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Savaria Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Savaria rear entry ® Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1.3 2nd Row Flip-Assisted Bench Seat 4.1.4 2nd Row Removable Bench Seat 4.1.5 3rd Row Flip Bench Seat 4.1.6 2nd Row Footplate/Storage Bin 4.2 Toyota Sienna 4.2.1 3rd Row Flip Bench Seat Emergency and Maintenance 5.1 Spare Tire Removal 5.2 Routine Maintenance...
  • Page 4 It is important that any replacement parts used are authorized by Savaria. Do not attempt to modify, change, replace, remove or alter the conversion in any way, as this may render the vehicle unsafe and void any replacement warranties. Always ensure that anyone operating this accessible vehicle is fully capable and has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the vehicle, ramp and tie-down system.

  • Page 5: Ramp Operation

    section 2 Ramp Operation 2.1 Deploying the Ramp Ensure your vehicle is on level ground, the transmission is in park and the ignition is off. Open the rear liftgate. Place one hand at the top of the ramp and push inward, while using your other hand to turn the latch release handle in the clockwise direction to disengage the ramp latches.

  • Page 6: Stowing The Ramp

    If the ramp is not completely latched, rotate the ramp latch release handle clockwise to release the ramp, and push the ramp towards the vehicle with more force. Repeat as necessary. If difficulties arise, please contact Savaria® Vehicle Group for further assistance.

  • Page 7: Flat-Floor Ramp

    2.3 Flat-Floor Ramp (if equipped) If your accessible vehicle is equipped with a Flat-Floor ramp, you are able to create an entirely flat floor in the cargo area. The Flat-Floor Ramp has three panels separated by hinges; the main panel, the mid panel, and the end panel.
  • Page 8 Release the locking handles at the sides of the ramp by rotating them outward as shown. Be sure to hold the top of the ramp steady while doing this, so the mid-panel does not fall forward. Rotate the mid-panel down, and then flip the locking handles back down out of the way.
  • Page 9 Stowing the Flat-Floor: Carefully reach into the vehicle and use the cut-out handles to pull the end-panel back, and lay it flat on the mid-panel. Rotate the locking handles, located on the sides of the ramp, to sit vertical against the backstop. Use the cut-out handles to firmly pull the mid panel to the vertical position.

  • Page 10: Securement Of Wheelchair

    section 3 Securement of Wheelchair in Vehicle 3.1 Boarding a Wheelchair Passenger Deploy the ramp (please refer to Section 2 for instructions). Guide the wheelchair passenger up the ramp and into the vehicle. Wheelchair occupants must not attempt to enter or exit the vehicle unassisted.

  • Page 11: Securing The Wheelchair

    3.2 Securing the Wheelchair Locate the wheelchair in the van to optimize the wheelchair user’s comfort while keeping the retractor webbing and seatbelts within the safe operating angles. Utilize the alternative rear Slide ‘N Click tie down locations and the forward track to achieve this goal. See the picture below illustrating the safe webbing angles, or refer to the Q’Straint user guide.
  • Page 12 Fasten the front retractors to the tracks (L-track rails in the Caravan, and L-track oval pockets in the Sienna) located on either side of the floor as shown in the image below. To attach a retractor to the track, push down and slide the retractor fitting along the track until the spring-loaded plunger is locked in place.
  • Page 13 To remove the front retractor, lift the lock plunger and slide the fitting in either direction along the track while lifting the assembly out of the track. Once the retractors have been fastened to the track, attach the J-hook on the retractor webbing to the front of the wheelchair frame.
  • Page 14 Allow the retractor to spool in and remove excess slack in the tie down once the J-hook has been attached. Two front retractors are required per wheelchair. Attach the Q’Straint rear Slide ‘n Click retractors by sliding the anchor of the retractor over the appropriate disk on the floor until it clicks in place.
  • Page 15 The rear of the wheelchair may now be secured to the rear retractors. Attach the J-hooks to the rear of the wheelchair frame in the locations outlined in your wheelchair manual. Refer to the Q’Straint Instruction Guide for ideal fastening geometry. Allow the retractor to spool in and remove excess slack in the tie-down once the J-hook has been attached.
  • Page 16 Where attachment to the wheelchair is not possible with the J-hooks, the use of an optional webbing loop is acceptable if affixed by either method to the wheelchair as shown in the diagram. It is recommended that the front retractors are stored on the L-track rails or oval pockets, and the rear retractors are anchored to the Slide ’N Click fittings when not in use.

