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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. To remove the child restraint system,
press the buckle release button and al-
low the belt to retract.
— U sin g a to p st rap
Outside position
Center position
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Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.Anchor brackets
Symbol
Use the anchor bracket on the back of the
rear seatback to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the location of user
ready tether anchorage.TO USE OUTSIDE ANCHOR BRACKET:
1. Remove the head restraint.
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2. Open the anchor bracket cover with
the symbol mark shown in the il-
lustration.3. Fix the child restraint system with
the seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” in this
section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
4. Replace the head restraint.
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Be sure to close all covers when the an-
chor bracket is not in use.TO USE CENTER ANCHOR BRACKET:
Fix the child restraint system with the
seat belt. Run the top strap through
between both seatbacks.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket
and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” in this
section.
CAUTION
When you use the center anchor
bracket, make sure the top strap
runs through between both seat-
backs and tighten it. The top strap
on seatback could cause death or
serious injury due to abnormal
moving of the child restraint system
in case of sudden braking or a col-
lision.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child
restraint system is secure by push-
ing and pulling it in different direc-
tions. Follow all the installation in-
structions provided by its manufac-
turer.
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