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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.
Regular cab with separate seats— 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.3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt and tighten the top
strap.
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 seats—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.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.

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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. Failure to
do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly.
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.
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(xtracab models)

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Routing
device
Upper
anchor bracket
Lower anchor
bracket Symbol mark
Use the routing device and the anchor
bracket to attach the top strap.
Upper anchor bracket is installed for
rightfront passenger ’s seating position,
lower anchor bracket is installed for front
center seating position (with split bench
seat) or rightrear seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of
user ready anchor bracket.
Symbol mark
TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
Front outside position—
1. Remove the passenger head re- straint.
Lightly push down on the top sur-
face of the anchor bracket cover
with the symbol mark shown in the
illustration, then pull it forward to
remove.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.

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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.
3. Replace the head restraint.
Store the removed cover in a safe place
such as the glove box.
Be sure to replace the cover when the
anchor bracket is not in use.Front center position—
Fix the child restraint system with the
seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the rear lower an-
chor bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” in this
section.

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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.
Symbol mark
Rear outside position—1. Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the anchor bracket cover
with the symbol mark shown in the
illustration, then pull it forward to
remove.
Routing
device
2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Route the top strap through the
routing device as shown in the il-
lustration.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” in this
section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is not
twisted.

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The lower anchorages for the child re-
straint system interfaced with the
FMVSS225 specification are installed in
the right side of the front seats (sepa-
rate and split bench) or right position
of the front seat (nonsplit bench seat).
The anchorages are installed in the clear-
ance between the seat cushion and seat-
back on the right side of the front seats
(separate and split bench seat) or right
position of the front seat (nonsplit bench
seat).
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.
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