2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA child restraint

149
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Type A
Widen the slits of the seat
cushion slightly.
Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors and
tighten the lower straps.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
( P. 156)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Type B
Widen the slits of the seat
cushion slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether anchor. (P. 156)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Canada only
Canada only

150 1-7. Safety information
Installation with LATCH system (Double Cab models)Type A Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors and
tighten the lower straps.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
( P. 158)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Canada only

151
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Type B
Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
( P. 158)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Installation with LATCH system (CrewMax models)
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( P. 162)
Fold down the seatback and
back to the 1st lock position
(most upright position) until it
locks into place. Adjust the seat-
back to the 8th lock position.
(  P. 63)
1st lock position
8th lock position
Canada only

152 1-7. Safety information
Type AWiden the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors and
tighten the lower straps.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Type B Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Canada only
Canada only

153
1-7. Safety information
1
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.

154 1-7. Safety information
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
CrewMax models: If the child restraint has a top tether strap,
the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap
anchor. ( P. 162)
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.

155
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
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.
While pushing the child seat into
the 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.
Regular Cab and Double Cab models: If the child restraint has
a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto
the top tether strap anchor.
(
 P. 156, 158)
■ Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the
seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

156 1-7. Safety information
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. 75)
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Regular Cab models)
Remove the head restraint.
Installing position:Right side passenger seat
Center passenger seat (Bench
type seat)
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