TOYOTA TACOMA 2025 (01) PDF MANUAL

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.

1. Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

2. Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

Always align the marks.

When installing the driver’s floor mat, observe the following precautions:

• Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
• Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
• Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
• Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
• Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
• Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
• With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission), fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.

For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving.

To ensure correct driving posture:

1. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer.

2. Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel.

3. Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears.

4. Wear the seat belt correctly.

To adjust the mirrors: Make sure that you can see rear of the vehicle clearly by adjusting the inside rear view mirror (if equipped), Digital Rear-view Mirror (if equipped) and outside rear view mirrors properly.

Observe the following precautions:

• Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving. Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
• Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
• Do not place anything under the front seats. Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
• Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
• When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired. Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.

Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.

Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.

Do not twist the seat belt.

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants, extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of the abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

1. To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.

2. To release the seat belt, press the release button.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.

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.

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.

Stow the seat belt buckle in the pockets.

1. Take out the plates.

2. Push plate into buckle until a click sound is heard.

3. Push plate into buckle until a click sound is heard.

1. To release plate, press the release button on buckle.

2. To release plate, insert the mechanical key or plate into the hole on buckle.

Retract the belt slowly when releasing and stowing the seat belt.

3. Stow the plate and in the holder. In order to securely fix it, firmly insert it to the back.

4. Stow the seat belt buckle in the pocket.

1. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button.

2. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up while pressing the release button.

Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

• Vehicles without rear seats: When the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal or side impact or rollover, the pretensioners retract the seat belts of the front seats to securely restrain the occupants. The pretensioners will not operate in minor frontal or side impacts, or rear impacts.
• Vehicles with rear seats: When the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal or side impact or rollover, the pretensioners retract the seat belts of the front seats and rear outer seats to securely restrain the occupants. The pretensioners will not operate in minor frontal or side impacts, or rear impacts.

When operating seat belt pretensioners, observe the following precautions:

• Do 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 operate in the event of a collision.
• If a pretensioner has operated, the SRS warning light will illuminate. In this situation, the seat belt cannot be used and must be replaced by your Toyota dealer.

• The following SRS airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds a threshold level (level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 – 18 mph [20 – 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform):
  • SRS front airbags
  • SRS knee airbags
• The threshold level at which the SRS airbags will deploy will be higher than normal in the following situations:
  • When the vehicle collides with an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which moves or deforms on impact
  • If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
• Depending on the type of collision, only the following may deploy:
  • Seat belt pretensioners
  • SRS knee airbags

• The following SRS airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the passenger compartment at a perpendicular angle at an approximate speed of 12 – 18 mph [20 – 30 km/h]):
  • SRS side airbags
  • SRS curtain shield airbags
• If the vehicle is involved in a rollover, the following SRS airbags will deploy:
  • Both left and right SRS curtain shield airbags

• The following airbags may deploy if the underside of the vehicle collides with a hard object:
  • SRS front airbags
  • SRS knee airbags
  • SRS side airbags
  • SRS curtain shield airbags
• The following airbags may deploy if the vehicle becomes significantly tilted or is strongly impacted by skidding into a curb, etc.:
  • SRS curtain shield airbags

• The following SRS airbags will not normally deploy in side or rear collisions, vehicle rollovers, or low speed frontal collisions. However, if such a collision causes sufficient sudden deceleration, the SRS airbags may deploy.
  • SRS front airbags
  • SRS knee airbags
• The following SRS airbags will not normally deploy in front or rear collisions, vehicle rollovers, or low speed side collisions:
  • SRS side airbags
  • SRS curtain shield airbags

In the following situations, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

• When any of the SRS airbags have been deployed
• When the front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in a collision that was not severe enough to cause any of the following SRS airbags to deploy:
  • SRS front airbags
  • SRS knee airbags
• When a door or its surrounding area is damaged, deformed or has had a hole made in it, or was involved in a collision that was not severe enough to cause any of the following SRS airbags to deploy:
  • SRS side airbags
  • SRS curtain shield airbags
• When the pad section of the steering wheel, the dashboard near the front passenger SRS airbag or the lower side of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
• When the surface of a seat with an SRS side airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
• When the part of a front pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail garnish (padding) which covers a SRS curtain shield airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

