to rememberStudies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
● Choose a child restraint system th at suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
( P. 1 1 1 )
Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classi fied into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child.
Rear facing  Infant seat/convertible seat
A child restraint system for a small ch ild or baby must itself be prop-
erly restrained on the seat with th e LATCH anchors or the lap portion
of the lap/shoulder belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the
use of child restraint systems.

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Forward facing  Convertible seat
Booster seat
■ Selecting an appropriat e child restraint system
● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly w ear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear
seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. ( P. 40)