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NOTICE
5−door models—Avoid opening the
fuel filler door when the left side slid-
ing door is fully opened. Otherwise,
the fuel filler door may be damaged.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
The left side sliding door does not open
fully if the fuel filler door is opened.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built−
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
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Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
except putting in the auxiliary box.
The objects may interfere with the
seat−lock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions—Adjusting front seats
(manual seat)
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1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION
HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the front
seats. It might interfere with the seat−lock
mechanism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat-
back at that position.CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the pas-
senger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in
the event of a formal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat-
back.
CAUTION
Any operations should not be made
while the vehicle is moving.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is lock in position.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
When returning seats to their origi-
nal position:
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the seat
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seat is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback or
by trying to pull up the edge of the
bottom cushion. Failure to do so
will prevent seat belt from proper
operation.
Rear seats—
—Rear seat precautions
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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat
to the desired position with slight body
pressure and release the lever.
Do not place anything under the seats. It
might interfere with the seat−lock mecha-
nism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the passengers are sit-
ting up straight and well back in the
seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt
may slide past your hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
For access to the third seat, do this.
1. Pull the lever behind the seatback.
The seat will slide forward.
2. Move the seat to the front−most posi-
tion.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat-
back and return the seat until it locks.
—Adjusting second seats (cap-
tain seat)—Moving second seat for third
seat entry (right side captain
seat)
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CAUTION
To avoid serious injury:
Do not set up the seatback table
while the vehicle is moving.
Do not sit on the folded seatback.
Make sure the second seat is se-
curely locked in position when you
set the second seat as a temporary
table.
NOTICE
To prevent the seat from damaging,
avoid putting heavy loads on the tem-
porary table.
1. Pull the lever behind the seatback.
Right side only—The seat will slide for-
ward.2. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le-
ver and fold the seatback down.
—Folding second seats
(captain seat)
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You can use the second seatback as a
temporary table only when the vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION
To avoid serious injury:
Do not set up the seatback table
while the vehicle is moving.
Do not sit on the folded seatback.
Make sure the second seat is se-
curely locked in sliding position
when you set the second seat as a
temporary table.
When the second seat for a table
was slid for accessing to the third
seat, get the seatback up to the
upright position, fold the seatback
down again, and make certain all
the latches are engaged.
NOTICE
To prevent the seat from damaging,
avoid putting heavy loads on the tem-
porary table.
1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le-
ver (1) or press the lever (2) behind
the seatback and fold the seatback
down.
—Removing second seat
(bench seat)
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2. Pull the seat lock release lever. Lift
the seat and remove the seat toward
you.
Removing the second seat will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See ”Luggage
stowage precautions” in Part 2 for
precautions to observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
seat, observe the following to prevent
personal injury:
Be careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the seat.
Be careful not to hit the removed
seat against a person or drop it on
yourself.
To reinstall the second seat, do this.
1. Hook the front legs to the floor.
2. Lock the rear legs.
CAUTION
Make sure the seat is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback or
by trying to pull up the edge of the
bottom cushion. Failure to do so
will prevent seat belt from proper
operation.
Do not remove the second seat or
fold the seatback down whenever
the third seat is folded up.
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3. Pull the seat lock release lever. Lift
the seat cushion and remove the
seat toward you.
Removing the second seat will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See ”Luggage
stowage precautions” in Part 2 for
precautions to observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
seat, observe the following to prevent
personal injury:
Be careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the seat.
Be careful not to hit the removed
seat against a person or drop it on
yourself.
To reinstall the second seat, do this.
1. Hook the front legs to the floor.
2. Lock the rear legs.
CAUTION
Make sure the seat is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback or
by trying to pull up the edge of the
bottom cushion. Failure to do so
will prevent seat belt from proper
operation.
Do not remove the second seat or
fold the seatback down whenever
the third seat is folded up.
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You can use the third seatback as a tem-
porary table only when the vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION
To avoid serious injury:
Do not set up the seatback table
while the vehicle is moving.
Do not sit on the folded seatback.
Make sure the third seat is securely
locked in position when you set the
third seat as a temporary table.
NOTICE
To prevent the seat from damaging,
avoid putting heavy loads on the tem-
porary table.2. Remove the head restraint. Unlock
the seat legs by pulling up the left
side handle under the seat, and
swing the whole seat up and for-
ward.
After returning the seat to its origi-
nal position, be certain to replace
the head restraint.
Folding the third seats will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See ”Luggage
stowage precautions” in Part 2 for
precautions to observe for loading
luggage.
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CAUTION
When folding up the seat or return-
ing it to its original position, be
careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the seat.
Be certain to replace head restraint.
Make sure the seat is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback or
by trying to pull up the edge of the
bottom cushion. Failure to do so
will prevent seat belt from proper
operation.
NOTICE
Do not remove the seat when it is
folded up. Lower the seat cushion to
its original position, and then remove
the seat. Otherwise, the seat legs may
be damaged.
BEFORE REMOVING THIRD SEAT
Stow the third center seat belt as
shown in the illustration.
This prevents the belt from falling out
when you remove the third seat.
NOTICE
The third center seat belt must be
stowed before you remove the third
seat.
Make sure to stow the third center
seat belt in order not to cause dam-
age on the seat belt by pinching it
between the third seat inner leg and
seat striker.
—Removing third seats
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