1997 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
3. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button.(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, following the
manufacturer 's instructions about the
applicable child's age and size as well as direction for installing of a child re-
straint system.

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CAUTION!
Do not put a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it in-
terfers with the lock mechanism ofthe front seats. This can cause se-
vere i njury to the child and front pas-
senger in case of sudden braking ora collision.
1. Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer 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.

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2. While pressing the convertible seatfirmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling
its free end to hold the convertible seat
securely.
CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint
system in 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.

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear-facing
position only.
CAUTION!
Never put 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 death or serious injury to
the child.
Do not put a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mecha-
nism of the front seats. This can
cause severe injury to the child
and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.
ÐInstallation with 3-point type seat belt

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor 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. Keepthe lap portion of the belt tight.
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
Toyota 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 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.

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3. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seat-
back, let the shoulder belt retract as far
as it will go to hold the infant seat se-
curely.
CAUTION!
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child
restraint system is secure by
pushing and pulling it in different
directions. Follow all the installa-
tion instructions 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.

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(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 instruction about the applica-
ble child's age and size as well as di-
rection for installing of a child
restraint system.
CAUTION!
Never put a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can
cause death or serious injury to
the child.
A forward-facing child restraing
system should be put on the front
seat only when it is unavoidable.
Always move the seat as far back
as possible, because the force of a
deploying airbag could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

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Do not put a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mecha-
nism of the front seats. This can
cause severe injury to the child
and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or 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 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.