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Attachment of children ÿ

ÿ Child restraint instructions

Toyota strongly recommends the use of appropriate

child restraint systems for children.

• A forward-facing child restraint system should

only be installed on the front passenger seat

when unavoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, as the front passenger

airbag inflates with considerable speed and

force.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, they

should sit in the back seat and must be fastened with the

vehicle's seat belt. Details - see "Seat belts" on page 71

in this chapter.

Otherwise, the child could be killed or seriously

injured.

WARNING

• For vehicles with side airbags and vehicles with

side and window airbags, do not allow the

child, even when seated in a child restraint

system, to lean the head or other parts of the

body towards the doors, or around the seat,

front or rear pillars and the ceiling part of the

interior from where the side or window airbags

are inflated. Inflating the side and/or window

airbags is dangerous and could cause death or

serious injury to a child in an impact.

• For effective protection in traffic accidents and

sudden stops, the child, according to its age

and size, must be properly restrained with a

seat belt or a child restraint system. Holding a

child in your arms does not replace a child

restraint system. In a crash, the child can be

crushed against the windshield or between you

and the interior of the vehicle.

• Toyota strongly recommends the use of an

appropriate child restraint system that matches

the size of the child and is placed in the rear

seat.

• Make sure you follow all the child restraint

manufacturer's installation instructions and

that the system is properly secured. If not

properly secured, it can cause death or serious

injury to a child in a sudden stop or crash.

According to accident statistics, it is safer for a

child to be properly restrained in the back seat

than in the front seat.

• Never install a rear-facing child restraint on the

front passenger seat. In the event of an

accident, the force from an inflating front

passenger air bag can kill or seriously injure a

child if a rear-facing child restraint system is

installed on the front passenger seat.

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ÿ Child restraint system

A child restraint system for a small child or infant must

first be properly attached to the seat itself using the

lumbar part of the lap/shoulder seat belt. You must

carefully read the manufacturer's instructions included

with your child restraint before installation.

ALR/ELR belts are fitted to the outer rear seats.

ELR Belt (Emergency Locked Reel) ÿ This belt also

locks if pulled out quickly, but does not have an additional

locking mode when fully extended. You will need a locking

clip to install the child restraint system.

To ensure proper child protection, use the child restraint

system best suited for your child's age and size according

to the manufacturer's instructions.

If this locking clip is not included with your child restraint

system, you can purchase it from any authorized Toyota

dealer or service center, or another properly qualified and

equipped professional.

Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system

that complies with "EEC No. 44".

Child Restraint Locking Clip (Part Number 73119ÿ22010)

Install the child restraint system correctly according to the

instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

General instructions are also provided below the following

images.

A child restraint system should be installed in the rear

seat. According to traffic accident statistics, it is safer for a

child to be properly restrained in the back seat than in the

front seat.

If you are not using a child restraint system, do not keep

it firmly fastened with a seat belt or store it in the trunk or

somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This

will protect the transported persons from injury in the event

of a sudden stop or an accident.

Types of seat belts

There are two types of seat belts. Check the type of child

restraint before installing it.

ALR/ELR Belt (Auto Locked Reel/Emergency Locked Reel)

ÿ This belt will lock if it is pulled out quickly. This

belt also has an additional locking mode when fully

extended. If the shoulder belt is fully extended and then

retracted slightly, the retractor will lock the belt in this

position and the belt will not retract. When installing a child

restraint system, pull the entire belt out of the retractor to

put it in locking mode.

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– Types of child restraint

systems

Child restraint systems are divided into the following 5

groups according to EHK regulation No. 44:

Group 0: Up to 10 kg (0-9 months)

Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (0-2 years)

Group I: 9 - 18 kg (9 months - 4 years)

Group II: 15 - 25 kg (4 years - 7 years)

Skupina III: 22 - 36 kg (6 years – 12 years)

This user manual explains the installation of the following

3 types of the most commonly used child restraint

systems using seat belts.

(A) Infant seat ...

corresponds to group 0 and 0+

in EHK Regulation No. 44

(A) Infant seat

(B) Child seat ...

corresponds to group 0+, la ll

in EHK regulation No. 44

(C) Seat for a bigger child ...

corresponds to group

lll in EHK regulation No. 44

When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child

restraint system which type of system is suitable for

your child and vehicle.

According to the following table, choose a child restraint

system that is suitable for placement on a particular seat.

