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Protecting Children  
In most countries, child restraint  
systems must meet the  
specifications of the ECE 44  
regulation.  
Children who are  
unrestrained or improperly  
restrained can be seriously  
injured or killed in a crash.  
In many countries, the law requires  
children younger than 12 years of  
age and less than 150 cm (60 in) in  
height to be secured in an officially  
approved and suitable child restraint  
system. In those countries, officially  
approved and suitable child restraint  
systems must therefore be used in  
order to transport a child on any  
passenger seat whatsoever. Please  
check your local legal requirements.  
Any child too small for a seat  
belt should be properly  
restrained in an approved  
child restraint system.  
A larger child should be  
properly restrained with a  
seat belt and use a booster  
seat if necessary.  
Children depend on adults to protect  
them. However, despite their best  
intentions, many parents and other  
adults may not know how to properly  
protect young passengers.  
So if you have children, or if you ever  
need to drive with a grandchild or  
other children in your vehicle, be  
sure to read this section.  
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All Children Must Be Restrained  
Each year, many children are injured  
or killed in vehicle crashes because  
they are either unrestrained or not  
properly restrained. In fact, vehicle  
accidents are the number one cause  
of death of children ages 12 and  
under.  
Additional Precautions to Parents  
Never hold an infant or child on  
your lap. If you are not wearing a  
seat belt in a crash, you could be  
thrown forward into the  
Children Should Sit in the Back  
Seat  
According to crash statistics,  
children of all ages and sizes are  
safer when they are properly  
restrained in the back seat, not the  
front seat.  
dashboard and crush the child.  
If you are wearing a seat belt, the  
child can be torn from your arms  
during a crash. For example, if  
your vehicle crashes into a parked  
vehicle at 48 km/h (30 mph), a  
9 kg (20-lb) infant will become a  
275 kg (600-lb) force, and you will  
not be able to hold on.  
In the back seat, children are less  
likely to be injured by striking hard  
interior parts during a collision or  
hard braking. Also, children cannot  
be injured by an inflating airbag  
when they ride in the back.  
To reduce the number of child  
deaths and injuries, infants and  
children should always be properly  
restrained whenever they ride in a  
vehicle.  
Any child who is too small to wear a  
seat belt should be properly  
restrained in a child restraint system  
(see page 31).  
Never put a seat belt over yourself  
and an infant or child. During a  
crash, the belt could press deep  
into the child and cause very  
serious injuries.  
A larger child should always be  
restrained with a seat belt, and use a  
booster, if needed (see pages 55 and  
57 ).  
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The Passenger’s Front Airbag  
Poses Serious Risks to Children  
(For some types)  
Front airbags have been designed to  
help protect adults in a moderate to  
severe frontal collision. To do this,  
the passenger’s front airbag is quite  
large, and it inflates with tremendous  
speed.  
As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94;  
If the passenger’s front airbag  
inflates, it can hit the rearward  
facing child restraint system with  
great force. The rearward facing  
child restraint system can be  
dislodged or struck with enough  
force to cause very serious injury to  
the infant.  
Infants  
Never put a rearward facing child  
restraint system in the front seat of a  
vehicle equipped with a passenger’s  
front airbag. If the front airbag  
inflates, it can hit the back of the  
child restraint system with enough  
force to kill or very seriously injure  
an infant.  
Extreme Hazard!  
Do not use a rearward facing  
child restraint on a seat  
protected by an airbag in  
front of it!  
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Small Children  
Larger Children  
In all cases observe the legal  
requirements of the countries in  
which you will drive.  
Placing a front facing child restraint  
system in the front seat of a vehicle  
equipped with a passenger’s front  
airbag can be hazardous. If the  
vehicle seat is too far forward, or the  
child’s head is thrown forward  
during a collision, an inflating front  
airbag can strike the child with  
enough force to kill or very seriously  
injure a small child.  
Children who have outgrown child  
restraint systems are also at risk of  
being injured or killed by an inflating  
passenger’s front airbag. Whenever  
possible, larger children should sit in  
the back seat, in a booster seat if  
needed, and be properly restrained  
with a seat belt (see page 55 for  
important information about  
protecting larger children).  
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To remind you of the passenger’s  
front airbag hazards, and that  
children must be properly restrained  
in the back seat, your vehicle has  
warning labels on the windscreen  
and on the front passenger’s  
doorjamb. On some types, they are  
also on the sun visor. Please read  
and follow the instructions on these  
labels.  
As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94;  
Extreme Hazard!  
Do not use a rearward facing  
child restraint on a seat  
protected by an airbag in  
front of it!  
