143
1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using
the seat belt or LATCH anchors.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■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. 87)
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1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
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, sudden swerving or an accident.
●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.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●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. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■ 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 sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ 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
sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.
306 3-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.
522 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 395
Wattage ................................. 482
Battery Checking ............................... 361
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)....................33
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery ..................... 461
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Blind Spot Monitor ................... 215
Bottle holders ........................... 293
Brake Fluid ...................................... 358
Parking brake ........................ 172
Brake assist .............................. 207
Break-in tips ............................. 149
BSM ........................................... 215 Care
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 335
Seat belts .............................. 336
Cargo capacity ......................... 220
Cargo net .................................. 312
CD player .................................. 249
Chains ....................................... 225
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition........ 133
Booster seats, installation ..... 137
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 133
Convertible seats,
installation........................... 137
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
Infant seats, definition ........... 133
Infant seats, installation ........ 137
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 138
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 140
Installing CRS with top tether straps .................................. 143BC
523
Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 123
Child restraint system ........... 133
Child-protectors ...................... 70
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Moon roof precautions.......... 103
Power window lock switch ...... 97
Power window precautions..... 99
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 383
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 91
Seat belt precautions.............. 89
Seat heater precautions ....... 306
Trunk precautions................... 76
12-volt battery precautions ................ 363, 464
Child-protectors ........................ 70
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 332
Interior .................................. 335
Seat belts ............................. 336
Clock ........................................ 300
Coin holder .............................. 292
Compass .................................. 320
Condenser ............................... 358
Console box............................. 291
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 465
Cruise control .......................... 204
Cup holder ............................... 294
Curtain shield airbags ............ 115
Customizable features ............ 498 Daytime running light
system ....................................195
Defogger Outside rear view mirror ........239
Rear window .........................239
Dimension.................................472
Dinghy towing ..........................230
Display Energy flow .............................39
Multi-information display .......185
Trip information .....................185
Warning message .................423
Do-it-yourself maintenance...........................345
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................286
Wattage .................................482
Doors Door lock .....................53, 66, 69
Door windows..........................97
Side mirrors .............................95
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................416
Driving Break-in tips ..........................149
Correct posture .....................113
Procedures ............................148
Winter driving tips..................225D
529
Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 324
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 85
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 87
Child restraint system installation .......................... 137
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 336
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 87
How to wear your seat belt ..... 85
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 88
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............. 87
Reminder light ...................... 416
Seat belt extenders ................ 88
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 86
Seat heaters ............................. 305
Seating capacity ...................... 224 Seats
Adjustment ........................78, 81
Adjustment precautions...........80
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............137
Cleaning ................................335
Head restraint..........................83
Properly sitting in the seat .....113
Rear seat folding down ...........81
Seat heaters ..........................305
Service reminder
indicators ..............................180
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 456
Transmission .........................169
Shift lock system .....................456
Side airbags..............................115
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............395
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................482
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ...............95
Defogger ...............................239
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................53
Starting the hybr id system.....159
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................373
Storage location ....................442
Spark plug ................................477
Specifications...........................472
Speedometer ............................174
Steering
Column lock release..............163S