Toyota Corolla Cross (2024 year). Manual in english - page 2

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rity

SRS airbags for the front passen-
ger’s seat may deploy, even if the 
seat is unoccupied, if luggage is 
put on the seat.

●

In the event of an especially 
severe frontal collision, the left 
and right SRS curtain shield air-
bags may also deploy.

■

The SRS airbags deploy in a 
side impact when

●

The following SRS airbags will 
deploy in the event of an impact 
that exceeds the set threshold 
level (level of force corresponding 
to the impact force produced by 
an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 
kg] vehicle colliding with the pas-
senger compartment at a perpen-
dicular angle at an approximate 
speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 
km/h]):

• SRS side airbags
• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

If the vehicle is involved in a roll-
over, the following SRS airbags 
will deploy:

• Both left and right SRS curtain 

shield airbags

■

The SRS airbags deploy in an 
underside impact when

●

The following airbags may deploy 
if the underside of the vehicle col-
lides with a hard object:

• SRS front airbags
• SRS knee airbag
• SRS side airbags
• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

The following airbags may deploy 
if the vehicle becomes signifi-
cantly tilted or is strongly impacted 
by skidding into a curb, etc.:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

■

The SRS side airbags will not 
deploy when

●

The following SRS airbags will not 
normally deploy in side or rear col-
lisions, vehicle rollovers, or low 
speed frontal collisions. However, 
if such a collision causes sufficient 
sudden deceleration, the SRS air-
bags may deploy.

• SRS front airbags
• SRS knee airbag

●

The following SRS airbags may 
not deploy if the vehicle is collided 
with at a certain angle or in a side 
collision where an area of the 
vehicle other than the passenger 
compartment is collided with:

• SRS side airbags
• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

The following SRS airbags will not 
normally deploy in front or rear 
collisions, vehicle rollovers, or low 
speed side collisions:

• SRS side airbags

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The following SRS airbags will not 

normally deploy in rear collisions, 

end over end vehicle rollovers, or 

low speed front or side collisions:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

■

When to contact your Toyota 

dealer

In the following situations, the vehi-

cle will require inspection and/or 

repair. Contact your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

●

When any of the SRS airbags 

have been deployed

●

When the front of the vehicle is 

damaged or deformed, or was 

involved in a collision that was not 

severe enough to cause any of 

the following SRS airbags to 

deploy:

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbag

●

When a door or its surrounding 

area is damaged, deformed or has 

had a hole made in it, or was 

involved in a collision that was not 

severe enough to cause any of 

the following SRS airbags to 

deploy:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

When the pad section of the steer-

ing wheel, the dashboard near the 

front passenger SRS airbag or the 

lower side of the instrument panel 

is scratched, cracked, or other-

wise damaged.

●

When the surface of a seat with 

an SRS side airbag is scratched, 

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

●

When the part of a front pillar, rear 

pillar or roof side rail garnish (pad-

ding) which covers a SRS curtain 

shield airbag is scratched, 

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

WARNING

■

SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

●

The driver and all passengers 

must wear their seat belts cor-

rectly.

The SRS airbags are supple-

mental devices to be used with 

the seat belts.

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WARNING

●

The SRS driver airbag deploys 

with considerable force, and 

can cause death or serious 

injury, especially if the driver is 

very close to the airbag. The 

National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration (NHTSA) 

advises:

Since the risk zone for the driver’s 

airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 

mm) of inflation, placing yourself 

10 in. (250 mm) from your driver 

airbag provides you with a clear 

margin of safety. This distance is 

measured from the center of the 

steering wheel to your breast-

bone. If your current driving posi-

tion places you less than 10 in. 

(250 mm) away from the driver 

airbag, you can change your driv-

ing position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as 

far as possible while still being 

able to reach the pedals com-

fortably.

• Slightly recline the seatback. 

Although vehicle designs vary, 

many drivers can achieve the 

10 in. (251 mm) distance, even 

with the driver seat all the way 

forward, simply by reclining the 

seatback somewhat. If reclining 

the seatback makes it hard to 

see the road, raise yourself by 

using a firm, non-slippery cush-

ion, or raise the seat if your 

vehicle has that feature.

