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Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child

restraint systems for children small

enough to use them.

D Toyota strongly urges use of

a

D A forward−facing child restraint

system should be allowed to put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of the deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

proper child restraint system which

conforms to the size of the child,

and is put 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.

The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.

and Canada now require the use of

child restraint system.

a

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear

seat and must be restrained using the

vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts–” on

page 40 for details.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front seat. In

the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation of the airbag

can cause death or serious injury if

a rear−facing child restraint system

is put on the front seat.

D On vehicles with side airbags, do

not allow the child to lean against

the front door or around the front

door even if the child is seated in

the child restraint system. It is dan-

gerous if the side airbag inflates,

and the impact could cause death

or serious injury to the child.

CAUTION

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

D For effective protection in automo-

bile 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 acci-

dent, the child can be crushed

against the windshield, or between

you and the vehicle’s interior.

a

child restraint system on the

front seat.

D Make sure you have complied with

all installation instructions provided

by the child restraint manufacturer

and that the system is properly se-

cured.

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—Child restraint system

A

child restraint system for

a

small

D After installing the child restraint

system, make sure it is secured in

place following the manufacturer’s

instructions. If it is not restrained

securely, it may cause death or se-

rious injury to the child in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front seat. In

the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation of the airbag

can cause death or serious injury if

a rear−facing child restraint system

is put on the front seat.

child or baby must itself be properly

restrained on the seat with the lap por-

tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must

carefully consult the manufacturer’s in-

structions which accompany child re-

straint system.

D Never put

a

To provide proper restraint, use a child

restraint system following the manufactur-

er’s instructions about the appropriate age

and size of the child for the child restraint

system.

When not using the child restraint system,

keep it secured with the seat belt or place

it in the trunk or somewhere other than in

the passenger compartment. This will pre-

vent it from injuring passengers in the

event of a sudden stop or accident.

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a

child restraint system on the

front seat.

Install the child restraint system correctly

following the instructions provided by its

manufacturer. General directions are also

provided under the following instructions.

D A forward−facing child restraint

system should be allowed to put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of the deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

For instructions about how to use the an-

chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on

page 72 in this section.

The child restraint system should be

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.

D On vehicles with side airbag, do

not allow the child to lean against

the front door or around the front

door even if the child is seated in

the child restraint system. It is dan-

gerous if the side airbag inflates,

and the impact could cause death

or serious injury to the child.

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—Types of child restraint

system

Child restraint systems are classified into

the following 3 types depending on the

child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

22p031a

22p033a

Install the child restraint system following

the instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

Child restraint lower anchorages approved

for your vehicle may also be used. See

“—Installation with child restraint lower an-

chorages” on page 74 in this section.

(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

22p032a

(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with 3−point

type seat belt

22p034a

22p035a

22p045c

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

death or serious injury to the child

and front passenger in case of sud-

den braking or a collision.

CAUTION

An infant seat is used in rear−facing

position only.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front passen-

ger seat because the force of the

rapid inflation of the front passen-

ger airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

D If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe

installation, install the child re-

straint system on the rear left seat.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

22p037a

22p038a

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the child restraint system until

the seat belt is fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the baby seat following the

instructions provided by its manufactur-

er and insert the tab into the buckle

taking care not to twist the belt. Keep

the lap portion of the belt tight.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted even slightly, it cannot

be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make

sure the belt is in the lock mode before

letting the belt retract.

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22p039a

22p040a

22p041b

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly

against the seat cushion and seatback,

let the shoulder belt retract as far as

it will go to hold the infant seat secure-

ly.

4. To remove the baby seat, press the

buckle−release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

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22p042a

22p043a

22p044

Move seat

fully back

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on

the front seat only when it is un-

avoidable. Always move the seat as

far back as possible, because the

force of the deploying airbag could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

CAUTION

A convertible seat is used in forward−

facing or rear−facing position depend-

ing on the child’s age and size. When

installing, follow the manufacturer’s in-

struction about the applicable child’s

age and size as well as directions for

installing the child restraint system.

D Never put

a

rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front passen-

ger seat because the force of the

rapid inflation of the front passen-

ger airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

D On vehicles with side airbags, do

not allow the child to lean against

the front door or around the front

door even if the child is seated in

the child restraint system. It is dan-

gerous if the side airbag inflates,

and the impact could cause death

or serious injury to the child.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

22p036d

22p046a

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you

from properly latching the tab and

buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the child restraint system until

the seat belt is fixed.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the convertible seat following

CAUTION

the

instructions

provided

by

its

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it

interferes with the lock mechanism

of the front seats. This can cause

death or serious injury to the child

and front passenger in case of sud-

den braking or a collision.

