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Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

—Child restraint system

Toyota strongly urges the use of child

restraint systems for children small

enough to use them.

A

child restraint system for

a

small

D Toyota strongly urges use of

a

child or baby must itself be properly

restrained on the seat with either the

lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/

shoulder belt. You must carefully con-

sult the manufacturer’s instructions

which accompany the child restraint

system.

proper child restraint system which

conforms to the size of the child,

and is put on the rear seat. Accord-

ing to accident statistics, the child

is safer when properly restrained in

the rear seat than in the front seat.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.

and Canada now require the use of

child restraint system.

a

Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear

seat and must be restrained using the

vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for

details.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

To provide proper restraint, use a child

restraint system following the manufactur-

er’s instructions about the appropriate age

and size of the child for the child restraint

system.

straint system on the front seat. In

the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation of the airbag

can cause death or serious injury if

a rear−facing child restraint system

is put on the front seat.

Install the child restraint system correctly

following the instructions provided by its

manufacturer of the system. General

directions are also provided under the fol-

lowing illustrations.

CAUTION

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem on the front seat.

D For effective protection in automo-

bile accidents and sudden stops,

child must be properly restrained

using a seat belt or child restraint

system depending on the age and

size of the child. Holding a child in

your arms is not a substitute for a

child restraint system. In an acci-

dent, the child can be crushed

against the windshield, or between

you and the vehicle’s interior.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be put on the front seat

only when it is unavoidable. Always

move the seat as far back as pos-

sible, because the force of the de-

ploying airbag could cause death or

serious injury to the child.

The child restraint system should be

installed on the rear seat. According to

accident statistics, the child is safer when

properly restrained in the rear seat than

in the front seat.

D Make sure that you have complied

with all installation instructions pro-

vided

by

the

child

restraint

manufacturer and that the system is

properly secured.

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—Types of child restraint

system

When not using the child restraint system,

keep it secured with the seat belt or place

it somewhere other than the passenger

compartment. This will prevent it from in-

juring passengers in the event of a sud-

den stop or accident.

Child restraint systems are classified into

the following 3 types depending on the

child’s age and size.

CAUTION

rear−facing child re-

D Never put

a

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

straint system on the front seat. In

the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation of the airbag

can cause death or serious injury if

a rear−facing child restraint system

is put on the front seat.

Install the child restraint system following

the instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem on the front seat.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be put on the front seat

only when it is unavoidable. Always

move the seat as far back as pos-

sible, because the force of the de-

ploying airbag could cause death or

serious injury to the child.

D After installing the child restraint

system, make sure it is secured in

place following the manufacturer’s

instructions. If it is not restrained

securely, it may cause death or se-

rious injury to the child in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—Installation with 2−point

type seat belt

(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear−facing

position only.

(B) Convertible seat

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

1. Run the center lap belt through or

around the infant seat following the

instructions provided by its manufactur-

er and insert the tab into the buckle

taking care not to twist the lap belt.

CAUTION

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

severe injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

D If your driving position is not satis-

factory, install the child restraint

system at another position.

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2. While pressing the infant seat firmly

against the seat cushion and seatback,

tighten the lap belt by pulling its free

end to hold the infant seat securely.

3. To remove the infant seat, press the

buckle−release button.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

1. Run the center lap belt through or

around the convertible seat following

the instructions provided by its

CAUTION

A convertible seat is used in forward−

facing or rear−facing position depend-

ing on the child’s age and size. When

installing, follow the manufacturer’s

instructions about the applicable child’s

age and size as well as direction for

installing of the child restraint system.

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

severe injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

lap belt.

D If your driving position is not satis-

factory, install the child restraint

system at another position.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

2. While pressing the convertible seat

CAUTION

firmly against the seat cushion and

seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling

its free end to hold the convertible seat

securely.

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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—Installation with 3−point

type seat belt

3. To remove the convertible seat, press

the buckle−release button.

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

rear−facing child re-

An infant seat is used in rear−facing

position only.

