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1-2.Child safety

Riding with children

WARNING

IWhen children are in the vehi-

cle

Observe the following pre-

cautions when children are

in the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended

in the vehicle, and never allow

children to have or use the key.

Use a child restraint system

appropriate for the child,

until the child becomes

large enough to properly

wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

Children may be able to start the

vehicle or shift the vehicle into

neutral. There is also a danger

that children may injure them-

selves by playing with the win-

dows or other features of the

vehicle. In addition, heat build-up

or extremely cold temperatures

inside the vehicle can be fatal to

children.

 It is recommended that chil-

dren sit in the rear seats to

avoid accidental contact

with the steering wheel,

wiper switch, etc.

 Use the rear door child-pro-

tector lock or the window

lock switch to avoid children

opening the door while driv-

ing or operating the power

window accidentally.

(P.158, 189)

 Do not let small children

operate equipment which

may catch or pinch body

parts, such as the power

window, hood, back door,

seats, etc.

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Child restraint sys-

tems

Points to remember

The laws of all 50 states of the

U.S.A. as well as Canada now

require the use of child restraint

systems.

Before installing a child

restraint system in the vehi-

cle, there are precautions

that need to be observed,

different types of child

 Prioritize and observe the

warnings, as well as the laws

and regulations for child

restraint systems.

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restraint systems, as well as

installation methods, etc.,

written in this manual.

 Use a child restraint system

until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the

vehicle’s seat belt.

Use a child restraint system

when riding with a small child

that cannot properly use a

seat belt. For the child’s

 Choose a child restraint sys-

tem that suits your vehicle

and is appropriate to the age

and size of the child.

safety, install the child

restraint system to a rear seat.

Be sure to follow the installa-

tion method that is in the oper-

ation manual enclosed with

the restraint system.

WARNING

IWhen a child is riding

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

Table of contents

Points to remember: P.47

Child restraint system: P.49

GFor effective protection in auto-

mobile accidents and sudden

stops, a child must be properly

restrained, using a seat belt or

child restraint system which is

correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the opera-

tion manual enclosed with the

child restraint system. General

installation instruction is pro-

vided in this manual.

When using a child restraint sys-

tem: P.49

Child restraint system installa-

tion method

• Fixed with a seat belt: P.51

• Fixed with a child restraint

LATCH anchor: P.56

• Using an anchor bracket (for

top tether strap): P.58

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WARNING

GToyota strongly urges the use of

a proper child restraint system

that conforms to the weight and

size of the child, 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.

GHolding a child in your or some-

one else’s arms is not a substi-

tute 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.

IHandling the child restraint

system

If the child restraint system is not

properly fixed in place, the child or

other passengers may be seri-

ously injured or even killed in the

event of sudden braking, sudden

swerving, or an accident.

GIf 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 visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the

restraint system.

GMake sure you have complied

with all installation instructions

provided with the child restraint

system manufacturer and that

the system is properly secured.

GKeep 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 passenger

compartment.

GIf it is necessary to detach the

child restraint system, remove it

from the vehicle or store it

securely in the luggage com-

partment.

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Child restraint system

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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 attachment

P.51

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.56

Anchor brackets (for

top tether strap) attach-

ment

P.58

For the safety of a child, install

When using a child

restraint system

child restraint systems to a rear

seats. When installing child

restraint system to a front pas-

senger seat is unavoidable,

adjust the seat as follows and

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When installing a child

restraint system to a front

passenger seat

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install the child restraint system.

GNever install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front

passenger seat even if the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-

minated. In the event of an acci-

dent, the force of the rapid

inflation of the front passenger

airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child if the

rear-facing child restraint sys-

tem is installed on the front pas-

senger seat.

 Adjust the seatback angle to

the most upright position.

 Move the front seat fully rear-

ward. If the passenger seat

height can be adjusted, move

it to the upper most position.

 If the head restraint interferes

with your child restraint sys-

tem, and the head restraint

can be removed, remove the

head restraint.

GA forward-facing child restraint

system may be installed on the

front passenger 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.

Otherwise, put the head

restraint in the upper most

position.

GA forward-facing child restraint

system may be installed on the

front passenger seat only when

it is unavoidable. When install-

ing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front

passenger seat, raise the

seatback as much as possible,

move the seat to the rearmost

position, and raise the seat to

the highest position, even if the

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is

illuminated.

WARNING

IWhen using a child restraint

system

If the head restraint interferes

with the installation of the child

restraint system, and the head

restraint can be removed,

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

remove the head restraint.

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GIf 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.

WARNING

GDo 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

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seated in the child restraint sys-

tem. 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.

GAdjust the front passenger seat

so that it does not interfere with

the child restraint system.

Child restraint system

fixed with a seat belt

A child restraint system for a

GWhen a booster seat is

small child or baby must itself be

properly restrained on the seat

with the lap portion of the

lap/shoulder belt.

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.

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Installing child restraint

system using a seat belt

(child restraint lock func-

tion belt)

GUse child restraint system suit-

able to the age and size of the

child and install it to the rear

seat.

Install the child restraint system

in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system.

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Rear-facing  Infant

seat/convertible seat

1 Adjust the rear seat.

If there is a gap between the child

seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is

achieved.

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2 Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the rear seat facing

the rear of the vehicle.

the rear seat, allow the shoul-

der belt to retract until the

child restraint system is

securely in place.

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.

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.

6 After installing the child

restraint system, rock it back

and forth to ensure that it is

installed securely. (P.55)

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Forward-facing  Convert-

ible seat

1 Adjust the seat.



When using the front passen-

ger seat

4 Fully extend the shoulder belt

and allow it to retract to put it

in lock mode. In lock mode,

the belt cannot be extended.

