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Child restraint systems
! Installing a forward facing child restraint system
S01AG0402
WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S SEAT IF THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON INDICA- TOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS IN- JURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIR- BAG .
. Before installing a child restraint system , be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place . Otherwise , in an accident , serious injury or death could result .
1 . If the seat is equipped with a slide mechanism , set the seat as far back as possible .
2 . Place the child restraint system in the appropriate position .
3 . If there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback , adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved .
4 . If the child restraint system makes contact with the head restraint of the rear seating position where the child restraint system is to be installed , raise the head restraint to the extended position . If the child restraint system still makes contact , remove the head restraint . For details , refer to “ Head restraints ” FP48 .
CAUTION
Store the head restraint that has been removed in the cargo area . Do not place the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn .
WARNING
When you intend to install a child restraint system in the rear center seating position , if the child restraint system does not fit snugly against the contours of the rear center seat cushion , install the child restraint system in the window-side seating position to be safe .
5 . Run the lap and shoulder belt through the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer . – When a child restraint system is installed on the third-row center seating position , pass the third-row center seatbelt through the comfort guide properly . For details , refer to “ Third-row center seatbelt ” FP59 .
6 . Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click .