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt

tight.

D If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe

installation, install the child re-

straint system on the rear left seat.

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22p047a

22p048a

22p049a

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it

in the lock mode. When the belt is

then retracted even slightly, it cannot

be extended.

3. While pressing the convertible seat

firmly against the seat cushion and

seatback, let the shoulder belt retract

as far as it will go to hold the convert-

ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-

tem in different directions to be sure

it is secure. Follow all the installation

instructions provided by its manufac-

turer.

To hold the convertible seat securely,

make sure the belt is in the lock mode

before letting the belt retract.

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22p050a

22p051a

22p052

Move seat

fully back

4. To remove the convertible seat, press

the buckle−release button and allow the

belt to retract completely. The belt will

move freely again and be ready to

work for an adult or older child passen-

ger.

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

A booster seat is used in forward−fac-

ing position only.

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CAUTION

D A forward−facing child restraint

system should be allowed to be put

on the front seat only when it is

unavoidable. Always move the seat

as far back as possible, because

the force of the deploying airbag

could cause death or serious injury

to the child.

D Always make sure the shoulder belt

is positioned across the center of

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from child’s neck, but

not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-

ure to do so could reduce the

amount of protection in an accident

and cause serious injuries in a col-

lision.

22p053a

D On vehicles with side airbags, do

not allow the child to lean against

the front door or around the front

door even if the child is seated in

the child restraint system. It is dan-

gerous if the side airbag inflates,

and the impact could cause death

or serious injury to the child.

D Both high−positioned lap belts and

loose−fitting belts could cause seri-

ous injuries due to sliding under

the lap belt during a collision or

other unintended result. Keep the

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run

the lap and shoulder belt through or

around the booster seat and child fol-

lowing the instructions provided by its

manufacturer and insert the tab into

the buckle taking care not to twist the

belt.

lap belt positioned as low on

child’s hips as possible.

a

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly

across the child’s shoulder and that the

lap belt is positioned as low as possible

on child’s hips. See “Seat belts—” on

page 40 for details.

D After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and

that the lap and shoulder portions

of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent your

child from properly latching the tab

and buckle.

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—Using a top strap

D If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your

child from injury. Contact your

Toyota dealer immediately. Do not

use the child restraint system until

the seat belt is fixed.

22p054a

22p055

2. To remove the child restraint system,

press the buckle−release button and

allow the belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child

restraint system that requires the use

of a top strap.

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Anchor

brackets

22p056c

22p063a

22p064c

Use the anchor bracket on the package

tray behind the rear seat to attach the top

strap.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:

2. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt.

1. Outside anchor brackets only—

Remove the head restraint.

Latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top strap.

Anchor brackets are installed for each

rear seating position.

For instructions to install the child re-

straint system, see “Child restraint—” on

page 61 in this section.

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely

latched, and check that the child re-

straint system is secure by pushing

and pulling it in different directions.

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—Installation with child

restraint lower anchorages

22p065a

22p076c

3. Outside anchor brackets only—

Replace the head restraint.

The lower anchorages for the child re-

straint system interfaced with the

FMVSS225 specification are installed in

the rear seat.

22p077d

The anchorages are installed in the clear-

ance between the seat cushion and seat-

back of both outside rear seats.

Child restraint system interfaced with the

FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with

these anchorages. In this case, it is not

necessary to fix the child restraint system

with a seat belt on the vehicle.

Type A

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLA-

TION

CAUTION

Type A—

D When using the lower anchorages

for the child restraint system, be

sure that there are no irregular ob-

jects around the anchorages or that

the seat belt is not caught.

1. Widen the clearance between the

seat cushion and seatback

a

little

and confirm the position of the low-

er anchorages below the tag in the

seatback.

D Push and pull the child restraint

system in different directions to be

sure it is secure. Follow all the

installation instructions provided by

its manufacturer.

2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto

the anchorages and tighten the lower

straps.

Type B—

D Do not put a child restraint system

on the rear seat if it interferes with

the lock mechanism of the front

seats. This can cause death or se-

vere injury to the child and front

passenger in case of sudden brak-

ing or a collision.

1. Widen the clearance between the

22p078d

seat cushion and seatback

a

little

and confirm the position of the low-

er anchorages below the tag in the

seatback.

2. Latch the buckles onto the anchor-

ages

If your child restraint system has a top

strap, it should be anchored. (For the

installation of the top strap, see “—Using

a top strap” on page 72 in this section.)

For the installation details, refer to the

instruction manual equipped with each

product.

Type B

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