2002 TOYOTA TACOMA child lock

’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
872002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
Move seat
fully back
A forwardfacing child restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be
installed on the front seat only
when it is unavoidable. Always
move the seat as far back as pos-
sible, because the force of the de-
ploying airbag could cause death or
serious injury to the child.Do not put a rearfacing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mechanism
of the front seats. This can cause
death or serious injury to the child
and front passenger in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat following
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 belt
tight.

’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
882002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are 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 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.

’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
902002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
Move seat
fully back
CAUTION
A forwardfacing 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.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Runthe lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and child fol-
lowing the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly
across the child’s shoulder and that the
lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de-
tails.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from child’s neck, but
not falling off child’s s houlder. Fail-
ure to do so could reduce the
amount of protection in an accident
and cause serious injuries in a col-
lision.
Both highpositioned lap belts and
loosefitting belts could cause seri-
ous injuries due to sliding under
the lap belt during a collision or
other unintended result. Keep the
lap belt positioned as low on a
child’s hips as possible.
For child’s safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child’s arm.
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.

’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
932002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
Regular cab with bench seat—1. Pull the seatback release lever and swing the seatback forward slightly,
then latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket.
Return the seatback to its original
position.2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt and tighten the top
strap.
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.

’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
952002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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.
Double cab with rear seat—1. 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.

’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
962002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt and tighten the top
strap.
Replace the head restraint (outside
position only).
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.
Front outside position
Front center position
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(Xtracab models)