  • Page 17: Occupant Restraint System

    3.3 Occupant Restraint System The supplied Q’Straint occupant restraint system is made up of three parts: a lap belt, a belt buckle and a shoulder belt. The system should only be used on the vehicle with which it was supplied, and only as a complete unit. The system is not deemed safe for use if any one or more parts are not available, or are not used correctly.
  • Page 18 Attach the shoulder belt anchor pin to the D-ring connection at the rear roofline of the vehicle. Pass the free end of the shoulder belt over the passenger’s left shoulder. Connect the belts together using the D-ring end of the shoulder belt and the anchor pin on the lap belt.

  • Page 19: Electric Retractors

    3.4 Electric Retractors Refer to www.wheelchairvans.ca for an instructional video on the procedure and tips for safely securing the wheelchair in your vehicle using electric retractors. Boarding the Wheelchair Passenger: Secure the front retractors. Ensure that they are located the same distance from the front of the lowered floor.
  • Page 20 Press the black “lock” button on the black control box. lock unlock Unlock the wheelchair and guide the wheelchair occupant into the van, pulling back as you go to take up slack as the webbing spools in the retractor. Failure to tighten the webbing in this manner may result in the wheelchair user rolling back a few inches when the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 21 Deboarding the Wheelchair Passenger: Disconnect the Occupant Restraint System. Remove the rear retractors. Don’t forget to press the red release button on the rear retractor to release the lock and provide slack in the webbing. Press the red “unlock” button on the black control box. Unlock the wheelchair and push it slightly forward to release tension in the webbing.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Seating

    2nd and 3rd Row Seating Configuration Passenger Total Cap Max. Description (Passengers Remaining 2nd Row 3rd Row + Cargo) Cargo Cap* Bench Savaria 524 kg 42 kg Original bench (1155 lb) (91 lb) Equipment 2 person Bench Savaria 524 kg...
  • Page 23 * Calculation in previous table assumes all usable seats are occupied and each passenger weighs 150 lb. Passenger weight does not include weight of wheelchair; wheelchair weight must be included as cargo. Be cautious when lifting seats. Never attempt to lift a bench unless there are at least two people involved who are capable of heavy lifting.

  • Page 24: 2Nd Row Fixed Bucket Seats

    Lowering the Bench Centre Seat Backrest and Headrest: Pull upward on the black nylon strap beside the headrest at the top of the seat. Press downward on the lever located at the back of the middle seat, and fold the backrest forward. 4.1.1 2nd Row Fixed Bucket Seat Removal: Lower the backrest and headrest.
  • Page 25 Slide the base towards the rear of the vehicle until the three black seat anchors are aligned with the larger end of the corresponding keyholes. Carefully lift the base and remove it from the vehicle through the side door. Remove thumbscrew Locked Black anchor bolts Slide base rearward...

  • Page 26: 2Nd Row Flip Bucket Seats

    Raise the backrest and headrest. It is not safe to drive the vehicle if the thumb screw in the seat base is not installed. 4.1.2 2nd Row Flip Bucket Seats For removal and installation, follow the steps outlined in Section 4.1.1. Flipping the seat to the side (from the driver’s side): Lower the backrest and headrest.
  • Page 27 While holding the release handle in the up position, use the other hand to pull upward on the inboard side of the seat, allowing the seat to flip to the side. A click will be heard when the seat is in the “up and locked” position.
  • Page 28 (see below). If the pin is not through the hole, pull the seat back up and push it down once again with more force. Repeat as necessary. If further assistance is required, contact Savaria® Vehicle Group. Raise the backrest and headrest.

