1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER belt

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An Infant seat is used in rear-facing onlyCAUTION!
Do not use a rear-facing child rees- traint system in the rear seat if it in- terferes with the lock mechanism of
the front seats. This can cause se-
vere injury to the child and front pas-
senger in case of sudden braking ora collision.
1. Run the center lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat fol-
lowing the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
ÐInstallation with 2-point type seat belt

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CAUTION!
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the
buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt isfixed.
2. While pressing the infant seat firmly
against the seat cushion and seat-
back, tighten the lap belt by pulling its
free end to hold the infant seat secure-
ly.CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint
system is different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided
by its manufacturer.

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1. Run the center belt through or aroundthe convertible seat following the in-
structions provided by its manufactur-er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
CAUTION!
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt isfixed.
2. While pressing the convertible seat
firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling
its free end to hold the convertible seat
securely.

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CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem is different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
3. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle-release button.(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear-facing
position only.
ÐInstallation with 3-point type seat belt

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CAUTION!
Never use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.Do not put a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if
the child restraint system inter-
feres with the front seat lock
mechanism or with your proper
driving position. This can cause
severe injury to the child and front
passenger in case of sudden brak-
ing or a collision.1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION!
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may pervent you
from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt isfixed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is then
retracted even slightly, it cannot be ex-
tended.
To hold the infant seat securely, makesure the belt is in the lock mode before let-
ting the belt to retract.3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seat-
back, let the shoulder belt retract as far
as it will go to hold the infant seat se-
curely.

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CAUTION!
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instruc-
tions provided by its manufacturer.
4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-
TION
A convertible seat is used in forward-
facing and rear-facing position de-
pending on the child's age and size. When installing, follow the manufac-
turer 's instructions about the applica-
ble child's age and size as well as di-
rection for installing of a child
restraint system.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat follow-
ing the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt. Keep the lap portion of the belttight.
CAUTION!
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is then
retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-tended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode be-
fore letting the belt to retract.