
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which consists of a steering pad, front
passenger airbag, curtain shield airbag, front seat side airbag, seat belt pretensioner, center airbag sensor, front
airbag sensor, side airbag sensor, rear airbag sensor, occupant classification ECU and seat position airbag sensor.
Failure to carry out service procedures in the correct sequence could cause SRS parts to unexpectedly deploy and
possibly lead to serious injuries. Furthermore, if a mistake is made when service SRS parts, they may fail to
operate when required. Before performing servicing (including installation/removal, inspection and replacement of
parts), be sure to read the following precautions.
Before starting work, wait at least 90 seconds after the power switch is turned OFF and after the cable of the
negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected. (SRS parts are equipped with a back-up power source. If work is
started within 90 seconds of turning the power switch OFF and disconnecting the cable from the negative (-)
battery terminal, SRS parts may deploy.)
(The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source, so if work is started within 90 seconds of disconnecting
the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed).
Do not expose the steering pad, front passenger airbag, center airbag sensor, front airbag sensor, front seat inner
belt, seat position airbag sensor, occupant classification ECU, front seat airbag, side airbag sensor, curtain shield
airbag, rear seat airbag, rear airbag sensor, front seat outer belt or rear seat outer belt directly to hot air or
flames.
NOTICE:
Malfunction symptoms of SRS parts are difficult to confirm. DTCs are the most important source of information
when troubleshooting. During troubleshooting, always confirm DTCs before disconnecting the cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal.
Even in the case of a minor collision when the SRS does not deploy, the steering pad, front passenger airbag,
center airbag sensor, front airbag sensor, front seat inner belt, seat position airbag sensor, occupant classification
ECU, front seat side airbag, side airbag sensor, curtain shield airbag, rear seat airbag, rear airbag sensor, front
seat outer belt or rear seat outer belt should be inspected.
Before repair work, remove airbag sensors as necessary if any kind of impact is likely to occur to an airbag sensor
during the operation.
Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing SRS parts, replace them with new ones.
Never disassemble or attempt to repair SRS parts.
If an SRS part has been dropped, or if there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the SRS part with a new one.
Use an ohmmeter/voltmeter with high impedance (10 kƻ/V minimum) for troubleshooting the electrical circuits.
Information labels are attached to the periphery of SRS parts. Follow the cautions and instructions on the labels.
After work on SRS parts is completed, perform the SRS warning light check .
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, the memory settings of each system will
be cleared. Because of this, be sure to write down the settings of each system before starting work. When work is
finished, reset the settings of each system as before. Never use a back-up power supply from outside the vehicle
to avoid erasing the memory in a system.
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in the INTRODUCTION
section .
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system(s) after the
cable is reconnected.
SYSTEM NAME SEE PROCEDURE
Power Window Control System
HINT:
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2009 Prius)
2004-2009 Toyota Prius Service Manual