• If your steering wheel is adjust-

able, tilt it downward. This 

points the airbag toward your 

chest instead of your head and 

neck. The seat should be 

adjusted as recommended by 

the NHTSA, while still being 

able to control the vehicle with 

the pedals and steering wheel, 

and maintaining your view of the 

instrument panel controls.

●

If a seat belt extender has been 

connected to a front seat belt 

buckle but the latch plate of the 

seat belt has not been fastened 

to the seat belt extender, the 

SRS airbag system will judge 

that the occupant is wearing the 

seat belt even though the seat 

belt has not been fastened. In 

this case, the SRS front airbags 

may not deploy correctly in a 

collision, resulting in death or 

serious injury. Be sure to wear 

the seat belt correctly when 

using a seat belt extender.

●

The SRS front passenger air-

bag deploys with considerable 

force, and can cause death or 

serious injury, especially if the 

front passenger is very close to 

the airbag. The front passenger 

seat should be positioned as far 

possible from the airbag with 

the seatback adjusted so that 

the passenger is sat upright.

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WARNING

●

Improperly seated and/or 

restrained infants and children 

can be killed or seriously injured 

by a deploying airbag. An infant 

or child who is too small to use 

a seat belt should be properly 

secured using a child restraint 

system. Toyota strongly recom-

mends that all infants and chil-

dren be placed in the rear seats 

of the vehicle and properly 

restrained. The rear seats are 

safer for infants and children 

than the front passenger seat. 

(



P.45)

●

Do not sit on the edge of the 

seat or lean against the dash-

board.

●

Do not allow a child to stand in 

front of the SRS front passenger 

airbag or sit on the lap of a front 

passenger.

●

Front seat occupants should 

never hold items on their lap.

●

Do not lean against the door, 

roof side rail, or front, side, or 

rear pillar.

●

Do not allow anyone to kneel on 

a seat toward the door or put 

their head or hands outside the 

vehicle.

●

Do not attach anything to or 

lean anything against areas 

such as the dashboard, steering 

wheel pad and lower portion of 

the instrument panel.

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WARNING

●

Vehicles without a smart key 

system: Do not attach any 

heavy, sharp or hard objects to 

the key.

●

Do not hang coat hangers or 

other hard objects on the coat 

hooks. These items could 

become projectiles if the SRS 

curtain shield airbags deploy, 

possibly leading to death or 

serious injury.

●

If a vinyl cover is attached to the 

area where the SRS knee air-

bag deploys, be sure to remove 

it.

●

Do not use seat accessories 

which cover the parts from 

which the SRS airbags deploy, 

as they may interfere with infla-

tion of the SRS airbags. Such 

accessories may prevent the 

SRS airbags from deploying 

correctly, may disable the sys-

tem or cause the SRS airbags 

to inflate unintentionally, possi-

bly resulting in death or serious 

injury.

●

Do not strike or apply significant 

force to the SRS airbag system 

components, front doors or their 

surrounding area.

Doing so may cause the SRS 

airbags to malfunction.

●

Do not touch any components 

of the SRS airbags immediately 

after the SRS airbags have 

deployed (inflated) as they may 

be hot.

●

If breathing becomes difficult 

after the SRS airbags have 

deployed, open a door or win-

dow to allow fresh air in, or 

leave the vehicle if it is safe to 

do so. Wash off any residue as 

soon as possible to prevent skin 

irritation.

●

If a part where an SRS airbag is 

stored is damaged or cracked, 

have it replaced by your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Do not place anything, such as 

a cushion, on the front passen-

ger's seat. Doing so will 

disperse the passenger’s 

weight, which prevents the sen-

sor from detecting the passen-

ger’s weight properly. As a 

result, the SRS front airbags for 

the front passenger’s seat may 

not deploy in the event of a colli-

sion.

■

Modification and disposal of 

SRS airbag system compo-

nents

Do not dispose of your vehicle or 

perform any of the following modi-

fications without consulting your 

Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags 

may malfunction or deploy unin-

tentionally, possibly leading to 

death or serious injury.

