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...) 14. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) "Vehicles with manual air conditioning controls (view B) 1. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 6. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 10. Ignition switch 16. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 4 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Car audio 9. Cruise control switch...
...) 14. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) "Vehicles with manual air conditioning controls (view B) 1. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 6. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 10. Ignition switch 16. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 4 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Car audio 9. Cruise control switch...
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...13. Cruise control switch 15. Tilt steering lock release lever 17. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 10. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light ...switches 2. Car audio 9. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) "Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B) 1. Ignition switch 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 6. Air conditioning controls and multi −information display 7. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 6 2004 HIGHLANDER...
...13. Cruise control switch 15. Tilt steering lock release lever 17. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 10. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light ...switches 2. Car audio 9. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) "Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B) 1. Ignition switch 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 6. Air conditioning controls and multi −information display 7. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 6 2004 HIGHLANDER...
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'04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) "AIRBAG ON" indicator light Snow mode indicator light Slip indicator light "AIRBAG OFF" indicator light Traction control system off indicator light 10 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Turn signal indicator lights or Automatic transmission indicator lights Overdrive−off indicator...
'04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) "AIRBAG ON" indicator light Snow mode indicator light Slip indicator light "AIRBAG OFF" indicator light Traction control system off indicator light 10 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Turn signal indicator lights or Automatic transmission indicator lights Overdrive−off indicator...
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'04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) SECTION Occupant restraint systems 1− 3 36 36 40 49 52 53 54 54 66 85 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats ...Front seats ...Rear seats ...Flattening seatbacks ...Seat heaters ...Head restraints ...Armrests ...Seat belts ...SRS airbags ...Child restraint ... 35 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U)
'04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) SECTION Occupant restraint systems 1− 3 36 36 40 49 52 53 54 54 66 85 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats ...Front seats ...Rear seats ...Flattening seatbacks ...Seat heaters ...Head restraints ...Armrests ...Seat belts ...SRS airbags ...Child restraint ... 35 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U)
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... not properly restrained by seat belts can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 36 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50-75 mm (2-3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm...the rear as far as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your driver airbag provides you can be adjusted as you with the driver seat all vehicle occupants should be severely injured in the event of emergency ...
... not properly restrained by seat belts can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 36 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50-75 mm (2-3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm...the rear as far as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your driver airbag provides you can be adjusted as you with the driver seat all vehicle occupants should be severely injured in the event of emergency ...
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...seat may prevent the side airbag system from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Such accessories may be as possible with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is locked in death or serious injury. 37 2004 HIGHLANDER from activating correctly, disable... the system or cause the side airbag system to make sure it is in use seat accessories which cover the area where the side...
...seat may prevent the side airbag system from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Such accessories may be as possible with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is locked in death or serious injury. 37 2004 HIGHLANDER from activating correctly, disable... the system or cause the side airbag system to make sure it is in use seat accessories which cover the area where the side...
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... prevent damage to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to properly wear them. Child. Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in accidents. The seat belts provided for a child restraint system..., pull it . If a child must be worn properly. See "Child restraint" on it down as shown in the front seat. Front seats Second seat 54 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U)
... prevent damage to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to properly wear them. Child. Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in accidents. The seat belts provided for a child restraint system..., pull it . If a child must be worn properly. See "Child restraint" on it down as shown in the front seat. Front seats Second seat 54 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U)
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... a different vehicle, for you are securely locked in the driver's seat, the SRS driver's airbag system will judge that the extender provided for another person, or at your Toyota dealer. Additional ordering information is available from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Seat belt must ... personalized seat belt extender is available at a different seating position than the one originally intended. 61 2004 HIGHLANDER from your Toyota dealer free of length. Please contact your local Toyota dealer to the driver's seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the seat belt ...
... a different vehicle, for you are securely locked in the driver's seat, the SRS driver's airbag system will judge that the extender provided for another person, or at your Toyota dealer. Additional ordering information is available from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Seat belt must ... personalized seat belt extender is available at a different seating position than the one originally intended. 61 2004 HIGHLANDER from your Toyota dealer free of length. Please contact your local Toyota dealer to the driver's seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the seat belt ...
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... injury to the vehicle interior and extender itself. 62 2004 HIGHLANDER from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. out the seat belt extender if you use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the seat belt. If the "AIRBAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger...
... injury to the vehicle interior and extender itself. 62 2004 HIGHLANDER from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. out the seat belt extender if you use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the seat belt. If the "AIRBAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger...
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... The front passenger's seat belt pretensioner will not activate if no passenger is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the front passenger occupant classification ...buckle. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from injury. 63 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) The seat belt pretensioners and SRS airbags may prevent you from the seat belt after the above operation in order to activate the front passenger...
... The front passenger's seat belt pretensioner will not activate if no passenger is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the front passenger occupant classification ...buckle. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from injury. 63 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) The seat belt pretensioners and SRS airbags may prevent you from the seat belt after the above operation in order to activate the front passenger...
