2001 TOYOTA SIENNA Owners Manual

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1012001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
3. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle−release button.(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.CAUTION
Never put a rear−facing child re-
straint system on the front passen-
ger seat because the force of the
rapid inflation of the front passen-
ger airbag can cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child.
—Installation with 3−point
type seat belt
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1022001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
Do not put a rear−facing child re-
straint system on the second (or
third) seat if it interferes with the
lock mechanism of the front (or
second) seats. This can cause se-
vere injury to the child and passen-
gers sitting in front (or second)
seats in case of a sudden braking
or a collision.
If your driving position is not satis-
factory, do not install the child re-
straint system on the second left
seat.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufactur-
er and insert the tab into the buckle
taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab 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 seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1032001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make
sure the belt is in the lock mode before
letting the belt retract.3. While pressing the infant seat firmly
against the seat cushion and seatback,
let the shoulder belt retract as far as
it will go to hold the infant seat secure-
ly.CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1042001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
4. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle−release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat is used in forward−
facing or rear−facing position depend-
ing on the child’s age and size. When
installing, follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions about the applicable child’s
age and size as well as directions for
installing the child restraint system.CAUTION
Never put a rear−facing child re-
straint system on the front passen-
ger seat because the force of the
rapid inflation of the front passen-
ger airbag can cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child.
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1052001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
Move seat fully back
A for war d−facing child restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be put on
the front seat only when it is un-
avoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because the
force of the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the
child.
On vehicles with side airbags, do
not allow the child to lean against
the front door or around the front
door even if the child is seated in
the child restraint system. It is dan-
gerous if the side airbag inflates,
and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.
Do not put a rear−facing child re-
straint system on the second (or
third) seat if it interferes with the
lock mechanism of the front (or
second) seats. This can cause se-
vere injury to the child and passen-
gers sitting in front (or second)
seats in case of a sudden braking
or a collision.
If your driving position is not satis-
factory, do not install the child re-
straint system on the second left
seat.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the convertible seat following
the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
tight.
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1062001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab 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 seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt to retract.3. While pressing the convertible seat
firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract
as far as it will go to hold the convert-
ible seat securely.
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1072001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
4. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle−release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forward−fac-
ing position only.
ProCarManuals.com

01 SIENNA_U (L/O0008)
1082001 MY SIENNA (OM45406U)
Move seat fully back
CAUTION
A for war d−facing child restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be put on
the front seat only when it is un-
avoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because the
force of the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the
child.
On vehicles with side airbags, do
not allow the child to lean against
the front door or around the front
door even if the child is seated in
the child restraint system. It is dan-
gerous if the side airbag inflates,
and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run
the lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and child fol-
lowing the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly
across the child’s shoulder and that the
lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de-
tails.
ProCarManuals.com