●

Removal, installation, disas-

sembly or repair of the SRS air-

bags

●

Repair, removal or modification 

of the following parts or their 

surrounding

• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Seats
• Seat upholstery

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WARNING

• Front pillars
• Side pillars
• Rear pillars
• Roof side rails
• Front door panels
• Front door trim
• Front door speakers

●

Modifications to the front door 

panels (such as making holes in 

them)

●

Repair or modification of the fol-

lowing parts or their surrounding

• Front fender
• Front bumper
• Sides of the vehicle interior

●

Installation of the following parts 

or accessories

• Bull bars or kangaroo bars
• Snow plows
• Winches
• Roof lugguage carriers (if 

equipped)

●

Modifications to the vehicle’s 

suspension

●

Installation of electronic devices 

such as mobile two-way radios 

(RF-transmitter) and CD players

●

Modifications to your vehicle for 

a persons with a physical dis-

ability

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SRS warning light

Front passenger seat belt reminder light

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant 
classification system.This system detects the conditions of 
the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the fol-
lowing SRS airbags.



SRS front passenger airbag

SRS front passenger airbag

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Adult

*1

■

Child

*4

■

Child restraint system with infant

*5

■

Unoccupied

Front passenger occupant classification system condi-
tions and operation

Indicators/warning 

lights

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG 

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt 

reminder light

Off

*2

 or flashing

*3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Indicators/warning 

lights

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG 

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF” or 

“AIR BAG ON”

*4

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt 

reminder light

Off

*2

 or flashing

*3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or 

activated

*4

Indicators/warning 

lights

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG 

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

*6

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt 

reminder light

Off

*2

 or flashing

*3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Indicators/warning 

lights

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG 

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt 

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

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System malfunction

*1

:The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller 

adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize them 

as an adult depending on their physique and posture.

*2

:In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

*3

:In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

*4

:For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convert-

ible seat, the system may not recognize them as a child. Factors which 

may affect this can be the physique or posture.

*5

:Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger 

seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on 

the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (



P.45)

*6

:In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how 

to install the child restraint system properly. (



P.45)

Indicators/warning 

lights

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG 

OFF” indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

On

Front passenger’s seat belt 

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

WARNING

■

Front passenger occupant 

classification system precau-

tions

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the front passenger 

occupant classification system.

Failure to do so may cause death 

or serious injury.

●

Wear the seat belt properly.

●

Make sure the front passenger’s 

seat belt latch plate has not 

been left inserted into the 

buckle before someone sits in 

the front passenger seat.

●

Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” 

indicator light is not illuminated 

when using the seat belt 

extender for the front passenger 

seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated, discon-

nect the extender tongue from 

the seat belt buckle, and recon-

nect the seat belt. Reconnect 

the seat belt extender after 

making sure the “AIR BAG ON” 

indicator light is illuminated. If 

you use the seat belt extender 

while the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated, the 

SRS airbags for the front pas-

senger will not activate, which 

could cause death or serious 

injury in the event of a collision.

●

Do not apply a heavy load to the 

front passenger seat or equip-

ment (e.g. seatback pocket).

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WARNING

●

Do not put weight on the front 

passenger seat by putting your 

hands or feet on the front pas-

senger seat seatback from the 

rear passenger seat.

●

Do not let a rear passenger lift 

the front passenger seat with 

their feet or press on the seat-

back with their legs.

●

Do not put objects under the 

front passenger seat.

●

Do not recline the front passen-

ger seatback so far that it 

touches a rear seat. This may 

cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light to be illuminated, 

which indicates that the SRS 

airbags for the front passenger 

will not activate in the event of a 

severe accident. If the seatback 

touches the rear seat, return the 

seatback to a position where it 

does not touch the rear seat. 

Keep the front passenger seat-

back as upright as possible 

when the vehicle is moving. 

Reclining the seatback exces-

sively may lessen the effective-

ness of the seat belt system.

●

If an adult sits in the front pas-

senger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” 

indicator light is illuminated. If 

the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is 

illuminated, ask the passenger 

to sit up straight, well back in 

the seat, feet on the floor, and 

with the seat belt worn correctly. 

