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Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child

restraint systems for children small

enough to use them.

NOTICE

D Toyota strongly urges use of

a

proper child restraint system which

conforms to the size of the child,

installed 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.

Do not disconnect the battery cables

before contacting your Toyota dealer.

The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.

and Canada now require the use of

child restraint system.

a

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

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 install a rear−facing child re-

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 installed on the front seat.

CAUTION

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not

install a child restraint system on

the front seat.

D For effective protection in automo-

bile 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 acci-

dent, the child can be crushed

against the windshield, or between

you and the vehicle’s interior.

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—Child restraint system

A

child restraint system for

a

small

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem 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 force of

the deploying front passenger air-

bag could cause death or serious

injury to the child.

CAUTION

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.

D Never install a rear−facing child re-

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 installed on the front seat.

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.

D Do not allow the child to lean

against the front door or around

the front door even if the child is

seated in the child restraint system.

It is dangerous if the side airbags

inflate, because the impact could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a

front seat.

child restraint system on the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem 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 force of

the deploying front passenger air-

bag could cause death or serious

injury to the child.

Install the child restraint system correctly

following the instructions provided by its

manufacturer. General directions are also

provided under the following instructions.

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.

D Do not allow the child to lean

against the front door or around

the front door even if the child is

seated in the child restraint system.

It is dangerous if the side airbags

inflate, because the impact could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

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—Types of child restraint

system

Child restraint systems are classified into

the following 3 types depending on the

child’s age and size.

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.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following

the instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

When not using the child restraint system,

keep it secured with the seat belt or place

it in the trunk or somewhere other than

the passenger compartment. This will pre-

vent it from injuring passengers in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se-

curing the top strap of a child restraint

system.

For instructions about how to use the an-

chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” in

this section.

(A) Infant seat

The child restraint lower anchorages ap-

proved for your vehicle may also be used.

See “—Installation with the child restraint

lower anchorages” in this section.

(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with 3−point

type seat belt

(C) Booster seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

An infant seat is used in rear−facing

position only.

D Never install a rear−facing child re-

straint system on 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 child restraint system 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 install a child restraint sys-

tem on the rear seat if it interferes

with the lock mechanism of the

front seats. This can cause death or

serious injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe

installation, install the child re-

straint system on the rear right

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

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

instruction about the applicable child’s

age and size as well as directions for

installing the child restraint system.

D Never install a rear−facing child re-

straint system on 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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D Do not allow the child to lean

against the front door or around

the front door even if the child is

seated in the child restraint system.

It is dangerous if the side airbags

inflate, because the impact could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

Move seat

fully back

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem 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 force of

the deploying front passenger air-

bag could cause death or serious

injury to the child.

D Do not install a child restraint sys-

tem on the rear seat if it interferes

with the lock mechanism of the

front seats. This can cause death or

serious injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe

installation, install the child re-

straint system on the rear right

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 child restraint system until

the seat belt is fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the convertible seat following

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.

the

instructions

provided

by

its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt

tight.

To hold the convertible seat securely,

make sure the belt is in the lock mode

before letting the belt retract.

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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.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press

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.

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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D Do not allow the child to lean

against the front door or around

the front door even if the child is

seated in the child restraint system.

It is dangerous if the side airbag

inflates, and the impact could cause

death or serious injury to the child.

Move seat

fully back

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

A booster seat is used in forward−fac-

ing position only.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be

installed 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.

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D If the seat belt does not function

CAUTION

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the child restraint system until

the seat belt is fixed.

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.

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

lap belt position as low on a child’s

hips as possible.

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.

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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—Installation with 2−point

type seat belt

2. To remove the child restraint system,

press the buckle−release button and al-

low the belt to retract.

CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

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

instruction about the applicable child’s

age and size as well as directions for

installing the child restraint system.

D Never install a rear−facing child re-

straint system on 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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When installing a child restraint system in

Same angle

CAUTION

the front seat center position, move the

driver and passenger seats as far back as

possible, set both seatbacks to the same

angle as the back of the child restraint

system, and set both seat cushions at the

same height so that the child restraint

system is securely restrained.

D When using a forward−facing child

restraint system, move the driver

and passenger seats as far back as

possible, set both seatbacks to the

same angle as the back of the child

restraint system, set both seat

cushions at the same height and

make sure your driving position is

satisfactory.

Move seat

fully back

Same

height

With the child restraint system installed,

check that your driving position is satis-

factory and that the child restraint system

does not interfere with your driving.

Move seat

fully back

D Ignoring the above instructions may

result in a serious injury in case of

on accident.

If your driving position is not satisfactory,

or the child restraint system interferes

with your driving, install it at another posi-

tion.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem 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 force of

the deploying front passenger air-

bag could cause death or serious

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 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 child restraint system until

the seat belt is fixed.

1. Run the center lap belt through or

around the convertible seat following

2. While pressing the convertible seat

firmly against the seat cushion and

seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling

its free end to hold the convertible seat

securely.

the

instructions

provided

by

its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt

tight.

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—Using a top strap

3. To remove the convertible 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.

Follow the procedure below for a child

restraint system that requires the use

of a top strap.

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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Symbol

Anchor brackets

Use the anchor bracket on the package

tray behind the rear seat to attach the top

strap.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Remove the anchor bracket cover

with the symbol shown in the il-

lustration.

Anchor brackets are installed for each

rear seating position.

This symbol indicates the location of user

ready anchor brackets.

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—Installation with child

restraint lower anchorages

3. Securely fasten the child restraint

system with the seat belt.

4. Replace the head restraint.

Lower anchorages for the child restraint

systems complying with the FMVSS225

specifications are installed in the rear

seat.

Store any removed covers in a safe place

such as the glove box.

Latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top strap.

Be sure to replace all covers when the

anchor bracket is not in use.

The anchorages are installed in the clear-

ance between the seat cushion and seat-

back of both outside rear seats.

For instructions to install the child re-

straint system, see ”Child restraint” in this

section.

Child restraint systems complying with the

FMVSS225 specification can be fixed to

these anchorages. In this case, it is not

necessary to fix the child restraint system

with a seat belt on the vehicle.

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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CHILD

RESTRAINT

SYSTEM

INSTALLATION

Type A—

1. Widen the clearance between the

seat cushion and seatback little

a

and confirm the position of the low-

er anchorages near the tag on the

seatback.

2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto

the anchorages and tighten the lower

straps.

Type B—

1. Widen the clearance between the

little

seat cushion and seatback

a

and confirm the position of the low-

er anchorages near the tag on the

seatback.

2. Latch the buckles onto the anchor-

ages.

If your child restraint system has a top

strap, it should be anchored. (For the

installation of the top strap, see “—Using

a top strap” in this section.)

For the installation details, refer to the

instruction manual equipped with each

product.

Type A

Type B

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