2009 TOYOTA RAV4 child restraint

130 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. 71)
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, sudden swerving 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.
Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and
this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or 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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● 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 sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint 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, sudden swerve or accident.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
AVG Average
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board DiagnosticsRFT Run-Flat Tire
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 220, 225
ABS ........................................... 180
Active head restraints ...............53
Air conditioning filter............... 382
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 382
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 225
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 100
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 104
Airbag warning light............... 423
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 100
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 104
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 110
General airbag precautions ......................... 104
Locations of airbags ................97
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 109 Proper driving
posture.......................... 95, 104
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 100
Side airbag precautions ........ 104
SRS airbags ............................ 97
Antenna .................................... 242
Anti-lock brake system ........... 180
Armrest ..................................... 320
Audio input ............................... 262
Audio system
Antenna................................. 242
Audio input ............................ 262
AUX adapter ......................... 262
CD player/changer ................ 245
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 252
Optimal use ........................... 259
Portable music player ........... 262
Radio..................................... 239
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 263
Type ...................................... 236
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 225
Automatic light control
system .................................... 165
Automatic transmission .......... 150
AUX adapter ............................. 262
Auxiliary box ........................... 311A

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 476
Back door Back door ............................... 46
Wireless remote control.......... 38
Smart key system ... ................ 26
Battery
Checking .............................. 363
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 457
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 206
Bluetooth
............................... 270
Bottle holder ............................ 309
Brakes Fluid...................................... 361
Parking brake ....................... 154 Care
Exterior ..................................332
Interior ...................................335
Seat belts ..............................336
Cargo capacity .........................204
Cargo hooks .............................323
CD changer ...............................245
CD player ..................................245
Chains .......................................206
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........116
Booster seats, installation .....120
Convertible seats, definition .............................116
Convertible seats, installation ...........................120
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 110
Infant seats, definition ...........116
Infant seats, installation.........120
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................122
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................124
Installing CRS with a top tether strap..........................127
Child safety Airbag precautions ................104
Battery precautions .......365, 459
Child restraint system............116
Child-protectors .......................44
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................73
Installing child restraints ........120
Moon roof precautions ............87
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Alphabetical index
Radiator.................................... 361
Radio ........................................ 239
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................. 54
Folding down second seatback............................... 57
Folding down third seatback............................... 59
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 476
Rear view monitor system...... 175
Rear window defogger............ 233
Rear window wiper.................. 171
Replacing Fuses.................................... 388
Key battery ........................... 384
Light bulbs ............................ 400
Tires ..................................... 434
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 496
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 68
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 71
Child restraint system installation .......................... 120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 336 Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................71
How to wear your seat belt......68
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................73
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................72
Reminder light .......................425
Seat belt extenders .................73
Seat belt pretensioners ...........71
Seat heaters..............................318
Seating capacity.......................204
Seats Adjustment ........................49, 54
Adjustment precaution ......53, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............120
Cleaning ................................335
Head restraints ........................65
Properly sitting in the seat .......95
Seat heaters ..........................318
Service reminder indicators ..............................159
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........150
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 453
Shift lock system .....................453
Side airbags................................97R
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