Scion FR-S. Service Manual - part 7

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: The occupant classification system does not operate during self-

checking.

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: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a

smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not
recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and
posture.

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: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain shield airbag

and seat belt pretensioner are not controlled by the occupant
classification system.

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: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in

convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a
child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos-
ture. 
Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should
always wear the seat belt when sitting in the seat irrespective of
whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.

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: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger

seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child
occupant and a child restraint system. 
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system from functioning correctly or cause the system to
fail.

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: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat. 

Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system from functioning correctly.

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: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat. See the caution that follows regarding installation of
a child restraint system. (

P. 111)

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: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual on

how to installing the child restraint system properly. (

P. 111)

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Before driving

If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator
turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by an adult incorrectly sitting in the front passen-
ger’s seat. Perform the following.

The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 

Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright
position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, cor-
rectly wear the seat belt, position his/her legs out forward, and
adjust the seat to the rearmost position.

The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. 

If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator
remains off, perform the following.

• The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 
• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket,

seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc. 

• If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger

should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the
front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.

The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. After the
self-check is performed, the ON indicator should illuminate
while the OFF indicator remains off. If the OFF indicator still
remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, ask
the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately con-
tact your Scion dealer for an inspection.

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If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off
even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

This can be caused by the child restraint system being installed incor-
rectly. Perform the following.

The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 

Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring
to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well
as the child restraint system installation procedure in “child
restraint system”, correctly reinstall the child restraint system.

The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and make
sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator
turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off, perform the following.

• Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the

child restraint system and the child occupant.

• Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of

front passenger seat are locked into place securely by mov-
ing the seat back and forth.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off after taking the relevant corrective actions
described above, relocate the child restraint system to the
rear seat and immediately contact your Scion dealer for an
inspection.

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CAUTION

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas-
sification system. 
Failure to do so may cause the occupant classification system to not function
correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Wear the seat belt properly.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the seat.

●

Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.

●

Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

●

Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.

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Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off
immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry
the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on
even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas-
senger seat and have the system checked by your Scion dealer. If the air-
bag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF
indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly,
do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys-
tem inspected by your Scion dealer.

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Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not
replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.

●

Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-
uine Scion accessory under the front passenger’s seat.

●

Do not place a magnetized items near the seat belt buckle.

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CAUTION

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

●

Never install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat
even if the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated. Be sure to
install it in the rear seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recom-
mended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in
the rear seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint
system be also seated in the rear seat. This is because children sitting in
the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the
front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. Scion believes that the rear
seats are the safest place for children

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If luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger seat,
the OFF indicator may turn off and the ON indicator may illuminate. If this
occurs, the front passenger’s airbag may deploy during a collision. If this is
not desirable, remove the luggage or electronic devices from the front pas-
senger seat.

●

Modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the front passen-
ger occupant classification system. (U.S. only) Removing, replacing or
modifying any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side
frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering col-
umn, tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the Scion
front passenger occupant classification system.

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Before driving

Child restraint systems

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. 

● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

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. 111)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child. 

Rear facing 

 Infant seat/convertible seat

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-

erly restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or the lap portion

of the lap/shoulder belt.

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the

use of child restraint systems.

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Forward facing 

 Convertible seat

Booster seat

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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

●

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

●

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear
seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. (

P. 40)

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CAUTION

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Child restraint precautions

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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.

●

Scion 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 even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event
of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as
far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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CAUTION

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Child restraint precautions

●

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
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy
even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact
could cause death or serious injury to the child.

●

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.

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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.

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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 trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Before driving

Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly

secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or

a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child

restraint.

The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is

not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-

dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided
for both rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.) 

Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) (

P. 40)

Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided
for both rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

Type A

Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors. 

If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchors. 

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Type B

Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors. 

If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchors. 

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)

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Rear facing 

Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child restraint system
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.

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Before driving

While pushing the child restraint
system down 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. 

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Forward facing 

Convertible seat

Place the child restraint system
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.

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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, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (

P. 117)

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Booster seat

Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system 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. 40)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt. 

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or the LATCH
anchors. 

Remove the anchor bracket
cover.

Store the removed cover in a safe
place.

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