SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 77
SENGER’ S SEAT IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’ S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMI- NATES. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
1. Adjust the head restraint as follows. For booster seat:
For booster cushion:
Raise the head restraint to the extended position( center seat). Do not remove the head restraint.
2. Place the booster seat / cushion and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat / cushion.
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If the booster seat makes contact with the head restraint when the booster seat is to be installed, 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 booster seat still makes contact, install the booster seat in a seating position other than the rear center seat. For details, refer to“ Head Restraint Adjustment” FP49.
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.
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3. For models with rear seat reclining mechanism, if there is a gap between the booster seat / cushion and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.
4. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat / cushion and the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. For booster seat / cushion with a belt guide, use the seatbelt through the belt guide.
5. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Take care not to twist the seatbelt. Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’ s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’ s hips.
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