2001 TOYOTA RAV4 child restraint

'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
702001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
Anchor brackets
U.S.A.
Anchor brackets
Canada
For U.S.A.Ð
Use the anchor brackets behind the rear
seatbacks and on the luggage compart-
ment to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.
For CanadaÐ
Use the anchor brackets behind the rear
seatbacks to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for both out-
side rear seating positions.
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'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
712001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
1. Outside anchor brackets onlyÐ
Remove the head restraint.Outside position
Center position (U.S.A. only)
2. Fix the child restraint system with
the seat belt.
Center anchor bracket onlyÐ
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 ªChild restraintº on
page 57 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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'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
722001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
3. Outside anchor brackets onlyÐ
Replace the head restraint.The lower anchorages for the child re-
straint system interfaced with the
FMVSS225 specification are installed in
the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the clear-
ance between the seat cushion and seat-
back of both outside rear seats.
Child restraint system interfaced with the
FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with
these anchorages. In this case, it is not
necessary to fix the child restraint system
with a seat belt on the vehicle.
Ty p e A
ÐInstallation with child
restraint lower anchorages
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'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
732001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
Ty p e B
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Ty p e A Ð
1. Widen the clearance between the
seat cushion and seatback a little
and confirm the position of the low-
er anchorages in the seat cushion.
2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto
the anchorages and tighten the lower
straps.
Ty p e B Ð
1. Widen the clearance between the
seat cushion and seatback a little
and confirm the position of the low-
er anchorages in the seat cushion.
2. Latch the buckles onto the anchor-
ages.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see ªÐUsing
a top strapº on page 69 in this section.)
For the installation details, refer to the
instruction manual equipped with each
product.CAUTION

When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.

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.

When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, en-
sure that the seat is moved to the
rear±most position, with the seat-
back close to the child restraint
system.

After securing the child restraint
system, never slide or recline the
seat.

Do not put a child restraint system
on the rear seat if it interferes with
the lock mechanism of the front
seats. This can cause severe injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
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