Child-restraint Systems

Anchor Bracket Overview

Anchor Bracket Overview

Anchor brackets for securing child-restraint systems are equipped in the vehicle. Locate each anchor position using the illustration.

To install a child-restraint system, if the seat is equipped with a head restraint, remove it. Always follow the instruction manual accompanying the child-restraint system.

 

Anchor bracket location

Use the indicated anchor bracket locations when installing a child-restraint system equipped with a tether.

  1. For right

  2. For center (Except Mexico)

  3. For left

Warnings and Cautions for Using the Anchor Bracket

Warnings and Cautions for Using the Anchor Bracket

 

Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position.

Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loosen the child-restraint system. If the child-restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child.

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system.

Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.

Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system (except when installing a backless booster seat).

Installing a child-restraint system without removing the head restraint is dangerous. The child-restraint system cannot be installed correctly which may result in death or injury to the child in a collision.

(Mexico)

If the top tether strap does not reach the anchor bracket, purchase and use an extension strap provided by the CRS manufacturer.

  1. Tether strap

  2. Anchor bracket

  3. Forward

 

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate position after removing the child-restraint system (except when installing a backless booster seat).

Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant's head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.

Refer to How to Use the Head Restraints (Search).

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How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode (Except Mexico)

How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode (Except Mexico)

 

Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you are not sure whether you have a LATCH system or tether, check in the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions and follow them accordingly. Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may use LATCH system instead of seat belts or if the belt goes across the child's chest, may recommend against using automatic locking mode.

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  1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-restraint system and the front seat.

    Refer to How to Use the Front Seats (Search).

  2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked.

  3. Remove the head restraint. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed.

    Refer to How to Use the Head Restraints (Search).

  4. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions.

  5. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor.

  6. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step.

     

    Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts.

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  7. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer to the manufacturer's instructions to hook and tighten the tether strap.

How to Use the ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/LATCH Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)

How to Use the ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/LATCH Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)

Installation on rear outboard seat

  1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-restraint system and the front seat.

    Refer to How to Use the Front Seats (Search).

  2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked.

  3. Remove the cover of the child-restraint system's ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors to verify the locations of the ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors.

    1. ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchor*1

     

    • The ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors marking on the cover indicates the position of the ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system.

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  4. Remove the head restraint. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed.

    Refer to How to Use the Head Restraints (Search).

  5. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instruction. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged.

  6. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety. Please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers.

  1. ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

 

Installation on rear center seat

The ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors at the center of the second-row seat are much further apart than the sets of ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating positions. Child-restraint systems with rigid ISOFIX/LATCH*1 attachments cannot be installed on the center seating position. Some ISOFIX/LATCH*1 equipped child-restraint systems can be placed in the center position and will reach the nearest ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors which are 415 mm (16.3 in) apart. ISOFIX/LATCH*1 compatible child-restraint systems (with attachments on belt webbing) can be used at this seating position only if the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions state that the child-restraint system can be installed to ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors that are 415 mm (16.3 in) apart. Do not attach two child-restraint systems to the same ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchor. If your child-restraint system has a tether, it must also be used for your child's optimum safety.

 

The procedure for installation on the rear outboard seats is the same.

  1. ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchor location

  1. ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

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