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The Side Airbag Poses Serious  
Risks to Children  
To remind you of the side airbags  
hazards, and that children must be  
properly restrained in the back seat,  
your vehicle has the safety label on  
each front doorjamb.  
(For some types)  
Side airbags have been designed to  
help protect adults in a moderate to  
severe side impact.  
If any part of a child’s body is in the  
path of a deploying airbag, an  
inflating side airbag can strike the  
child with enough force to kill or  
very seriously injure a child.  
Leaning over the front door  
can result in serious injury or  
death if the side airbag  
inflates.  
Always sit upright with their  
back against the seat-back.  
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If You Must Drive with Several  
Children  
If a Child Requires Close  
Attention  
Many parents say they prefer to put  
an infant or small child in the front  
passenger seat so they can watch the  
child, or because the child requires  
attention.  
Additional Safety Precautions  
Use childproof door locks to  
prevent children from opening the  
doors. Using this feature will  
prevent children from opening the  
doors and accidentally falling out  
(see page 121 ).  
Your vehicle has three seating  
positions in the back seat where  
children can be properly restrained.  
If you ever have to carry more than  
three children in your vehicle:  
Placing a child in the front seat  
exposes the child to hazards from  
the passenger’s front airbag (on  
some types) and side airbag (on  
some types), and paying close  
attention to a child distracts the  
driver from the important tasks of  
driving, placing both of you at risk.  
WARNING: Use the main power  
window switch to prevent children  
from opening the windows. Using  
this feature will prevent children from  
playing with the windows, which  
could expose them to hazards or  
distract the driver (see page 134 ).  
Place the largest child in the front  
seat, provided the child is large  
enough to wear a seat belt  
properly (see page 55 ).  
Move the vehicle seat as far to the  
rear as possible (see page 15 ).  
Have the child sit upright and well  
back in the seat (see page 21 ).  
If a child requires physical attention  
or frequent visual contact, we  
strongly recommend that another  
adult ride with the child in the back  
seat. The back seat is far safer for a  
child than the front.  
Make sure the seat belt is properly  
positioned and secured (see page  
18 ).  
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Do not leave children alone in your  
Keep vehicle keys and remote  
transmitters (on some types) out  
of the reach of children. Even very  
young children learn how to  
unlock vehicle doors, turn on the  
ignition, and open the tailgate,  
which can lead to accidental injury  
or death.  
General Guidelines for Using  
Child Restraint Systems  
vehicle. Leaving children without  
adult supervision is illegal in some  
countries and can be very  
The following pages give general  
guidelines for selecting and installing  
child restraint systems for infants  
and small children.  
hazardous. For example, infants  
and small children left in a vehicle  
on a hot day can die from  
heatstroke. And children left alone  
with the key in the ignition can  
accidentally set the vehicle in  
motion, possibly injuring  
Selecting a Child Restraint System  
To provide proper protection, a child  
restraint system should meet three  
requirements:  
WARNING: Always take the ignition  
key with you whenever you leave the  
vehicle alone (with other occupants).  
themselves or others.  
Lock all doors and the tailgate  
when your vehicle is not in use.  
Children who play in vehicles can  
accidentally get trapped inside the  
vehicle and be seriously injured or  
could die. Teach your children not  
to play in or around vehicles.  
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1.The child restraint system should  
meet safety standards. In most  
countries, child restraint systems  
must meet the specifications of  
the ECE 44 regulation. Look for  
the approval mark on the system  
and the manufacturer’s statement  
of compliance on the boxes.  
2.The child restraint system should  
be of the proper type and size to fit  
the child.  
Make sure the restraint system fits  
your child. Check the manufacturer’s  
instructions and labels for height and  
weight limits.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle  
does not assume any responsibility  
for damage which would be caused  
by a defect inherent in the recom-  
mended child restraint system.  
Infants: Children up to about one  
year old should be restrained in a  
rearward facing, reclining child  
restraint system. Only a rearward  
facing child restraint system  
provides the proper support to  
protect an infant’s head, neck, and  
back. See page 39 for additional  
information on protecting infants.  
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3.The child restraint system should  
fit the vehicle seating position (or  
positions) where it will be used.  
Before purchasing a child restraint  
system, we recommend that parents  
test the child restraint system in the  
specific vehicle seating position (or  
positions) where they intend to use  
Due to variations in the design of  
child restraint systems, vehicle seats, the restraint system. If a previously  
and seat belts, not all child restraint  
systems will fit all vehicle seating  
positions.  
purchased child restraint system  
does not fit, you may need to buy a  
different one that will fit.  
However, Honda is confident that  
one or more child restraint system  
model can fit and be properly  
installed in all recommended seating  
positions in your vehicle.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for the recommended child  
restraint system.  
