Toyota T100 (1998 year). Instruction - part 3
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Deployment of the airbag happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbag must
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inflate with considerable force. While the
The SRS airbag system is designed
system is designed to reduce serious inju-
only as a supplement to the primary
ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swellings.
protection of the driver side seat belt
system. The driver can be killed or
The steering wheel hub may be hot for
seriously injured by an inflating air-
several minutes, but the airbag itself will
bag if they do not wear the available
not be hot. The airbag is designed to
seat belts. During sudden braking just
inflate only once.
before a collision, an unrestrained
driver can move forward into direct
contact with or close proximity to the
airbag which may then deploy during
the collision. To obtain maximum
protection in an accident, the driver
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and all passengers in the vehicle
must wear their seat belts. Wearing a
D Do not put objects or your pets on
seat belt during an accident reduces
or in front of the steering wheel
the chances of death or serious inju-
pad. They might restrict inflation or
ries or being thrown out of the ve-
cause death or serious injury as
hicle. For instructions and precau-
they are projected rearward by the
tions concerning the seat belt system,
force of the deploying airbag. Like-
see ”Seat belts” in this chapter.
wise, the driver should not hold
things in his/her arms or on his/her
knees.
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D Do not modify or remove any wir-
NOTICE
ing. Do not modify, remove, strike
Do not perform any of the following
or open any components, such as
changes without consulting your Toy-
the steering wheel column cover,
ota dealer. Such changes can interfere
center airbag sensor assembly or
with proper operation of the SRS air-
front airbag sensors. Doing any of
bag system in some cases.
these may cause sudden SRS air-
bag inflation or disable the system,
z Installation of electronic items such
which could result in death or seri-
as a mobile two-way radio, cassette
ous injury.
tape player or compact disc player
Failure to follow these instructions
z Modification of the suspension sys-
can result in death or serious inju-
tem
ries.
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
This SRS airbag system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver of
z Attachment of a grille guard
(bull
operating problems. If either of the follow-
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
ing conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-
winches or any other equipment to
function of the airbag. Contact your Toyota
the front end
dealer as soon as possible to service the
z Repairs made on or near the front
vehicle.
fenders, front end structure, con-
D The light does not come on when the
sole, steering column or steering
ignition key is turned to the
”ACC” or
wheel
”ON” position, or remains on.
D The light comes on while driving.
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Child restraint—
—Child restraint precautions
Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
D Toyota strongly urges use of a
proper child restraint system which
enough to use them.
conforms to the size of the child.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
As to XTRA−cab models, the child
and Canada now require the use of a
restraint system should be put on
child restraint system.
the rear seat. According to accident
Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819.
statistics, the child is safer when
If a child is too large for a child restraint
properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
system, the child should sit in the seat
and must be restrained using the vehicle’s
D Make sure that you have complied
seat belt. See
”Seat belts” for details.
with all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint
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manufacturer and that the system is
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
properly secured.
dealer as soon as possible:
For effective protection in automobile
accidents and sudden stops, children
D The SRS airbag has been inflated.
must be properly restrained using a
D The front part of the vehicle
(shaded
seat belt or child restraint system de-
in the illustration) was involved in an
pending on the age and size of the
accident that did not cause the SRS
child. Holding a child in your arms is
airbag to inflate.
not a substitute for a child restraint
D The pad section of the steering wheel
system. In an accident, the child can
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
be crushed against the windshield, or
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
between you and the vehicle’s interi-
or.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.
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—Child restraint system
—Types of child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small
Child restraint systems are classified into
child or baby must itself be properly
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the following
3 types depending on the
restrained on the seat with either the
child’s age and size.
After installing the child restraint sys-
lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/
(A) Infant seat
tem, make sure it is secured in place
shoulder belt. You must carefully con-
(B) Convertible seat
sult the manufacturer’s instructions
following the manufacturer’s instruc-
(C) Booster seat
which accompany your child restraint
tions. If it is not restrained securely,
it may cause death or serious injury
Install the child restraint system following
system.
to the child in the event of a sudden
the instructions provided by its manufac-
To provide proper restraint, use a child
stop or accident.
turer.
restraint system following the manufactur-
er’s instructions about the appropriate
age and size of the child for the child
When not using the child restraint system,
keep it secured with the seat belt or place
restraint system.
it
somewhere other than the passenger
Install the child restraint system correctly
compartment. This will prevent it from in-
following the instructions provided by its
juring passengers in the event of a sud-
manufacturer of the system.General direc-
den stop or accident.
tions are also provided under the following
illustrations.
The child restraint system should be
installed on the rear seat if your vehicle
is equipped with rear seats. According to
accident statistics, the child is safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat.
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—Installation with
2−point
type seat belt
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.
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With the child restraint system installed,
check that your driving position is satis-
factory and that the child restraint system
does not interfere with your driving.
