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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin 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
before letting the belt retract.3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract
as far as it will go to hold the convert-
ible seat securely.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.
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4. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe 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.(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forward−fac-
ing position only.
Move seat
fully back
CAUTION
A forward−facing child restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be put on
the front seat only when it is un-
avoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because the
force of the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the
child.
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2. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle−release button and al-
low the belt to retract.Regular cab with bench seat
Regular cab with separate seat
Double cab with rear seat
Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
U sin g a to p st rap
(regular
and double cab
models)
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2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure the
seatback is securely locked by
pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback.
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.
Regular cab with separate seat 1. Remove the passenger head re- straint.
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2. Pull the seatback release lever andswing the seatback forward slightly,
then latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket.
Return the seatback to upright posi-
tion, then tighten the top strap.3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Replace the passenger head re-
straint.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure the
seatback is securely locked by
pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback.
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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Double cab with rear seat1. Remove the head restraint (outside position only).2. Pull the seatback release lever andswing the seatback forward slightly,
then latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket.
Return the seatback to upright posi-
tion, then tighten the top strap.3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Replace the head restraint (outside
position only).
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.
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CAUTION
When returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure the
seatback is securely locked by
pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback.
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.
Front outside position
Front center position
Rear outside position
Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
U sin g a to p st rap
(Xtra−cab models)
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Routing
device
Upper
anchor bracket
Lower anchor
bracket
Use the routing device and the anchor
bracket to attach the top strap.
Upper anchor bracket is installed for
right−front passenger ’s seating position,
lower anchor bracket is installed for front
center seating position (with split bench
seat) or right−rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of
user ready anchor bracket.TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
Front outside position 1. Remove the passenger head re- straint.2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket on the back panel and tight-
en the top strap.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.