steering TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2009 Owner's Manual

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nAdjusting the height of the head restraints
n Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
nHead restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
lUse the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
l Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
n Correct use of the seat belts
lExten
d the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul -
der.
l Position
the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
l Ad
just the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
l D
o not twist the seat belt.
n Faste
ning and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.

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Rear center seat belt
The rear center seat belt is a 3-poin t type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the
center seat belt.
Matches the tab with the
hooked end
Matches the tab with the con -
cave end
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
nAdjusting the height of the fr ont seat belt (5-door models
only)
Down
Pull the lock release knob and
slide the height adjuster down.
Up
Move the height adjuster up as
needed until you hear a click.

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nRelease method
The belt can be completely rel eased wh
en not required, such as
when folding down the rear seat.
To release the hooked end tab,
ins
ert the vehicle’s key into the
hole on the buckle.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover se

t in the roof as shown.

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nExtracting the belt
Push the tab and then pull the
t
abs out from the cover.
Seat belt comfort guide (rear center seat)
If the shoulder belt sits close to a person’s neck, use the seat belt
comfort guide.
Split rear seats
Pull the comfort guide.

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Non-split rear seat
Pull the comfort guide.
Slide the belt past the slot of the
g
uide.
The elastic cord must be behind
the seat belt.
Buckle, position and release the
seat belt.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu -
pant by retracting the seat belt
w
hen the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision.
The pretensioner may not acti -
vate in the event of a minor frontal
imp
act, a side impact or a rear
impact.
n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward
too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then
retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be
extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. ( →P. 102)

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nPregnant women
n People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
n Child seat bel
t usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.
l Use
a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
become large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. ( →P. 9 8)
l When the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat
belt, follow the instructions on P. 5 2 regarding seat belt usage.
n Replacing the belt af
ter the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate
for the first
collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli -
sions.
n Seat belt extender
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( →P. 52)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt
extender is available from your Toyota
dealer free of charge.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.
nWearing a seat belt
lEnsure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
l Always wear a seat belt properly.
l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
l Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
l Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
l Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
l Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
n Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in a collision. ( →P. 53)
n Seat belt pretensioners
lDo not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
l If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot
be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt
cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
nSeat belt damage and wear
lDo not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
l Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.
n Child restraint lock function belt
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function bel\
t.
n When using the rear center seat belt
n Using a seat belt comfort guide
lMake sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must
be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.
l To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop
while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is
not in use.
Do not use the rear center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only
one of the buckles may result in death or
serious injury in case of sudden braking
or a collision.