2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER child seat

158 1-7. Safety information
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (second seat only)Secure the child restraint using
the seat belt or lower anchors,
and adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.
STEP1

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Outside seat:
Open the anchor
bracket cover, latch the hook
onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.
Center seat: Latch the hook onto
the anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Hook
Top strap
Anchor bracket
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
STEP2
Front of vehicle
STEP3
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

160 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( →P. 95)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
●If the driver's seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat or sec-
ond seats so that it does not interfere
with the child restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when
unavoidable. When installing a forward-
facing or booster child seat on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible even if “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Fail-
ing to do so may result in death or seri-
ous injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint system
●When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both
seat cushions to the same position and align seatbacks at the same angle.
The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child
restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death
or serious injuries in an accident.
● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat
as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the
child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of an accident or sudden braking.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child seat from side to side and forward to be sure it is
secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an
accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
a sudden stop or an accident.

316 3-3. Using the rear audio system
■Headphones
With some headphones generally available in the market, it may be difficult
to catch signals properly. Toyota recommends the use of Toyota genuine
wireless headphones.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
■ Volume
●Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones to the jack. Loud
sounds may have a significant impact on the human body.
● Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a low volume to
emphasize the impact of sound effects. If you adjust the volume assum-
ing that the conversations represent the maximum volume level that the
DVD will play, you may be startled by louder sound effects or when you
change to a different audio source. Be sure to adjust the volume with this
in mind.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use headphones.
Doing so may cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When the rear seat entert ainment system is not used
Keep the display closed.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, the opened display may hit an
occupant's body, resulting in injury.
■ To prevent accidents and electric shock
Do not disassemble or modify the remote controller.
■ When the remote controller is not used
Stow the remote controller.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.

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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
CAUTION
■
Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................... 256, 263, 271, 274
ABS........................................... 218
Active head restraints............... 80
Air conditioning filter .............. 469
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 469
Front automatic air conditioning system ........... 263
Front manual air conditioning system................................ 256
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........... 274
Rear manual air conditioning
system................................ 271
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 131
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 135
Airbag warning light .............. 511
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................... 131
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 135
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 140
General airbag precautions ........................ 135
Locations of airbags ............. 128
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 139
Proper driving posture ....................... 126, 135
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 131
Side airbag precautions........ 135
SRS airbags ......................... 128 Alarm .........................................122
Antenna.....................................287
Anti-lock brake system............218
Armrest .....................................398
Audio input ...............................307
Audio system
A/V input adapter ..................333
Antenna .................................287
Audio input ............................307
Audio visual input ..................333
AUX adapter..........................307
CD player/changer ................290
DVD player ............................318
MP3/WMA disc......................297
Optimal use ...........................304
Portable music player............307
Radio .....................................284
Rear seat entertainment system ................................311
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................309
Type ......................................281
Audio visual input ....................333
Automatic light control system ....................................203
Automatic transmission ..........180
AUX adapter .............................307
Auxiliary box ........................... 384
A/V input adapter .....................333A

594 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 486
Wattage ................................. 566
Back door Back door ................................71
Wireless remote control ..........54
Smart key system... .................33
Battery
Checking ............................... 449
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................. 541
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Bluetooth
\b................................ 346
Bottle holder ............................. 383
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 448
Parking brake ........................ 186
Brake assist .............................. 218
Break-in tips ............................. 165 Care
Exterior.................................. 416
Interior ................................... 419
Seat belts .............................. 420
Cargo capacity ......................... 237
Cargo hooks ............................. 400
CD changer............................... 290
CD player .................................. 290
Chains ....................................... 238
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition........ 146
Booster seats, installation ..... 151
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 146
Convertible seats, installation........................... 151
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 140
Infant seats, definition ........... 146
Infant seats, installation ........ 151
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 153
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 155
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 158
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