Toyota 1997 Previa Owner's Manual

In the following cases, contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS airbag has been inflated.

The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the

SRS airbags to inflate

The pad section of the steering wheel

(shaded in the illustration) is scrat-ched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.

and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.

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CAUTION

For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

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Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause severe injury in a rearfacing child restraint system is installed on the front seat.

Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

If you must install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

-Child restraint system

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany your child restraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system.

Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system.

The child restraint system should be 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.

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CAUTION

Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause severe injury in a rearfacing child restraint system is installed on the front seat.

Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

If you must install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it can cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt. This will prevent it injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system.

To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm

X 30 mm X 1.25 m coarse thread metric bolt and a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacers. Note that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts.

For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “Top strap anchors and locations”.

If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your

Toyota dealer.

CRS installation kit

(Part No. 04731-22012)

—contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.

Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)

Locking clip (Part No. 7119-22010)

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—Types of child restraint system

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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—Installation with 2-point type seat belt

(A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An Infant seat is used in rear-facing only.

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CAUTION

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the center lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.

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CAUTION

After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and its free end to hold the infant seat securely.

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Push and pull the child restraint system is different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

3. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button.

(B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-

TION

A convertible seats is used in forwardfacing and rear-facing depending on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instruction about the applicable age and size of the child.

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CAUTION

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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1. Run the center belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.

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CAUTION

After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely.

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—Installation with 3-point type seat belt

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system is different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

3. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle-release button.

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear-facing position only.

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CAUTION

Never use rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.

Vehicles with a passenger airbag display a caution label on the passenger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions are not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt to retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat securely.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follows all the installation instructions provided by it manufacturer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

(B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-

TION

A convertible seat is used in forwardfacing and rear-facing position depending on the child’s age and size.

When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as direction for installing of a child restraint system.

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CAUTION

Never use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child. Vehicles with a passenger airbag display a caution label on the passenger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

Only when it is unavoidable should a forward-facing child restraint system be used on the front seat.

Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child.

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

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.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be extended.

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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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

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CAUTION

Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

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(C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

A booster seat is used in forward-facing position only.

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CAUTION

Only when it is unavoidable should a forward-facing child restraint system be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child.

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for details.

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CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury

High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt as low on hips as possible.

For child’s safety, do not place the shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract.

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—Top strap anchors and locations

If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.

All models —On the floor behind the seat a.

Using the illustration as a guide, cut out the carpet on the floor behind the seat.

The anchor holes are plugged.

b.

Remove the anchor plug you wish to use and insert the spacer (15 mm [0.6

in.]). Tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt.

To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the

3 anchor locations shown in the illustration.

If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your

Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint system”)

If you remove the anchor brackets when the child restraint system is necessary no longer, replace the seals in the holes to prevent entry of exhaust emissions, water or dirt.

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Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors—

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.

When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.

After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.

Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side.

It is a convex mirror with a curved surface.

Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

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