If your driving position is not satisfactory,
or the child restraint system interferes
with your driving, install it at another posi-
tion.
Split bench seat—
Adjust the passenger seat forward and
rearward travel as well as seatback posi-
tion so that the child restraint system is
securely restrained.
1.
Run the center lap belt through or
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around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufactur-
Ignoring the above instructions may
D Do not put a rear-facing child re-
er and insert the tab into the buckle
result in a serious injury in case of
straint system on the rear seat if
taking care not to twist the lap belt.
an accident.
the child restraint system interferes
with the front seat lock mechanism
or with your proper driving posi-
tion. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
D If your driving position is not satis-
factory, install the child restraint
system at another position.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap belt is not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
2. While pressing the infant seat firmly
use the seat until the seat belt is
against the seat cushion and seatback,
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fixed.
tighten the lap belt by pulling its free
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
end to hold the infant seat securely.
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
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With the child restraint system installed,
check that your driving position is satis-
factory and that the child restraint system
does not interfere with your driving.
If your driving position is not satisfactory,
or the child restraint system interferes
with your driving, install it at another posi-
tion.
Split bench seat—
Adjust the passenger seat forward and
rearward travel as well as seatback posi-
tion so that the child restraint system is
securely restrained.
3.
To remove the infant seat, press the
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
buckle−release button.
CAUTION
A convertible seat is used in forward−
facing and rear−facing position depend-
Ignoring the above instructions may
ing on the child’s age and size. When
result in a serious injury in case of
installing, follow the manufacturer’s
an accident.
instructions about the applicable child’s
age and size as well as direction for
installing of a child restraint system.
Do not use a child restraint system which
requires use of a top strap in the front or
rear seat (Xtra-cab models only) center. A
child restraint system which requires use
of a top strap should only be installed in
the outboard front seat.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap belt is not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
1.
Run the center lap belt through or
use the seat until the seat belt is
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around the convertible seat following
fixed.
the instructions
provided by its
D Do not put a rear-facing child re-
manufacturer and insert the tab into
straint system on the rear seat if
the buckle taking care not to twist the
the child restraint system interferes
lap belt.
with the front seat lock mechanism
or with your proper driving posi-
tion. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
D If your driving position is not satis-
factory, install the child restraint
system at another position.
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2. While pressing the convertible seat
3. To remove the convertible seat, press
firmly against the seat cushion and
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the buckle−release button.
seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
its free end to hold the convertible seat
securely.
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
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—Installation with
3−point
type seat belt
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
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or around the infant seat following the
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
instructions provided by its manufactur-
position only.
D Do not put a rear-facing child re-
er and insert the tab into the buckle
straint system on the rear seat if
taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the child restraint system interferes
the lap portion of the belt tight.
with the front seat lock mechanism
or with your proper driving posi-
tion. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
D If your driving position is not satis-
factory, install the child restraint
system at another position.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
3. While pressing the infant seat firmly
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
in the lock mode. When the belt is
against the seat cushion and seatback,
use the seat until the seat belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
let the shoulder belt retract as far as
fixed.
be extended.
it will go to hold the infant seat secure-
ly.
To hold the infant seat securely, make
sure the belt is in the lock mode before
letting the belt to retract.
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4. To remove the infant seat, press the
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
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buckle−release button and allow the
A convertible seat is used in forward−
belt to retract completely. The belt will
Make sure the seat belt is securely
facing and rear−facing position depend-
move freely again and be ready to
locked. Also make sure the child re-
ing on the child’s age and size. When
work for an adult or older child passen-
straint system is secure by pushing
installing, follow the manufacturer’s in-
ger.
and pulling it in different directions.
structions about the applicable child’s
Follow all the installation instructions
age and size as well as direction for
provided by its manufacturer.
installing of a child restraint system.
Do not use a child restraint system which
requires use of the top strap in the rear
seat outside
(Xtra−cab models only). A
child restraint system which requires use
of a top strap should only be installed in
the outboard front seat.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
1.
Run the lap and shoulder belt through
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
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or around the convertible seat following
use the seat until the seat belt is
the instructions
provided by its
fixed.
D Do not put a rear-facing child re-
manufacturer and insert the tab into
straint system on the rear seat if
the buckle taking care not to twist the
the child restraint system interferes
belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
with the front seat lock mechanism
tight.
or with your proper driving posi-
tion. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
D If your driving position is not satis-
factory, install the child restraint
system at another position.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
3. While pressing the convertible seat
4. Xtra-cab models only—If your child re-
in the lock mode. When the belt is
firmly against the seat cushion and
straint system requires the use of a
then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract
top strap, latch the hook onto the tab
tended.
as far as it will go to hold the convert-
of the rear center seat belt and tighten
ible seat securely.
the top strap.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt to retract.
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