If installing the child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger seat is

unavoidable, refer to P.49 for the

front passenger seat adjustment.



When using the rear seat

If there is a gap between the child

seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is

achieved.

2 If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint system

installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

5 While pushing the child

restraint system down into

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remove the head restraint.

in lock mode. In lock mode,

(P.178)

the belt cannot be extended.

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3 Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.

6 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.

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 Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

7 If the child restraint has a top

tether strap, follow the child

restraint manufacturer’s

operation manual regarding

the installation, using the top

tether strap to latch onto the

top tether strap anchor.

(P.58)

5 Fully extend the shoulder belt

8 After installing the child

and allow it to retract to put it

restraint system, rock it back

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and forth to ensure that it is



High back type

installed securely. (P.55)

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Booster seat

1 If installing the child restraint

system to the front passen-

ger seat is unavoidable, refer

to P.49 for the front passen-

ger seat adjustment.

2 High back type: If the head

restraint interferes with your

child restraint system, and

the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head

restraint. (P.178)

4 Sit the child in the child

restraint system. Fit the seat

belt to the child restraint sys-

tem according to the manu-

facturer’s instructions and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is cor-

rectly positioned over the child’s

shoulder and that the lap belt is as

low as possible. (P.29)

3 Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.



Booster type

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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

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system.

GWhen 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.

Since the seat belt automatically

reels itself, slowly return it to the

stowing position.

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GFollow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

GWhen securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, 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 effective-

ness. 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 differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING

IWhen installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

GDo not allow children to play

with the seat belt. If the seat belt

becomes twisted around a

child’s neck, it may lead to

choking or other serious injuries

that could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle

cannot be unfastened, scissors

should be used to cut the belt.

GWhen installing a child restraint

system in the rear center seat,

adjust both seat cushions to the

same position and align both

seatbacks at the same angle.

The seatbacks must be

adjusted to the same angle.

Otherwise, the child restraint

system cannot be securely

restrained and this may cause

death or serious injuries in the

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

GEnsure that the belt and plate

are securely locked and the

seat belt is not twisted.

GShake the child restraint system

left and right, and forward and

backward to ensure that it has

been securely installed.

GIf the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

GAfter securing a child restraint

system, never adjust the seat.

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WARNING

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system.

IWhen installing a booster

seat

1 Adjust the seat.

To prevent the belt from going into

ALR lock mode, do not fully

extend the shoulder belt. ALR

mode causes the belt to tighten

only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (P.31)

If there is a gap between the child

seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is

achieved.

2 If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint system

installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.

(P.178)

IDo 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

sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

Child restraint system

fixed with a child restraint

LATCH anchor



With flexible lower attach-

ments

I

Child restraint LATCH

anchors

3 Latch the hooks of the lower

attachments onto the LATCH

anchors.

LATCH anchors are provided for

the outboard rear seats.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child

restraint system indicates

A

I

When installing in the rear

outboard seats

Install the child restraint system

in accordance to the operation

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the presence of a lower con-

nector system.

the presence of a lower con-

nector system.

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Canada only

A

4 If the child restraint has a top

tether strap, follow the child

restraint manufacturer’s

operation manual regarding

the installation, using the top

tether strap to latch onto the

top tether strap anchor.

(P.58)



With rigid lower attachments

3 Latch the buckles onto the

LATCH anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child

restraint system indicates

A

5 After installing the child

restraint system, rock it back

and forth to ensure that it is

installed securely. (P.55)

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When installing in the rear

center seat

There are no LATCH anchors on

the rear center seat. However,

the inboard LATCH anchors of

the outboard seats, which are

16.54 in. (420 mm) apart, can

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be used if the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer’s instructions

permit use of those anchors with

the anchor spacing stated.

GNever attach two child restraint

system attachments to the

same anchor. In a collision, one

anchor may not be strong

enough to hold two child

restraint system attachments

and may break.

If the LATCH anchors are

already in use, use the seat belt

to install a child restraint system

in the center seat.

Child restraint systems with rigid

lower attachments cannot be

installed in the center seat. This

type of child restraint system

can only be installed in the out-

board seat.

GWhen securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, it may not be possible to

properly use the seat belts in

positions next to the child

ILaws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

restraint without interfering with

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. 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 differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

WARNING

IWhen installing a child

restraint system

GIf the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

Using an anchor bracket

(for top tether strap)

GWhen 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

restraint system.

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Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided

for each rear seat.

GFollow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

Use anchor brackets when fix-

ing the top tether strap.

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

Outboard rear seats



Outboard rear seats

1 Remove the head restraint.

(P.178)

1

Anchor brackets

Top tether strap

Rear center seat

A

2 Latch the attaching clip onto

the anchor fitting and tighten

the upper anchorage strap.



Make sure the upper anchorage

strap is securely latched. (P.55)

Anchor bracket

Top tether strap

A

I

Fixing the top tether strap

to the anchor bracket

Hook

A

Top tether strap

Install the child restraint system

in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system.



Rear center seat

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

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the head restraint. (P.178)

WARNING

IWhen installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

GFirmly attach the top tether

strap and make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

2 Latch the attaching clip onto

the anchor fitting and tighten

the upper anchorage strap.

GDo not attach the top strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

GFollow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

Make sure the upper anchorage

strap is securely latched.

When installing the child restraint

system with the head restraint

being raised, be sure to have the

top tether strap pass underneath

the head restraint.

restraint system manufacturer.

GRear center seat: When install-

ing 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

IAnchor brackets (for top

tether strap)

When not in use, make certain to

close the lid. If it remains open,

the lid may be damaged.

Hook

A

Top tether strap

ILaws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

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