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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.
(Europe and countries conforming to the UNECE 44 regulation)
Child-restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the UNECE 44 regulation.
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Group |
Age |
Weight |
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0 |
Up to 9 months old |
Less than 10 kg (less than 22 lb) |
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0 |
Up to 2 years old |
Less than 13 kg (less than 29 lb) |
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1 |
8 months to 4 years old |
9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb) |
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2 |
3 to 7 years old |
15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) |
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3 |
6 to 12 years old |
22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) |
(Other countries)
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in your country.
Child-Restraint System Types
(Europe and countries conforming to the UNECE 44 regulation)
In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems secured with seat belts is provided for the following three types of popular child-restraint systems: baby seat, child seat, junior seat.
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Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system. Always read the manufacturer's instructions and this owner's manual carefully.
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Due to variations in the design of child-restraint systems, vehicle seats and seat belts, all child-restraint systems may not fit all seating positions. Before purchasing a child-restraint system, it should be tested in the specific vehicle seating position (or positions) where it is intended to be used. If a previously purchased child-restraint system does not fit, you may need to purchase a different one that will.
Baby seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0
of the UNECE 44 regulation.
Child seat
Equal to Group 1 of the UNECE 44 regulation.
Junior seat
Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UNECE 44 regulation.
(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.
Refer to the table, "Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions" for baby seat installation position (Search).
Always install a baby seat in the correct seat position:
Installing a baby seat without first consulting the table “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” is dangerous. A baby seat installed on the wrong seat position cannot be properly secured. In a collision, the child could hit something or someone in the vehicle and be seriously injured or even killed.
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the passenger seat protected by an air bag:
Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it!
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. If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant, always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated, if installing a rear-facing child-restraint system on the passenger seat is unavoidable.
Child Seat Installation Position
A child seat is used in front-facing and rear-facing positions depending on the age and size of the child. When installing, follow the manufacturer's instructions in accordance with the appropriate age and size of the child as well as the directions for installing the child-restraint system.
Refer to the table, “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” for child seat installation position (Search).
Rear-facing type
Always install a rear-facing child seat in the correct seat position:
Installing a rear-facing child seat without first consulting the table “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” is dangerous. A rear-facing child seat installed on the wrong seat position cannot be properly secured. In a collision, the child could hit something or someone in the vehicle and be seriously injured or even killed.
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the 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. If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classification system, always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated, if installing a rear-facing child-restraint system on the passenger seat is unavoidable.
Front-facing type
Never install a front-facing child seat in the wrong seat position:
Installing a front-facing child seat without first consulting the table “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” is dangerous. A front-facing child seat installed in the wrong seat position cannot be properly secured. In a collision, the child could hit something or someone in the vehicle and be seriously injured or even killed.
Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated.
Before installing child-restraint system on the passenger seat, move the passenger seat as far back as possible:
In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child.
Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated.
Junior Seat Installation Position
A junior seat is used in the front-facing position only.
Refer to the table, “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” for junior seat installation position (Search).
Always install a junior seat in the correct seat position:
Installing a junior seat without first consulting the table “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” is dangerous. A junior seat installed on the wrong seat position cannot be properly secured. In a collision, the child could hit something or someone in the vehicle and be seriously injured or even killed.
Before installing child-restraint system on the passenger seat, move the passenger seat as far back as possible:*1
In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child.
Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated.
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The rearmost position may not be suitable for the installation of some child-restraint systems.
