551-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
■Child restraint system com-
patibility for each seating
position
Compatibility of each seating
position with child restraint sys-
tems ( P.56) displays the type
of child restraint systems that
can be used and possible seat- ing positions for installation
using symbols.
Also, the recommended child
restraint system that is suitable
for your child can be selected.
Otherwise, check [Recom-
mended child restraint systems
and Compatibility table] for rec-
ommended child restraint sys-
tems. (
P.59)
Check the selected child
restraint system together with
the following [Before confirming
the compatibility of each seating
position with child restraint sys-
tems].
■Before confirming the com-
patibility of each seating
position with child restraint
systems
1 Checking the child restraint
system standards.
Use a child restraint system
that conforms to UN(ECE)
R44
*1 or UN(ECE) R129*1, 2.
The following approval mark
is displayed on child restraint
systems which are con-
formed.
Check for an approval mark
WARNING
●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.
●Use child restraint system suit-
able to the age and size of the
child and install it to the rear
seat.
●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 no t interfere with
the child restraint system.
Child restraint system
compatibility for each
seating position (for
Puerto Rico)
631-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
restraint.
Otherwise, put the head
restraint in the upper most
position. (P.144)
3 Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
Booster type
High back type
4 Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (
P. 2 7 )
■Removing a child restraint
system installed with a seat
belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the
child restraint system may spring
up due to the rebound of the seat
cushion. Release the buckle while
holding down the child restraint
system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
641-2. Child safety
■Child restraint LATCH
anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seat. (Marks
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)
WARNING
●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.
●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
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.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
●When securing some types of
child restraint s ystems in rear
seats, it may not be possible to
properly use the seat belts in
positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with
it or affecting seat belt effective-
ness. 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 differ-
ent position. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious
injury.
■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. 2 9 )
■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
sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing or an accident.
Child restraint system
fixed with a child restraint
LATCH anchor (except for
Puerto Rico)
661-2. Child safety
Child restraint systems with rigid
lower attachments cannot be
installed in the center seat. This
type of child restraint system
can only be installed in the out-
board seat.
■Laws and regulations pertain-
ing to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming
to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-
fications can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform
to SAE J1819.
■ISOFIX lower anchorages
(ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem)
Lower anchorages are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Marks displaying the location of
the anchorages are attached to
the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay 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 instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
●Never attach two child restraint
system attachments to the
same anchor. In a collision, one
anchor may not be strong
enough to hold two child
restraint system attachments
and may break. If the LATCH
anchors are already in use, use
the seat belt to install a child
restraint system in the center
seat.
●When securing some types of
child restraint systems in rear
seats, it may not be possible to
properly use the seat belts in
positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with
it or affecting seat belt effective-
ness. 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 differ-
ent position. Fa ilure to do so
may result in death or serious
injury.
●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm
the security of the child restraint
system.
Child restraint system
fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage (for Puerto
Rico)
681-2. Child safety
installed in the center seat. This
type of child restraint system
can only be installed in the out-
board seat.
■When using a “MIDI 2”
Adjust the support leg and ISOFIX
connectors as follows:
1 Lock the ISOFIX connectors
where number 3 can be seen.
2 Lock the support leg where 6
holes can be seen.
■Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
●When using the lower anchor-
ages, be sure tha t there are no
foreign objects around the
anchorages and that the seat
belt is not caught behind the
child restraint system.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
●Never attach two c hild restraint
system attachments to the
same anchorage. In a collision,
one anchorage may not be
strong enough to hold two child
restraint system attachments
and may break. If the lower
anchorages are already in use,
use the seat belt to install a
child restraint system in the cen-
ter seat.
●When securing some types of
child restraint systems in rear
seats, it may not be possible to
properly use the seat belts in
positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with
it or affecting seat belt effective-
ness. 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 differ-
ent position. Fa ilure to do so
may result in death or serious
injury.
●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm
the security of the child restraint
system.
Using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
(except for Puerto Rico)
691-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
■Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
Rear outboard seats
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. 6 3 )
Hook
Top tether strap
Rear center seat
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. (
P.63)
Hook
Top tether strap
■Laws and regulations pertain-
ing to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming
to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-
fications can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform
to SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
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.
701-2. Child safety
■Top tether anchorages
Top tether anchorages are pro-
vided for each rear seat.
Use top tether anchorages
when fixing the top strap.
Top tether anchorages
Top strap
■Fixing the top strap to the
top tether anchorages
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
Rear outboard seats
Open the top tether anchorage
cover, latch the hook onto the
top tether anchorage and
tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched. ( P. 6 3 )
Hook
Top strap
Rear center seat
Latch the hook onto the top
tether anchorage and tighten
the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched. ( P. 6 3 )
Hook
Top strap
WARNING
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
NOTICE
■Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)
When not in use, make certain to
close the lid. If it remains open,
the lid may be damaged.
Using a top tether anchor-
age (for Puerto Rico)
711-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
●Firmly attach the top strap and
make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
●Do not attach the top strap to
anything other than the top
tether anchorages.
●After securing a child restraint
system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
NOTICE
■Top tether anchorages
When not in use, make certain to
close the lid. If it remains open,
the lid may be damaged.