Small Children: A child who is too  
large for a rearward facing child  
restraint system, and who can sit up  
without support, should be  
restrained in a front facing child  
restraint system. See page 47 for  
additional information on protecting  
small children.  
For some types  
Your vehicle has lower anchorages  
installed for use with Child Restraint  
Anchorages System-compatible child  
restraint systems. For more  
information, see page 62 .  
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Placing a Child Restraint System  
This page briefly summarizes  
Honda’s recommendations on where  
to place rearward and front facing  
child restraint systems in your  
vehicle.  
Front Passenger’s Seat  
Infants: Never in the front seat, due  
to the front airbag hazard.  
Small children: Not recommended,  
due to the front airbag hazard. If a  
small child must ride in front,  
move the vehicle seat to the rear-  
most position and secure a front  
facing child restraint system with  
the seat belt (see page 47 ).  
Airbags Pose Serious  
Risks to Children  
(For some types)  
The passenger’s front airbag  
inflates with enough force to kill  
or seriously injure an infant in a  
rearward facing child restraint  
system.  
Back Seats  
Infants: Recommended positions.  
Properly secure a rearward facing  
child restraint system (see pages  
39 and 62 ).  
A small child in a front facing  
child restraint system is also at  
risk. If the vehicle seat is too far  
forward, or the child’s head is  
thrown forward during a  
collision, an inflating front  
airbag can kill or seriously  
injure the child.  
Small children: Recommended  
positions. Properly secure a front  
facing child restraint system (see  
pages 47 and 62 ).  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for placing a child restraint  
system.  
If a small child must ride in the  
front, follow the instructions  
provided in this section.  
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Installing a Child Restraint System  
After selecting a proper child  
restraint system, and a good position  
to install the restraint system, there  
are three main steps in installing the  
restraint system:  
1.Properly secure the child restraint  
system to the vehicle. All child  
restraint systems are designed to  
be secured to the vehicle with the  
lap belt or the lap part of a lap/  
shoulder belt. On some models,  
some child restraint systems can  
be secured to the vehicle’s lower  
anchorages instead. Follow the  
system manufacturer’s  
See pages 41 and 48 for instructions  
on how to secure child restraint  
systems in this vehicle.  
For some types  
See page 62 for instructions on how  
to properly secure child restraint  
systems with lower anchorages in  
this vehicle.  
instructions. A restraint system  
which is not properly secured to  
the vehicle can endanger the life  
of the child, and other occupants  
in a crash.  
If you use a lap/shoulder belt  
without an additional lockable  
retractor, be sure you install a  
locking clip on the seat belt (see  
page 53 ).  
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2.Make sure the child restraint  
system is firmly secured. After  
installing a child restraint system,  
push and pull the restraint system  
forward and from side-to-side to  
verify that it is secure.  
If the child restraint system is not  
secure, try installing it in a different  
seating position, or use a different  
style of child restraint system that  
can be firmly secured in the desired  
seating position.  
Storing a Child Restraint System  
When you are not using a child  
restraint system, either remove it  
and store it in a safe place, or make  
sure it is properly secured. An  
unsecured child restraint system can  
be thrown around the vehicle during  
a crash or sudden stop and injure  
someone.  
To provide security during normal  
driving manoeuvres as well as during  
a collision, we recommend that  
parents secure a child restraint  
system as firmly as possible.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for the recommended child  
restraint system.  
3.Secure the child in the child  
restraint system. Make sure the  
child is properly strapped in the  
child restraint system according to  
the child restraint system maker’s  
instructions. A child who is not  
properly secured in a child  
restraint system can be thrown out  
of the restraint system in a crash  
and seriously injured.  
However, a child restraint system  
does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ In  
some vehicles or seating positions, it  
may be difficult to install a child  
restraint system so that it does not  
move at all. Some side-to-side or  
back-and-forth movement can be  
expected and should not reduce the  
child restraint system’s effectiveness.  
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Child Restraint System for EU Countries  
Child Restraint Suitability for Various Seat Positions  
Please use only the particular child restraints as given in this table.  
Seating position  
Mass Group  
Front Passenger  
Rear Outboard  
Rear Centre  
group 0 Up to 10 kg  
group 0＋ Up to 13 kg  
X
X
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
group I  
9 kg to 18 kg  
UF＊  
UF＊  
UF＊  
U or Honda Iso-Fix  
group II 15 kg to 25 kg  
group III 22 kg to 36 kg  
U
U
UF=Suitable for forward-facing ‘‘universal’’ category restraints approved for use in this mass group.  
U= Suitable for ‘‘universal’’ category restraints approved for use in this mass group.  
X= Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.  
＊: Move the front seat as far back as possible.  
