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Child restraint precautions

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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.
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as
far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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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 a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident.

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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
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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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, sudden swerve or accident.

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When children are in the vehicle

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 injuries
that could result in death. 
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt. 

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When the child restraint system is not in use

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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 passenger com-
partment.

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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it
from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or
accident.

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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.

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 outside 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. 48)

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Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)

An anchor bracket is provided
for each rear seat.

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Installation with LATCH system

Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever up. Return the seatback
and secure it at the first lock
position (most upright position).
(

P. 41)

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.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

Canada only

STEP 

3 

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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.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.

Canada only

STEP 

3 

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)

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Rear facing 

Infant seat/convertible seat

Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever up. Return the seatback
and secure it at the first lock
position (most upright position).
(

P. 41)

Place the child restraint system
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.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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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 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.

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Forward facing 

Convertible seat

Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever up. Return the seatback
and secure it at the first lock
position (most upright position).
(

P. 41)

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

STEP 

1 

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Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front 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 allow it to retract to put it in
lock mode. In lock mode, the belt
cannot be extended.

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

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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.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (

P. 109)

STEP 

5 

STEP 

6 

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Booster seat

Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever up. Return the seatback
and secure it at the first lock
position (most upright position).
(

P. 41)

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

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.

Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible. 
(

P. 48)

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

Secure the child restraint system
using a seat belt or the lower
anchors, and remove the head
restraint.

STEP 

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Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.

STEP 

2 

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

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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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. 53)

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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.

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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.

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

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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 pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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When installing a child restraint system

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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. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.

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Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.

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

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

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When installing a rear-facing child
restraint system in the rear seat, move
the rear seat to the rearmost lock posi-
tion to prevent the child restraint sys-
tem from interfering with the front seat.
Otherwise, the child restraint system
may not be properly secured. In the
event of an accident, this may cause
death or serious injury.

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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. 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 swerving or an accident.