141
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. 85)
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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.
384 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.
600 Alphabetical index
CareExterior .................................. 410
Interior ................................... 413
Seat belts .............................. 414
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
CD player .................................. 274
Chains ....................................... 229
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........ 131
Booster seats, installation ..... 135
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 131
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 135
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 125
Infant seats, definition ........... 131
Infant seats, installation......... 135
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 136
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 138
Installing CRS with top tether
straps .................................. 141 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 120
Child restraint system ........... 131
Child-protectors....................... 68
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 86
Installing child restraints........ 135
Moon roof precautions .......... 101
Power window lock switch ...... 95
Power window precautions ..... 97
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 459
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 89
Seat belt precautions .............. 87
Seat heater precautions ........ 384
Trunk precautions ................... 74
12-volt battery precautions ................. 441, 541
Child-protectors ......................... 68
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 410
Interior ................................... 413
Seat belts .............................. 414
Clock ......................................... 378
Coat hooks ............................... 387
Coin holder ............................... 370
Compass................................... 398
Condenser ................................ 436
Console box ............................. 369
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 542
Cruise control .......................... 204
Cup holder ................................ 372
Curtain shield airbags ............. 113
Customizable features ............ 576C
605
Alphabetical index
Radiator.................................... 436
Radio ........................................ 272
Rear seats
Folding down .......................... 79
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 471
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 560
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 471
Wattage ................................ 560
Rear view mirror Compass .............................. 398
Rear window defogger............ 248
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 460
Key battery ........................... 458
Light bulbs ............................ 471
Tires ..................................... 519
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners........................ 584 Safety Connect .........................402
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............83
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................85
Child restraint system installation ...........................135
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ......................414
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................85
How to wear your seat belt......83
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................86
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............85
Reminder light .......................493
Seat belt extenders .................86
Seat belt pretensioners ...........84
Seat heaters..............................383
Seating capacity.......................228RS
606 Alphabetical index
SeatsAdjustment ........................76, 79
Adjustment precautions........... 78
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 135
Cleaning ................................ 413
Head restraint..........................81
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 111
Rear seat folding down ...........79
Seat heaters .......................... 383
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 180
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 533
Transmission ......................... 168
Shift lock system ..................... 533
Side airbags.............................. 113
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 560
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ...............93
Defogger ............................... 248
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................51
Starting the hybrid system..... 157
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 449
Storage location .................... 519
Spark plug ................................ 555
Specifications........................... 550
Speedometer ............................ 174
Steering
Column lock release.............. 161 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 90
Audio switches ...................... 254
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Wattage................................. 560
Storage feature ........................ 367
Storage precautions ................ 224
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 547
Sun visors ................................ 376
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 99
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 484
Fog light switch ..................... 198
Hazard light switch ................ 484
Ignition switch ....................... 157
Light switches ....................... 192
Power door lock switch ........... 67
“POWER” switch ................... 157
Power window switch .............. 95
Window lock switch ................. 95
Wiper and washer switch ...... 200