(B) Child seat

Your vehicle has mounting brackets for attaching the

upper strap of the child restraint system.

For instructions on how to use the grip holders – see "–

Using the top strap" on page 116 in this chapter.

You can also use an ISOFIX child restraint system

approved for your vehicle. See "ÿ Installation using fixed

ISOFIX mounts" on page 122 in this chapter.

Install the child restraint system according to the

instructions provided by its manufacturer.

(C) Seat for a larger child

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– Suitability of the child restraint system for different seat positions

The information in the table shows the suitability of your child restraint system for different seating positions.

Backbench

Front passenger seat

Location

Standard

Optional*

With manual airbag

deactivation switch

Without

Outer Middle

Groups

weight

manual airbag

deactivation switch

ON

OFF

0

X

L2

IN

Do 10 kg

Never use

(0-9 months)

+

0

X

IN

Do 13 kg

Never use

(0-2 years)

Rear-facing –

X

Rear-facing –

X

I

9 to 18 kg

(9 months –

4 years)

Never use

X

U, L1

Forward Oriented –

UF

Forward Oriented –

UF

II, III

UF

IN

L3

15 to 36 kg

(4 – 12 let)

*: Toyota provides a manual airbag deactivation switch for those who want to safely use a rear-facing child

restraint in the front seat. For details, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or other

properly qualified and equipped professional. Instructions on how to use the manual airbag deactivation

switch - see "Manual airbag deactivation system user manual".

Meaning of the symbols shown in the table above:

U: Suitable for a child restraint system of the "universal" category, approved for use in this weight group.

UF: Suitable for a forward-facing child restraint system of the "universal" category, approved for use in this

weight group.

L1: Suitable for "TOYOTA DUO+ (with ISOFIX, 9 to 18 kg)", approved for use in this group

weight.

L2: Suitable for "TOYOTA BABYSAFE (0 to 13 kg)", approved for use in this group

weight.

L3: Suitable for "TOYOTA KID (15 to 36 kg)", approved for use in this weight group.

X: Unsuitable seat placement for children in this weight group.

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The child restraint system listed in the table may not

be available outside the EU.

Another child restraint system, different from the

system shown in the table, can be used, but the

suitability of these child restraint systems must be

carefully verified by the manufacturer and seller of

these seats.

WARNING

Using a child restraint system that is not suitable

for this vehicle would not properly protect

infants or children.

Move the seat all the way back

They can be killed or seriously injured.

WARNING

A forward-facing child restraint system should

only be installed on the front passenger seat

when unavoidable. Always move the seat as far

back as possible.

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ÿ Installation using

ALR/ELR seat belts

Most upright

position

FIGURE 1

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

Adjust the backrest to the most upright

position.

The infant seat must only be used in a

rear-facing position.

NOTE:

If you are using a child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, adjust the backrest

to the most upright position. (See FIGURE 1.)

For more information - see "ÿ Installation

using ALR/ELR seat belts" on page 106, "ÿ

Installation using ELR seat belts" on page

114 and "ÿ Installation using fixed ISOFIX

mounts" on page 122 in this chapter.

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1. According to the manufacturer's instructions,

thread the lap and shoulder belt through or

around the infant seat and insert the seat

belt tab into the seat belt buckle. Be careful

not to twist the belt. The lumbar part of the

belt must be tightened.

WARNING

• Do not install a child restraint system in the rear

seat if it would interfere with the locking

mechanism of the front seats. Sudden braking

or an accident could kill or seriously injure a

child or front passenger.

WARNING

• After inserting the tab into the buckle,

make sure that the tab is locked in the

buckle and that the lap and shoulder

parts of the belt are not twisted.

• If the position of the driver's seat does

not allow sufficient space for safe

installation, place the child restraint

system on the right rear seat (left-hand

drive vehicles) or on the left rear seat

(right-hand drive vehicles).

• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the

buckle, as these may prevent the tongue

from connecting properly with the buckle.

• If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child

from death or serious injury.

Immediately contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or service center, or

another properly qualified and

equipped professional. Do not install

a child restraint system on this seat

until the seat belt has been repaired.

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2. Remove the infant seat by pressing the release button

on the buckle and retracting the seat belt fully. The

belt will move freely again and will be ready for

further use by an adult or an older child.

WARNING

Push and pull the child restraint system in different

directions to make sure it is securely fastened.

