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rear seat. This may cause the “OFF” indicator to be illuminated, which the passen- ger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, re- turn to a position where it does not touches the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve- hicle is moving. Reclining the seat- back excessively may lessen the ef- fectiveness of the seat belt system. (cid:1) If an adult sits in the front passen- ger seat, the occupant classification indicator light should indicate “ON”. If illumi- nated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “OFF” indica- tor still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

the “OFF”

indicator

is

the

(cid:1) Wear the seat belt properly. (cid:1) Make sure

front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left in- serted in the buckle before some- one sits front passenger seat.

the

in

(cid:1) Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat or the seat- back table, etc.

(cid:1) Do not apply pressure to the front passenger seat by resting hands or legs on the seatback.

(cid:1) Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

(cid:1) Do not attach a commercial seat- back table or other heavy item to the back of front passenger seat.

the

(cid:1) Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

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(cid:1) When it is unavoidable to install the forward- facing child restraint sys- tem on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the the proper order. (As for the installation order, see “—Installation with seat belt” on page 104 in this Section.) (cid:1) Do not modify or remove the front

front passenger seat

in

seats.

(cid:1) Do not kick

the

front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunc- tion of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer im- mediately.

front

passenger

if observing

The occupant classification indicator light may indicate “ON” (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may the above deploy) even in, or a cautions, when a child sits forward- facing child is installed on front passenger seat. Refer to all the cautions in “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 64, “SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags” on page 72 and “Child restraint” on page 90.

restraint system

the

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” on page 43 in this Section for details.

CAUTION

(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

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Regular and access cab models— (cid:1) REGULAR CAB MODELS—

Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child. ACCESS CAB MODELS— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed in the rear of the cabin per the instructions in this manual. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly re- strained in the rear of the vehicle cabin than in the front.

(cid:1) Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” position. In the event of an accident, the rapid inflation of the front passenger air- bag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child.

force of

the

Double cab models— (cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. (cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear- facing child is installed on front passenger seat.

restraint system the

classification

If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat, make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the “OFF” position with the key removed and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 55 in this Section.) (cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front passenger seat or in the rear of the cabin. If instal- ling a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of colli- sion.

installing a child

(cid:1) Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

(cid:1) On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

If

installing a child

(cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

(cid:1) Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. restraint system should be The child installed in the rear seat if your vehicle is equipped with rear seats. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear of the ve- hicle cabin than in the front. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

than

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—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 114, 117 or 120 in this Section. lower anchorages The for your vehicle may also be approved used. See child restraint lower anchorages” on page 122, 124 or 129 in this Section.

“—Installation with

restraint

child

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LS13003

(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

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(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with seat belt (regular and access cab models)

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LS13008

LS13005

WHEN INSTALLING IN THE REAR SEAT (access cab models): Flip over the bottom cushion before installing the child restraint system.

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear- facing position only.

CAUTION

To install the child restraint system properly, make sure the bottom cush- ion is flipped over whenever you use a child restraint system in the rear seating area.

CAUTION

Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on the front pas- senger seat.

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When you install a rear- facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the right front passenger seat (bench seat) or front passenger seat (separate seats), turn the passenger airbag off switch coun- terclockwise to the “OFF” position and remove the key. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger air- bag” on page 55 in this Section.) The indicator system is off.

light comes on when the

CAUTION

If you must install a rear- facing child restraint system on the right front passenger seat (bench seat) or front passenger seat (separate seats), make sure that the front passenger airbag off switch is in the “OFF” position with the key removed and that the indicator light is on.

LS13007

CAUTION

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

LS13010

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

the

To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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LS13011

LS13012

LS13013

3. While pressing the infant seat

firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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LS13014

LS13015

LS13006a

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for- ward- facing or rear- facing position de- pending on the age and size of the the child. When manufacturer’s the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

CAUTION

Rear- facing child restraint system: Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the right front pas- senger seat (bench seat) or front pas- senger seat (separate seats) with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on the front pas- senger seat.

When you install a rear- facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the right front passenger seat (bench seat) or front passenger seat (separate seats), turn the passenger airbag off switch coun- terclockwise to the “OFF” position and remove the key. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger air- bag” on page 55 in this Section.) The indicator system is off.

light comes on when the

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CAUTION

CAUTION

If you must install a rear- facing child restraint system on the right front passenger seat (bench seat) or front passenger seat (separate seats), make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the “OFF” position with the key removed and that the indica- tor light is on.

child

the right

forward- facing

Forward- facing child restraint system: restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on front passenger seat (bench seat) or front passenger seat (separate seats) with the passenger the “AUTO” airbag off switch position, because force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious in forward seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 55 in this Section.)

the child

in the

injury

to

LS13016

CAUTION

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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LS13017

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

provided insert the

by tab

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

LS13018

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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LS13019

LS13020

LS13021

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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LS13022

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward- facing position only.

