Toyota 4Runner: Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover

Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual / Before driving / Safety information / SRS airbags / Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover

On/off (hold for a few seconds)

Vehicles without a smart key system: The “RSCA OFF” indicator turns on. (only when the engine switch is in the “ON” position).

The roll sensing function for the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners will turn back on automatically each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: The “RSCA OFF” indicator comes on. (only when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode).

The roll sensing function for the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners will turn back on automatically each time the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

This switch only should be used

In a situation where the inflation is not desired (such as during extreme offroad driving).

Operating conditions when the “RSCA OFF” indicator is illuminated

• The curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a vehicle rollover.

• The curtain shield airbags will activate in a severe side impact.

• The seat belt pretensioner will activate in a severe frontal or side collision.

CAUTION

During normal driving

Make sure the “RSCA OFF” indicator light is not turned on. If it is left on, the curtain shield airbags will not activate in the event of an accident, which may cause death or serious injury.

SRS airbag system components

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