If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator 

still remains illuminated, either 

ask the passenger to move to 

the rear seat, or if that is not 

possible, move the front pas-

senger seat fully rearward.

●

When it is unavoidable to install 

a forward-facing child restraint 

system on the front passenger 

seat, install the child restraint 

system on the front passenger 

seat in the proper order. 

(



P.47)

●

Do not modify or remove the 

front seats.

●

Do not kick the front passenger 

seat or subject it to severe 

impact. Otherwise, the SRS 

warning light may come on to 

indicate a malfunction of the 

front passenger occupant clas-

sification system. In this case, 

contact your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

●

Child restraint systems installed 

on the rear seat should not con-

tact the front seatbacks.

●

Do not use a seat accessory, 

such as a cushion and seat 

cover, that covers the seat 

cushion surface.

●

Do not modify or replace the 

upholstery of the front seat.

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Exhaust gas precau-

tions

Harmful substance to the 

human body is included in 

exhaust gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful 

carbon monoxide (CO), which is 

colorless and odorless. Observe 

the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause 

exhaust gases enter the vehicle 

and may lead to an accident 

caused by light-headedness, or 

may lead to death or a serious 

health hazard.

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Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in 

the vehicle even when the back 

door is closed, open the win-

dows and have the vehicle 

inspected at your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

■

When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area, 

such as a garage, stop the 

engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with 

the engine on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be 

avoided, park the vehicle in an 

open space and ensure that 

exhaust fumes do not enter the 

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running 

in an area with snow build-up, 

or where it is snowing. If snow-

banks build up around the vehi-

cle while the engine is running, 

exhaust gases may collect and 

enter the vehicle.

■

Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be 

checked periodically. If there is a 

hole or crack caused by corro-

sion, damage to a joint or abnor-

mal exhaust noise, be sure to 

have the vehicle inspected and 

repaired by your Toyota dealer.

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Riding with children

Observe the following pre-

cautions when children are 

in the vehicle.

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 chil-

dren sit in the rear seats to 

avoid accidental contact 

with the shift lever, wiper 

switch, etc.



Use the rear door child-pro-

tector lock or the window 

lock switch to avoid children 

opening the door while driv-

ing or operating the power 

window accidentally. 

(



P.109, 136)



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

■

When children are in the vehi-

cle

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 them-

selves by playing with the win-

dows, the moon roof (if equipped) 

or other features of the vehicle. In 

addition, heat build-up or 

extremely cold temperatures 

inside the vehicle can be fatal to 

children.

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1

For safety and secu

rity

Points to remember: P.45
Child restraint system: P.47
When using a child restraint sys-

tem: P.47
Child restraint system compati-

bility for each seating position 

(for Puerto Rico): P.49
Child restraint system installa-

tion method

• Fixed with a seat belt: P.54

• Fixed with a child restraint 

LATCH anchor (except for 

Puerto Rico): P.58

• Fixed with an ISOFIX lower 

anchorage (for Puerto Rico): 

P.60

• Using an anchor bracket (for 

top tether strap) (except for 

Puerto Rico): P.63

• Using a top tether anchorage 

(for Puerto Rico): P.64

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 regulations 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 sys-

tem that suits your vehicle 

and is appropriate to the age 

and size of the child.

Child restraint sys-

tems

Before installing a child 

restraint system in the vehi-

cle, there are precautions 

that need to be observed, 

different types of child 

restraint systems, as well as 

installation methods, etc., 

written in this manual.

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 oper-

ation manual enclosed with 

the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

WARNING

■

When a child is riding

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

●

For effective protection in auto-

mobile accidents and sudden 

stops, a child must be properly 

restrained, using a seat belt or 

child restraint system which is 

correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the opera-

tion manual enclosed with the 

child restraint system. General 

installation instruction is pro-

vided in this manual.

●

Toyota strongly urges the use of 

a proper child restraint system 

that conforms to the weight and 

size of the child, 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.

●

Holding a child in your or some-

one else’s arms is not a substi-

tute 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 seri-

ously 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 visible. In 

such cases, do not reuse the 

restraint system.

