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SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS
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This function prompts the driver to confirm the presence of passengers and cargo in the rear.
This function will be activated when the rear doors are opened and closed.
It alerts the driver by warning messages on the combination meter display and beeps when the ignition switch is turned from the“ ON” position to the“ OFF” position.
1-8. CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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Infants and children must be placed in an infant or child restraint system on the rear seat while riding in the vehicle.
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NOTE
. This function does not directly detect passengers and cargo in the rear seat.
. This function detects the opening and closing of the rear doors. In this situation, there is the possibility that the following phenomenon may occur.
– It may alert the driver even if there are no passengers or cargo in the
rear seat. – It may not alert the driver even if
there are passengers and cargo in the rear seat.
. This function can be set to on or off by the“ Car settings”. For details, refer to“ Settings icon( Car settings)” FP230.
. The ON / OFF setting will not be changed even if the ignition switch is turned to the“ OFF” position.
. The ON / OFF setting will be returned to the default setting if the 12 V battery is removed.
You must use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’ s age and size.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap / shoulder belt( except those described in“ Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages( LATCH)” FP96).
Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraint systems are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’ s instructions.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.