2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER Owners Manual

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Child restraint systems are divided into
the following 3 types according to 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.
Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se-
curing the top strap of a child restraint
system.
For instructions about how to use the an-
chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on
page 58.
The child restraint lower anchorages
approved for your vehicle may also be
used. See “—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages” on page 59.
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(A) Infant seat
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(B) Convertible seat
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(C) Booster seat
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—Types of child restraint
system

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—Installation with seat belt
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat must be used in rear
facing position only.
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CAUTION
Never install a rearfacing child re-
straint system on the passenger seat
with the passenger airbag manual on
off switch in the “ON” position. In
the event of an accident, the force of
the rapid inflation of the passenger
airbag can cause death or serious in-
jury to the child.
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When you put a rearfacing child re-
straint system which belongs to a pas-
senger risk group on the passenger
seat, turn the passenger airbag manual
onoff switch counterclockwise to the
“OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS
driver airbag and passenger airbag” on
page 37 in this Section.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
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CAUTION
If you must install a rearfacing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat, make sure the passenger airbag
manual onoff switch is in the “OFF”
position and that the indicator light is
on.
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor 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 your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately. Do not install the child
restraint system on the seat until
the seat belt is fixed.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin 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.
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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.
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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.
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4. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle 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.
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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat must be used in for-
wardfacing or rearfacing position de-
pending on the age and size of the
child. When installing, follow the
manufacturer ’s instruction about the ap-
plicable age and size of the child as
well as directions for installing the
child restraint system.
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CAUTION
Rearfacing child restraint system:
Never install a rearfacing child re-
straint system on the passenger seat
with the passenger airbag manual on
off switch in the “ON” position. In
the event of an accident, the force of
the rapid inflation of the passenger
airbag can cause death or serious in-
jury to the child.
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When you put a forwardfacing or a
rearfacing child restraint system which
belongs to a passenger risk group on
the passenger seat, turn the passenger
airbag manual onoff switch counter-
clockwise to the “OFF” position. (For
details, see “SRS driver airbag and pas-
senger airbag” on page 37 in this Sec-
tion.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
CAUTION
If you must install a rearfacing
child restraint system on the pas-
senger seat, make sure the passen-
ger airbag manual onoff switch is
in the “OFF” position and that the
indicator light is on.
Forwardfacing child restraint sys-
tem: A forwardfacing child re-
straint system which belongs to a
passenger risk group should never
be installed on the passenger seat
with the passenger airbag manual
onoff switch in the “ON” position,
because the passenger airbag could
inflate with considerable speed and
force. Otherwise the child may be
killed or seriously injured in for-
ward seating position. (For details,
see “SRS driver airbag and passen-
ger airbag” on page 37 in this Sec-
tion.)
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor 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.
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CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately. Do not install the child
restraint system on the seat until
the seat belt is fixed.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-
tended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt retract.
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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.
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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.
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4. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe 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.
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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat must be used in for-
wardfacing position only.
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