  • Page 29: 2Nd Row Flip-Assisted Bench Seat

    4.1.3 2nd Row Flip-Assisted Bench Seat This bench is equipped with two black release levers to release the rear latches, accessible from either side of the bench. A single lever will release both rear latches. Flipping the bench up (from the driver’s side): Ensure all backrests are folded down, and all headrests are in the lowered position.
  • Page 30 Slowly pivot the bench about the front anchorages until it stops. The locking tether on the passenger side should automatically engage when the bench is at 60 degrees (see “1” below). Check that the bench is locked by attempting to pivot the bench back down.
  • Page 31 If one or both latches fail to engage, pull the black release lever at the side of the bench and pivot it downward once again with more force. If difficulties arise, contact Savaria® Vehicle Group. Flip the backrests and headrests up.
  • Page 32 Flip the bench forward (see “Flipping the bench up”, above). With one person standing at the driver’s side and one at the passenger side, slide the bench towards the rear of the vehicle until the three black seat anchors are aligned with the larger end of the corresponding keyholes.

  • Page 33: 2Nd Row Removable Bench Seat

    If one or both of the rear latches does not engage, pull the black release lever and try again with more force. If difficulty arises, contact Savaria® Vehicle Group. Flip the backrests and headrests up.
  • Page 34 If one or both latches fail to engage, pull the black release lever at the side of the bench and pivot it downward once again with more force. If difficulties arise, contact Savaria® Vehicle Group. Flip the backrests and headrests up.

  • Page 35: 3Rd Row Flip Bench Seat

    4.1.5 3rd Row Flip Bench Seat Note: There are variations of the third row bench, and although the one in your vehicle may not look identical to the one in the pictures below, it operates the same way. Flipping the bench down: Disengage the rotational lock by twisting it counter-clockwise.
  • Page 36 If it moves up without locking, push the bench back down with more force and try lifting it again. If difficulty arises, contact Savaria® Vehicle Group Raise the backrest by pressing the red lever located at the rear of...

  • Page 37: 2Nd Row Footplate/Storage Bin

    Flipping the bench sideways: Fold the backrest down by pressing downward on the red lever located at the rear of the bench on the driver’s side. Push upward on the lock lever underneath the bench while pivoting the bench to the side. Lift the bench to the vertical position until the primary lock engages.
  • Page 38 Removal: Open the storage bin by rotating the footplate upward as shown. When the footplate is in the vertical position, slide it rearward to line up the slots in the footplate tabs with the studs as shown below. Remove the footplate by lifting it upward. unlock Remove the black partition by lifting it up and out of the vertical slots in the floor wall.

  • Page 39: Toyota Sienna

    4.2 Toyota Sienna 2nd and 3rd Row Seating Configuration Passenger Total Cap. Max. Description (Passengers + Remaining 2nd Row 3rd Row Cargo) Cargo Cap.* 3 Buckets Savaria 524 kg 42 kg Original bench (1155 lb) (91 lb) Equipment 2 person...

  • Page 40: 3Rd Row Flip Bench Seat

    section 5 4.2.1 3rd Row Flip Bench Seat For instructions on how to operate this seat, please refer to section 4.1.5. Emergency and Maintenance 5.1 Spare Tire Removal (if equipped) Remove the vinyl cover to access the spare tire. Remove the spare tire handle by turning it in the counter-clockwise direction to unthread it completely.

  • Page 41: Routine Maintenance

    5.2 Routine Maintenance Routine inspections are strongly recommended every 6 months by Savaria or an authorized Savaria dealer to ensure the safe operation of your conversion. With proper care and maintenance, your Savaria rear entry conversion is designed to give you many years of worry-free use.
  • Page 42 Important Notes Be sure to register your vehicle within 30 days of purchase using the registration information provided by your dealer, or on our web site. Regular maintenance of your OEM vehicle is important! Be sure to have your vehicle serviced as indicated by the original manufacturer of your van.
  • Page 43 Please familiarize yourself with the Savaria® warranty. It is important to understand what is covered and how to proceed should you encounter any issues with your Savaria van conversion. Your authorized Savaria conversion dealer should also perform routine maintenance (every 6 months) on your vehicle to ensure that the conversion parts are kept in good condition.
  • Page 44 14 Goodmark Place Toronto ON M9W 6R1 SAVARIA VEHICLE GROUP Please note that Freedom Motors Inc. operates under the brand name Savaria Vehicle Group. ©2018 Savaria Corporation. Savaria makes every effort to publish accurate information. Specifications and options are subject to change without notice.

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