The particular child restraints in the above table are Honda Genuine Parts.  
For a correct installation, please refer to the Child Restraint Instruction Manual.  
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For some types  
Your vehicle is equipped with lower  
anchorages at the outer seating  
positions on the rear seat. These  
anchorages are only to be used with  
a child restraint system designed to  
be attached to the lower anchorages.  
Refer to page 62 for how to install a  
child restraint system to the lower  
anchorages.  
The use of any child restraint  
system which is not suitable  
for Honda vehicles would not  
properly secure the infant or  
child who could therefore be  
killed or seriously injured.  
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the rearward facing, reclining mode.  
Rearward Facing Child Restraint  
System Placement  
For EU countries, an approved  
rearward facing child restraint  
system should be placed in any  
seating position in the back seat (see  
page 37 ).  
Placing a rearward facing  
child restraint system in the  
front seat can result in  
serious injury or death if the  
passenger’s front airbag  
inflates.  
(Except for EU countries)  
In this vehicle, a rearward facing  
child restraint system can be placed  
in one of the outside positions in the  
back seat, but not in the front seat.  
Always place a rearward  
facing child restraint system  
in the back seat, not the front.  
Child Restraint System Type  
For some types  
Only a rearward facing child  
We recommend that an infant be  
restrained in a rearward facing child  
restraint system, until the infant is at  
least one year old, reaches the  
restraint system maker’s weight or  
height limit, and is able to sit up  
without support.  
If you use the vehicle’s lower  
anchorages to secure a child  
restraint system, it should be placed  
in one of the outside positions in the  
back seat (see page 62 ).  
restraint system provides proper  
support for a baby’s head, neck and  
back. Infants up to about one year of  
age must be restrained in a rearward  
facing child restraint system.  
Two types of restraints may be used:  
a restraint system designed  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for the recommended child  
restraint system.  
exclusively for infants, or a  
convertible restraint system used in  
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On vehicles with a passenger’s front  
airbag, never put a rearward facing  
child restraint system in the front  
seat. If the passenger’s front airbag  
inflates, it can hit the back of the  
restraint with enough force to kill or  
seriously injure an infant. If an infant  
must be closely watched, we  
As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94;  
the infant.  
When properly installed, a rearward  
facing child restraint system may  
prevent the driver or a front-seat  
passenger from moving the seat as  
far back as recommended (see page  
15 ). Or it may prevent them from  
locking the seat-back in the desired  
upright position (see page 16 ).  
recommend that another adult sit in  
the back seat with the baby.  
Do not put a rearward facing child  
restraint system in a forward-facing  
position. If placed facing forward, an  
infant could be very seriously injured  
during a frontal collision.  
Extreme Hazard!  
In either case, we recommend that  
you place the child restraint system  
directly behind the front passenger  
seat, move the front seat as far  
forward as needed, and leave it  
unoccupied. Or you may wish to get  
a smaller child restraint system that  
allows you to safely carry a front  
passenger.  
Do not use a rearward facing  
child restraint on a seat  
protected by an airbag in  
front of it!  
If the passenger’s front airbag  
inflates, it can hit the rearward  
facing child restraint system with  
great force. The rearward facing  
child restraint system can be  
dislodged or struck with enough  
force to cause very serious injury to  
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Rearward Facing Child Restraint  
System Installation  
For some types  
If you have a child restraint system  
To properly route a lap/shoulder belt designed to be attached to the  
through a child restraint system,  
follow the restraint system maker’s  
instructions.  
vehicle’s lower anchorages, follow  
the instructions on page 62 .  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for installing a child restraint  
system.  
The lap/shoulder belts in the back  
seating positions have a lockable  
retractor that must be activated to  
secure a child restraint system.  
1. Place the child restraint system in  
the desired back seating position.  
Press both of the release buttons  
at the bottom of the handle, then  
pull up the handle to the upright  
position. Make sure the handle is  
latched and the child restraint is  
positioned well back in the seat-  
back.  
The following pages provide  
instructions and tips on how to  
secure a rearward facing child  
restraint system with this type of  
seat belt. (The procedures in these  
pages are described based on a child  
restraint system available in EU  
countries.)  
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2. Route the belt through the  
restraint according to the restraint  
system maker’s instructions, then  
insert the latch plate into the  
buckle.  
3. To activate the lockable retractor,  
slowly pull the shoulder part of the  
belt all the way out until it stops.  
4. Route the shoulder part of the belt  
into the clip at the back of the  
restraint, then let the belt feed  
back into the retractor.  
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5. After the belt has retracted, tug on  
it. If the belt is locked, you will not  
be able to pull it out. If you can pull  
the belt out, it is not locked and  
you will need to repeat these steps.  
