2004 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 55

'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307) -Child restraint system D On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. -Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child's age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see "-Using a top strap" on page 65 in this Section. The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used. See "-Installation with child restraint lower anchorages" on page 67 in this Section. D 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 or accident. 55 2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)