2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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When you put a rear- facing child re-
straint system on the front seat, turn
the passenger airbag manual on- off
switch counterclockwise to the OFFº
position. (For details, see SRS driver
and front passenger airbagsº in this
chapter.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
CAUTION
If you must put a rear- facing child
restraint system on the front seat,
make sure the passenger airbag
manual on- off switch is in the OFFº
position and that the indicator light is
on.
CAUTION

Do not put a rear- facing child re-
straint system on the rear seat if
the child restraint system interferes
with the front seat lock mechanism
or with your proper driving posi-
tion. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.

If your driving position is not satis-
factory, install the child restraint
system at another position.
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1. Run the center lap belt through oraround the infant seat following the
instructions 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
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
2. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback,
tighten the lap belt by pulling its free
end to hold the infant seat securely.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
3. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle- release button.(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat is used in forward-
facing and rear- facing position depend-
ing on the child's age and size. When
installing, follow the manufacturer's
instructions about the applicable child's
age and size as well as directions for
installing a child restraint system.
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With the child restraint system installed,
check that your driving position is satis-
factory and that the child restraint system
does not interfere with your driving.
If your driving position is not satisfactory,
or the child restraint system interferes
with your driving, install it at another posi-
tion.
Split bench seatÐ
Adjust the passenger 's seat forward and
rearward travel as well as seatback posi-
tion so that the child restraint system is
securely restrained.
CAUTION
Ignoring the above instructions may
result in a serious injury in case of
an accident.
CAUTION
Rear- facing child restraint system:
Never put a rear- facing child restraint
system on the front seat with the
passenger airbag manual on- off
switch in the ONº position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
When you put a rear- facing child re-
straint system on the front seat, turn
the passenger airbag manual on- off
switch counterclockwise to the OFFº
position. (For details, see SRS driver
and front passenger airbagsº in this
chapter.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
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CAUTION
If you must put a rear- facing child
restraint system on the front seat,
make sure the passenger airbag
manual on- off switch is in the OFFº
position and that the indicator light is
on.
CAUTION
Forward- facing child restraint system:
A forward- facing child restraint sys-
tem should never be put on the front
seat with the passenger airbag manu-
al on- off switch in the ONº position,
because the force of a deploying air-
bag could cause death or serious in-
jury to the child in forward seating
position.
CAUTION

Do not put a rear- facing child re-
straint system on the rear seat if
the child restraint system interferes
with the front seat lock mechanism
or with your proper driving posi-
tion. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.

If your driving position is not satis-
factory, install the child restraint
system at another position.
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1. Run the center lap belt through oraround 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
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
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.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
3. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe 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 put a rear- facing child restraint
system on the right front seat with
the passenger airbag manual on- off
switch in the ONº position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
When you put a rear- facing child re-
straint system which belongs to a pas-
senger risk group on the right front
seat, turn the passenger airbag manual
on- off switch counterclockwise to the
OFFº position. (For details, see SRS
driver and front passenger airbagsº in
this chapter.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
CAUTION
If you must put a rear- facing child
restraint system on the right front
seat, make sure the passenger airbag
manual on- off switch is in the OFFº
position and that the indicator light is
on.
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