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LEXUS CT200H (2017 year). Manual - part 3

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SRS airbag precautions

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Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean

against the dashboard.

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Do not allow a child to stand in front of the

SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the

knees of a front passenger.

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Do not allow the front seat occupants to hold

items on their knees.

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Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail

or the front, side and rear pillars.

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Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passen-

ger seat toward the door or put their head or

hands outside the vehicle.

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SRS airbag precautions

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Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items

could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS cur-

tain shield airbags deploy.

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If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to

remove it.

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Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate

as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the

side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to

inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag compo-

nents.

Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have

deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

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If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or

window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any resi-

due as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

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If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and

front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your

Lexus dealer.

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Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will

disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the pas-

senger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger

may not deploy in the event of a collision.

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Do not attach anything to or lean anything

against areas such as the dashboard, steering

wheel pad and lower portion of the instru-

ment panel.

These items can become projectiles when the

SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags

deploy.

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Do not attach anything to areas such as a

door, windshield glass, side door glass, front

or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the

extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.

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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the

front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several

minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

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The windshield may crack.

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For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe

rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response

center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” but-

ton) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of

emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the

agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary

emergency services. (

P. 460)

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

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The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold

level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]

frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move

or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the

front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck

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Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioners will

activate.

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The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger

sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front passen-

ger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (

P. 49)

WARNING

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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without

consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)

accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

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Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags

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Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument

panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails

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Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant

compartment

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Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or winches

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Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system

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Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players

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Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

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The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that

exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force

produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle

cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate

speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

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The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal collision.

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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a seri-

ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the

illustration.

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front airbags)
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear

collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a

collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of

the SRS front airbags may occur.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard sur-

face

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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Landing hard or falling

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Collision from the side

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags

(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a

collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other

than the passenger compartment.

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in

a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low-speed frontal

collision.

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When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your

Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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Collision from the side to the vehicle body

other than the passenger compartment

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Collision from the side at an angle

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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The front of the vehicle is damaged or

deformed, or was involved in an accident that

was not severe enough to cause the SRS front

airbags to inflate.

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A portion of a door or its surrounding area is

damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was

involved in an accident that was not severe

enough to cause the SRS side and curtain

shield airbags to inflate.

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The pad section of the steering wheel, dash-

board near the front passenger airbag or

lower portion of the instrument panel is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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The surface of the seats with the side airbag is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or

roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing

the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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Front passenger occupant classification system

Seat belt reminder light
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and acti-
vates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.

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Adult

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Child

or child restraint system

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off

flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off

flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

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Unoccupied

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There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Not illuminated

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

deactivated

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

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: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/
her physique and posture.

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passen-

ger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her phy-
sique or posture.

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A for-

ward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. (

P. 55)

: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the

child restraint system properly. (

P. 58)

: In the event of a side collision.

: In the event of a frontal collision.

WARNING

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant classification

system.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Wear the seat belt properly.

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Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the

buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

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Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat

belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-

minated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect

the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not

activate, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback

pocket).

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Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the

front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

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Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the

seatback with their legs.

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Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may

cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the

SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a severe accident.

If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does

not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible

when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effec-

tiveness of the seat belt system.

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If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illumi-

nated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, 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 “AIR BAG OFF” indicator 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.

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When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front

passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the

proper order. (

P. 58)

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Do not modify or remove the front seats.

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Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the

SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the front passenger

occupant classification system. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-

backs.

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Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that covers the seat

cushion surface.

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Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Safety information for children

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It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.

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Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally. (

P. 110, 139)

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Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use

the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a

danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof

(if equipped) or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely

cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

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Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to
the age and size of the child.

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For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child restraint
system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (

P. 58)

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or the lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child
restraint systems.

Points to remember

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Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the
age and size of the child.

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When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat
When you have to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, adjust the fol-

lowing:

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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the

vehicle’s seat belt. (

P. 34)

Types of child restraints

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Rear facing

 Infant seat/convert-

ible seat



Forward facing

 Convertible

seat



Booster seat

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The seatback to the most upright position

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The seat cushion to the fully rearward position

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Child restraint precautions

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For effective protection in automobile 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 accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between

you and the vehicle’s interior.

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Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the

size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is

safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if

the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force

of the rapid inflation 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 passenger

seat.

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A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat

only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap

should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap

anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and

always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable

speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front

or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender

connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint sys-

tem, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the

event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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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 and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS

side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child

restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side and curtain shield airbags inflate, and

the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child

restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured

properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden

stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around

a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.

If this occurs and the child cannot be released from the seat belt, scissors should be

used to cut the belt.

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When the child restraint system is not in use

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do

not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.

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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or

store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passen-

gers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the

outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying

the location of the anchors are attached

to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism (ALR/
ELR belts except driver’s seat belt)
(

P. 34)

Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

An anchor bracket is provided for each

rear seat.

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the
top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.

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