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711-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat b elt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors sh ould be
used to cut the belt.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the should er 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.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child rest raint system
manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in second or third
row seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belt s in positions
next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt
effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and
low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,
move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in de ath or serious
injury.
● When installing a child restraint system on the second center s eat, adjust
both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatback s at the
same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same angle. O ther-
wise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may
cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■ 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 c ould cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 36)
■ 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.
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721-2. Child safety
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Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the second outboard seats.
(Buttons displaying the location
of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
■When installing in the
second outboard seats
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operati on
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
Adjust the seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the
seatback angle until good contact is achieved.
If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint syste m
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. ( P. 158)
Take off the covers between
the seat cushion and seat-
back, then confirm the posi-
tion of the LATCH anchors
below the symbol in the seat-
back.
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH ancho r
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731-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
With flexible lower attachments
Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child
restraint system indicates the
presence of a lower connec-
tor system.
With rigid lower attachments
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child
restraint system indicates the
presence of a lower connec-
tor system.
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741-2. Child safety
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If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installa-
tion, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether s trap
anchor. ( P. 7 5 )
After installing the child restrai nt system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is in stalled securely. ( P. 71)
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
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751-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
■Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for all second seats.
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● 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 system.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child rest raint system
manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in second or third
row seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belt s in positions
next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt
effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and
low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,
move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in de ath or serious
injury.
● If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child re straint system.
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)
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761-2. Child safety
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Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operati
on
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
Second outboard seats
Adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.
If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head
restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint.
(P. 158)
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. ( P. 71)
When installing the child
restraint system with the head
restraint being raised, be sure to
have the top tether strap pass
underneath the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to
the downmost position.
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Top tether strapO
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771-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Second center seat
Remove the head restraint.
( P. 158)
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.
Install the head restraint.
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Hook
Top tether strapO
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781-2. Child safety
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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
● Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor
bracket.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child rest raint system
manufacturer.
NOTICE
■ Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
When not in use, make certain to close the lid. If it remains o pen, the lid
may be damaged.