Before driving -> Safety information for Your Toyota Auris 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

1-8. Safety information  
Correct driving posture  
Drive in a good posture as follows:  
Sit upright and well back in  
the seat. (P. 80)  
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Adjust the position of the  
seat forward or backward to  
ensure the pedals can be  
reached  
and  
easily  
depressed to the extent  
required. (P. 80)  
Adjust the seatback so that  
the controls are easily oper-  
able.  
Adjust the tilt and telescopic  
positions of the steering  
wheel downward so the air-  
bag is facing your chest.  
(P. 91)  
Lock the head restraint in  
place with the center of the  
head restraint closest to the  
top of your ears. (P. 84)  
Wear the seat belt correctly.  
(P. 86)  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
While driving  
Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.  
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  
Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.  
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce  
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of  
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.  
Do not place anything under the front seats.  
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat  
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-  
dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.  
Adjusting the seat position  
Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-  
gers are not injured by the moving seat.  
Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid  
injury.  
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.  
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1-8. Safety information  
SRS airbags  
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain  
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the  
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the  
risk of death or serious injury.  
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Front airbags  
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag  
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-  
senger from impact with interior components.  
Driver’s knee airbag  
Can help provide driver protection.  
Side and curtain shield airbags  
Side airbags  
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.  
Curtain shield airbags  
Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Airbag system components  
Driver’s knee airbag  
Airbag manual on-off switch  
Front passenger airbag  
Curtain shield airbags  
Side airbags  
SRS warning light  
Driver airbag  
Side and curtain shield air-  
bag sensors  
Airbag sensor assembly  
Front airbag sensors  
Airbag manual on-off indi-  
cator  
Curtain shield airbag sen-  
sors  
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The  
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The  
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag  
sensor.  
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-  
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators  
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion  
of the occupants.  
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1-8. Safety information  
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)  
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying  
(inflating) SRS airbag.  
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.  
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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)  
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof  
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be  
hot.  
The windshield may crack.  
SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)  
The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds  
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-  
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that  
does not move or deform).  
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle  
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or  
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.  
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the  
bed of a truck, etc.).  
It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the  
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-  
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.  
SRS airbag deployment conditions (side airbags and curtain shield air-  
bags)  
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of  
an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force correspond-  
ing to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.]  
vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the  
vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).  
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1-8. Safety information  
Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other  
than a collision  
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the  
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.  
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or  
hard surface  
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole  
Landing hard or vehicle falling  
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)  
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is  
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-  
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-  
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-  
bags may occur.  
Collision from the side  
Collision from the rear  
Vehicle rollover  
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1-8. Safety information  
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag  
(side airbags and curtain shield airbags)  
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the  
vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli-  
sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.  
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Collision from the side to the vehicle  
body other than the passenger com-  
partment  
Collision from the side at an angle  
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed  
to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over,  
or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.  
Collision from the front  
Collision from the rear  
Vehicle rollover  
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1-8. Safety information  
When to contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional  
In the following cases, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional, as soon as possible.  
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.  
The front of the vehicle is damaged or  
deformed, or was involved in an acci-  
dent that was not severe enough to  
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.  
A portion of a door is damaged or  
deformed, or the vehicle was involved  
in an accident that was not severe  
enough to cause the SRS side airbags  
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.  
The pad section of the steering wheel  
or dashboard near the front passenger  
airbag cover or lower portion of the  
instrument panel is scratched, cracked,  
or otherwise damaged.  
The surface of the seats with the side  
airbag is scratched, cracked or other-  
wise damaged.  
The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-  
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)  
containing the curtain shield airbags  
inside is scratched, cracked or other-  
wise damaged.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.  
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.  
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The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts  
properly.  
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.  
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause  
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.  
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of  
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag provides  
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center  
of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.)  
away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:  
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the  
pedals comfortably.  
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.  
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm  
(10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply  
by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your  
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-  
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.  
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-  
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.  
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintaining  
control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument  
panel controls.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and  
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very  
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-  
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits  
upright.  
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or  
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small  
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-  
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in  
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are  
the safest for infants and children. (P. 140)  
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  
lean against the dashboard.  
Do not allow a child to stand in front of  
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or  
sit on the knees of a front passenger.  
Do not drive the vehicle while the driver  
or passenger has items resting on their  
knees.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
Do not lean against the door, the roof  
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side rail or the front, side and rear pil-  
lars.  
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the  
passenger seat toward the door or put  
their head or hands outside the vehicle.  
Do not attach anything to or lean any-  
thing against areas such as the dash-  
board, steering wheel pad or lower  
portion of the instrument panel.  
These items can become projectiles  
when SRS driver, front passenger and  
driver’s knee airbags deploy.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
Do not attach anything to areas such as  
the door, windshield glass, side door  
glass, front and rear pillars, roof side  
rail or assist grip. (Except for the speed  
limit label P. 462)  
If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS driver’s knee airbag will  
deploy, be sure to remove it.  
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side  
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.  
