2015 TOYOTA VERSO ECU

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CAUTION
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-
erly secure the infant or child. It may result in death or serious injury (in the
event of sudden braking or an accident).
Child restraint precautions
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is “ON”. (P. 177)
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as
far back as possible because the front passenger airbag could inflate with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seri-
ously injured.
Vehicles without SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the child to lean
his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the
seat from which the SRS side airbags deploy even if the child is seated in
the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags inflate,
and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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Before driving
CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the child to lean his/
her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the
seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side air-
bags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the
child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and SRS
curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious
injury to the child.
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
When the child restraint system is not in use
Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.
If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it
from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or
accident.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure the child restraints to the seats using a seat belt or ISOFIX
rigid anchor. Attach the top strap when installing a child restraint
system.
Seat belts (An ELR belt
requires a locking clip.)
Second seat: ISOFIX rigid
anchor (ISOFIX child restraint
system)
Lower anchors are provided for
the outside second seats.
(Tags displaying the location of
the anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Second seat: Anchor bracket
(for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for outside second seats.
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt
Rear-facing Baby seat/child seat
Second seats
Adjust the seat as far back as
possible.
Fold the seatback while pulling
up the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
(P. 86)
Third seats (vehicles with third seats)
Adjust the second seat forward
so that it does not interfere with
the child restraint system.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
strap. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 87)
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
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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.
Install a locking clip near the tab
of the lap and shoulder belt by
inserting the lap and shoulder
webbing through the recesses of
the locking clip. Buckle the belt
again. If the belt has any slack,
release the buckle and reinstall
the locking clip.
Forward-facing Child seat
Second seats
Adjust the seat as far back as
possible.
Fold the seatback while pulling
up the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
(P. 86)
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Third seats (vehicles with third seats)
Adjust the second seat forward
so that it does not interfere with
the child restraint system.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
strap. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 87)
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Install a locking clip near the tab
of the lap and shoulder belt by
inserting the lap and shoulder
webbing through the recesses of
the locking clip. Buckle the belt
again. If the belt has any slack,
release the buckle and reinstall
the locking clip.
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Junior seat
Second seats
Adjust the seat as far back as
possible.
Fold the seatback while pulling
up the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
(P. 86)
Third seats (vehicles with third seats)
Adjust the second seat forward
so that there is adequate space
for the child.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
strap. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 87)
Place the junior seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
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Child restraint systems with a top strap (vehicles with second seats)
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or ISOFIX rigid
anchors, and do the following.
Adjust the head restraint to the
upmost position. (P. 94)
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Hook
Top strap
Anchor bracket
When installing a child restraint system using a seat belt
You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system using a seat belt.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your
child restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the
following item from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
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