child restraint TOYOTA VERSO 2012 User Guide

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CAUTION
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-
erly secure the infant or child, resulting in serious injury or even death.
Child restraint precautions
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.
Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is “ON”. (P. 167)
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be installed
on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the
seat as far back as possible, because the front passenger airbag could
inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be
killed or seriously injured.
Vehicles without SRS curtain shield airbags: 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 from which the side airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the
child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags inflate, and the
impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: 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 rail from which the side airbags or
curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child
restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield air-
bags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the
child.

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CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
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 an accident.
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.
When the child restraint system is not in use
Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment.
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 passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or
accident.

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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure the child restraints using a seat belt or a ISOFIX rigid anchor
(ISOFIX child restraint system). Attach the top strap when installing
a child restraint system.
Seat belts (An ELR belt
requires a locking clip.)
Second seat: ISOFIX rigid
anchor (ISOFIX child restraint
system)
These exclusive fixing bars are
provided for the outside sec-
ond seats. (Tags displaying the
location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Second seat: Anchor bracket
(for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for outside second seats.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt
Rear-facing Baby seat/child seat
Second seats
Adjust the seat as far back as
possible.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 7 9 )
Third seats (vehicles with third seats)
Adjust the second seat forward
so that it does not interfere with
the child restraint system.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
strap. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 8 0 )
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.

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VERSO_WE_OM64524ERun the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Install a locking clip near the tab
of the lap and shoulder belt by
inserting the lap and shoulder
webbing through the recesses of
the locking clip. Buckle the belt
again. If the belt has any slack,
release the buckle and reinstall
the locking clip.
If your child restraint system does
not provide a locking clip, you can
purchase one at any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Locking clip for child restraint sys-
tem (Part No. 73119-22010)

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VERSO_WE_OM64524EForward-facing Child seat
Second seats
Adjust the seat as far back as
possible.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 7 9 )
Third seats (vehicles with third seats)
Adjust the second seat forward
so that it does not interfere with
the child restraint system.
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
strap. Return the seatback and
secure it at the 1st lock position
(most upright position). (P. 8 0 )
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.

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Before driving
VERSO_WE_OM64524ERun the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Install a locking clip near the tab
of the lap and shoulder belt by
inserting the lap and shoulder
webbing through the recesses of
the locking clip. Buckle the belt
again. If the belt has any slack,
release the buckle and reinstall
the locking clip.
If your child restraint system does
not provide a locking clip, you can
purchase one at any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Locking clip for child restraint sys-
tem (Part No. 73119-22010)

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VERSO_WE_OM64524ESit the child in the junior seat. Fit
the seat belt to the junior seat
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder, and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
(P. 88)
Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Push the release button and fully
retract the seat belt.

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Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child restraint
system) (vehicles with second seats)
Adjust the seat as far back as
possible.
Fold the seatback forward and
then back to the 1st lock position
(most upright position). Adjust
the seatback to the 7th lock posi-
tion. (P. 79)
1st lock position
7th lock position
Check the positions of the exclu-
sive fixing bars, and install the
child restraint system to the seat.
If the child restraint has a top
strap, the top strap should be
latched onto the anchors.

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Child restraint systems with a top strap (vehicles with second seats)
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or ISOFIX rigid
anchors, and do the following.
Adjust the head restraint to the
upmost position. (P. 8 6 )
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Hook
To p s t r a p
Anchor bracket
When installing a child restraint system
You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child
restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the fol-
lowing item from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)