• The driver and all passengers must wear their seat belts correctly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
• The 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 the driver’s 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 center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If your current driving position places you less than 10 in. (250 mm) away from the driver airbag, you can change your driving position in several ways:
  • Move your seat to the rear as far as possible while still being able to reach the pedals comfortably.
  • Slightly recline the seatback. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (251 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the seatback somewhat. If reclining the seatback 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 airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck. The seat should be adjusted as recommended by the NHTSA, while still being able to control the vehicle with the pedals and steering wheel, and maintaining your view of the instrument panel controls.
• If a seat belt extender has been connected to a front seat belt buckle but the latch plate of the seat belt has not been fastened to the seat belt extender, the SRS airbag system will judge that the occupant is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been fastened. In this case, the SRS front airbags may not deploy correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury. Be sure to wear the seat belt correctly when using a seat belt extender.
• The SRS front passenger airbag 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 positioned as far possible from the airbag with the seatback adjusted, so that the passenger is sat upright.
• Improperly 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 system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat.
• Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard.
• Front seat occupants should never hold items on their lap.
• Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag or sit on the lap of a front passenger.
• Do not lean against the door, roof side rail, or front, side, or rear pillar.
• Do not allow anyone to kneel on a seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
• Do not attach anything to or lean anything against areas such as the dashboard, steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel.
• Do not attach anything to areas such as the doors, windshield, side windows, front or rear pillars, roof side rails and assist grips.
• Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. These items could become projectiles if the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
• If a vinyl cover is attached to the area where the SRS knee airbag deploys, be sure to remove it.
• Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts from which the SRS airbags deploy, as they may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such accessories may prevent the SRS airbags from deploying correctly, may disable the system or cause the SRS airbags to inflate unintentionally, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not strike or apply significant force to the SRS airbag system components, front doors or their surrounding area. Doing so may cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
• Do not touch any components of the SRS airbags immediately after the SRS airbags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
• If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
• If a part where an SRS airbag is stored is damaged or cracked, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer.
• Do 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 SRS front airbags for the front passenger’s seat may not deploy in the event of a collision.

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy unintentionally, possibly leading to death or serious injury.

• Removal, installation, disassembly or repair of the SRS airbags
• Repair, removal or modification of the following parts or their surrounding:
  • Steering wheel
  • Instrument panel
  • Dashboard
  • Seats
  • Seat upholstery
  • Front pillars
  • Side pillars
  • Rear pillars
  • Roof side rails
  • Front door panels
  • Front door trim
  • Front door speakers
  • Modifications to the front door panels (such as making holes in them)
  • Repair or modification of the following parts or their surrounding:
    • Front fender
    • Front bumper
    • Sides of the vehicle interior
  • Installation of the following parts or accessories:
    • Bull bars or kangaroo bars
    • Snow plows
    • Winches
    • Roof luggage carriers
  • Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension
  • Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-transmitter) and CD players
  • Modifications to your vehicle for a persons with a physical disability

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

• Wear the seat belt properly.
• Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
• Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
• Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback pocket).
• Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
• Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.
• Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
• Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
• If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
• When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order.
• Do not modify or remove the front seats.
• Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the front passenger occupant classification system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
• Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.
• Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that covers the seat cushion surface.
• Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

The system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the following SRS airbags: SRS front passenger airbag, SRS front passenger knee airbag.

For an Adult occupant:

For a Child occupant:

For a Child restraint system with infant:

When Unoccupied:

For System malfunction:

Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

Important points while driving:

• Vehicles with a power back window: Keep the back window closed.
• If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back window (vehicles with a power back window) is closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

When parking:

• If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the engine.
• Do not leave the engine running for a long time. If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

Exhaust pipe: The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

• It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.
• Use the rear door child-protector lock (if equipped) or the window lock switch to avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the power window accidentally.
• Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, tailgate, seats, etc.
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
• Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

• Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for child restraint systems.
• Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
• Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child.

When a child is riding, observe the following precautions: For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system which is correctly installed. For installation details, refer to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation instruction is provided in this manual.

• Vehicles without rear seats: Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child.
• Vehicles with rear seats: Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
• Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.

If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving, or an accident.

• If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.
• Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided with the child restraint system manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.
• Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
• If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle.

For the safety of a child, install child restraint systems to a rear seats. When installing child restraint system to a front passenger seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child restraint system.

• Move the front seat fully rearward.
• Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position.

When installing a forward-facing child seat, if there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.

