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Access Cab models (vehicles with rear seats)Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)
Anchor bracket is provided
for each rear seat.
Double Cab models Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)
Anchor bracket is provided
for each rear seat.
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Before driving
Installation with LATCH system (Access Cab models [vehicles
with rear seats])
Type A 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.
For owners in Canada:
A symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem 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.
For owners in Canada:
A symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■ Rear-facing (vehicles without rear seats) — Infant seat/con-
vertible seat
Never install a rear-facing child restraint. Your vehicle is not
designed to carry an infant.
■ Rear-facing (vehicles with rear seats) Infant seat/convert-
ible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Canada
only
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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Access Cab models)
Vehicles without rear seatsRemove the head restraints (
P. 5 3)
Remove the anchor bracket cov-
ers.
Store the removed covers in a
safe place such as the glove box.
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt. Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Install the head restraint to the original position (P. 5 3)
Vehicles with rear seats
Remove the anchor bracket cov-
ers.
Store the removed covers in a
safe place such as the glove box.
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors.
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Center passenger seatSwing the seatback forward
slightly. (P. 50)
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors,
and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.
Replace the head restraint.
Installing position: Outside passenger seat
Center passenger seat
■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 the SAE J1819.
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Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( P. 59)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
■ 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.
●Vehicles with rear seats: 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.
● Vehicles with rear seats: Adjust the
front passenger seat so that it does not
interfere with the child restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when it is
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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When driving
As shown in the above example,
if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in th e number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not stack anything behind the front seats higher than the seat-
backs.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent
the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or
hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
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CAUTION
■Storage precautions
●Never allow anyone to ride in the rear deck. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or
an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.