2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNER child seat

154 1-7. Safety information
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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
Secure the child restraint system
using a seat belt or the lower
anchors, and remove the head
restraint.
CTH17AS048
CTH17AS129
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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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Before driving
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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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CAUTION
■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 sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.
● When using the left side LATCH
anchors for the child restraint system,
do not sit in the center seat. Seat belt
function may be impaired, such as
being positioned overly high or loose-
fitting, which may result in death or seri-
ous injury in the event of sudden brak-
ing or an accident.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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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 physically chal-
lenged
• 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.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door ............................... 63
Back window ........................ 101
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 570
Wattage ................................ 648
Back window ........................... 101
Battery
Checking .............................. 537
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 627
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 290
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 391
Bluetooth® phone ................... 407
Bottle holder ............................ 455
Brake
Fluid...................................... 533
Parking brake ....................... 184
Brake assist ............................. 268
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 191 Care
Exterior ..................................508
Interior ...................................511
Seat belts ..............................512
Cargo capacity .........................282
Cargo hooks .............................486
Cargo net hooks.......................487
CD player/changer ...................348
Center differential lock ............241
Chains .......................................292
Child-protectors .........................55
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....146
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................146
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........146
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............148
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................151
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................154
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................128
Battery precautions ....... 539, 630
Child-protectors ....................... 55
Child restraint system............142
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................89
Installing child restraints ........ 146
Moon roof precautions .......... 108
Power window lock switch....... 98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery precautions .........................559
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................91
Seat belt precautions ..............90
Seat heater precautions ........ 474
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 508
Interior ...................................511
Seat belts ..............................512
Clock ......................................... 459
Coin holder ............................... 447
Compass ...................................480
Condenser ................................532
Console box ............................. 446
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 631
Crawl Control ...........................256
Cruise control...........................217
Cup holder ................................452
Curtain shield airbags ............. 121
Customizable features............. 664 Daytime running light
system .................................... 207
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 331
Side mirrors........................... 331
Dimension ................................ 638
Dinghy towing .......................... 313
Display Trip information ..................... 200
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 522
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 441
Wattage................................. 648
Door lock Back door .......................... 35, 63
Side door........................... 35, 53
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Doors
Back door .......................... 35, 63
Door windows ......................... 98
Side door........................... 35, 53
Side mirrors............................. 96
Downhill assist control system .................................... 253
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 595
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 119
Driving assist systems .......... 268
Off-road precautions ............. 277
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 290D

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Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect ........................ 499
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 86
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 88
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 512
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 88
How to wear your seat belt ..... 86
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 89
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 88
Reminder light ...................... 595
Seat belt extenders ................ 89
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 87
Seat heaters ............................. 474
Seating capacity ...................... 288
Seats Adjustment ....................... 68, 72
Adjustment precautions .... 71, 82
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 511
Head restraints ....................... 83
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 474
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 193 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........179
Front-wheel drive ..................236
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................622
Shift lock system .....................622
Side airbags..............................121
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................648
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............96
Slide deck .................................489
Smart key system Entry function ..........................35
Starting the engine ................173
“SOS” button............................499
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................647
Storage location ....................607
Spark plug ................................643
Specifications...........................638
Speech command switch ........413
Speedometer ............................186
Steering
Column lock release......171, 176
Fluid ......................................535
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................93
Audio switches ......................385
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............570
Wattage .................................648S