Follow all manufacturer's installation instructions.

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(B) CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION

The child seat must be used in a forward-facing or

WARNING

rear-facing position, depending on the age and size

of the child.

• Do not install a child restraint system in the rear

seat if it would interfere with the locking

When installing, follow the manufacturer's

instructions for the appropriate age, size of the

child, and direction for installing the child restraint

system.

mechanism of the front seats. Sudden braking

or an accident could kill or seriously injure a

child or front passenger.

• If the position of the driver's seat

does not allow sufficient space for

safe installation, place the child

restraint system on the right rear seat

(left-hand drive vehicles) or on the

left rear seat (right-hand drive

vehicles).

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1. According to the manufacturer's instructions,

thread the lap and shoulder belt through or

around the child seat and insert the seat

belt tab into the seat belt buckle. Be careful

not to twist the belt. The lumbar part of the

belt must be tightened.

2. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to put it

into lock mode. If the belt is then slightly

wound, it cannot be pulled out.

Before retracting the belt, make sure the belt is

in the locking mode so that the child seat is

securely fastened.

WARNING

• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make

sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and

that the lap and shoulder parts of the belt

are not twisted.

• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the

buckle, as these may prevent the tongue

from connecting properly with the buckle.

• If the seat belt does not function normally,

it cannot protect your child from death or

serious injury. Immediately contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center,

or another properly qualified and equipped

professional. Do not install a child restraint

system on this seat until the seat belt has

been repaired.

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3. Push the child seat firmly against the seat

and backrest while letting the shoulder

WARNING

belt wind up as much as possible to keep

the child seat firmly in place.

Push and pull the child restraint system

in different directions to make sure it is

securely fastened. Follow all

manufacturer's installation instructions.

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4. Remove the child seat by pressing the release button

on the buckle and fully retracting the seat belt. The

belt will move freely again and will be ready for

further use by an adult or an older child.

(C) SEAT INSTALLATION FOR LARGER

CHILD

The seat for an older child must only be

used in a forward-facing position.

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• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make

sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and

that the lap and shoulder parts of the belt

are not twisted.

• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the

buckle, as these may prevent the tongue

from connecting properly with the buckle.

• If the seat belt does not function normally,

it cannot protect your child from death or

serious injury. Immediately contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center,

or another properly qualified and equipped

professional. Do not install a child restraint

system on this seat until the seat belt has

been repaired.

1. Place the child in the seat. According to the

manufacturer's instructions, pass the lap and

shoulder belt through or around the seat and over

the child according to the manufacturer's instructions

and insert the safety belt's tongue into its buckle.

Be careful not to twist the belt.

Make sure that the shoulder belt is correctly

routed over the child's shoulder and that the lap

belt is routed as low as possible over the child's

hips. Details - see "Seat belts" on page 71 in

this chapter.

WARNING

• Always make sure the shoulder belt goes over

the middle of the child's shoulder. The belt

should not go over the child's neck, but it

should not fall off the child's shoulder either.

Otherwise, in the event of sudden braking or

an accident, the child may be killed or

seriously injured. • Both a high lap belt and a

loose belt can cause death or serious injury

due to slipping under the lap belt in the event

of a crash or other unexpected event. Therefore,

keep the lap belt positioned as low as possible

over the child's hips.

• For the safety of the child, do not place the

shoulder belt under the child's shoulder.

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ÿ Installation using

ELR seat belts

2. Remove the seat for an older child by pressing the

release button on the buckle and rewinding the

seat belt.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing

a child restraint system.

Depending on the type of child restraint you have, you

will need a locking clip for proper installation.

If your child restraint system does not include this clip,

you can purchase it from any authorized Toyota dealer

or service center, or another properly qualified and

equipped professional. (See "ÿ Child Restraint System"

on page 102 in this chapter.)

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Move the seat all the way back

WARNING

• A forward-facing child restraint system

should only be installed on the front

passenger seat when unavoidable.

Always move the seat as far back as

possible, as the front passenger

airbag inflates with considerable

speed and force.

Otherwise, the child could be killed or seriously

injured.

• Never install a rear-facing child

restraint on the front passenger seat.

