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8 . To remove the child restraint system , press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely . The belt will return to the ELR mode .
! Installing a forward facing child restraint system
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WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING 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 .
3 . Remove the head restraint of the rear seating position where the child restraint system is to be installed . For details , refer to “ Head restraints ” FP43 .
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
NOTE
When the child restraint system is no longer in use , remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor . That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully .
1 . Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position .
2 . For models with rear seat reclining mechanism , if there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback , adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved .
CAUTION
Store the 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 .
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