Toyota Prius HSD 2004, Owner'S Manual

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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of non
− toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that
a fire is occurring. This gas is normally
harmless.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have
been activated, the seat belt retractors
remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
airbag sensor or surrounding area or
wiring. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may prevent the seat belt pre-
tensioners from activating correctly,
cause sudden operation of the system
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury. Con-
sult your Toyota dealer about any re-
pair and modification.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes
without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can in-
terfere with proper operation of the
seat
belt pretensioners in some
cases.
!
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two
− way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
! Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
! Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
!
Modification of the front end struc-
ture
!
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
!
Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
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This indicator comes on when the “IG −
ON” mode is enabled. It goes off after
about 6 seconds. This means the seat
belt pretensioners are operating proper-
ly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors,
curtain shield airbag sensors,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger’s seat
belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” on page 117.)