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Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) (
P. 86)
Vehicles without third row seats Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided
for each rear seat.
Vehicles with third row seatsAnchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided
for each second row seat.
CTH17AS114
CTH17AS115
CTH17AS031
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Installation with LATCH system (rear/second row seats only)
■ Installing on the rear seats (veh icles without third row seats)
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever. Return the seatback and
secure it at the first lock position.
( P. 72)
Ty p e A Latch the hooks of the lower
straps 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.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
CTH17AS116
STEP 1
CTH17AS117
STEP 2
Canada only
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Ty p e B
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.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
■ Installing on the second row seats (vehicles with third row
seats)
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever. Return the seatback and
secure it at the first lock position.
( P. 72)
Flip the cover.
CTH17AS118
STEP 2
Canada only
CTH17AS066
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Installing child restraints using a
seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)
■ Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child restraint system
on the rear seat facing the rear
of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it in
lock mode. In lock mode, the belt
cannot be extended.
CTH17AS119
STEP 1
CTH17AS140
STEP 2
CTH17AS121
STEP 3
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4RUNNER_UWhile pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system 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 restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it in
lock mode. In lock mode, the belt
cannot be extended.
CTH17AS122
STEP 4
CTH17AS123
STEP 1
CTH17AS124
STEP 2
CTH17AS125
STEP 3
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CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (P. 88)
■ 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 so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
CTH17AS146
CTH17AS054
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CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint system
● Vehicles with third row seats: When using the LATCH anchors for a child
restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible, 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. Failure 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 plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system 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.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system).................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system).................... 173
Automatic transmission .... 179
Turn signal lever .............. 183
Parking brake ................... 184
Horn ................................. 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 186
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 193
Accessory meter .............. 199
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 203
Fog light switch ................ 209
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 214 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 217
Intuitive parking assist...... 221
Rear view monitor system ........................... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) .......................... 236
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) .......................... 241
Active traction control system ........................... 245
AUTO LSD system........... 247
Rear differential lock system ........................... 250
Downhill assist control system ........................... 253
Crawl Control ................... 256
Multi-terrain Select ........... 260
Driving assist systems ..... 268
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 277
Cargo and luggage .......... 282
Vehicle load limits ............ 288
Winter driving tips ............ 290
Trailer towing ................... 295
Dinghy towing .................. 313