CAUTION

child

the right

forward- facing

restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on front passenger seat (bench seat) or front passenger seat (separate seats) with the passenger the “AUTO” airbag off switch position, because force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious in forward seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 55 in this Section.)

the child

in the

injury

to

LS13023

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 43 in this Section for details.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

LS13024

could

(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and cause loose- fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

2. To remove the booster seat, press the the

buckle release button and allow belt to retract.

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LS13028

LS13029

LS13030

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear- facing position only.

CAUTION

classification

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear- facing child is front passenger installed on seat.

restraint system the

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- the rear right straint system on seat. system installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

restraint

Child

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LS13031

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

LS13032

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

the

To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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LS13033

LS13034

LS13035

3. While pressing the infant seat

firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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LS13036

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for- ward- facing or rear- facing position de- pending on the age and size of the the child. When manufacturer’s the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

6. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

7. Put a child on the child restraint sys- tem and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order: 1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-

tion.

2. Move the front passenger seat to the

rearward position.

3. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the child restraint system putting your weight on front passenger seat.

the

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended. To hold the seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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indicator

indicates

The front passenger occupant classifica- tion indicator light should indicate “OFF” when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi- tion and the child is in the child restraint system after following these procedures. The “OFF” the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. if the indicator light indicates “ON”, do the fol- lowing procedure: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. When reinstalling a child restraint sys- tem, make sure the seatback does not press into the seat cushion. If this occurs, adjust the seatback angle slightly.

the child restraint system

4. Then make sure the head restraint is not pressing the child restraint system into the seat cushion. If this occurs, raise the head restraint.

5. Turn the ignition on again.

the

ignition key

The front passenger occupant classifica- tion indicator light should indicate “OFF”. If the indicator light still indicates “ON” when to the “ON” position, then the SRS front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the passen- ger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Re- move the child restraint system and con- tact your Toyota dealer.

turned

is

CAUTION

the

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward- facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward- facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

LS13037

CAUTION

classification

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear- facing child is front passenger installed on seat.

restraint system the

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LS13038

Move seat fully back

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

(cid:1) On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

LS13039

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- the rear right straint system on seat. system installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

restraint

Child

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LS13040

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

provided insert the

by tab

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

LS13041

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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LS13042

LS13043

LS13044

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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(cid:1) On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

LS13045

LS13046

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward- facing position only.

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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LS13047

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” in this Section for details.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

could

(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and cause loose- fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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—Using a top strap (regular cab models)

Symbol mark

Routing device

LS13048

LS13050a

LS13052b

2. To remove the booster seat, press the the

buckle release button and allow belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Anchor brackets

Bench seat

Symbol mark

Routing device

LS13053bAnchor

bracket

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Separate seats

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Use the routing device and the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are installed for (each) passenger seating position. This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets.

LS13063

Symbol mark

LS13181

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove

the passenger head

re-

straint.

2. Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the routing device cover with the symbol mark shown in the il- lustration, then pull it forward to re- move.

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LS13064b

LS13065b

the

through

top strap

3. Pull the seatback release lever and swing the seatback forward slightly. Route the routing device as shown in the il- lustration. Latch bracket. Return the seatback to upright posi- tion.

the hook onto

the anchor

4. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt and tighten the top strap. Replace straint.

the passenger head

re-

Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace the cover when the anchor bracket is not in use. For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 90 in this Section.

CAUTION

(cid:1) When returning the seatback to its the original position, make sure seatback locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

is securely

(cid:1) Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions. Follow all the installation in- structions provided by its manufac- turer.

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—Using a top strap (access cab models)

LS13069

Front position

LS13070a

Rear position

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

LS13071

Symbol mark

Routing device or upper anchor bracket

Lower anchor bracket

the routing device and the anchor

Use bracket to attach the top strap. Upper anchor bracket is installed for front passenger’s seating position, lower anchor bracket is installed for right- rear seating position. This symbol the user ready anchor brackets.

locations of

indicates

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LS13072

Symbol mark

LS13073

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: Front position— 1. Remove

the passenger head

re-

straint. Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the illustration, then pull it forward to remove.

2. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Latch the anchor bracket on the back panel and tight- en the top strap.

the hook onto

For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 90 in this Section.

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LS13074

LS13075

Routing device

LS13076a

Symbol mark

3. Replace the head restraint. Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace the cover when the anchor bracket is not in use.

Rear position— 1. Upper anchor bracket:

Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the upper anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the illustration, then pull it for- ward to remove. Lower anchor bracket: Pull up the lower anchor bracket.

2. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Route the routing device as shown in the il- lustration.

top strap

through

the

For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 90 in this Section.

CAUTION

Make sure twisted.

the

top strap

is not

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—Using a top strap (double cab models)

Symbol mark

LS13077a

LS13051

LS13054a

Anchor brackets

3. Latch the hook onto the rear lower anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are rear seating position. This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets.

for each

installed

Store the removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace the covers when the anchor bracket is not in use.

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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LS13066

LS13067

LS13068

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Pull the seatback release strap and swing the seatback forward slightly, then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its original position.

3. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt and tighten the top strap. Replace the head restraint.

For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 90 in this Section.

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CAUTION

is securely

(cid:1) When returning the seatback to its the original position, make sure seatback locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

(cid:1) Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions. Follow all the installation in- structions provided by its manufac- turer.

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (regular cab models)

LS13078

Separate seats

LS13079

Bench seat

installed

Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are in the front passenger seat. The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of the right side of the seat as shown in the illustration. Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachements can be installed using these anchorages. For such systems, it is not necessary to use the vehicle seatbelts.

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1st lock position

10th lock position

LS13160a

SYSTEM

RESTRAINT

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Separate seats only—Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seat- back to the 10th lock position.

LS13080

LS13081

Make sure the seatback is locked secure- ly.

Canada only

Canada only

Type A

Type B

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2. Widen

the gap between

the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the seatback.

the button on

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

For owners in Canada—The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres- ence of a lower connector system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 114 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

it should be anchored. (For

CAUTION

(cid:1) When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

(cid:1) Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

(cid:1) After securing

the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat.

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (access cab models)

LS13078

Front seat

LS13099

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installed

Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are in the front passenger seat and the right rear auxiliary seat. For front seat without a seatback table— The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback as shown in the illustration. For front seat with a seatback table— The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion. Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments can be installed using these anchorages. For such systems, it is not necessary to use the vehicle seatbelts. Instructions for installing these types of Child Restraint Systems in the right rear seating area are shown in the illustration on page 127.

CAUTION

To install the child restraint system properly, make sure the bottom cush- ion is flipped over whenever you use a child restraint system in the rear seating area.

1st lock position

10th lock position

LS13160a

SYSTEM

RESTRAINT

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Front seat—Fold down the front seat seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seat- back to the 10th lock position.

LS13082

Make sure the seatback is locked secure- ly.

Canada only

Front seat without seatback table (type A)

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LS13083

LS13186

LS13187

Canada only

Canada only

Canada only

Front seat without seatback table (type B)

Front seat with seatback table (type A)

Front seat with seatback table (type B)

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the gap between

Front seat— 2. Front seat without seatback table— the seat Widen cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the seatback. Front seat with seatback table—Wid- en the seat cushion slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the but- ton on the seat cushion.

the button on

the slits of

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

Rear seat— See the diagrams at right and the in- structions on page 128. For owners in Canada—The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres- ence of a lower connector system.

LS13100

LS13101

Canada only

Canada only

Rear seat (type A)

Rear seat (type B)

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To install a Child Restraint System in the rear seat properly, make sure the bottom seat cushion is flipped over. If the bottom seat cushion is already flipped over, pro- ceed to step 3. 1. Pull the lock release strap. 2. Flip over the bottom cushion.

LS13004a

3. Be sure to follow the Child Restraint System manufacturer’s instructions for the installation proce- dure.

recommended

4. Push and pull the Child Restraint Sys- tem in different directions to ensure a secure installation.

5. If the Child Restraint System shakes or vibrates when used, install a cushion the Child Restraint System between and the flipped- over surface of the seat.

CAUTION

To install the child restraint system properly, make sure the bottom cush- ion is flipped over whenever you use a child restraint system in the rear seating area.

it should be anchored. (For

If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 117 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

(cid:1) When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

(cid:1) Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

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(cid:1) After securing

the child restraint