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1-1. For safe use
WARNING
SRS airbag precautions
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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
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bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
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bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
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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 the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
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pad, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
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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 (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
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Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
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instrument panel or dashboard
Repairs or modifications of the front fender or front bumper
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Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
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winches
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system
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Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans-
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mitter) and CD players
Modification to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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