2021 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Child safety

Child safety

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Points to remember: P.48 Child restraint system: P.50

When using a child restraint sys- tem: P.52

Child restraint system compati- bility for each seating position (for Puerto Rico): P.54

Child restraint system installa- tion method

Fixed with a seat belt: P.59

Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor (except for Puerto Rico): P.64

Fixed with an ISOFIX lower

anchorage (for Puerto Rico):

P.66

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) (except for Puerto Rico): P.68

Using a top tether anchorage (for Puerto Rico): P.70

The laws of all 50 states of the

U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for child restraint systems.

Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

Choose a child restraint sys- tem that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child.

Types of child restraint system installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about the installation of the child restraint system.

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When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install a child restraint system to a rear seat. When installing a child restraint system to a front pas- senger seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and

install the child restraint system:

Move the front seat fully rear- ward.

If the passenger seat height can be adjusted, Adjust the seat height to the upper most position.

Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position.

If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the

seatback angle until good contact is achieved.

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

Child restraint system com- patibility for each seating position

Compatibility of each seating position with child restraint sys- tems (P.56) displays the type of child restraint systems that can be used and possible seat- ing positions for installation using symbols.

Also, the recommended child restraint system that is suitable for your child can be selected. Otherwise, check [Recom- mended child restraint systems and Compatibility table] for rec- ommended child restraint sys- tems. (P.58)

Check the selected child

restraint system together with the following [Before confirming the compatibility of each seating position with child restraint sys- tems].

Before confirming the com- patibility of each seating position with child restraint systems

1 Checking the child restraint system standards.

Use a child restraint system that conforms to UN(ECE) R44*1 or UN(ECE) R129*1, 2.

The following approval mark is displayed on child restraint systems which are con- formed.

Check for an approval mark attached to the child restraint system.

Example of the displayed regulation number

The weight range of the child

who is applicable for an UN(ECE) R44 approval mark is indicated.

UN(ECE) R129 approval mark*3

The height range of the child

who is applicable as well as available weights for an UN(ECE) R129 approval mark is indicated.

Checking the category of the child restraint system. Check the approval mark of the child restraint system for

which of the following catego- ries the child restraint system is suitable.

Also, if there are any uncer- tainties, check the user’s guide included with the child restraint system or contact the retailer of the child restraint system.

“universal”

“semi-universal”

“restricted”

“vehicle specific”

*1: UN(ECE) R44 and UN(ECE)

R129 are U.N. regulations for child restraint systems.

*2: The child restraint systems men-

tioned in the table may not be available outside of the EU area.

*3: The displayed mark may differ depending on the product.

Compatibility of each seat- ing position with child restraint systems

Suitable for “universal” cate- gory child restraint system fixed with the seat belt.

Suitable for child restraint systems given on recom- mended child restraint sys- tems and compatibility table (P.58).

Suitable for i-Size and ISO- FIX child restraint system.

Includes a top tether anchor- age point.

*1: Move the front seat fully rear- ward. If the passenger seat height can be adjusted, move it to the upper most position.

*2: Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position. When installing a forward-facing child seat, if there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.

*3: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

*: When it is unavoidable to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, a child restraint system can be installed it the PAS- SENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit.

If your child restraint system has no kind of “fixture” (or if you cannot find information in the table below), please refer to the child restraint system “vehicle list” for compatibility information or ask the retailer of your child seat.

Recommended child restraint systems and Compatibility table

*: When it is unavoidable to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, a child restraint system can be installed it the PAS- SENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit.

able outside the LATIN area.

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seat, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effective- ness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint system.

When installing a child seat with support base, if the child seat interferes with the seat- back when latching it into the support base, adjust the seat- back rearward until there is no interference.

If the seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the seat cushion forward.

When installing a junior seat, if the child in your child restraint system is in a very upright position, adjust the seatback angle to the most comfortable position. And if the seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the seat cushion forward.

