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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive with a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in

the seat.

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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. 54)

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. 73)

Lock the head restraint in

place with the center of the

head restraint closest to the

top of your ears. (P. 62)

Wear the seat belt correctly.

(P. 65)

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CAUTION

■While driving

●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.

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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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.

Knee airbag

Can help provide driver protection.

Side and curtain shield airbags

Side airbag

Can help protect the torso of the front occupants.

Curtain shield airbag

Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear

outboard occupants.

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Airbag system components

Front airbag sensor

Driver’s seat position sensor

Knee airbag

Front passenger airbag

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator lights

Airbag sensor assembly

Occupant detection system

(ECU and sensors)

Side airbag

Curtain shield airbag

Front passenger’s seat belt

buckle switch

Side and curtain shield airbag

sensor

Driver airbag

SRS warning light

Driver’s seat belt buckle

switch

Curtain shield airbag sensor

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Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed

based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The air-

bag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front

passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s

position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of

the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.

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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.

■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.

●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)

as well as the 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.

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■Operating 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 a 12 - 18 mph

(20 - 30 km/h) 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.

●The SRS front passenger airbags will not activate, if there is no passen-

ger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air-

bag may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied.

(P. 114)

■Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)

●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the even

of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre-

sponding to the impact force produced by a 3300 lb. (1500 kg) vehicle

colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehi-

cle orientation at a speed of 12 - 18 mph (20 - 30 km/h)).

●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate

when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact the

side.

●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate, if there is no

passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag

on the passenger seat may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the

seat is unoccupied. (P. 114)

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■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.

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●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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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag

(side 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.

●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 generally not 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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■When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do

not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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●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 the doors 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,

front passenger airbag cover or lower

portion of the instrument panel is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-

aged.

●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 is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-

aged.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so

may cause death or serious injury.

●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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:

Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of

inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides

you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen-

ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250

mm) 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 10 in. (250 mm) 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 by NHTSA above, while still

maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the

instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

●If the seat belt extender has been con-

nected to the driver’s seat belt buckle

but the seat belt extender has not also

been fastened to the latch plate of the

driver’s seat belt, the SRS driver’s air-

bag system will judge that the driver is

wearing the seat belt even though the

seat belt has not been connected. In

this case, the driver’s airbag may not

activate correctly in a collision, resulting

in death or serious injury in the event of

collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt

with the seat belt extender.

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●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. 120)

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

●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 have items resting on

their knees.

●Do not lean against the door, the roof

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.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

●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 knee

airbags deploy.

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●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.

●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

objects on the coat hooks. All of these

items could become projectiles and

seriously injure or kill you, should the

SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

●Vehicles without smart key system: Do

not attach any heavy, sharp or hard

objects such as keys or accessories to

the key. The objects may restrict the

SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust

into the driver’s seat area by the force

of the deploying airbag, thus causing a

danger.

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CAUTION

●If the vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS 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. 102. 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.

●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel

pad and front and rear pillar garnish, are damaged or cracked, have them

replaced by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor

from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front

passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.

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CAUTION

■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications

without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbag may malfunction or

deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

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●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 mobile two-way radios or CD

players

●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-

ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.

SRS warning light

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-

fication system

■ Adult*¹

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“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

ON”

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

^Flashing*²

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Devices

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

■ Child*³or child restraint system*⁴

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

“AIR BAG

^OFF”*⁵

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

^Flashing*²

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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■ Unoccupied

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Not

illuminated

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Deactivated

■ System malfunction

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

“AIR BAG

OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

On

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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*¹: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a

smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may

recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and

posture.

*²: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

*³: When a large child who has outgrown a child restraint system

sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/

her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

*⁴: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only

be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.

(P. 121)

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*⁵: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for

installing the child restraint system properly. (P. 125)

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CAUTION

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas-

sification system.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

●Wear the seat belt properly.

●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using

the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat

belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender

after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you

use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated, the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger side

may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the

event of collision.

●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or

feet on the front passenger seatback from the rear passenger seat.