●

For Puerto Rico: Depending on 

the child restraint system, instal-

lation may be difficult or impos-

sible. In those cases, check 

whether the child restraint sys-

tem is suitable for installment in 

the vehicle. (



P.49) Be sure to 

install and observe the usage 

rules after carefully reading the 

child restraint system fixing 

method in this manual, as well 

as the operation manual 

enclosed with the child restraint 

system.

●

Except for Puerto Rico: Make 

sure you have complied with all 

installation instructions provided 

with the child restraint system 

manufacturer and that the sys-

tem is properly 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 passenger 

compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the 

child restraint system, remove it 

from the vehicle or store it 

securely in the luggage com-

partment.

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1

For safety and secu

rity

■

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.

■

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 a child 
restraint system to a front pas-
senger seat is unavoidable, 
adjust the seat as follows and 

Child restraint system

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.54

Except for Puerto Rico:

Child restraint LATCH 

anchors attachment

For Puerto Rico: 

ISOFIX lower anchor-

age attachment

P.58, 60

Except for Puerto Rico:

Anchor brackets (for 

top tether strap) attach-

ment

For Puerto Rico: 

Top tether anchorage 

attachment

P.63, 64

When using a child 
restraint system

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install the child restraint system:



Move the front seat fully rear-

ward.



If the passenger seat height 

can be adjusted, Adjust the 

seat height to the upper most 

position.



Adjust the seatback angle to 

the most upright position.

If there is a gap between the child 

seat and the seatback, adjust the 

seatback angle until good contact is 

achieved.



If the head restraint interferes 

with your child restraint sys-

tem, and the head restraint 

can be removed, remove the 

head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in 

the upper most position.

WARNING

■

When using a child restraint 

system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

Never use a rear-facing child 

restraint system on the front 

passenger seat. The force of 

the rapid inflation of the front 

passenger airbag can cause 

death or serious injury to chil-

dren in the event of an accident.

●

A forward-facing child restraint 

system may be installed on the 

front passenger seat only when 

it is unavoidable. A child 

restraint system that requires a 

top tether strap or top 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 install-

ing a forward-facing child 

restraint system on the front 

passenger seat, adjust the seat-

back angle to the most upright 

position, move the seat to the 

rearmost position, and raise the 

seat to the upper most position, 

even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated. If the 

head restraint interferes with 

your child restraint system, and 

the head restraint can be 

removed, remove the head 

restraint.

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1

For safety and secu

rity

■

Child restraint system com-

patibility for each seating 

position

Compatibility of each seating 

position with child restraint sys-

tems (



P.51) displays the type 

of child restraint systems that 

can be used and possible seat-

ing positions for installation 

using symbols.
Also, the recommended child 

restraint system that is suitable 

for your child can be selected.

Otherwise, check [Recom-

mended child restraint systems 

and Compatibility table] for rec-

ommended child restraint sys-

tems. (



P.53)

WARNING

●

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 sys-

tem. It is dangerous if the SRS 

side and curtain shield airbags 

inflate, and the impact could 

cause death or serious injury to 

the child.

●

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 suit-

able 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.

Child restraint system 

compatibility for each 

seating position (for 

Puerto Rico)

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Check the selected child 
restraint system together with 
the following [Before confirming 
the compatibility of each seating 
position with child restraint sys-
tems].

■

Before confirming the com-
patibility of each seating 
position with child restraint 
systems

1

Checking the child restraint 
system standards.
Use a child restraint system 
that conforms to UN(ECE) 

R44

*1

 or UN(ECE) R129

*1, 2

.

The following approval mark 
is displayed on child restraint 
systems which are con-
formed.
Check for an approval mark 
attached to the child restraint 
system.

Example of the displayed regulation 
number

UN(ECE) R44 approval 

mark

*3

The weight range of the child 
who is applicable for an 
UN(ECE) R44 approval mark 
is indicated.

UN(ECE) R129 approval 

mark

*3

The height range of the child 
who is applicable as well as 
available weights for an 
UN(ECE) R129 approval 
mark is indicated.

2

Checking the category of the 
child restraint system.
Check the approval mark of 
the child restraint system for 
which of the following catego-
ries the child restraint system 
is suitable.
Also, if there are any uncer-
tainties, check the user’s 
guide included with the child 
restraint system or contact 
the retailer of the child 
restraint system.

