Child Restraint
Child-Restraint System Installation
Categories of Child-Restraint Systems
When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of child-restraint system is appropriate for your child and vehicle.
(Countries conforming to the UN-R 44 regulation)
Child-restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the UN-R 44 regulation.
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Group |
Age |
Weight |
Size Classification/Fixture (CRF) |
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0 |
Up to about 9 months old |
Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb) |
L1 |
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L2 |
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R1 |
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0 |
Up to about 2 years old |
Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb) |
R1 |
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R2 |
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R3 |
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1 |
About 8 months to 4 years old |
9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb) |
R2 |
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R3 |
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F2 |
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F2X |
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F3 |
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2 |
About 3 to 7 years old |
15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) |
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3 |
About 6 to 12 years old |
22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) |
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(Australia)
Child-restraint systems for Australia must conform to Australian Standard AS 1754/91 or later. Refer to your local state authority for the latest specification.
(Other countries)
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in your country.
Baby Seat Installation Position
A baby seat is used in the rear-facing position only.
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat protected by an air bag:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
The child-restraint system can be hit by the deploying air bag and knocked out of position. A child in the child-restraint system could be seriously injured or killed.