D Never put

a

straint system in the front passen-

ger seat because the force of the

rapid inflation of the front passen-

ger airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the infant seat following the

instructions provided by its manufactur-

er and insert the tab into the buckle

taking care not to twist the belt. Keep

the lap portion of the belt tight.

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system in the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

severe injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

D If your driving position is not satis-

factory, do not install the child re-

straint system on the left seat.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted even slightly, it cannot

be extended.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly

CAUTION

against the seat cushion and seatback,

let the shoulder belt retract as far as

it will go to hold the infant seat secure-

ly.

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

To hold the infant seat securely, make

sure the belt is in the lock mode before

letting the belt retract.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press the

buckle−release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

rear−facing child re-

A convertible seat is used in forward−

facing and rear−facing position depend-

ing on the child’s age and size. When

installing, follow the manufacturer’s in-

structions about the applicable child’s

age and size as well as directions for

installing a child restraint system.

D Never put

a

straint system in the front passen-

ger seat because the force of the

rapid inflation of the front passen-

ger airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

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Move seat

fully back

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the convertible seat following

the instructions provided by its

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on

the front passenger seat only when

it is unavoidable. Always move the

seat as far back as possible, be-

cause the force of the deploying

front passenger airbag could cause

death or serious injury to the child.

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system in the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

severe injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt

tight.

D If your driving position is not satis-

factory, do not install the child re-

straint system on the left seat.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

3. While pressing the convertible seat

firmly against the seat cushion and

seatback, let the shoulder belt retract

as far as it will go to hold the convert-

ible seat securely.

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-

tended.

To hold the convertible seat securely,

make sure the belt is in the lock mode

before letting the belt retract.

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4. To remove the convertible seat, press

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

the buckle−release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

A booster seat is used in forward−fac-

ing position only.

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt

is positioned across the center of

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from child’s neck, but

not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-

ure to do so could reduce the

amount of protection in an accident

and cause serious injuries in a col-

lision.

Move seat

fully back

D Both high−positioned lap belts and

loose−fitting belts could cause seri-

ous injuries due to sliding under

the lap belt during a collision or

other unintended result. Keep the

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run

the lap and shoulder belt through or

around the booster seat and child fol-

lowing the instructions provided by its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt.

CAUTION

A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on

the front passenger seat only when it

is unavoidable. Always move the seat

as far back as possible, because the

force of the deploying front passen-

ger airbag could cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

lap belt positioned as low on

child’s hips as possible.

a

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly

across the child’s shoulder and that the

lap belt is positioned as low as possible

on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de-

tails.

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent your

child from properly latching the tab

and buckle.

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—Using a top strap

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the seat until the seat belt is

fixed.

Outside position

2. To remove the child restraint system,

press the buckle−release button and al-

low the belt to retract.

Center position

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Follow the procedure below for a child

restraint system that requires the use

of a top strap.

Anchor brackets

Symbol

Use the anchor bracket on the back of the

rear seatback to attach the top strap.

TO USE OUTSIDE ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Remove the head restraint.

Anchor brackets are installed for each

rear seating position.

This symbol indicates the location of user

ready tether anchorage.

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2. Open the anchor bracket cover with

the symbol mark shown in the il-

lustration.

3. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt.

4. Replace the head restraint.

Latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child re-

straint system, see “Child restraint” in this

section.

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely

latched, and check that the child re-

straint system is secure by pushing

and pulling it in different directions.

Follow all the installation instructions

provided by its manufacturer.

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CAUTION

D When you use the center anchor

bracket, make sure the top strap

runs through between both seat-

backs and tighten it. The top strap

on seatback could cause death or

serious injury due to abnormal

moving of the child restraint system

in case of sudden braking or a col-

lision.

D Make sure the top strap is securely

latched, and check that the child

restraint system is secure by push-

ing and pulling it in different direc-

tions. Follow all the installation in-

structions provided by its manufac-

turer.

Be sure to close all covers when the an-

chor bracket is not in use.

TO USE CENTER ANCHOR BRACKET:

Fix the child restraint system with the

seat belt. Run the top strap through

between both seatbacks.

Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket

and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child re-

straint system, see “Child restraint” in this

section.

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