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1-8. Safet y inform at ion

Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly

secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a

seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.

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The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is

not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-

dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided

for the outer rear seats. (But-

tons displaying the location of

the anchors are attached to

the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a

child restraint locking mecha-

nism (ALR/ELR belts except

driver’s seat belt) (P. 109)

Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

An anchor bracket is provided

for each rear seat.

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Installation with LATCH system

STEP

1

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback

slightly.

Type A

Latch the hooks of the lower

straps onto the LATCH anchors.

If the child restraint has a top

tether strap, the top tether strap

should be latched onto the top

tether strap anchor.

STEP

2

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint

system indicates the presence of

a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Type B

Latch the buckles onto the

LATCH anchors. If the child

restraint has a top tether strap,

the top tether strap should be

latched onto the top tether strap

anchor.

STEP

2

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For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint

system indicates the presence of

a lower connector system.

Canada only

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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 restraint system

STEP

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2

3

on the rear seat facing the rear

of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system 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 restraint

system down into the rear seat,

allow the shoulder belt to retract

until the child restraint system is

securely in place.

STEP

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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 restraint system

on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

STEP

1

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and insert

the plate into the buckle. Make

sure that the belt is not twisted.

STEP

2

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Fully extend the shoulder belt

and then allow it to retract

slightly in order to activate the

ALR lock mode.

STEP

3

Lock mode allows the seat belt to

retract only.

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.

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.

STEP

5

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap

should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 172)

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■ Booster seat

Place the child restraint system

on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

STEP

1

Sit the child in the child restraint

system. Fit the seat belt to the

child restraint system according

to the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions 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. 109)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button

and fully retract the seat belt.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

STEP

1

Secure the child restraint system using a seat belt or the

LATCH anchors, and do the following.

Foldable type outside seats

Adjust the head restraint to the

upmost position.

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Non-foldable type outside seats

Remove the head restraint.

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Center seat

Adjust the head restraint to the

upmost position.

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Open the anchor bracket cover,

latch the hook onto the anchor

bracket and tighten the top tether

strap.

STEP

2

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.

STEP

3

Outside only: Do the following.

Foldable type

Adjust the head restraint to the

downmost position.

Non-foldable type

Install the head restraint.

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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-

tions can be used.

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This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

CAUTION

■When installing a booster 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. 111)

■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, sudden swerving 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.

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CAUTION

■When installing 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 system on the front passenger

seat, move the seat as far back as pos-

sible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indica-

tor light is illuminated. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious injury if

the airbags deploy (inflate).

●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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●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.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

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CAUTION

■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 sud-

den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When 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. 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 braking, sudden swerve or accident.

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