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Riding with children

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-

cle.

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the

child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt.

● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-

dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.

● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to

avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the

power window accidentally. (P. 122, 155)

● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or

pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,

seats, etc.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to

have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.

There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with

the side windows, the moon roof (if equipped) or other features of the vehi-

cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the

vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are

precautions that need to be observed, different types of child

restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in

this manual.

1

● Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that

cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the

child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa-

tion method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the

restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember......................................................................P . 5 5

Child restraint system ..................................................................P . 5 7

When using a child restraint system ............................................P . 5 8

Child restraint system installation method

• Fixed with a seat belt ...............................................................P . 6 1

• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor...............................P . 6 7

• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) .........................P . 7 0

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.

● Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-

tions for child restraint systems.

● Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appro-

priate to the age and size of the child.

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WARNING

■When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For installation details, refer to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation

instruction is provided in this manual.

●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and size of the child, installed 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.

●Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute 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.

■Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not properly 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 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 visi-

ble. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.

●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided

with the child restraint system manufacturer and that the system is prop-

erly secured.

●Keep 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 pas-

senger compartment.

●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment.

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Child restraint system

■ 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. 6 1

Child

restraint

LATCH

anchors

attachment

P. 6 7

Anchor

brackets (for

top

tether

P. 7 0

strap) attach-

ment

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When using a child restraint system

■ When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger

seat

For the safety of a child, install a child restraint system to a rear

seat. When installing child restraint system to a front passenger

seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child

restraint system.

● Raise the seatback as much

as possible

● Move the seat to the rear-

most position

● If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint sys-

tem installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint

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WARNING

■When using a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●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.

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

senger 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.

●A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passenger

seat only when it is unavoidable. When

installing a forward-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat,

move the seat as far back as possible,

even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

light is illuminated.

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation

and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

●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 or

rear pillars, or roof side rails from which

the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain

shield airbags deploy even if the child is

seated in the child restraint system. 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.

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WARNING

■When using a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●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.

●Use child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and

install it to the rear seat.

●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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Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-

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

◆ Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child

restraint lock function belt)

1

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

■ Rear-facing — Infant seat/convertible seat

1

Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the rear seat facing

the rear of the vehicle.

2

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

3

Fully extend the shoulder belt

and allow it to retract to put it

in lock mode. In lock mode,

the belt cannot be extended.

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4

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.

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.

5

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to

ensure that it is installed securely. (P . 6 6)

■ Forward-facing — Convertible seat

1

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat

is unavoidable, refer to P . 5 8 for front passenger seat adjustment.

2

If the head restraint interferes

with the child restraint sys-

tem installation and the head

restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.

(P. 145)

3

Place the child restraint sys-

tem on the seat facing the

front of the vehicle.

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4

5

6

Run the seat belt through the

child restraint system and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

1

Fully extend the shoulder belt

and allow it to retract to put it

in lock mode. In lock mode,

the belt cannot be extended.

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.

7

8

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

restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installa-

tion, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap

anchor. (P . 7 0)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to

ensure that it is installed securely. (P . 6 6)

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■ Booster seat

1

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat

is unavoidable, refer to P . 5 8 for front passenger 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. 145)

3

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

 Booster type

 High back type

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 correctly positioned over the child’s

shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (P. 26)

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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 system.

1

Since the seat belt automatically

reels itself, slowly return it to the

stowing position.

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WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Do 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 inju-

ries that could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be

used to cut the belt.

●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.

●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.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●When 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 effectiveness. 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 different

position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■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. 28)

■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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Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor

■ Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided

for the rear outboard seats.

(Buttons displaying the location

of the anchors are attached to

the seats.)

1

■ When installing in the rear outboard seats

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

1

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system

installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the

head restraint. (P. 145)

2

Flip up and fold the cover,

and fix it with the hook-and-

loop fastener.

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 With flexible lower attachments

3

Latch the hooks of the lower

attachments onto the LATCH

anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on

a

child

restraint system indicates the

presence of a lower connec-

tor system.

Canada only

 With rigid lower attachments

3

Latch the buckles onto the

LATCH anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on

a

child

restraint system indicates the

presence of a lower connec-

tor system.

Canada only

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4

5

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

restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installa-

tion, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap

anchor. (P . 7 0)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to

ensure that it is installed securely. (P . 6 6)

1

■ When installing in the rear center seat

There are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat. How-

ever, the inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are

16.1 in. (410 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system

manufacturer’s instructions permit use of those anchors with the

anchor spacing stated.

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 outboard seat.

■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.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

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WARNING

■When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●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.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●Never 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.

●When 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 effectiveness. 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 different

position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

■ Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat.

Use anchor brackets when fix-

ing the top tether strap.

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■ Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation

manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

 Rear outboard seats

1

Remove the head restraint.

(P. 145)

1

2

Latch the hook onto the

anchor bracket and tighten

Top tether strap

the top tether strap.

Hook

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched. (P . 6 6)

3

If the head restraint does not

interfere with the child

restraint system installation,

install the head restraint.

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 Rear center seat

1

Adjust the head restraint to

the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes

with your child restraint system,

and the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head

restraint. (P. 145)

2

Latch the hook onto the

anchor bracket and tighten

the top tether strap.

Top tether strap

Hook

Make sure the top tether 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.

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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.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

WARNING

1

■When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor

bracket.

●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●Rear center seat: When installing 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.

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