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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in

the seat. (P. 46)

Adjust the position of the

seat forward or backward to

ensure the pedals can be

reached

and

easily

depressed to the extent

required. (P. 46)

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. 61)

Lock the head restraint in

place with the center of the

head restraint closest to the

top of your ears. (P. 51)

Wear the seat belt correctly.

(P. 53)

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CAUTION

■While driving

●Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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●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.

Front airbags

Driver airbag and front passenger airbag

Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-

senger from impact with interior components.

Side and curtain shield airbags (if equipped)

Side airbags

Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.

Curtain shield airbags

Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer

seats.

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Airbag system components

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Front airbag sensors

SRS warning light

Front passenger occupant

classification system (ECU

and sensors)

Front passenger’s seat belt

buckle switch

Airbag sensor assembly

Side and curtain shield air-

bag sensors (if equipped)

Curtain shield airbag sen-

sors (if equipped)

Front passenger airbag

Driver airbag

Side airbags (if equipped)

Driver’s seat belt buckle

switch

Curtain shield airbags (if

equipped)

Driver’s seat position sen-

sor

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator lights

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based

on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-

tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas-

senger. 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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The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The

SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The

airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag

sensor.

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.

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■SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag

sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors (if equipped), curtain shield

airbag sensors (if equipped), driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt

buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG

ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat

belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnect-

ing wiring and power sources. (P. 378)

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■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 front 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 front windshield may crack.

■Operating conditions

Front airbags

●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is

above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15

mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-

rier 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 airbag will not activate if there is no passenger

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

may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even

if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 92)

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Side airbags and curtain shield airbags (if equipped)

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

when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from

the side. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are

times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front

impact.

●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 luggage is put in the seat, even if

the seat is unoccupied. (P. 92)

■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.

●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 side airbags and cur-

tain shield airbags (if equipped)

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if

the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a col-

lision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

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●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 not generally designed

to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is

involved in a low-speed side collision.

●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.

●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.

●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain

shield airbags: A portion of a door 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

or dashboard near the front passenger

airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or

otherwise damaged.

●Side airbags: The surface of the seats

with the side airbag is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

●Curtain shield airbags: The portion of

the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side

rail garnishes (padding) containing the

curtain shield airbags inside 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.

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●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 the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)

of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-

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

center 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, sim-

ply 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.

●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. 97)

●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

●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.

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●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver

or passenger has items resting on their

knees.

●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain

shield airbags: Do not lean against the

door, the roof side rail or the front, side

and rear pillars.

●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain

shield airbags: Do not allow anyone to

kneel on the passenger seat toward the

door or put their head or hands outside

the vehicle.

●Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash-

board or steering wheel pad.

These items can become projectiles

when SRS driver and front passenger

airbags deploy.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain

shield airbags: 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.

●Curtain shield airbags: 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.

●Side airbags: 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 (P. 81).

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.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

●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.

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●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where

the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and

rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by

your Toyota dealer.

●Vehicles without side airbags and curtain shield airbags: If the areas

where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad are

damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

■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 airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing

death or serious injury.

●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.

●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Repairs, modifica-

tions, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel,

dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side

rail.

●Vehicles without side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Repairs, modifi-

cations, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel,

dashboard, seats or seat upholstery.

●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 the 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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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system

*1

■ Adult

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

“AIR BAG

ON”

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Indicator/

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Off

Flashing^*2

warning light

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped)

Devices

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

*3

*4

■ Child or child restraint system

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

“AIR BAG

OFF”^*5

lights

Indicator/

SRS warning light

Off

warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Flashing^*2

Deactivated

Activated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped)

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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■ Unoccupied

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

Not illuminated

Off

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped)

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Deactivated

■ There is a malfunction in the system

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

“AIR BAG

OFF”

lights

Indicator/

warning light

SRS warning light

On

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Activated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped)

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

*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 rec-

ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-

ture.

*2

*3

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

: When a larger 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.

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*4

*5

: 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. 97)

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

installing the child restraint system properly. (P. 101)

CAUTION

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant

classification 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 and side airbag on the front passenger

side (if equipped) may not activate correctly, which could cause death or

serious injury in the event of collision.

●Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback pocket).

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

feet on the front passenger seat 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.

●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

remains 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. 101)

●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 of 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.

●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be properly

restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

The laws of all 50 states of U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of

child restraint systems.

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Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear

seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.

● Choose a child restraint system 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. 101)

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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.

Infant seat

Convertible seat

Booster seat

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■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. 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. 53)

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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.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

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

seat even if the “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.

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

passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far

back as possible even if the “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 collision.

●Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: 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 and rear pillars 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 or accident.

■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 compartment.

●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 or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly

secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a child

restraint lower anchorage. Attach the top strap when installing a

child restraint.

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Seat belts equipped with a

child restraint locking mecha-

nism (ALR/ELR belts except

driver’s seat belt) (P. 53)

Child restraint lower anchor-

ages

Lower anchorages are pro-

vided for the outside rear

seats. (Buttons displaying the

location of the anchorages are

attached to the seats.)

Anchor bracket (for top strap)

Anchor brackets are provided

for all rear seats.

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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 seat on the rear

seat facing the rear of the vehi-

cle.

STEP

1

2

3

Run the seat belt through the

child seat 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 seat

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 seat on the seat

facing the front of the vehicle.

STEP

1

2

3

Run the seat belt through the

child seat and insert the plate

into the buckle. Make sure that

the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder strap

and then allow it to retract

slightly into the ALR lock mode.

Lock mode allows the seat belt to

retract only.

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While pushing the child seat into

the rear seat, allow the shoulder

belt to retract until the child seat

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.

■ 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. 53)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the release button and fully

retract the seat belt.

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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

Rear right seat only: Slide the

rear center seat belt to the side

to prevent it from getting pinched

in the lower anchorage.

STEP

1

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Type A

STEP

2

3

Widen the gap between

the seat cushion and

seatback slightly.

Latch the hooks of the

lower straps onto the

anchors.

If the child restraint has a

top strap, the top strap

should be latched onto the

anchors.

For owners in Canada:

A symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a

lower connector system.

Canada only

Type B

STEP

2

3

Widen the gap between

the seat cushion and

seatback slightly.

Latch the buckles onto

the anchors.

If the child restraint has a

top strap, the top strap

should be latched onto the

anchors.

For owners in Canada:

A symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a

lower connector system.

Canada only

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Child restraint systems with a top strap

STEP

1

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt lower anchor, and

do the following.

1

Outside

Remove the head restraint.

Center

Lock the head restraint in place

at the lowest position.

Open the anchor bracket cover,

latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top strap.

STEP

2

Make sure the top strap is

securely latched.

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Outside only: Replace the head

restraint.

STEP

3

■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-

tions can be used.

This vehicle is designed to confirm to the SAE J1819.

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CAUTION

■When installing a booster seat

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

lock mode: (P. 56)

1

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

comfort to the child.

●Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed

or seriously injured.

■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 seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden

braking 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.

●Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

●Only put a forward-facing or booster

child seat on the front seat when

unavoidable. When installing a forward-

facing or booster child seat on the front

passenger seat, move the seat as far

back as possible even if the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Fail-

ing to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION

■When installing a child restraint system

●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 an accident or sudden braking.

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

twisted.

●Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it

is secure.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

■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 a colli-

sion.

■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchorages

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

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

restraint. 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 sudden stop or accident.

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