TOYOTA CAMRY 1997 Workshop Manual

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CAUTION!
Before using the vehicle's seat belt,
make sure the head restraint and up-
per pad is reinstalled. Do not occupy
this position unless the head re-
straint and upper pad is reinstalled
as serious injury may result.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.
ÐTypes of child restraint system
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An Infant seat is used in rear-facing
only.
CAUTION!

Never use rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can
cause severe injury to the child.
ÐInstallation with 3-point
type seat belt
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Do not use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mecha-
nism of the front seats. This can
cause severe injury to the child
and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer and insert the tab into the buckle
taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION!

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is then
retracted even slightly, it cannot be ex-
tended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make
sure the belt is in the lock mode before let-
ting the before letting the belt to retract.3. While pressing the infant seat firmly
against the seat cushion and seat-
back, let the shoulder belt retract as far
as it will go to hold the infant seat se-
curely.
CAUTION!
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instruc-
tions provided by its manufacturer.
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4. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle-release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-
TION
A convertible seat is used in forward-
facing and rear-facing depending on
the child's age and size. When instal-
ling, follow the manufacturer's in-
struction about the applicable child's
age and size.
CAUTION!

Never use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can
cause severe injury to the child.
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Only when it is unavoidable
should a forward-facing child re-
straint system be used on the front
seat. Always move the seat as far
back as possible because the
force of deploying airbag would
cause serious injury to the child.
Do not use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mecha-
nism of the front seats. This can
cause severe injury to the child
and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the convertible seat follow-
ing the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
tight.
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CAUTION!

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is then
retracted even slightly, it cannot be ex-
tended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode be-
fore letting the belt to retract.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.
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CAUTION!
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instruc-
tions provided by its manufacturer.
4. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle-release button and allow
the belt to retract completely. The belt
will move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forward-fac-
ing only.
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CAUTION!
Only when it is unavoidable should
a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem be used on the front seat. Al-
ways move the seat as far back as
possible because the force of de-
ploying airbag would cause serioud
injury to the child.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the
lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and child fol-
lowing 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
child's hips. See Seat beltsº for details.
CAUTION!

Always make sure the shoulder
belt is positioned across the cen-
ter of child's shoulder. The belt
should be kept away from child's
neck, but not falling off child's
shoulder. Failure to do so could re-
duce the amount of protection in
an accident and increase the
chance of injury.

High-positioned lap belts and
loose-fitting belts both could in-
crease the chance of injury due to
sliding under the lap belt during an
accident. Keep the lap belt as low
on your hip bone as possible.

For the safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child's arm.

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
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If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
2. To remove the child restraint system,
press the buckle-release button and
allow the belt to retract.If your child restraint system requires
the use of a top strap, latch the hood
onto the anchor bracket and tighten
the top strap.
See the following instructions to install the
anchor bracket.
ÐTop strap anchors and
locations
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