• “universal”
• “semi-universal”
• “restricted”
• “vehicle specific”

*1

: UN(ECE) R44 and UN(ECE) 

R129 are U.N. regulations for 
child restraint systems.

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1

For safety and secu

rity

*2

: The child restraint systems men-

tioned in the table may not be 
available outside of the EU area.

*3

: The displayed mark may differ 

depending on the product.

■

Compatibility of each seat-
ing position with child 
restraint systems

*1

: Move the front seat fully rear-

ward. If the passenger seat 
height can be adjusted, move it 
to the upper most position.

*2

: Adjust the seatback angle to the 

most upright position. When 
installing a forward-facing child 
seat, if there is a gap between 
the child seat and the seatback, 
adjust the seatback angle until 
good contact is achieved.

*3

: If the head restraint interferes 

with your child restraint system, 
and the head restraint can be 
removed, remove the head 
restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint 
in the upper most position.

*4

: Not suitable for child restraint 

systems with support leg.

*1, 2, 3, 4

*2, 3

*2, 3, 4

*2, 3

Suitable for “universal” cate-
gory child restraint system 
fixed with the seat belt.
Suitable for child restraint 
systems given on recom-
mended child restraint sys-
tems and compatibility table. 
(



P.53)

Suitable for i-Size and ISO-
FIX child restraint system.

Includes a top tether anchor-
age point.

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■

Detail information for child restraint systems installation

ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided into different “fixture”. The 
child restraint system can be used in the seating positions for “fix-
ture” mentioned in the table above. For kind of “fixture” relation, con-
firm the following table.

If your child restraint system has no kind of “fixture” (or if you cannot 
find information in the table below), please refer to the child restraint 
system “vehicle list” for compatibility information or ask the retailer of 
your child seat.

Seating position

Seat position number

Vehicle with front pas-

senger occupant 

detection system

Passenger airbag indi-

cator light

ON

OFF

Seating position suitable for 

universal belted (Yes/No)

Yes

Forward-fac-

ing only

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

i-Size seating position 

(Yes/No)

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Seating position suitable for 

lateral fixture (L1/L2/No)

No

No

No

No

No

Suitable rearward facing fix-

ture (R1/R2X/R2/R3/No)

No

No

R1, 

R2X, 

R2

No

R1, 

R2X, 

R2

Suitable forward facing fix-

ture (F2X/F2/F3/No)

No

No

F2X, 

F2, F3

No

F2X, 

F2, F3

Suitable junior seat fixture 

(B2/B3/No)

No

No

B2, B3

No

B2, B3

Fixture

Description

F3

Full-height, forward-facing child restraint systems

F2

Reduced-height forward-facing child restraint systems

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1

For safety and secu

rity

■

Recommended child restraint systems and Compatibility 
table

When securing some types of 
child restraint systems in rear 
seat, 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 effective-
ness. 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 child 
restraint in the rear seats, 
adjust the front seat so that it 
does not interfere with the 
child or child restraint system.



When installing a child seat 

F2X

Reduced-height forward-facing child restraint systems

R3

Full-size, rearward-facing child restraint systems

R2

Reduced-size, rearward-facing child restraint systems

R2X

Reduced-size, rearward-facing child restraint systems

R1

Rearward-facing infant seat

L1

Left lateral-facing (carrycot) infant seat

L2

Right lateral-facing (carrycot) infant seat

B2

Junior seat

B3

Junior seat

Recom-

mended 

Child 

Restraint 

System

Seating position

Vehicle with front pas-

senger occupant 

detection system

Passenger airbag indi-

cator light

ON

OFF

i-Size child 
Restraint 
systems

i-Size MIDI 
(Yes/No)

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Fixture

Description

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with support base, if the child 
seat interferes with the seat-
back when latching it into the 
support base, adjust the seat-
back rearward until there is no 
interference.



If the seat belt shoulder 
anchor is ahead of the child 
seat belt guide, move the seat 
cushion forward.



