2011 TOYOTA RAV4 child seat

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Second center seat: Release the
center seat belt as shown in the
illustration after removing the
child restraint.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (second seats
only)■ Outside seats
Remove the head restraint.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1

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Slide the seats forward slightly if
it is in the rear-most position.
Secure the child restraint using
the seat belt. Latch the hook
onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Replace the head restraint.
Move the seats to the rear-most
lock position.
STEP 2
STEP 3 Front of vehicle
STEP 4
STEP 5

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
■
Center seat
Open the anchor bracket cover.
Secure the child restraint using
the seat belt. Latch the hook
onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
■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.

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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
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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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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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.
Heats the driver’s seat
Heats the front passenger’s
seat
The indicator light is on while
the seat heater is operating.
Push the switch once again to
turn off the seat heater.
: If equipped

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Wattage ................................ 485
Back door Back door ............................... 46
Wireless remote control.......... 38
Smart key system ... ................ 26
Battery
Checking .............................. 369
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 463
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 210
Bluetooth
®............................... 277
Bottle holder ............................ 316
Brakes Fluid...................................... 367
Parking brake ....................... 154 Care
Exterior ..................................338
Interior ...................................341
Seat belts ..............................342
Cargo capacity .........................208
Cargo hooks .............................332
CD changer ...............................252
CD player ..................................252
Chains .......................................210
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
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524 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................105
Battery precautions ....... 370, 465
Child restraint system............ 116
Child-protectors .......................44
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................72
Installing child restraints ........ 120
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 390
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 327
Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 338
Interior ................................... 341
Seat belts .............................. 342
Clock ......................................... 321
Condenser ................................ 366
Console box ............................. 313
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 466
Cruise control........................... 172
Cup holders .............................. 315
Curtain shield airbags ...............98
Customizable features............. 500 Daytime running light
system .................................... 166
Defogger Rear window ......................... 240
Side mirrors........................... 240
Dimensions .............................. 474
Dinghy towing .......................... 224
Display Trip information ..................... 162
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 307
Wattage................................. 485
Doors
Door glasses ........................... 81
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors............................. 79
Downhill assist control system .................................... 193
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 429
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 96
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 210D