In the event of a crash, the force from

the rapidly inflating front passenger

airbag can cause death or serious

injury to a child if a rear-facing child

restraint system is installed in the

front passenger seat. Vehicles with

a front passenger airbag have a

warning label on the side of the

instrument panel, see illustration,

warning you to never install a rear-

facing child restraint system on the

front passenger seat.

• For vehicles with side airbags and vehicles with

side and window airbags, do not allow the

child, even when seated in a child restraint

system, to lean the head or other parts of the

body towards the doors, or around the seat,

front or rear pillars and the ceiling part of the

interior from where the side or window airbags

are inflated. Inflating the side and/or window

airbags is dangerous and could cause death or

serious injury to a child in an impact.

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ÿ Using the upper belt (sedan)

To attach a child restraint that requires

the use of a top strap, follow the

procedure below.

• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make

sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and

that the lap and shoulder parts of the belt

are not twisted.

• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the

buckle, as these may prevent the tongue

from connecting properly with the buckle.

• If the seat belt does not function normally,

it cannot protect your child from death or

serious injury. Immediately contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center,

or another properly qualified and equipped

professional. Do not install a child restraint

system until the seat belt has been repaired.

• Push and pull the child restraint system in

different directions to make sure it is

securely fastened. Follow all manufacturer's

installation instructions.

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Symbol

Grip holders

USING THE HANDLE HOLDER:

To attach the top belt, use the clip holder located

on the stowage area behind the rear seats.

1. Remove the headrest.

Clip holders are installed for both outboard rear seats.

This symbol indicates the location of the grip

holder.

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2. Open the handle holder cover.

3. Attach the child restraint system using the seat

belt.

Insert the hook into the handle holder and

tighten the upper strap.

Child Restraint Installation Instructions - See "Child

Restraints" on page 101 in this chapter.

WARNING

Make sure the top strap is securely fastened and

check that the child restraint system is secured

by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

Follow all manufacturer's installation instructions.

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ÿ Use of the upper belt (liftback

and combi)

4. Fit the headrest.

To attach a child restraint system that

requires the use of a top strap, follow

the procedure below.

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Grip holders

Liftback

USING THE HANDLE HOLDER:

1. Remove the headrest.

2. Remove the luggage cover.

Symbol

Grip holders

For instructions on removing the luggage cover -

see "Luggage cover" on page 273 in chapter 1ÿ10.

Kombi

To attach the top strap, use the clip holder, located

on the floor of the luggage compartment behind the

rear seats.

Clip holders are installed for both outboard rear seats.

Kombi - This symbol indicates the location of the

handle holder.

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Liftback

4. Attach the child restraint system using the seat

belt.

Insert the hook into the handle holder and

tighten the upper strap.

Child Restraint Installation Instructions - See "Child

Restraints" on page 101 in this chapter.

WARNING

Make sure the top strap is securely fastened and

check that the child restraint system is secured

by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

Follow all manufacturer's installation instructions.

Kombi

5. Attach the luggage cover.

3. Remove the handle holder cover.

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ÿ Installation using fixed

ISOFIX mounts (ISOFIX Child

Restraint System)

6. Fit the headrest.

In the rear seats, special attachment bars

for the child restraint system with ISO

specification are installed.

Bars are installed in the gap between the

seat and the back of both rear outer seats.

A child restraint system with quasi-ISO

specification can be attached using these

attachment bars. In that case, there is no

need to attach the child restraint system

using the vehicle's seat belts.

NOTICE

The child restraint manufacturer should

tell you if the child restraint is approved

for this model.

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WARNING

• If you use fastening bars to fasten

the child restraint system, check

whether there are any inappropriate

objects or a pinched safety belt

around the bar.

• Push and pull the child restraint

system in different directions to make

sure it is securely fastened.

Follow all system manufacturer's installation

instructions. • If you

are using attachment bars to attach the child

restraint system, check that the backrest is

secured by pushing back and forth on the

upper end of the backrest and that the red mark

on the button at the top of the backrest is not

visible.

• Do not place a child restraint system on the rear

seat if it interferes with the locking mechanism

of the front seats. Sudden braking or an

accident could kill or seriously injure a child or

front passenger.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

SYSTEM

1. Slightly widen the gap between the seat and the

backrest and find the position of the fastening

rods under the marks on the backrest.

2. Insert the clips onto the fixing bars.

If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should

be attached. (To install the upper belt - see "Using the

upper belt" on page 116 in this chapter.)

Installation details are included in the manual supplied

with each product.

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