When installing a junior seat, 
if the child in your child 
restraint system is in a very 
upright position, adjust the 
seatback angle to the most 
comfortable position. And if 
the seat belt shoulder anchor 
is ahead of the child seat belt 
guide, move the seat cushion 
forward.

A child restraint system for a 
small child or baby must itself be 
properly restrained on the seat 
with the lap portion of the 
lap/shoulder belt.

■

Installing child restraint 
system using a seat belt 
(child restraint lock func-
tion belt)

Install the child restraint system 
in accordance to the operation 
manual enclosed with the child 
restraint system.

For Puerto Rico: If the child 
restraint system on hand is not 
within the “universal” category 
(or the necessary information is 
not in the table), refer to the 
“Vehicle List” provided by the 
child restraint system maker for 
various possible installation 
positions, or check the compati-
bility after asking the retailer of 
the child seat. (



P.50, 51)

■

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 

Child restraint system 
fixed with a seat belt

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1

For safety and secu

rity

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.

4

While pushing the child 
restraint system down into 
the rear seat, allow the shoul-
der 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.58)

■

Forward-facing 



 Convert-

ible seat

1

If installing the child restraint 
system to the front passen-
ger seat is unavoidable, refer 
to P.47for the front passenger 
seat adjustment.

2

If the head restraint interferes 
with your child restraint sys-
tem, and the head restraint 
can be removed, remove the 
head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head 
restraint in the upper most 
position. (



P.128)

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3

Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the 
front of the vehicle.

4

Run the seat belt through the 
child restraint system and 
insert the plate into the 
buckle. Make sure that the 
belt is not twisted.

5

Fully extend the shoulder belt 
and allow it to retract to put it 
in lock mode. In lock mode, 
the belt cannot be extended.

6

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

If the child restraint has a top 
tether strap, follow the child 
restraint manufacturer’s 
operation manual regarding 
the installation, using the top 
tether strap to latch onto the 
top tether strap anchor. 
(



P.63)

8

After installing the child 
restraint system, rock it back 
and forth to ensure that it is 
installed securely. (



P.58)

■

Booster seat

1

If installing the child restraint 
system to the front passen-
ger seat is unavoidable, refer 
to P.47for the 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 

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1

For safety and secu

rity

restraint.

Otherwise, put the head 

restraint in the upper most 

position. (



P.128)

3

Place the child restraint sys-

tem 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 cor-

rectly positioned over the child’s 

shoulder and that the lap belt is as 

low as possible. (



P.27)

■

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.
Since the seat belt automatically 

reels itself, slowly return it to the 

stowing position.

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

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■

Child restraint LATCH 

anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for 

the outboard rear seat. (Marks 

displaying the location of the 

anchors are attached to the 

seats.)

WARNING

●

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.

●

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 instruc-

tions 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 effective-

ness. 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 differ-

ent 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.29)

■

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 

sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

Child restraint system 

fixed with a child restraint 

LATCH anchor (except for 

Puerto Rico)

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1-2. Child safety

1

For safety and secu

rity

■

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 your child restraint sys-
tem, and the head restraint 
can be removed, remove the 
head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head 
restraint in the upper most 
position. (



P.128)



With flexible lower attach-
ments

2

Remove the anchor covers, 
and install the child restraint 
system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the 
anchor covers.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates 

 the presence of a 

lower connector system.

Canada only



With rigid lower attachments

2

Remove the anchor covers, 
and install the child restraint 
system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the 
anchor covers.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates 

 the presence of a 

lower connector system.

Canada only

3

If the child restraint has a top 
tether strap, follow the child 
restraint manufacturer’s 
operation manual regarding 
the installation, using the top 
tether strap to latch onto the 
top tether strap anchor. 
(



P.63)

4

After installing the child 
restraint system, rock it back 
and forth to ensure that it is 
installed securely. (



P.58)

■

When installing in the rear 
center seat

There are no LATCH anchors 
behind the rear center seat. 

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However, 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 out-

board seat.

■

Laws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to 

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. 

Child restraint systems conforming 

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used. 

This vehicle is designed to conform 

to SAE J1819.

■

ISOFIX lower anchorages 

(ISOFIX child restraint sys-

tem)

Lower anchorages are provided 

for the outboard rear seats. 