• If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

When using a child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

• Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
• Vehicles without rear seats: A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
• Vehicles with rear seats: A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
• A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position, move the seat to the rearmost position, and raise the seat to the uppermost position, even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. If the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.

Anchor brackets are provided for passenger seat. Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.

To fix the top tether strap to the anchor bracket, install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Remove the anchor bracket cover. Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box.

3. Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

4. Secure the child restraint system using the seat belt.

5. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

6. If the head restraint does not interfere with the child restraint system installation, install the head restraint.

When installing a child restraint system, observe the following precautions:

• Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
• Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.
• Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
• When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.
• If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat. Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.

For outboard rear seats:

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

3. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket.

4. Secure the child restraint system using the seat belt and then tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

5. If the head restraint does not interfere with the child restraint system installation, install the head restraint.

For rear center seat:

1. Adjust the head restraint to the upmost position. If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

2. Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

3. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket.

4. Secure the child restraint system using the seat belt and then tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

5. If the head restraint does not interfere with the child restraint system installation, install the head restraint.

When installing a child restraint system, observe the following precautions:

• Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
• Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.
• Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
• Rear center seat: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.
• If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seat.

When installing in the rear outboard seats:

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, install the top tether strap before installing the child restraint system, and then install the child restraint system.

1. If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

2. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

3. Latch the hooks of the lower attachments onto the LATCH anchors.

When installing in the rear center seat (vehicles with rear seats):

There are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat. However, the inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are 19.0 in. (510 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions permit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing stated.

Child restraint systems with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the center seat. This type of child restraint system can only be installed in the outboard seat.

When installing a child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

• When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system.
• Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
• Child restraint systems cannot be installed in the rear center seat. Do not install the child restraint system in the rear center seat using the LATCH anchors.
• Never attach two child restraint system attachments to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child restraint system attachments and may break. If the LATCH anchors are already in use, use the seat belt to install a child restraint system in the center seat.
• When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
• If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

For Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seat:

1. Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

2. Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

3. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

4. While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

5. After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely.

Press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child restraint system may spring up due to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding down the child restraint system.

Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stowing position.

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child.

This system operates when all of the following conditions are met:

• When the LTA is on
• When the vehicle speed is approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) or more

In the following situations, system operation will be canceled:

• When LTA control has been canceled (the LTA switch has been pressed, etc.)
• When the dynamic radar cruise control has been canceled
• When driver operations are detected (the steering wheel is held, the brake pedal, accelerator pedal, parking brake, hazard light switch, or turn signal lever is operated)
• When the driving assist switch is pressed while in the stop and hold phase
• When the engine switch has been turned from ON to OFF
• Situations in which some or all of the functions of the system cannot operate.

When emergency driving stop system operation is canceled, LTA control may also be canceled.

If driving operations are not detected after the hands off steering wheel warning operates, a buzzer will sound intermittently and a message will be displayed to warn the driver, and the system will judge if the driver is responsive or not. If driving operations, such as holding the steering wheel, are not performed within a certain amount of time, the system will enter warning phase 2.

After entering warning phase 2, a buzzer will sound in short intervals and a message will be displayed to warn the driver, and the vehicle will slowly decelerate. If driving operations, such as holding the steering wheel, are not performed within a certain amount of time, the system will determine that the driver is not responsive and enter the deceleration stop phase. The audio system will be muted until the driver becomes responsive. When the vehicle is decelerating, the brake lights may illuminate, depending on the road conditions, etc.

After entering the deceleration stop phase, a buzzer will sound continuously and a message will be displayed to warn the driver, and the vehicle will slowly decelerate and stop. After the vehicle stops, the system will enter the stop and hold phase.

After the vehicle is stopped, the parking brake will be applied automatically. After entering the stop and hold phase, the buzzer will continue sounding continuously and the emergency flashers (hazard lights) will flash to warn other drivers of the emergency.

After shifting to the deceleration stop phase, the following functions will not be available until the engine is re-started even though the emergency driving stop system is canceled:

• LTA

TDA (Trailer Driving Assist) is a system that adjusts certain driver assist settings to support towing functionality. It is recommended to use a genuine Toyota Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) (if equipped) when towing. Towing without a genuine Toyota Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) (if equipped) increases the risk of vehicle/trailer instability.

When the TDA (Trailer Driving Assist) is operating, each function is limited as follows:

The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake pedal or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, intersection, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise pollution caused by the engine idling.

