My dog or cat riding in my Toyota Sienna

My dog or cat riding in my Toyota Sienna
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Transporting Toyota Sienna Pets.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a Toyota Sienna. In a collision, dogs or cats
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow pets to ride in any area of your
Toyota Sienna that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your Toyota Sienna is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Lock Your Toyota Sienna, never leave your pet in your Toyota Sienna unattended. before traveling with your dog or cat Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the Toyota Sienna unattended, even in your own driveway or garage. Try to park your Toyota Sienna in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of value exposed. Exhaust Gas Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the Toyota Sienna, or when the underside or rear of the Toyota Sienna is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete Toyota Sienna exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the Toyota Sienna is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.If you are required to drive with the trunk open, make sure that all windows are closed and the
climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your Toyota Sienna in or out of the area when traveling with your dog or cat.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked Toyota Sienna with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the Toyota Sienna. Set the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the Toyota Sienna body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Toyota Sienna before traveling with your dog or cat.
 dog or cat.Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system before traveling with your dog or cat, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized Toyota Sienna dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an authorizedToyota Sienna dealer.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Toyota Sienna before traveling with your dog or cat.
Toyota Sienna Tires
Examine  tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure. Toyota Sienna Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Toyota Sienna Door Latches, before traveling with your dog or cat Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Toyota Sienna Fluid Leaks
Check area under Toyota Sienna after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected  before traveling with your dog or cat.
Pet Seatbelts, dog seatbelt, cat seatbelt.