(Marks displaying the location of 

the anchorages are attached to 

the seats.)

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

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 instruc-

tions 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 effective-

ness. 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 differ-

ent 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.

Child restraint system 

fixed with an ISOFIX lower 

anchorage (for Puerto 

Rico)

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1-2. Child safety

1

For safety and secu

rity

■

When installing in the rear 
outboard seats

Install the child restraint system 
in accordance to the operation 
manual enclosed with the child 
restraint system.
If the child restraint system on 
hand is not within the “universal” 
category (or the necessary infor-
mation is not in the table), refer 
to the “Vehicle List” provided by 
the child restraint system maker 
for various possible installation 
positions, or check the compati-
bility after asking the retailer of 
the child seat. (



P.50, 51)

1

If the head restraint interferes 
with your child restraint sys-
tem, and the head restraint 
can be removed, remove the 
head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head 
restraint in the upper most 
position. (



P.128)



With flexible lower attach-
ments

2

Remove the anchorage cov-
ers, and install the child 
restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the 

anchorage covers.



With rigid lower attachments

2

Remove the anchorage cov-
ers, and install the child 
restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the 
anchorage covers.

3

If the child restraint has a top 
strap, follow the child 
restraint manufacturer’s 
operation manual regarding 
the installation, using the top 
strap to latch onto the top 
tether anchorage. (



P.64)

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1-2. Child safety

4

After installing the child 

restraint system, rock it back 

and forth to ensure that it is 

installed securely. (



P.58)

■

When installing in the rear 

center seat

There are no lower anchorages 

behind the rear center seat. 

However, the inboard lower 

anchorages of the outboard 

seats, which are 16.1 in. (410 

mm) apart, can be used if the 

child restraint system manufac-

turer’s instructions permit use of 

those anchorages with the 

anchorage 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 out-

board seat.

■

When using an “i-Size MIDI”

Adjust the support leg and ISOFIX 

connectors as follows:

1

Lock the ISOFIX connectors 

where number 1 can be seen.

2

Lock the support leg where 6 

holes can be seen.

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

When using the lower anchor-

ages, be sure that there are no 

foreign objects around the 

anchorages and that the seat 

belt is not caught behind the 

child restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child 

restraint system manufacturer.

●

Never attach two child restraint 

system attachments to the 

same anchorage. In a collision, 

one anchorage may not be 

strong enough to hold two child 

restraint system attachments 

and may break. If the lower 

anchorages are already in use, 

use the seat belt to install a 

child restraint system in the cen-

ter 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 effective-

ness. 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 differ-

ent 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.

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1-2. Child safety

1

For safety and secu

rity

■

Anchor brackets (for top 
tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided 
for each rear seat.

Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.

Anchor brackets

Top tether strap

■

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

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.128)

2

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

Make sure the top tether strap is 
securely latched.  (



P.57)

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.

Hook

Top tether strap



Rear center seat

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

Make sure the top tether strap is 
securely latched.  (



P.57)

Hook

Top tether strap

■

Laws and regulations pertain-
ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to 
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. 
Child restraint systems conforming 
to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

Using an anchor bracket 
(for top tether strap) 
(except for Puerto Rico)

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fications can be used. 

This vehicle is designed to conform 

to SAE J1819.

■

Top tether anchorages

Top tether anchorages are pro-

vided for each rear seat.
Use top tether anchorages 

when fixing the top strap.

Top tether anchorages
Top strap

■

Fixing the top strap to the 

top tether anchorages

Install the child restraint system 

in accordance to the operation 

manual enclosed with the child 

restraint system.



Rear outboard seats

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.128)

2

Latch the hook onto the top 

tether anchorage and tighten 

the top strap.

Make sure the top strap is securely 

latched.  (



P.57)

When installing the child restraint 

system with the head restraint 

being raised, be sure to have the 

top strap pass underneath the head 

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

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 instruc-

tions provided by the child 

restraint system manufacturer.

●

Outboard rear seats: When 

installing the child restraint sys-

tem 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.

Using a top tether anchor-

age (for Puerto Rico)