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Airbag manual on-off system

This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.

Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system

on the front passenger seat.

1

“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indica-

tor

X Vehicles without smart entry

& start system

This indicator light turns on when

the airbag system is ON (only

when the engine switch is in the

“ON” position).

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

This indicator light turns on when the airbag system is ON (only when the

engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode).

2

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.

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■“PASSENGER AIRBAG” 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.

●Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.

●The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is

switched to “ON” or “OFF” position.

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WARNING

■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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Safety information for children

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-

cle.

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

child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt.

● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-

dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.

● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to

avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the

power window accidentally.

● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or

pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk (sedan),

back door (wagon), seats etc.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to

have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.

There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with

the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or

extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are

precautions that need to be observed, different types of child

restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in

this manual.

1

● Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that

can not properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the

child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa-

tion method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the

restraint system.

● The use of a Toyota genuine child restraint system is recom-

mended, as it is safer to use in this vehicle. Toyota genuine child

restraint systems are made specifically for Toyota vehicles. They

can be purchased at a Toyota dealer.

Table of contents

Points to remember................................................................. P. 55

Child restraint system ............................................................. P. 57

When using a child restraint system ....................................... P. 61

Child restraint system installation method

• Fixed with a seat belt .......................................................... P. 64

• Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor ...................................... P. 69

• Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)............................... P. 76

Points to remember

● Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-

tions for child restraint systems.

● Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

● Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of

the child.

● Note that not all child restraint systems can fit in all vehicles.

Before using or purchasing a child restraint system, check the com-

patibility of the child restraint system with seat positions.

(→P. 64, 69)

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WARNING

■When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For installation details, refer to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation

instruction is provided in this manual.

●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and 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.

●Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a

child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the

windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.

■Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not properly 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 vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is

possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visi-

ble. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.

●Depending on the child restraint system, installation may be difficult or

impossible. In those cases, check whether the child restraint system is

suitable for installment in the vehicle. (→P. 64, 69) Be sure to install and

observe the usage rules after carefully reading the child restraint system

fixing method in this manual, as well as the operation manual enclosed

with the child restraint system.

●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is

not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-

senger compartment.

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

vehicle or store it securely in the trunk/luggage compartment.

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Child restraint system

Install the available child restraint system in vehicle upon confirming

the following items.

■ Standards for child restraint systems

Use a child restraint system that conforms to ECE R44*¹or

ECE R129*^{1, 2}

.

1

The following approval mark is displayed on child restraint systems

which are conformed.

Check for an approval mark attached to the child restraint system.

Example of the displayed regu-

lation number

ECE R44 approval mark*³

The weight range of the child

who is applicable for an

ECE R44 approval mark is

indicated.

1

ECE R129 approval mark*³

The height range of the child

who is applicable as well as

available weights for an

ECE R129 approval mark is

indicated.

2

*¹: ECE R44 and ECE R129 are U.N. regulations for child restraint sys-

tems.

*²: The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be available

outside of the EU area.

*³: The displayed mark may differ depending on the product.

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■ Mass group (ECE R44 only)

This Mass group table is required when confirming the child

restraint system compatibility. Confirm in accordance with the child

restraint system compatibility table. (→P. 64, 71).

The child restraint system which conforms to the standard of ECE

R44 is categorized into 5 groups according to the weight of the

child.

Mass group

Group 0

Child weight

Reference age*

about 9 months

about 1.5 years

until 10 kg (22 lb.)

until 13 kg (28 lb.)

Group 0+

9 - 18 kg

(20 to 39 lb.)

Group I

Group II

Group III

from 9 months - about 4 years

from 3 years - about 7 years

from 6 years - about 12 years

15 - 25 kg

(34 to 55 lb.)

22 - 36 kg

(49 to 79 lb.)

*: The age range is a standard approximation. Choose according to the

weight of the child.

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■ Types of child restraint system installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint

system about the installation of the child restraint system.

Installation method

Page

1

Seat belt attach-

ment

P. 64

ISOFIX rigid anchor

attachment

P. 69

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Installation method

Page

X Sedan

Anchor brackets

(for top strap)

attachment

P. 76

X Wagon

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When using a child restraint system

■ When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger

seat

For the safety of a child, install a child restraint system to a rear

seat. When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger

seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child

restraint system.

1

● Raise the seatback as much

as possible.

● Move the seat to the rear-

most position.

● Raise the seat to the upper-

most position.

● If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint sys-

tem installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.

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WARNING

■When using a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Never use a rear-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat

when the airbag manual on-off switch is

on. (→P. 52)

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(s) on 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(s) are shown in the

illustration below.

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WARNING

■When using a child restraint system

●Only put a forward-facing child restraint

system on the front seat when unavoid-

able. When installing a forward-facing

child restraint 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).

