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—Built−in child restraint
The built−in child restraint system mainly
consists of a child seat integrated in the
rear seat and 5−point seat belts. Refer to
the illustration to become familiar with the
parts of the system. This child restraint
system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No.213 and Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.213.4.
1. Head restraint lock release button
2. Shoulder pads
3. Shoulder belts
4. Head restraint
5. Maximum shoulder height indicator
label
6. Removable pad
7. Seat belt buckle
8. Seat belt release strap (black)
9. Seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab)
10. Child seat cushion
11. Seat belt buckle release button
12. Seat belt tabs
13. Owner ’s manual supplement
14. Shoulder belt clip
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This child restraint is designed for use
only by children who weigh between 10
and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), and
whose height is between 85 and 127 cm
(33.5 and 50.0 inches).
The child should be at least one year
old and must be capable of sitting up-
right alone and whose shoulder height
is at or below the maximum shoulder
height indicator.
It is important to use a rear−facing
child restraint until the child is about
a year old. A rear−facing restraint gives
the child’s head, neck and body the
support they would need in a crash.
See ”—Child restraint system” for more
information.
If your child’s shoulders are above the
indicator position, do not use the built−
in child restraint. Your child should use
the vehicle’s seat belts.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.CAUTION
Make sure the child is securely re-
strained with the built−in child re-
straint. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions provided here and also in the
owner ’s manual supplement on the
use of this child restraint system can
result serious injuries when your
child strikes the vehicle’s interior dur-
ing a sudden stop or crash. Snugly
adjust the belts provided with this
child restraint around your child.
When using the built−in child re-
straint, observe the following:
Use the belts for only one child at
a time. Do not use the belts for two
or more children.
Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched
in the seatback.
Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not disassemble or
modify the child restraint belt sys-
tem.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ers—they may severely weaken the
belts.
Replace the built−in child restraint
assembly if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
Do not use a separate child re-
straint system over the opened
built−in child restraint.
When the built−in child restraint is
in use, do not use the adult lap and
shoulder belt instead of the built−in
child restraint seat belt as it can
cause severe injury to the child in
a sudden stop or crash.
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1. Separate the fastener tapes under
the right rear seatback and fold the
separated part of the seatback down
while lowering it.2. Unlock and remove the head re-
straint, then reinstall it facing back-
ward.
CAUTION
When using the built−in child re-
straint, the head restraint must be
stored in reverse.
3. While pulling the seat belt release
strap (black), pull both shoulder
belts together.
Pull the seat belt release strap from
above at about 45
a ngle to the child seat
cushion.
If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out,
return the child seat cushion to an almost
closed position, firmly pull the seat belt
release strap and at the same time pull
both shoulder belts, then lower the child
seat cushion again.
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4. Compress the shoulder belt clip to
separate the right and left shoulder
belts.5. Pull down the seatback part of the
removable pad. Make sure the child’s
shoulders are at or below the maxi-
mum shoulder height indicator label.
The removable pad is attached by fasten-
er tapes.
CAUTION
If your child’s shoulders are above
the maximum shoulder height indica-
tor label, do not use the built−in child
restraint. Your child should use the
adult lap and shoulder belt.
6. Press the removable pad against the
fastener tapes and install the pad to
the seatback. Make sure the belts go
through the slots in the pad.
CAUTION
If you have removed the removable
pad for cleaning etc., do not use the
built−in child restraint without the
pad.
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7. Sit the child on the child seat. Place
a shoulder belt over each shoulder.
Insert the tabs into the buckle.
CAUTION
When the built−in child restraint is
in use, do not use the adult lap and
shoulder belt instead of the built−in
child restraint seat belt as it can
cause severe injury to the child in
a sudden stop or crash.
After inserting the tabs, make sure
the tabs and buckle are locked and
that the shoulder belts and buckle
strap are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tabs and
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the built−in child restraint until
the seat belt is fixed.
8. Adjust the shoulder pads.
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9. Fasten the shoulder belt clip.
The purpose of the clip is to keep the
shoulder belts positioned correctly on the
shoulders.
CAUTION
An unfastened shoulder belt clip will
not help keep the belts on the child’s
shoulders. In a sudden stop or crash,
the child may go too far forward and
be seriously injured. Make sure the
belt clip is fastened at all times.
10. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap
(gray tab) firmly until the shoulder
belts are snugly adjusted around the
child’s shoulders.
You should not be able to put more than
two fingers between a shoulder belt and
the child’s chest.
After adjusting the shoulder belt tightness,
move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm (2
to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On each
belt, the shoulder part should be centered
on the child’s shoulder. The belts should
be away from the child’s face and neck,
but not falling off the child’s shoulders.11. To release the child from the seat
belts, separate the shoulder belts
then press the buckle release button.
Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.
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12. To store the built−in child restraint,
fasten the shoulder belt clip and re-
turn the seat belt buckle using the
fastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt
adjustment strap (gray tab) in the
seat so that the edge of the strap
does not come out the raised child
restraint cushion. Raise the child re-
straint cushion and reinstall the
head restraint correctly by inserting
the posts into the holes.CAUTION
Before using the vehicle’s seat belt,
make sure the head restraint is rein-
stalled to its normal position. Do not
occupy this position unless the head
restraint is reinstalled as serious inju-
ry may result.
—Types of child restraint system
Child restraint systems are classified into
the following 3 types depending on the
child’s age and size.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following
the instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
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(A) Baby seat
(B) Child seat
(C) Junior seat
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.
—Installation with 3−point
type seat belt
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