6. After confirming that the belt is  
locked, grab the shoulder part of  
the belt near the buckle and pull  
up to remove any slack from the  
lap part of the belt. Remember, if  
the lap part of the belt is not tight,  
the child restraint system will not  
be secure. To remove slack, it may  
help to put weight on the child  
restraint system, or push on the  
back of the restraint system, while  
pulling up on the belt.  
7. Push and pull the child restraint  
system forward and from side to  
side to verify that it is secure  
enough to stay upright during  
normal driving manoeuvres. If the  
child restraint system is not  
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to  
retract fully, then repeat these  
steps.  
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To deactivate the lockable retractor  
and remove a child restraint system,  
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat  
belt, and let the belt fully retract.  
On vehicles without additional lockable  
retractor fitted to the seat where the  
child is positioned  
See page 45 for how to secure a  
rearward facing child restraint  
system in the centre back seat with  
the lap belt.  
For tips on installing a rearward  
facing child restraint system with  
either type of seat belt, see page 46 .  
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Installing a Rearward Facing Child  
Restraint System with the Lap Belt  
(For some types)  
To install a rearward facing child  
restraint system in the centre back  
seat with the lap belt, route the belt  
through the restraint according to  
the restraint system maker’s  
instructions, then insert the latch  
plate into the buckle.  
Finally, push and pull the restraint  
forward and from side to side to  
verify that it is secure enough to stay  
upright during normal driving  
manoeuvres. If the restraint is not  
secure, unlatch the belt and repeat  
these steps.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for placing a child restraint  
system.  
Then pull hard on the loose end of  
the belt to remove any slack (it may  
help to put weight on the child  
restraint system while pulling on the  
belt).  
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Rearward Facing Child Restraint  
System Installation Tips  
Additional Precaution for Infants  
‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or  
stand while the vehicle is in motion.  
The violent forces created during  
emergency braking will cause the  
children to be thrown forward. The  
children could be seriously injured or  
killed.’’  
For proper protection, an infant must  
ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined  
position. To determine the proper  
reclining angle, check with the baby’s  
doctor or follow the child restraint  
system maker’s recommendations.  
To achieve the desired reclining  
angle, it may help to put a rolled up  
towel under the toe of the restraint  
as shown.  
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Protecting Small Children  
Of the different restraint systems  
available, we recommend those that  
have a five-point harness system as  
shown.  
Front Facing Child Restraint System  
Placement  
In this vehicle, the best place to  
install a front facing child restraint  
system is in one of the seating  
positions in the outer back seat.  
We also recommend that a small  
child stay in the child restraint  
system as long as possible, until the  
child reaches the weight or height  
limit for the restraint system.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for placing a child restraint  
system.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for the recommended child  
restraint system.  
On vehicles with a passenger’s  
airbag, placing a front facing child  
restraint system in the front seat of a  
vehicle equipped with a passenger’s  
front airbag can be hazardous. If the  
vehicle seat is too far forward, or the  
child’s head is thrown forward  
during a collision, an inflating front  
airbag can strike the child with  
enough force to cause very serious  
or fatal injuries. If a small child must  
be closely watched, we recommend  
that another adult sit in the back seat  
with the child.  
Child Restraint System Type  
A child at least one year old who can  
sit up without support, and who fits  
within the child restraint system  
maker’s weight and height limits,  
should be restrained in a front facing,  
upright child restraint system.  
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If it is necessary to put a front facing  
child restraint system in the front,  
move the vehicle seat as far to the  
rear as possible, be sure the child  
restraint system is firmly secured to  
the vehicle, and the child is properly  
strapped in the restraint system.  
Front Facing Child Restraint System  
Installation  
To properly route a lap/shoulder belt  
through a child restraint system,  
follow the restraint system maker’s  
instructions.  
Improperly placing a front  
facing child restraint system  
in the front seat can result in  
serious injury or death if the  
front airbags inflate.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for installing a child restraint  
system.  
If you must place a front  
facing child restraint system  
in front, move the vehicle  
seat as far back as possible  
and properly restrain the  
child.  
When you secure a front facing child  
restraint system with a lap/shoulder  
belt, you must use a locking clip on  
the belt (see page 53 ).  
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Protecting Children  
The lap/shoulder belts in the back  
seating positions have a lockable  
retractor that must be activated to  
secure a child restraint system.  
The following pages provide  
instructions on how to secure a front  
facing child restraint system with  
this type of seat belt. (The  
procedures in these pages are  
described based on a child restraint  
system available in EU countries.)  
For some types  
1. Place the child restraint system in  
the desired back seating position.  
Make sure the child restraint is  
positioned well back in the seat-  
back.  