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... system z Modification of the front end structure z Attachment of the seat belt pretensioners in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. Airbag sensor assembly 64 2004 HIGHLANDER from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious...any other equipment to follow these instructions may be heard and a small amount of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. Consult your Toyota dealer. The airbag sensor assembly consists of non−toxic gas may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from Aug. '03 Prod...
... system z Modification of the front end structure z Attachment of the seat belt pretensioners in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. Airbag sensor assembly 64 2004 HIGHLANDER from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious...any other equipment to follow these instructions may be heard and a small amount of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. Consult your Toyota dealer. The airbag sensor assembly consists of non−toxic gas may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from Aug. '03 Prod...
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... belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged. 65 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) It goes off after about 6 seconds. D If any of the this indicates or seat belt Toyota dealer following cases, contact your as soon as possible: D..., cracked, or otherwise damaged. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification ...
... belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged. 65 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) It goes off after about 6 seconds. D If any of the this indicates or seat belt Toyota dealer following cases, contact your as soon as possible: D..., cracked, or otherwise damaged. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification ...
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... into direct contact with or close proximity to the driver's or front passenger's head or chest caused by hitting the vehicle interior. 66 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see "-Front passenger occupant classification system" on...chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) SRS airbags- -SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag The front passenger airbag will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS ...
... into direct contact with or close proximity to the driver's or front passenger's head or chest caused by hitting the vehicle interior. 66 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see "-Front passenger occupant classification system" on...chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) SRS airbags- -SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag The front passenger airbag will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS ...
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... of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may occur. 67 2004 HIGHLANDER from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in this threshold velocity will deploy if the severity of the... in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the SRS front airbags may not activate together. Always wear your seat belts properly. Toyota strongly recommends that in which can move or deform. The rear seat is involved in a low−...
... of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may occur. 67 2004 HIGHLANDER from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in this threshold velocity will deploy if the severity of the... in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the SRS front airbags may not activate together. Always wear your seat belts properly. Toyota strongly recommends that in which can move or deform. The rear seat is involved in a low−...
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...deep hole 10. At this time a chemical reaction in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. This does not indicate a fire. Some examples are shown in the illustration. SRS warning light 3. Front passenger's ...are shown in the illustration. 1. The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of your vehicle. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator) 4. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 5. Driver's seat belt buckle switch 68 2004 HIGHLANDER from the vehicle, you can safely exit from Aug....
...deep hole 10. At this time a chemical reaction in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. This does not indicate a fire. Some examples are shown in the illustration. SRS warning light 3. Front passenger's ...are shown in the illustration. 1. The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of your vehicle. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator) 4. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 5. Driver's seat belt buckle switch 68 2004 HIGHLANDER from the vehicle, you can safely exit from Aug....
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...minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant's hands, arms, chest or head is in use your seat belt properly. 69 2004 HIGHLANDER from the dashboard. D All vehicle occupants be damaged by absorbing some... deployment, so do not touch! Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the inflating airbag. The windshield may also cause other, less severe injuries to the airbag module at the time of the...
...minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant's hands, arms, chest or head is in use your seat belt properly. 69 2004 HIGHLANDER from the dashboard. D All vehicle occupants be damaged by absorbing some... deployment, so do not touch! Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the inflating airbag. The windshield may also cause other, less severe injuries to the airbag module at the time of the...
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...the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold a child on your lap or in your Toyota dealer about any part of your body on or in front of the vehicle and be placed in their arms or on page 85 in this Section. 70 2004 HIGHLANDER from activating... correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. D Do not hold objects in the rear seat of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system. Doing so ...
...the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold a child on your lap or in your Toyota dealer about any part of your body on or in front of the vehicle and be placed in their arms or on page 85 in this Section. 70 2004 HIGHLANDER from activating... correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. D Do not hold objects in the rear seat of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system. Doing so ...
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...is turned to the "ON" position, the light does not come on, remains on or starts flashing while driving. 71 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the ...front end z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag This indicator comes on page 129 in some cases. D The light comes on for more than 6 seconds or flashes. It goes off after ...
...is turned to the "ON" position, the light does not come on, remains on or starts flashing while driving. 71 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the ...front end z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag This indicator comes on page 129 in some cases. D The light comes on for more than 6 seconds or flashes. It goes off after ...
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... is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 72 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. D The front of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is a malfunction...
... is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 72 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. D The front of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is a malfunction...
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... chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injury by inflating. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the seat belt restraint system by the seat belts. 73 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (...OM48478U) Always wear your seat belt properly. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may activate even when the side airbags are designed to provide further protection for the front passenger occupant...
... chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injury by inflating. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the seat belt restraint system by the seat belts. 73 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (...OM48478U) Always wear your seat belt properly. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may activate even when the side airbags are designed to provide further protection for the front passenger occupant...