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Child Restraint Systems
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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.
. 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 appropriate position.
3. If the child restraint system makes contact with the head restraint, perform the following procedure. – Except rear center seat: Remove the head restraint.
– Rear center seat: Raise the head restraint to the extended position. If the child restraint system still makes contact, install the child restraint system in a seating position other than the rear center seat.
For details, refer to“ Head Restraint Adjustment” FP38.
CAUTION
Store the removed head restraint 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