Beforedriving -> Child restraint systems for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Ninth Generation (2007-2012)

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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.  
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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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