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-  
bag components shown on P. 130.  
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.  
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-  
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.  
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a  
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do  
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
SRS airbag precautions  
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel  
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have  
them replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components  
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications  
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing  
death or serious injury.  
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.  
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,  
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear  
pillars or roof side rail.  
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the  
occupant compartment.  
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-  
garoo bar etc.).  
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.  
Installation of electronic devices such as a two-way mobile radio, RF-  
transmitter or CD players.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Child restraint systems  
Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.  
Points to remember  
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is  
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.  
Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of  
the child.  
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the  
child restraint system.  
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.  
(P. 149)  
Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system which  
conforms to the regulation “ECE No.44”.  
Types of child restraints  
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups  
according to the regulation “ECE No.44”.  
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)  
+
Group 0 : Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)  
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)  
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)  
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)  
In this owner's manual, the following popular 3 types of child restraint  
systems that can be secured with the seat belts are explained.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Baby seat  
Child seat  
Junior seat  
+
Equal to Group 0 and 0 of “ECE  
No.44”  
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+
Equal to Group 0 and I of “ECE  
No.44”  
Equal to Group II and III of “ECE  
No.44”  
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1-8. Safety information  
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions  
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system  
suitability for various seating positions.  
Front passenger seat  
Seating position  
Rear seat  
Airbag manual on-off  
switch  
Mass groups  
ON  
OFF  
Outside  
Center  
U
0
X
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)  
(0 - 9 months)  
U
U
U
Never put  
0+  
X
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)  
(0 - 2 years)  
U
U
U
U
Never put  
Front facing   
I
UF  
9 to 18 kg  
(20 to 39 lb.)  
(9 months - 4 years)  
U
U
Rear facing   
X
Never put  
II, III  
15 to 36 kg  
(34 to 79 lb.)  
(4 - 12 years)  
UF  
U
U
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1-8. Safety information  
Key of letters inserted in the above table:  
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system approved  
for the use in this mass group.  
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint  
system approved for the use in this mass group.  
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X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.  
Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned in  
the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be care-  
fully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and  
retailer.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions  
(with ISOFIX rigid anchor)  
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system  
suitability for various seating positions.  
Vehicle ISOFIX  
positions  
Mass groups  
Carrycot  
Size class  
Fixture  
Rear outside  
F
ISO/L1  
ISO/L2  
(1)  
X
X
G
X
E
ISO/R1  
(1)  
X
Group 0  
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)  
X
E
D
C
ISO/R1  
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
(1)  
X
Group 0+  
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)  
X
X
X
D
C
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
ISO/F2  
ISO/F2X  
ISO/F3  
(1)  
X
X
Group I  
9 to 18 kg  
(20 to 39 lb.)  
B
IUF  
IUF  
IUF  
X
B1  
A
Group II  
15 to 25 kg  
(34 to 55 lb.)  
(1)  
(1)  
X
X
Group III  
22 to 36 kg  
(49 to 79 lb.)  
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1-8. Safety information  
(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identifica-  
tion (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the car manufac-  
turer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child restraint  
system(s) recommended for each position  
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Key letters inserted in the above table:  
IUF:Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraints systems of  
universal category approved for use in this mass group  
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in  
this mass group and/or this size class.  
Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned in  
the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be care-  
fully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and  
retailer.  
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1-8. Safety information  
When installing the child restraint system on the front passenger seat  
When you have to use a child restraint  
system in the front passenger seat, adjust  
the seatback to the most upright position.  
Selecting an appropriate child restraint system  
Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large  
for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's  
seat belt. (P. 86)  
CAUTION  
Using a child restraint system  
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-  
erly secure the infant or child, resulting in serious injury or even death.  
Child restraint precautions  
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a 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 accident, the child can be  
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.  
Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-  
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-  
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat  
than in the front seat.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
Child restraint precautions  
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat  
when the airbag manual on-off switch is “ON”. (P. 160)  
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In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-  
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-fac-  
ing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat when the  
airbag manual on-off switch is “ON”.  
A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be installed  
on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the  
seat as far back as possible, because the front passenger airbag could  
inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be  
killed or seriously injured.  
Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body  
against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side  
rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the  
child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side air-  
bags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death  
or serious injury to the child.  
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by  
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If  
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child  
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.  
When children are in the vehicle  
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes  
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries  
that could result in death.  
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used  
to cut the belt.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
When the child restraint system is not in use  
Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is  
not in use.  
Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment.  
If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the  
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it  
from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or  
accident.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Installing child restraints  
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly  
secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a ISOFIX  
rigid anchor. Attach the top strap when installing a child restraint.  
Seat belts (An ELR belt  
requires a locking clip.)  
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ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX  
child restraint system)  
These exclusive fixing bars are  
provided for the outside rear  
seats. (Tags displaying the  
location of the anchorages are  
attached to the seats.)  
Anchor brackets (for top strap)  
Anchor brackets are provided  
for the outside rear seats.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Installing child restraints using a seat belt  
Rear facing Baby seat/child seat  
Fold the seatback while pressing  
the seatback button. Return the  
seatback and secure it at the first  
lock position.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
(P. 83)  
Place the child restraint system  
on the rear seat facing the rear  
of the vehicle.  
