2000 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 54

2000 Corolla(U) This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 10 and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), and whose height is between 85 and 127 cm (33.5 and 50.0 inches). The child should be at least one year old and must be capable of sitting upright alone and whose shoulder height is at or below the maximum shoulder height indicator. It is important to use a rear- facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear- facing restraint gives the child's head, neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See "-Child restraint system" for more information. If your child's shoulders are above the indicator position, do not use the builtin child restraint. Your child should use the vehicle's seat belts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. CAUTION Make sure the child is securely restrained with the built- in child restraint. WARNING! Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. When using the built- in child straint, observe the following: re- D Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners-they may severely weaken the belts. D Replace the built- in child restraint assembly if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. D Do not use a separate child restraint system over the built- in child restraint. opened D Use the belts for only one child at a time. Do not use the belts for two or more children. D When the built- in child restraint is in use, do not use the adult lap and shoulder belt instead of the built- in child restraint seat belt as it can cause severe injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seatback. D Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the child restraint belt system. 54