Toyota Matrix (2014 year). Instruction

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system

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Adult

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Child

or child restraint system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

“AIR BAG

ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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Unoccupied

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There is a malfunction in the system

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

smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.

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

: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system

sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

Not illuminated

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Deactivated

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seats

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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

senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only
be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.
(

→P. 90)

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

installing the child restraint system properly. (

→P. 94)

CAUTION

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant
classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Wear the seat belt properly.

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Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

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Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using
the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat
belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender
after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you
use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated, the SRS airbags for the passenger may not activate correctly,
which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat.

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Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or
feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

●

Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or
press on the seatback with their legs.

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Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat-
back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front
passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the
seat belt system.

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If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or
if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

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When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. (

→P. 94)

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Do not modify or remove the front seats.

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Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.

●

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 modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Child restraint systems

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system 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. 94)

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

The laws of all 50 states of U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of
child restraint systems.

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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

Forward facing

 Convertible seat

Booster seat

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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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

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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. 48)

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Child restraint precautions

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Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system
on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident.

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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 air-
bags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.

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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 accident.

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Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the
belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the
belt out leading 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

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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 compartment.

●

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 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.

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

→P. 48)

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided
for the outside rear seats. (But-
tons displaying the location of
the anchors are attached to the
seats.)

Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

Type A

Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
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:
A symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only

STEP

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Type B

Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
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:
A symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only

STEP

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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 seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.

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

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly in order to activate the
ALR lock mode.

Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.

STEP

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While pushing the child seat
down into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child seat 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 seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.

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

Fully extend the shoulder strap
and then allow it to retract
slightly into the ALR lock mode.

Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.

STEP

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While pushing the child seat into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child seat
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 anchors.

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Booster seat

Place the booster seat on the
seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

Sit the child in the booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the booster
seat according to the manufac-
turer'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. 48)

STEP

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

Secure the child restraint using
the seat belt or the lower
anchors, and remove the head
restraint.

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.

Replace the head restraint.

STEP

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

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