2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA child seat

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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a child
restraint lower anchor belt. Attach the top strap when installing a
child restraint.
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( P. 6 4 
Second seat: Child restraint
lower anchorages
Lower anchorages are pro-
vided for all of the second
seats. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchorages are
attached to the seats.)
Anchor brackets (for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all of the second seats and
the center third seat.

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Before driving
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■
Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly in order to activate the
ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.

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While pushing the child seat
down into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child seat is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Forward facing Convertible seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly into the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.

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Before driving
While pushing the child seat into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child seat
is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■
Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the
seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Sit the child in the booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the booster
seat according to the manufac-
turer's instructions and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child's shoulder, and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
(P. 64)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (second seat only)
Second seat (except center seat)Fold the seatback while pulling
the lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
Adjust the seatback to the 4th
lock position. (P. 49)
1st lock position
4th lock position
Center second seat (bench seat)
Fold the seatback while pulling
the lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
Adjust the seatback to the 8th
lock position. (P. 49)
1st lock position
8th lock position

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Before driving
Type A
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the anchors.
The anchors are installed in the
lower seatback under a flap. Con-
firm the position of the anchors
below the symbol in the seatback.
If the child restraint has a top
strap, the top strap should be
latched onto the anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Type B Latch the buckles onto the
anchors.
The anchors are installed in the
lower seatback under a flap. Con-
firm the position of the anchors
below the symbol in the seatback.
If the child restraint has a top
strap, the top strap should be
latched onto the anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Canada only
Canada only

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Child restraint systems with a top strapSecure the child restraint using
the seat belt or lower anchors,
and adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.
Second seat Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Hook
Top strap
Anchor bracket
Center third seat Open the anchor bracket cover.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Hook
Top strap
Anchor bracket

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Before driving
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to confirm to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( P. 69)
● ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
● Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed
or seriously injured.