TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2008 J200 Owners Manual

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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and ches t of the driver and front pas−
senger from impact with interior components.
Knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.

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Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants second
outboard seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of front seat occupants, sec−
ond and third outboard seat occupants.

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Airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger occupant
classification indicator light
Occupant detection sensor
SRS warning light and
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
Driver airbag
Front passenger ’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver ’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver ’s seat position sensorFront airbag sensor
Curtain shield airbag
Side airbag (front seat)
Curtain shield airbag sensor
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor
Knee airbag
Side airbag
(second outboard seat)
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch
Floor sensor
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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys−
tem controls airbag deployment po
wer for the driver and front pas−
senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position
sensor etc. The front passenger ’s airbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys−
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A
chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help rest rain the motion
of the occupants.
nIf the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
lBruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
lA loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
lParts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, second seats may be hot for several minutes.
The airbag itself may also be hot.
lThe windshield may crack.

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nOperating conditions (front airbags)
lThe SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar−
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
lIt is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air−
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
lThe SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is not passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied.
nOperating conditions (side airbags and curtain shield airbags)
lThe SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate
when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from
the side.
lThe SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat
belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied.

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nConditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front, side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious
impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown
in the illustration.
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown
in the illustration.
nTypes of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not
designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low−
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi−
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air−
bags may occur.lHitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
lFalling into or jumping over a deep hole
l
Landing hard or vehicle falling
lThe angle of vehicle tip−up is marginal.
l
The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.
lCollision from the side
lCollision from the rear
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nTypes of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag
(side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the
vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli−
sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low−
speed side collision.
The SRS curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the
vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if
it is involved in a low−speed side collision.lCollision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger com−
partment
l
Collision from the side at an angle
lCollision from the front
lCollision from the rear
l
Vehicle rollover
lCollision from the front
lCollision from the rear
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Pitching end over end

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do
not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
l
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
lThe front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS airbags to
inflate.
lA portion of the doors 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.
lThe pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air−
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked or other−
wise damaged.
lThe surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other−
wise damaged.
l
The portion of the front, center and rear
pillar garnish, or roof interior containing
the curtain shield airbags inside is
scratched, cracked or otherwise dam−
aged.
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CAUTION
nSRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
lThe driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
lThe SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 − 3 in. (50 − 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen−
ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:
Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim−
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air−
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION
nSRS airbag precautions
lThe SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air−
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.
lImproperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys−
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
the safest for infants and children. (
P. 123)
lIf the seat belt extender has been con−
nected to the driver ’s seat belt buckle
but the seat belt extender has not also
been fastened to the latch plate of the
driver ’s seat belt, the SRS driver ’s air−
bag system will judge that the driver is
wearing the seat belt even though the
seat belt has not been connected. In
this case, the driver ’s airbag may not
activate correctly in a collision, resulting
in death or serious injury in the event of
collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt
with the seat belt extender.