2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN child seat

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Installation with LATCH system
Remove the head restraint.
Type A Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors and
tighten the lower straps.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
(→ P. 92)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Canada only

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Type BWiden the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
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.
(→ P. 92)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
n Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Canada only

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Before driving
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly in order to activate the
ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
While pushing the child seat
down into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child seat 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.
n
Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat
Remove the head restraint.
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.

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Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly into the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
While pushing the child seat into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child seat
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. 9 2 )

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Before driving
n
Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the
seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Sit the child in the booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the booster
seat according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions 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. 40)
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

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Before driving
CAUTION
n
When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( →P. 43)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
n 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 or an accident.
lWhen 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. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of an accident or sudden braking.
lIf 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.
l Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
l Only put a forward-facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when
unavoidable. When installing a forward-
facing or booster child seat on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF
indicator light is illuminated. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION
nWhen installing a child restraint system
lEnsure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
l Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
l After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
l Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
l When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not
install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top
tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.
l Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place
when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
n 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 a colli-
sion.
n To correctly attach a child r estraint 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 stop or accident.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 135
Warning light ........................ 294
Air conditioning filter .............. 254
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 254
Air conditioning system ........ 158
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 72
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 68
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 72
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 77
General airbag precautions .... 72
Indicators ................................ 77
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 76
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 72
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 68
Side airbag precautions.......... 72
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Warning light ........................ 294
Alarm .......................................... 60
Antenna .................................... 172
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 135
Warning light ........................ 294
Armrest .................................... 206
Ashtrays ................................... 203
Audio input .............................. 190
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 172
Audio input ........................... 190
AUX adapter ......................... 190
CD player ............................. 175
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 181 Optimal use ...........................188
Portable music player............190
Radio .....................................169
Type ......................................166
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........110
Fluid ......................................334
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................316
Indicators...............................110
Shift lock system .... ...............316
AUX adapter .............................190
Auxiliary box ............................198
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Wattage .................................337
Battery
Checking ...............................237
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................318
Preparing and checking before winter .......................141
Voltage ..................................334
Warning light .........................294
Bottle holders ...........................198
Brakes Fluid ......................................235
Parking brake ........................114
Specifications ........................335
Warning light .........................293
Break-in tips ...............................98
Care Exterior ..................................210
Interior ...................................212
Seat belts ..............................213
Cargo capacity .........................137
CD player ..................................175
Chains .......................................141A
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