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1-2. Child safety
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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 recognize him/her
as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
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2
: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
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3
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
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4
: 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.
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5
: For the child's safety, install the child restraint system to a rear seat.
When it is unavoidable, a child restraint system can be installed on the
front passenger seat. A rear-facing child restraint system should be
installed when "OFF" of the "PASSENGER AIR BAG" indicator is illumi-
nated. (→P. 65)
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6
: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to
install the child restraint system properly. (→P. 65)
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: In the event of a side collision.
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8
: In the event of a frontal collision.
WARNING
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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 plate has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.
seatback pocket or armrest).
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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.
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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.