child seat TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 39
Wireless remote control ........ 62
Side doors............................. 72
Trunk (sedan) ....................... 80
Back door (wagon)................ 84
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 90
Rear seats ............................ 92
Driving position memory
system ................................ 95
Head restraints ..................... 98
Seat belts ............................ 100
Steering wheel .................... 108
Inside rear view mirror ........ 111
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1141-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 127
Double locking system ....... 136
Alarm .................................. 138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 146
SRS airbags ....................... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 160
Installing child restraints ..... 169
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 180
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For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system

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Inside rear view mirror P. 111
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 490
Vanity mirrors P. 482
Sun visors *2 P. 481
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 148
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Overhead console  P. 476
Personal lights P. 472
Personal/interior lights P. 471
Intrusion sensor cancel switch  P. 139
Microphone *1 P. 443
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
*2: 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. (P. 178)
Assist grips P. 495

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Inside rear view mirror P. 111
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 490
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
*2
P. 482
P. 481
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 148
Personal lights P. 472
Personal/interior lights
Microphone
*1
P. 471
P. 443
Intrusion sensor cancel switch 
Overhead console

P. 139
P. 476
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
*2: 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. (P. 178)
Assist grips P. 495

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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 39
Wireless remote control ...... 62
Side doors .......................... 72
Trunk (sedan) ..................... 80
Back door (wagon) ............. 84
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 90
Rear seats .......................... 92
Driving position memory
system .............................. 95
Head restraints ................... 98
Seat belts.......................... 100
Steering wheel .................. 108
Inside rear view mirror ...... 111
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 1141-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 127
Double locking system ...... 136
Alarm ................................ 138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 146
SRS airbags...................... 148
Child restraint systems ..... 160
Installing child restraints ... 169
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 180

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Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
CAUTION
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 160)
When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 100 regarding seat belt usage.
Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate
for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli-
sions.
Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, for seat belt replacement or installation.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
Wearing a seat belt
Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
Always wear a seat belt properly.
Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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CAUTION
Pregnant women
People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
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 buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P. 100)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

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CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
the safest for infants and children. (P. 160)
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
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.
Do not drive the vehicle while the driver
or passenger has items resting on their
knees.

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Child restraint systems
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear
seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(P. 169)
Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system which
conforms to the regulation “ECE No.44”.
Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups
according to the regulation “ECE No.44”.
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)
Group 0
+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)
In this owner’s manual, the following popular 3 types of child restraint
systems that can be secured with the seat belts are explained.
Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.