●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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CAUTION

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear

seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,

which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of

a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat-

back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front

passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the

seat belt system.

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●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator

light is illuminated, If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the

passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and

with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still

remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if

that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

●When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system

on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front

passenger seat in the proper order. (P. 125)

●Do not modify or remove the front seats.

●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-

wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction on the

detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the

front seatbacks.

●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers

the seat cushion surface.

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Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-

erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder

belt.

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require 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 that suits your vehicle and is

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. 125)

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Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types

according to the age and size of the child.

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Rear-facing  Infant seat/convertible seat

Forward-facing  Convertible seat

Booster seat

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■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

●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. 65)

CAUTION

■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.

●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an

accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint

system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that

requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat

since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.

Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as

far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated,

because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed

and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system

on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system

with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not

securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop,

sudden swerve or accident.

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●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 pillar 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 airbags 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 accident.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the

belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the

belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that result in death. If this

occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut

the belt.

■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 compart-

ment.

●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring

passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly

secure child restraints to the outboard rear seats using the LATCH

anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a

child restraint.

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The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is

not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-

dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided

for the outboard rear seats.

(Buttons displaying the loca-

tion of the anchors are

attached to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a

child restraint locking mecha-

nism (ALR/ELR belts except

driver’s seat belt) (P. 68)

Anchor bracket

(for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided

for all rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

Adjust the seatback as leaned as

possible.

STEP

1

As leaned

as possible

STEP

2

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback

slightly.

Type A

Latch the hooks of the lower

straps onto the LATCH anchors.

STEP

3

Canada only

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STEP

4

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap

should be latched onto the top tether anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a

lower connector system.

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Type B

Latch the buckles onto the

LATCH anchors.

STEP

3

Canada only

STEP

4

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap

should be latched onto the top tether anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a

lower connector system.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock

function belt)

■ Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child restraint system

on the rear seat facing the rear

of the vehicle.

STEP

1

2

3

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and insert

the plate into the buckle. Make

sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt

and then allow it to retract

slightly in order to activate the

ALR lock mode.

Lock mode allows the seat belt to

retract only.

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While pushing the child restraint

system down into the rear seat,

allow the shoulder belt to retract

until the child seat is securely in

place.

STEP

4

1

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

■ Forward-facing Convertible seat

Place the child restraint system

on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

STEP

1

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and insert

the plate into the buckle. Make

sure that the belt is not twisted.

STEP

2

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Fully extend the shoulder strap

and then allow it to retract

slightly into the ALR lock mode.

STEP

3

Lock mode allows the seat belt to

retract only.

While pushing the child restraint

system into the rear seat, allow

the shoulder belt to retract until

the child restraint system is

securely in place.

STEP

4

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

4

5

STEP

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap

should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors. (P. 132)

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■ Booster seat

Place the booster seat on the

seat facing the front of the vehi-

cle.

STEP

1

Sit the child in the booster seat.

Fit the seat belt to the booster

seat according to the manufac-

turer’s instructions and insert the

plate into the buckle. Make sure

that the belt is not twisted.

STEP

2

Check that the shoulder belt is

correctly positioned over the

child’s shoulder, and that the lap

belt is as low as possible.

(P. 65)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button

and fully retract the seat belt.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

Secure the child restraint using a

seat belt or LATCH anchors, and

lock the head restraint in place at

the lowest position.

STEP

1

Open the anchor bracket cover,

latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top tether

strap.

STEP

2

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.

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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-

tions can be used.

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This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

CAUTION

■When installing a booster seat

Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR

lock mode: (P. 68)

ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-

comfort to the child.

■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 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.

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CAUTION

■When installing a child restraint system

●Only put a forward-facing child seat on

the front seat when unavoidable. When

installing a forward-facing child restraint

on the front passenger seat, move the

seat as far back as possible even if

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated. Failing to do so may result in

death or serious injury if the airbags

deploy (inflate).

●When a booster 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.

●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be

sure it is secure.

●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

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CAUTION

■Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the

seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause

death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-

den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child seat.

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 sud-

den stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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