2008 TOYOTA RAV4 child seat

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TO USE THE OUTSIDE ANCHOR
BRACKET:1. Remove the head restraint.Hold the center of the lever and pull it
up. Then slide the rear/second seats
forward slightly if it is in the rearmost
position.2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
Widen the slit of the cover slightly
and confirm the position of the an-
chor fitting. Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten the top
strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” on
page 85 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. Insert the head restraint and push itdown to the lock position.After installing the child restraint
system, move the rear/second seat to
the rearmost lock position to prevent
the child restraint system from
interfering with the front seat.

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TO USE THE CENTER ANCHOR
BRACKET:1. Open the lid of the anchor bracket.2. Fix the child restraint system with the 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” on
page 85 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.
Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the rear/second seat.
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
both outside rear/second seating position.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages

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7th lock
position1st lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
1. Fold down the seatback and back it to the 1st lock position (most up-
right position) until it locks into
place. Adjust the seatback to the 7th
lock position.
Make sure the seatback is locked secure-
ly.
Canada only
Ty p e ACanada only
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2. Widen the gap between the seatcushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages near the buttons on the
seatback.
3. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.
Type B—Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
For owners in Canada— The symbol on a
child restraint system indicates the pres-
ence of a lower connector system.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see “—Using
a top strap” on page 100 in this Section.)
For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion 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
rearmost 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 install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

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The audio system controls in the instru-
ment panel can be used to disable the
operation of the rear seat entertainment
system by rear seat passengers.
Turning on the rear system lock prevents
small children from using the remote con-
troller or operation panel of the DVD play-
er unit to operate the rear seat entertain-
ment system during driving.
Turn the audio system on. Push the
“AUDIO CONTROL” knob repeatedly until
“RSE” is displayed. Next, turn the “AUDIO
CONTROL” knob until “ON” is displayed,
and then push the “AUDIO CONTROL”
knob.
When the rear system lock is on and any
button is pushed on the remote controller
or the operation panel, the screen shown
above is displayed for approximately 6
seconds.
Even when the rear system lock is turned
on during play mode, the images and
sounds continue without interruption.
The condition of the rear system lock is
maintained, even when the engine switch
is turned off.The DVD player can play audio CDs/
MP3 CDs, DVD video discs, CD texts,
dtsCDs and video CDs.
For appropriate discs for this player, see
“Audio/video system operating hints” on
page 232 in this Section.
The DVD player works when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To turn on the DVD player, a disc must
be loaded in the player.
To turn off the player, eject the disc.
Error messages
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will display following error messages.
If “DISC CHECK” appears on the
screen:
It indicates that the disc is dirty,
damaged or it was inserted upside down.
Clean the disc or insert it correctly.
If “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on
the screen: It indicates that the DVD re-
gion code is not set properly.
If “DVD ERROR” appears on the
screen: There is a problem inside the
player. Eject the disc. Set the disc again.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
—Rear system lock —DVD player

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A
“ABS” warning light129
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“AUTO LSD” system 153
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Active torque control 4WD system 150 . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 422
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Adjustment
Front seats 36,37
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Rear/second seat 41
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Seat belt 53
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Air conditioning filter 284
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Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system 276 . . . .
Manual air conditioning system 270 . . . . . .
Airbags 64,71,81
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Aluminum wheel precautions 416
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 110 . . . . . .
Anti −theft steering column lock 142 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 386
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 382
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Washing and waxing 383
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Armrest 51
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Audio system 172
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Audio system
AUX 191
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Audio/video system 194
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Audio/video system operating tips 232 . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning system 276 . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 143,147
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Shift lock override button 378
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143,147
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Shifting speed 143,147
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Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light 129
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AUX 191
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Auxiliary box 291,292
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 27
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B
Back door 26
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Battery
Checking battery condition 418
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Gas caution 418
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Handling safety 418
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Recharging precautions 420
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Winter driving tips 346
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Before starting the engine 342
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Bluetooth  239
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Bottle holders 295
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 319 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 316
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Brake system warning light 129
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Brakes
Fluid level 407
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Pad wear limit indicators 319
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Parking 167
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Break −in tips 309
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Brightness control 116
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 313
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 335
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Capacity and distribution 337
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Stowage precautions 336
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Cargo net 300
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Certification label 321
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Charging system warning light 129
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Checking and replacing fuses 420
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Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 284
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Checking brake fluid 407
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Checking the engine oil level 404
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Checking the radiator and
condenser 407
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 86
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Installation 88
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 104
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Precautions 85
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Types of child restraint system 87 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 100
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Cleaning the interior 386
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Clock 288
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Cold weather
Operation 346
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Compact disc changer 172
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Compact disc changer controller 172 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 172
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 407
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Important information about your Toyota
Occupant restraint systems
Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to
read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In
terms of helping you understand how you can receive the
maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this
vehicle provides, Section 1 −3 of this Owner ’s Manual is
the most important Section for you and your family to
read.
Section 1 −3 describes the function and operation concern-
ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys-
tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you
should be aware of. These systems work together along
with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide
occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of
each system is enhanced when it is used properly and
together with other systems. No single occupant restraint
system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the
equal level of restraint which these systems can provide
when used together. That is why it is important for you and
your family to understand the purpose and proper use of
each of these systems and how they relate to each other.
The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help
reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the
event of a collision. None of these systems, either individ-
ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the
event of collision. However, the more you know about
these systems and how to use them properly, the greater
your chances become of surviving an accident without
death or serious injury.
Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of
the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear
seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be
secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for
their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with,
and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes
for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing
the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of
the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.