To activate the lockable retractor,  
slowly pull the shoulder part of the  
belt all the way out until it stops.  
3.  
If you have a child restraint system  
designed to be attached to the  
vehicle’s lower anchorages, follow  
the instructions on page 62 .  
Route the belt through the  
restraint according to the restraint  
system maker’s instructions, then  
insert the latch plate into the  
buckle.  
2.  
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Push down the tab. Route the  
shoulder part of the belt into the  
slit at the side of the restraint,  
then let the belt feed back into the  
retractor.  
6. After confirming that the belt is  
locked, grab the shoulder part of  
the belt near the buckle and pull  
up to remove any slack from the  
lap part of the belt. Remember, if  
the lap part of the belt is not tight,  
the child restraint system will not  
be secure. It may help to put  
weight on the child restraint  
system, or push on the back of the  
restraint system, while pulling up  
on the belt.  
7. Secure the belt in the slit by  
pushing up the tab. Make sure the  
belt is not twisted and it is  
4.  
positioned properly in the slit.  
5. After the belt has retracted, tug on  
it. If the belt is locked, you will not  
be able to pull it out. If you can pull  
the belt out, it is not locked and  
you will need to repeat these steps.  
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To deactivate the lockable retractor  
and remove a child restraint system,  
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat  
belt, and let the belt fully retract.  
Push and pull the child restraint  
On vehicles without additional lockable  
retractor fitted to the seat where the  
child is positioned  
When you secure a front facing child  
restraint system with a lap/shoulder  
belt, be sure you install a locking clip  
on the seat belt (see page 53 ).  
8.  
system forward and from side-to-  
side to verify that it is secure  
enough to stay upright during  
normal driving manoeuvres. If the  
child restraint system is not  
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to  
retract fully, then repeat these  
steps.  
For some types  
See page 52 for how to secure a front  
facing child restraint system in the  
centre back seat with the lap belt.  
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Installing a Front Facing Child  
Restraint System with the Lap Belt  
(For some types)  
Pull hard on the loose end of the belt  
to remove any slack; it may help to  
put weight on the child restraint  
system while pulling on the belt.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for placing a child restraint  
system.  
Finally, push and pull the restraint  
forward and from side to side to  
verify that it is secure enough to stay  
upright during normal driving  
manoeuvres. If the restraint is not  
secure, unlatch the belt and repeat  
these steps.  
To install a front facing child  
restraint system in the centre back  
seat with the lap belt, route the belt  
through the restraint according to  
the restraint system maker’s  
instructions, then insert the latch  
plate into the buckle.  
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Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip  
On vehicles without additional lockable  
retractor fitted to the seat where the  
child is positioned  
To install a locking clip, do the  
following:  
Always use a seat belt locking clip  
when you secure a child restraint  
system to your vehicle with a lap/  
shoulder belt. This helps prevent the  
child restraint system from shifting  
position or overturning.  
A locking clip is usually included  
with the child restraint system. If  
you need a clip, contact the seat’s  
manufacturer or a store that sells  
child restraints.  
3. Tightly grasp the belt near the  
latch plate. Pinch both parts of the  
belt together so they won’t slip  
through the latch plate. Unbuckle  
the seat belt.  
1. Place the child restraint in the  
passenger’s seat. Route the lap/  
shoulder belt through the restraint  
according to the seat  
If it is necessary to put a front facing  
child restraint system in the front,  
move the vehicle seat as far to the  
rear as possible, be sure the child  
restraint system is firmly secured to  
the vehicle, and the child is properly  
strapped in the restraint system (see  
page 47 ).  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
4. Install the locking clip as shown.  
Position the clip as close as  
possible to the latch plate.  
2. Insert the latch plate into the  
buckle. Pull on the shoulder part  
of the belt to make sure there is  
no slack in the lap portion.  
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5. Insert the latch plate into the  
buckle. Push and pull on the child  
restraint system to verify that it is  
held firmly in place. If it is not,  
repeat these steps until the  
restraint is secure.  
Additional Precaution for Small  
Children  
‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or  
stand while the vehicle is in motion.  
The violent forces created during  
emergency braking will cause the  
children to be thrown forward. The  
children could be seriously injured or  
killed.’’  
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Protecting Children  
Protecting Larger Children  
When a child reaches the  
On vehicles with a passenger’s front  
airbag  
On vehicles with side airbags  
recommended weight or height limit  
for a front facing child restraint  
system, the child should sit in the  
back seat on a booster and wear a  
lap/shoulder belt. The lap/shoulder  
belt provides better protection than  
the lap belt.  
Leaning over the front door  
can result in serious injury or  
death if the side airbag  
inflates.  