1

●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 or

rear pillars, or roof side rails from which

the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain

shield airbags deploy even if the child is

seated in the child restraint system. It is

dangerous if the SRS side airbags and

curtain shield airbags inflate, and the

impact could cause death or serious

injury to the child.

●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.

●Use child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and

install it to the rear seat.

●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). (→P. 66, 73)

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Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

◆ Confirming the possible installation seating positions and the

Mass Group for the seat belt installation type child restraint

systems.

1

Confirm the corresponding [Mass group] from the weight of the

child (→P. 58)

(Ex. 1) When the weight is 12 kg, [Mass group 0+]

(Ex. 2) When the weight is 15 kg, [Mass group I]

2

Confirm and select the appropriate possible seating position for

the child restraint system and the corresponding type of system

from the [Child restraint systems fastened with SEAT BELT -

Compatibility and Recommended child restraint systems table].

(→P. 64)

◆ Child restraint systems fastened with SEAT BELT - Compatibil-

ity and Recommended child restraint systems table

If your child restraint system is of “universal” category, you can

install it on the positions mentioned by U or UF in the table below

(UF is for forward-facing child restraint systems only). Child

restraint systems category and mass group can be found in the

child restraint system manual.

If your child restraint system is not of the “universal” category (or if

you cannot find information in the table below), please refer to the

child restraint system “vehicle list” for compatibility information or

ask the retailer of your child seat.

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Seating position

Front passenger

Rear seat

Recommended

Child Restraint

Systems

seat

Mass groups

Airbag manual

on-off switch

Out-

board

Center

ON

OFF

1

0

^U*¹

Up to 10 kg

(22 lb.)

X

U

“TOYOTA

BABY SAFE PLUS”

“TOYOTA MINI”

G

0+,

0+

^U*¹

Up to 13 kg

(28 lb.)

X

U

Rearward-

facing —

X

I

9 to 18 kg

(20 to 39 lb.)

U*^{1, 2}

U*²

U*²“TOYOTA DUO+”

“TOYOTA KIDFIX

Forward-

facing —

UF*^{1, 2}

II, III

15 to 36 kg

(34 to 79 lb.)

XP SICT”

(Can be fitted to the

^UF*^{1, 2}U*^{1, 2}

U*²

ISOFIX mountings.)

Key of letters inserted in the above table:

X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.

U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved

for use in this mass group.

UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint sys-

tems approved for use in this mass group.

*¹: Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position. Move the front seat

fully rearward. If the passenger seat height can be adjusted, move it to the

upper most position.

*²: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the

head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

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When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seat, it

may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to

the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effec-

tiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and

low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,

move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-

able outside the EU area.

● When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front

seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint sys-

tem.

● When installing a child seat with support base, if the child seat inter-

feres with the seatback when latching it into the support base,

adjust the seatback rearward until there is no interference.

● When installing a forward-fac-

ing child seat, if there is a gap

between the child seat and the

seatback, adjust the seatback

angle until good contact is

achieved.

If the seat belt shoulder anchor

is ahead of the child seat belt

guide, move the seat cushion

forward.

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● When installing a junior seat, if the child in your child restraint sys-

tem is in a very upright position, adjust the seatback angle to the

most comfortable position. And if the seat belt shoulder anchor is

ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the seat cushion forward.

◆ Installing child restraint system using a seat belt

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

1

Front passenger seat:

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat

is unavoidable, refer to P. 61 for front passenger seat adjustment.

Rear seat:

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system

installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the

head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper

most position. (→P. 172)

2

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted. Securely

fix the seat belt to the child

restraint system in accor-

dance to the directions

enclosed with the child

restraint system.

3

If your child restraint system

is not equipped with a lock-

off (a seat belt locking fea-

ture), secure the child

restraint system using a lock-

ing clip.

4

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to

ensure that it is installed securely. (→P. 68)

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◆ Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child restraint system may spring up due

to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding

down the child restraint system.

Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stow-

ing position.

■When installing a child restraint system

You may 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 following 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)

WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●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 inju-

ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be

unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

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

twisted.

●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely installed.

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

●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.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

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Child restraint system fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor

■ ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint system)

Lower anchors are provided for

the outboard rear seats. (Tags

displaying the location of the

anchors are attached to the

seats.)

1

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■ Confirming the Mass group and Size class for ECE R44 ISOFIX

corresponding child restraint systems

1

Confirm the corresponding [Mass group] from the weight of the

child (→P. 58)

(Ex. 1) When the weight is 12 kg, [Mass group 0+]

(Ex. 2) When the weight is 15 kg, [Mass group I]

2

Confirming Size class

Select the Size class corresponding to [Mass group] confirmed in

1

step

from the [Child restraint systems fastened with ISOFIX

(ECE R44) - Compatibility and Recommended child restraint sys-

tems table] (→P. 71)*.

(Ex. 1) When [Mass group 0+], the corresponding size class is

[C], [D], [E].