While driving with the D shift position selected, depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The engine will stop automatically. When the engine stops, the Stop & Start indicator will illuminate.

Release the brake pedal. The engine will start automatically. When the engine starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the Stop & Start system. The Stop & Start cancel indicator will illuminate. Pressing the switch again will enable the Stop & Start system and the Stop & Start cancel indicator will turn off.

If the Stop & Start system is disabled using the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned off and then the engine is started.

When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle is on an incline, when the brake pedal is released, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards before the engine is restarted and drive force is generated. When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automatically canceled.

If the engine switch is pressed when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine will not be able to be restarted by the automatic engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting procedure.

When the engine is being restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power outlets may be temporarily unusable, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may affect the Stop & Start system. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the Stop & Start system.

• When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system:
  • “Press Brake More to Activate”
    • The brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed. If the brake pedal is depressed further, the system will operate.
  • “Non-Dedicated Battery”
    • A battery not designed for use with a Stop & Start system may have been installed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
  • “Battery Charging”
    • The battery charge may be low. Stopping of the engine is temporarily prohibited to prioritize charging of the battery. After the engine runs for a certain amount of time, the system will be enabled.
    • A refresh charge may be occurring. After a refresh charge for up to an hour completes, the system can be operated.
    • If displayed continuously for a long time (more than an hour). The battery may be deteriorated. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
  • “Stop & Start Unavailable”
    • The Stop & Start system is temporarily disabled. Allow the engine to run for some time.
    • The engine may have been started with the hood open. Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait for 30 seconds or more, and then start the engine.
  • “In Preparation”
    • The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
    • The brake booster vacuum is low. When the brake booster vacuum reaches a predetermined level, the system will be enabled.
  • “For Climate Control”
    • The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or low. If the difference between the set temperature and cabin temperature becomes small, the system will be enabled.
    • The windshield defogger is on.

If the driver’s door is opened when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is in D, a buzzer will sound and the Stop & Start system indicator will flash. To stop the buzzer, close the driver’s door.

When the volume of the audio system is excessively high, sound output from the audio system may suddenly be cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. To prevent the audio system from being cut off, keep the volume of audio system at a moderate level. If the audio system has been cut off, turn the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or more and then turn it to ACC or ON to re-enable the audio system.

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.

The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can operate correctly.

• Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas on the rear bumper clean at all times. If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message will be displayed. In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function satisfied for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers), aluminum tape, etc., to a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper.
• Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong impact. If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction and vehicles may not be detected correctly. In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
  • A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
  • If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them has become disconnected.
• Do not disassemble the sensor.
• Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
• If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
• Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

The Blind Spot Monitor can be enabled/disabled through a customize setting.

When the Blind Spot Monitor is off, the driving assist information indicator will illuminate and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Each time the engine switch is turned to ON, the Blind Spot Monitor is enabled.

Select “Trailer Settings” on the multi-information display and add a trailer according to the display.

Auto Trailer Detection (ATD) detects if a trailer is attached by using the Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) or the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) sensors.

• Trailers that use TBC can be detected by using the 7-pin trailer brake connectors.
• Other types of trailers can be detected using the BSM sensors.
• When a trailer is detected via BSM or TBC then RCTA, PKSB, RCD and Intuitive parking assist functions will be disabled.
• As soon as the trailer is detected via 7-pin trailer brake connector or in the case of detection via BSM the customer has confirmed a trailers is detected by pressing “YES” to meter pop-up then the detection area will be extended to a maximum length of approximately 50 ft. (15m) from the rear bumper of the truck.
• For trailer auto detection without engagement of 7-pin connector, the vehicle should be moving forward at speed of above 0.6 mph (1 km/h) for at least 10 seconds.
• ATD function is triggered at every engine switch on/off cycle, the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in P or N, or the parking brake is set for more than 90 seconds.
• Trailer detection via BSM sensors may be delayed if the vehicle is in a crowded environment such as busy parking lot, area surrounded with trees (camping ground) or in an environment with objects in the immediate environment that prevent sensors from sufficiently detecting the trailer.

• Once a trailer is detected and if the trailer length in the meter is selected as “Auto”, the TLD function will estimate the trailer length using the Blind Spot Monitor sensors.

In order to estimate the trailer length with TLD function and detection area, make at least two 90 degree turns.