Allowing a larger child to sit  
improperly in the front seat  
can result in injury or death if  
the passenger’s front airbag  
inflates.  
Always sit upright with their  
back against the seat-back.  
We recommend that the child use a  
booster seat until the child is tall  
enough to use the seat belt without a  
booster seat.  
If a larger child must sit in  
front, make sure the child  
moves the seat as far back as  
possible, uses a booster seat  
if needed, and wears the seat  
belt properly.  
The following pages give  
instructions on how to check proper  
seat belt fit, what kind of booster  
seat to use if one is needed, and  
important precautions for a child  
who must sit in the front seat.  
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Additional Precaution for Larger  
Children  
Checking Seat Belt Fit  
If the shoulder part of the belt rests  
over the child’s collarbone and  
against the centre of the chest, and  
the lap belt rests over the child’s  
hipbones and touches the tops of the  
thighs as shown, the child is  
probably big enough to wear the seat  
belt.  
‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or  
stand while the vehicle is in motion.  
The violent forces created during  
emergency braking will cause the  
children to be thrown forward. The  
children could be seriously injured or  
killed.’’  
However, if the shoulder belt  
touches or crosses the child’s neck,  
or if the lap belt crosses the child’s  
stomach, the child needs to use a  
booster seat.  
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt  
properly fits a child, have the child  
sit in the rear seat, all the way back  
against the seat, and put on the seat  
belt. Follow the instructions on page  
18 . Then check how the belt fits.  
Do not let a child wear a seat belt  
across the neck or over the stomach.  
This could result in serious neck and  
internal injuries during a crash.  
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Do not let a child put the shoulder  
part of a seat belt behind the back or  
under the arm. This could cause  
very serious injuries during a crash.  
It also increases the chance that the  
child will slide under the belt in a  
crash and be injured.  
Using a Booster Seat  
A child should continue using a  
booster seat until the child exceeds  
the booster seat manufacturer’s  
requirements.  
Even then, the child may still need to  
use a booster seat. Note that some  
countries now require children to  
use boosters until they reach a  
certain age and/or weight. Be sure  
to check current laws in the  
Do not put any accessories on a seat  
belt. Devices intended to improve  
occupant comfort or reposition the  
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely  
compromise the protective capability  
of the seat belt and increase the  
chance of serious injury in a crash.  
countries where you intend to drive.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for the booster seat placement.  
If a child needs a booster seat, we  
recommend choosing a high or low-  
back style that allows the child to be  
directly secured with the lap/  
shoulder belt.  
Two children should never use the  
same seat belt. If they do, they could  
be very seriously injured in a crash.  
Whichever style you select, follow  
the booster seat maker’s instructions.  
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front  
It is recommended that all children  
ages 12 and under be properly  
restrained in the back seat.  
Of course, children vary widely. And  
while age may be one indicator of  
when a child can safely ride in the  
front, there are other important  
factors you should consider.  
The back seat is the safest place for  
a child of any age or size.  
GUIDE  
In addition, the passenger’s front  
airbag (on some types), poses  
serious risks to children. If the front  
seat is too far forward and the child’s  
head is thrown forward during a  
collision, or the child is unrestrained  
or out of position, an inflating front  
airbag can kill or seriously injure the  
child.  
For some types  
An optional back-rest is available for  
a specific booster seat (see page  
57 ). Install the back-rest to the  
booster seat and adjust it to the  
vehicle seat according to the booster  
seat maker’s instructions. Make sure  
the seat belt is properly routed  
through the guide at the shoulder of  
the back-rest and the belt does not  
touch and cross the child’s neck (see  
page 18 ).  
On some types, the side airbag also  
poses risks. If any part of a larger  
child’s body is in the path of a  
deploying airbag, the child could  
receive possibly serious injuries.  
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Physical Size  
Maturity  
If you decide that a child can safely  
ride up front, be sure to:  
Physically, a child must be large  
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to  
properly fit over the hips, chest, and  
shoulder (see pages 18 and 55 ). If  
the seat belt does not fit properly,  
the child should not sit in the front.  
To safely ride in front, a child must  
be able to follow the rules, including  
sitting properly and wearing the seat  
belt properly throughout a ride.  
Carefully read the owner’s manual  
and make sure you understand all  
seat belt instructions and all safety  
information.  
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-  
most position.  
Have the child sit up straight, back  
against the seat, and feet on or  
near the floor.  
Check that the child’s seat belt is  
properly positioned and secured.  
If your vehicle has side airbags,  
remind the child not to lean  
toward the door.  
Supervise the child. Even mature  
children sometimes need to be  
reminded to fasten the seat belts  
or sit properly.  