Run the seat belt through the  
child restraint system and insert  
the plate into the buckle. Make  
sure that the belt is not twisted.  
Keep the lap portion of the belt  
tight.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Install a locking clip near the tab  
STEP  
4
of the lap and shoulder belt by  
inserting the lap and shoulder  
webbing through the recesses of  
the locking clip.  
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Forward facing Child seat  
Fold the seatback while pressing  
the seatback button. Return the  
seatback and secure it at the first  
lock position.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
(P. 83)  
Place the child restraint system  
on the seat facing the front of the  
vehicle.  
Run the seat belt through the  
child restraint system and insert  
the plate into the buckle. Make  
sure that the belt is not twisted.  
Keep the lap portion of the belt  
tight.  
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1-8. Safety information  
Install a locking clip near the tab  
of the lap and shoulder belt by  
inserting the lap and shoulder  
webbing through the recesses of  
the locking clip.  
STEP  
4
Junior seat  
Fold the seatback while pressing  
the seatback button. Return the  
seatback and secure it at the first  
lock position.  
STEP  
1
(P. 83)  
Place the child restraint system  
on the seat facing the front of the  
vehicle.  
STEP  
2
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Sit the child in the child restraint  
STEP  
3
system. Fit the seat belt to the  
child restraint system according  
to the manufacturer's instruc-  
tions and insert the plate into the  
buckle. Make sure that the belt is  
not twisted.  
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Check that the shoulder belt is  
correctly positioned over the  
child's shoulder, and that the lap  
belt is as low as possible.  
(P. 86)  
Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child restraint system)  
Fold the seatback while pressing  
the seatback button. Return the  
seatback and secure it at the first  
lock position.  
STEP  
1
(P. 83)  
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1-8. Safety information  
Check the positions of the exclu-  
sive fixing bars, and install the  
child restraint system to the seat.  
STEP  
2
The bars are installed in the  
clearance between the seat cush-  
ion and seatback.  
If the child restraint has a top  
strap, the top strap should be  
latched onto the anchorages.  
Child restraint systems with a top strap  
Secure the child restraint using a  
seat belt or ISOFIX rigid  
anchors, and remove the head  
restraint.  
STEP  
1
Open the anchor bracket cover,  
latch the hook onto the anchor  
bracket and tighten the top strap.  
STEP  
2
Make sure the top strap is  
securely latched.  
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Replace the head restraint.  
STEP  
3
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When installing a child restraint system  
You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the  
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child  
restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the fol-  
lowing item from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
Locking clip for child restraint system  
(Part No. 73119-22010)  
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CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual  
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.  
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other  
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden  
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
If the driver's seat interferes with the  
child restraint system and prevents it  
from being attached correctly, attach  
the child restraint system to the right-  
hand rear seat (left-hand drive vehicles)  
or the left-hand rear seat (right-hand  
drive vehicles).  
Adjust the front passenger seat so that  
it does not interfere with the child  
restraint system.  
When installing a forward facing or  
junior child seat on the front passenger  
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-  
sible.  
Failing to do so may result in death or  
serious injury if the airbags deploy  
(inflate).  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
Never install a rear-facing child restraint  
system on the front passenger seat  
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when the airbag manual on-off switch is  
“ON”. (P. 160)  
The force of the rapid inflation of the  
front passenger airbag can cause death  
or serious injury to children in the event  
of an accident.  
There is a label on both sides of the  
passenger side sun visor, indicating it is  
forbidden to attach a rear-facing child  
restraint system to the front passenger  
seat.  
Details of the label on the passenger  
side sun visor are shown in the illustra-  
tions below. The label includes informa-  
tion written in the language of your  
country.  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
Type A  
Type B  
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1-8. Safety information  
CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is  
positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be  
kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's  
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event  
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
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Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not  
twisted.  
Push and pull the child seat in different directions to be sure it is secure.  
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system  
manufacturer.  
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchorages  
When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects  
around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child  
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may  
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of  
a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.  
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Airbag manual on-off system  
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.  
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on  
the front passenger seat.  
“PASSENGER  
indicator  
AIRBAG”  
This indicator turns on when  
the airbag system is on. (Only  
when the “POWER” switch is  
in ON mode.)  
Airbag manual on-off switch  
Deactivating the front passenger airbag  
Insert the key into the cylinder  
and rotate to the “OFF” position.  
The “OFF” indicator turns on.  
(Only when the “POWER” switch  
is in ON mode.)  
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Airbag manual on-off indicator information  
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-  
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.  
The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is  
switched to the “ON” or “OFF” position.  
CAUTION  
When installing a child restraint system  
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In  
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as  
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.  
If the airbag manual on-off system is left “ON”, the strong impact of the air-  
bag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.  
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger  
seat  
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.  
If it is left “OFF”, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which  
may result in serious injury or even death.  
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