62
Child Restraint Systems
may result in death or serious injuries in the event of sudden stop, sudden steering maneuver or an accident.
! Installing a rearward facing child restraint system s01ag0401
WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYS- TEM ON THE FRONT PASSEN- GER’ S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
. 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.
. For models with window-side belt guides, when installing a child restraint system on the rear seat, always ensure the seatbelt is threaded through the belt guide to secure the child restraint system.
Window-side belt guide
1. For models with window-side belt guides, check that the shoulder belt is fitted in the belt guide.
2. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position.
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.
3. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.
4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.