If the trailer length is entered manually via multi-information display input, the detection area is also adjusted to exceed the length of the trailer.

• When towing a trailer, the blind spot system uses input from ATD and TLD to modify the detection zone to match the trailer. TMW will alert via the indicators of the outside mirror when a vehicle in an adjacent lane enters the modified detection zone.
• Depending on some combinations of trailer types, trailer dimensions, and bumper types TMW performance may be degraded.

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.

When not towing a trailer:

• Vehicles approaching in adjacent lanes that may not be visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
• Vehicles that are approaching rapidly in adjacent lanes that are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

When towing a trailer:

• Vehicles approaching in adjacent lanes that may not be visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

When not towing a trailer, the range of each detection area is:

• Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle
• Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
• Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
• Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper

When towing a trailer, the range of each detection area is:

• Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle
• Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
• Trailer overall length
• Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear end of trailer

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

• The engine switch is in ON.
• The Blind Spot Monitor is on.
• The shift position is in a position other than R.
• The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the following situations:

• A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
• You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent lane slowly.
• Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects:

• Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
• Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
• Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
• Following vehicles that are in the same lane
• Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle
• Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow
• When backing up on a slope with a sharp change in grade
• When backing out of a sharp angle parking spot
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• If objects draw too close to the sensor.
• When a pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex. skirts with gathers or frills).
• When objects that are not perpendicular to the ground, not perpendicular to the vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or waving are in the detection range.
• When strong winds are blowing
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a detected object
• If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front of the vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle
• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact
• When equipment such as a towing eyelet, transport hook, bumper protector, bumper trim, bicycle carrier or snow-removal device (snow plow) is installed near the sensor
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
• When tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
• When the tailgate is opened
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When turning at an intersection with a trailer is being towed and an adjacent vehicle continues traveling straight
• There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When strong winds are blowing
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb
• Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-story parking garages, construction sites, etc.
• If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot detect objects that are extremely close to the vehicle.

• Front center sensor: Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
• Rear center sensor: Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
• Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)
• Approximately 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Approximately less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

• The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches a static object. When the vehicle comes within the approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object, the buzzer will sound continuously.
• When 2 or more sensors simultaneously detect a static object, the buzzer sounds for the nearest object.
• After a buzzer begins sounding, if the distance between the vehicle and the detected a static object does not become shorter, the buzzer will be muted automatically. (automatic buzzer mute function)

The buzzer volume of the intuitive parking assist, RCTA, and RCD can all be changed at once from the customize settings.

When an object is detected, the temporary mute switch is displayed on the multimedia display. Select the switch to mute a buzzer of the intuitive parking assist, RCTA, and RCD all together. Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations:

• When the shift lever is changed.

The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

The RCTA can be enabled/disabled through a customize setting. When the RCTA function is off, the driving assist information indicator will illuminate and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Each time the engine switch is turned to ON, the RCTA function is enabled.

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the multimedia display. The buzzer can alert the driver of faster vehicles approaching from farther away.

The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:

• The engine switch is in ON.
• The RCTA function is on.
• The shift position is in R.
• The vehicle speed is less than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
• The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h).
• The 7-pin connector for Trailer Brake controller is not engaged (if equipped) or when trailer is not detected using the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) sensors.

The buzzer volume of the RCTA, Intuitive parking assist, and RCD can all be adjusted at once through a customize setting.

When an object is detected, the temporary mute switch is displayed on the multimedia display. Select the switch to mute a buzzer of the Intuitive parking assist, RCTA, and RCD all together. Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations:

• When the shift lever is changed.

The PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is a system that issues warnings and automatically performs braking to help reduce collision damage with operation targets that were detected when traveling at a low speed such as when parking.

The system has detected the following as operation targets. (The operation targets vary depending on the function.)

• Parking Support Brake function (static objects front and rear of the vehicle)
• Parking Support Brake function (moving vehicles rear of the vehicle)
• Parking Support Brake function (pedestrians rear of the vehicle)

The Parking Support Brake function can be enabled/disabled through a customize setting. When the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is disabled, the driving assist information indicator will illuminate, and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. If the system switches to OFF (disabled) and the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is stopped, the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) will not be re-enabled until ON (enabled) is selected again from the customize setting. (It remains off even if the engine switch is turned to ON again after the engine switch has been turned off.)