2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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CAUTION
If you must install a rearfacing child
restraint system on the right front
seat, make sure the passenger airbag
manual onoff switch is in the “OFF”
position and that the indicator light is
on.
CAUTION
Forwardfacing child restraint system:
A forwardfacing child restraint sys-
tem which belongs to a passenger
risk group should never be installed
on the right front seat with the pas-
senger airbag manual onoff switch
in the “ON” position, because the
force of the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the
child in forward seating position. (For
details, see “SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag” in this sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if the child
restraint system interferes with the
front seat lock mechanism or with
your proper driving position. This
can cause death or serious injury
to the child and front passenger in
case of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
If the driver ’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe
installation, install the child re-
straint system on the rear right
seat.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or 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.
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 child restraint system 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.

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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.
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.

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forwardfac-
ing position only.
CAUTION
A forwardfacing child restraint sys-
tem which belongs to a passenger
risk group should never be installed
on the right front seat with the pas-
senger airbag manual onoff switch
in the “ON” position, because the
force of the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the
child in forward seating position. (For
details, see “SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag” in this sec-
tion.)
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run
the 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.

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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 shoulder. 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.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the child restraint system 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.

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Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
Symbol
Anchor brackets
Use the anchor bracket on the back panel
to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for (each)
passenger seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of
user ready anchor brackets.TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the passenger head re- straint.
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2. Lightly push down on the top sur-
face of the anchor bracket cover,
then pull it forward to remove.3. Fix the child restraint system withthe 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 passenger head re- straint.
Store any removed covers in a safe place
such as the glove box.
Be sure to replace all covers when the
anchor bracket is not in use.

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Outside position
Center position
Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.Symbol Routing devices
Anchor brackets
Use the routing device on the rear of the
seat back and the anchor bracket on the
side floor to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of
user ready anchor brackets.
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(access cab models)