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Using Child Restraints with  
Tethers  
Since a tether can provide additional  
security, we recommend using a  
tether whenever one is required or  
available. (The owners may check  
with the child restraint system  
maker to determine whether a tether  
is available for a particular child  
restraint system.)  
WASHER  
(For some types)  
Your vehicle has two anchor points  
on the ceiling near the tailgate  
opening for securing a tether-style  
child restraint system to the vehicle.  
Remove the rear head restraints (see  
page 126 ). The removed head  
restraints should be secured so they  
will not be thrown while you are  
driving. Make sure to replace the  
rear head restraints when the child  
restraint systems are not in use.  
BOLT  
PLASTIC COVER  
The anchor points are located on  
both sides of the ceiling near the  
tailgate opening. One side is covered  
with only a cap and one side is  
located inside the plastic cover. The  
cap which covers one of the anchors  
may be removed by hand, and a flat  
tipped screwdriver may be used to  
remove the plastic cover from the  
other anchor point.  
Remove the bolt and washer from  
the left anchor point.  
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To attach the tether to the child  
restraint system, follow the child  
restraint system maker’s instructions.  
ANCHOR  
FITTING  
When the child restraint system is  
used, follow the instructions that  
came with the child restraint system.  
WASHER  
SPACER  
ANCHOR  
FITTING  
WARNING: Child restraint anchorages  
are designed to withstand only those  
loads imposed by correctly fitted child  
restraints. Under no circumstances are  
they to be used for adult seat belts,  
harnesses or for attaching other items  
or equipment to the vehicle.  
WASHER  
ATTACHING CLIP  
BOLT  
Attach the anchor fitting to the  
anchor point as shown in the  
illustration.  
Attach the attaching clip to the  
anchor fitting as shown in the  
illustration, then tighten the strap  
according to the child restraint  
system maker’s instructions. Make  
sure the strap is not twisted.  
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Using the Lower Anchorages  
(For some types)  
To install a child restraint system  
designed to be attached to the lower  
anchorages:  
LOWER ANCHORAGES  
Your vehicle is equipped with lower  
anchorages at the outer rear seats.  
These anchorages are located  
between the seat-back and seat  
bottom and are to be used only with  
a child restraint system designed for  
use with the lower anchorages.  
1. Move the seat belt buckle or  
centre seat belt away from the  
anchorages.  
2. Make sure there are no foreign  
objects around the anchorages.  
Foreign objects could get in the  
way of a secure connection  
between the child restraint system  
and the anchorages.  
For EU countries, refer to page  
37 for the recommended child  
restraint system.  
The location of each lower  
anchorage is shown in the above  
illustration.  
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LOWER ANCHORAGE  
BUCKLE  
GUIDE-CUP  
GUIDE-CUP  
Rigid type  
(For some types)  
To attach the guide-cups to the seat’s 3. Put the child restraint system in  
Install the child restraint system  
according to the seat manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
lower anchorages, insert as shown  
on the illustration.  
the rear left or right vehicle seat  
and attach the child restraint  
system to the lower anchorages  
according to the child restraint  
system maker’s instructions.  
Occasionally, the seat belt buckle is  
wedged into the seats when  
operating them.  
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4. Remove the rear head restraints  
(see page 126 ). The removed  
head restraints should be secured  
so they will not be thrown while  
you are driving. Make sure to  
replace the rear head restraints  
when the child restraint systems  
are not in use.  
WASHER  
WASHER  
SPACER  
ANCHOR  
FITTING  
WASHER  
BOLT  
BOLT  
PLASTIC COVER  
5. The anchor points are located on  
both sides of the ceiling near the  
tailgate opening. One side is  
6. Attach the anchor fitting to the  
anchor point as shown in the  
illustration.  
covered with only a cap and one  
side is located inside the plastic  
cover. The cap which covers one  
of the anchors may be removed by  
hand, and a flat tipped screwdriver  
may be used to remove the plastic  
cover from the other anchor point.  
Remove the bolt and washer from  
the left anchor point.  
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To attach the tether to the child  
restraint system, follow the child  
WARNING: Child restraint anchorages  
ANCHOR FITTING  
are designed to withstand only those  
restraint system maker’s instructions. loads imposed by correctly fitted child  
restraints. Under no circumstances are  
When the child restraint system is  
used, follow the instructions that  
came with the child restraint system.  
they to be used for adult seat belts,  
harnesses or for attaching other items  
or equipment to the vehicle.  
ATTACHING CLIP  
7. Attach the attaching clip to the  
anchor fitting as shown in the  
illustration, then tighten the strap  
according to the child restraint  
system maker’s instructions.  
Make sure the strap is not twisted.  
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