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock func- tion belt)

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

For Puerto Rico: If the child restraint system on hand is not within the “universal” category

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(or the necessary information is not in the table), refer to the “Vehicle List” provided by the child restraint system maker for various possible installation positions, or check the compati- bility after asking the retailer of the child seat. (P.55, 56)

Rear-facing - Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it

in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoul- der belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (P.63)

Forward-facing - Convert- ible seat

1 If installing the child restraint system to the front passen- ger seat is unavoidable, refer to P.52for the front passenger seat adjustment.

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint sys- tem, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position. (P.136)

Place the child restraint sys- tem on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (P.68)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (P.63)

Booster seat

If installing the child restraint system to the front passen- ger seat is unavoidable, refer to P.52for the front passenger seat adjustment.

High back type: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position. (P.136)

Place the child restraint sys- tem on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Booster type

High back type

Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint sys- tem according to the manu- facturer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is cor- rectly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as

Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt

When releasing the buckle, the child restraint system may spring up due to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding down the child restraint system.

Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stowing position.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seat. (Marks displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

When installing in the rear outboard seats

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint sys- tem, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position. (P.136)

With flexible lower attach- ments

Remove the anchor covers, and install the child restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the anchor covers.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

With rigid lower attachments

Remove the anchor covers, and install the child restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the anchor covers.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (P.68)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (P.63)

When installing in the rear center seat

There are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat.

However, the inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are 15.6 in. (396 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions permit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing stated.

Child restraint systems with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the center seat. This type of child restraint system can only be installed in the out- board seat.

Laws and regulations pertain- ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci- fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

ISOFIX lower anchorages (ISOFIX child restraint sys- tem)

Lower anchorages are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Marks displaying the location of the anchorages are attached to the seats.)

When installing in the rear outboard seats

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

If the child restraint system on hand is not within the “universal” category (or the necessary infor- mation is not in the table), refer to the “Vehicle List” provided by the child restraint system maker for various possible installation positions, or check the compati- bility after asking the retailer of the child seat. (P.55, 56)

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint sys- tem, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position. (P.136)

With flexible lower attach- ments

Remove the anchorage cov- ers, and install the child restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the

anchorage covers.

2 Remove the anchorage cov- ers, and install the child restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the anchorage covers.

4 After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (P.63)

When installing in the rear center seat

There are no lower anchorages behind the rear center seat.

However, the inboard lower anchorages of the outboard seats, which are 15.6 in. (396 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufac- turer’s instructions permit use of those anchorages with the anchorage spacing stated.

Child restraint systems with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the center seat. This type of child restraint system can only be installed in the out- board seat.

When using a “MIDI 2”

Adjust the support leg and ISOFIX connectors as follows:

Lock the ISOFIX connectors where number 3 can be seen.

Lock the support leg where 6 holes can be seen.

Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat.

Use anchor brackets when fix- ing the top tether strap.

Seats with an adjustable type head restraint

Anchor brackets Top tether strap

Seats with an integrated type head restraint

Anchor brackets Top tether strap

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Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

Rear outboard seats

Adjust the head restraint to the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position. (P.136)

Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. (P.63)

When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, be sure to have the top tether strap pass underneath the head restraint.

Hook

Top tether strap

Seats with an integrated type head restraint

Hook

Top tether strap

Rear center seat

Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. (P.63)

Top tether strap

Laws and regulations pertain- ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci- fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

Top tether anchorages

Top tether anchorages are pro- vided for each rear seat.

Use top tether anchorages when fixing the top strap.

Seats with an adjustable type head restraint

Top tether anchorages Top strap

Seats with an integrated type head restraint

Top tether anchorages Top strap

Fixing the top strap to the top tether anchorages

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

Rear outboard seats

1 Adjust the head restraint to the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position. (P.136)

Make sure the top strap is securely latched. (P.63)

When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, be sure to have the top strap pass underneath the head restraint.

Hook Top strap

Seats with an integrated type head restraint

Hook Top strap

Rear center seat

Latch the hook onto the top tether anchorage and tighten the top strap.

Make sure the top strap is securely latched. (P.63)