(Ex. 2) When [Mass group I], the corresponding size class is [A],

[B], [B1], [C], [D].

*: However, listings that are marked with [X] can not be selected, despite

having the corresponding size class in the suitability table of the [Seat-

ing position]. Also, select the product designated by [Recommended

Child Restraint Systems] (→P. 72), if the listing is marked with [IL].

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■ Child restraint systems fastened with ISOFIX (ECE R44) - Com-

patibility and Recommended child restraint systems table

ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided in different “size class”.

According to this “size class”, you will be allowed to use it in the

vehicle seating position mentioned in the table below. To know your

child restraint system “size class” and “mass group”, please refer to

the child restraint system manual.

1

If your child restraint system has no “size class” (or if you cannot

find information in the table below), please refer to the child

restraint system “vehicle list” for compatibility information or ask the

retailer of your child seat.

Size class

Description

A

B

Full-height, forward-facing child restraint systems

Reduced-height forward-facing child restraint systems

Full-size rearward-facing child restraint systems

Reduced-size rearward-facing child restraint systems

Rearward-facing infant seat

B1

C

D

E

F

Left lateral-facing (carrycot) infant seat

G

Right lateral-facing (carrycot) infant seat

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Seating position

Recommended

Child Restraint

Systems

Size

class

Front seat

Rear seat

Mass groups

Carrycot

Passen-

ger seat

Outboard Center

F

X

—

G

0

“TOYOTA G 0+,

BABY SAFE

PLUS with ISO-

FIX FIXATION,

BASE PLAT-

FORM”

Up to 10 kg

(22 lb.)

E

X

IL

X

IL

X

0+

“TOYOTA MINI”

“TOYOTA MIDI”

Up to 13 kg

(28 lb.)

D

C

D

C

X

IL

X

“TOYOTA MINI”

“TOYOTA MIDI”

—

^IUF*

IL*

B

B1

A

X

“TOYOTA MIDI”

I

9 to 18 kg

(20 to 39 lb.)

^IUF*

IL*

“TOYOTA DUO+”

“TOYOTA MIDI”

^IUF*

IL*

“TOYOTA MIDI”

Key of letters inserted in the above table:

X: Not suitable seat position for ISOFIX child restraint systems in

this mass group and/or size class.

IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of “uni-

versal” category approved for use in this mass group.

IL: Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for

“specific vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal” approved for

use in this mass group.

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*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the

head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seat, it

may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to

the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effec-

tiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and

low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,

move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

1

The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-

able outside the EU area.

● When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front

seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint sys-

tem.

● When using a “TOYOTA G 0+,

BABY SAFE PLUS with ISOFIX

FIXATION, BASE PLATFORM”,

lock the support leg where 4th

hole is partially visible.

● When using a “TOYOTA MINI” or “TOYOTA MIDI”, adjust the sup-

port leg and ISOFIX connectors as follows:

1

Lock the ISOFIX connectors

where number 4 can be

seen.

2

Lock the support leg where 4

holes can be seen.

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■ i-Size child restraint systems fastened with ISOFIX (ECE

R129) - Compatibility table

If your child restraint system is of “i-Size” category, you can install it

on the positions mentioned by i-U in the table below.

Child restraint system category can be found in the child restraint

system manual.

Seating position

Front seat

Rear seat

Passenger seat

Outboard

i-U*

Center

X

i-Size child

restraint systems

X

Key of letters inserted in the above table:

X: Not suitable for use with i-Size child restraint systems.

i-U: Suitable for i-Size “universal” child restraint systems forward and

rearward facing.

*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the

head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seat, it

may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to

the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effec-

tiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and

low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,

move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

● When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front

seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint sys-

tem.

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■ Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child restraint

system)

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

1

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system

installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the

head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper

most position. (→P. 172)

1

2

Check the positions of the

exclusive fixing bars, and

install the child restraint sys-

tem to the seat.

The bars are installed in the

clearance between the seat

cushion and seatback.

3

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to

ensure that it is installed securely. (→P. 68)

WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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

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

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

restraint system.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

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Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)

■ Anchor brackets (for top strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for the outboard rear seat.

Use anchor brackets when fixing the top strap.

X Sedan

X Wagon

Top strap

Anchor brackets

Top strap

Anchor brackets

■ Fixing the top strap to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

1

Adjust the head restraint to

the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint system or

top strap installation and the

head restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.

(→P. 172)

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2

Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top strap.

Make sure the top strap is securely latched. (→P. 172)

When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being

raised, be sure to have the top strap pass underneath the head

restraint.

X Sedan

X Wagon

1

Hook

Top strap

Hook

Top strap

WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Firmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●Do not attach the top strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.

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

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being

raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor

bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

NOTICE

■Anchor brackets (for top strap)

When not in use, make certain to close the lid. If it remains open, the lid

may be damaged.

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