2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV ECU

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1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
WARNING
●There is a label(s) on the passen -
ger side sun visor , indicating it is
forbidden to atta ch a rear-facing child restraint sys tem to the front
passenger seat.
Details of the label(s) are shown in the illustration below.
WARNING

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For safety and security
child restraint systems. ( →P.58)
Check the selected child restraint
system together with the following
[Before confirming the compatibility
of each seating po sition with child
restraint systems].
■Before confirming the compat -
ibility of each seating position
with child restraint systems
1 Checking the child restraint sys-
tem standards.
Use a child restraint system that
conforms to UN(ECE) R44*1 or
UN(ECE) R129*1, 2.
The following approval mark is
displayed on child restraint sys -
tems which are conformed.
Check for an approval mark
attached to the child restraint
system.
Example of the dis played regulation
Number
UN(ECE) R44 approval mark*3
The weight range of the child
who is applic able for an
UN(ECE) R44 approval mark is
indicated.
UN(ECE) R129 approval mark*3
The height range of the child
who is applicable as well as
available weights for an
UN(ECE) R129 approval mark
is indicated.
2 Checking the category of the
child restraint system.
Check the approval mark of the
child restraint system for which
of the following categories the
child restraint system is suitable.
Also, if there a re any uncertain-
ties, check the user’s guide
included with the child restraint
system or contact the retailer of
the child restraint system.
• “universal”
• “semi-universal”
• “restricted”
• “vehicle specific”
*1: UN(ECE) R44 and UN(ECE) R129
are U.N. regulations for child
restraint systems.
*2: The child restraint systems men -
tioned in the table may not be avail -
able outside of the EU area.
*3: The displayed mark may differ
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B

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*3: If the head restraint interferes with
your child restrai nt system, and the
head restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
*4: Use only a front-facing child restraint
system when the airbag manual on-
off switch is on.
■Detail information for child r estraint systems installation
ISOFIX child restraint systems a re divided into different “fixture”. The child
restraint system can be used in the seating positions for “fixt ure” mentioned
in the table above. For kind of “ fixture” relation, confirm the following table.
If your child restraint system has no kind of “fixture” (or if you cannot find
information in the tab le below), please refer to the child restraint system
“vehicle list” for compatibilit y information or ask the retailer of your child
seat.
Seating position
Seat position numberAirbag manual on-
off switch
ONOFF
Seating position suitable for
universal belted (Yes/No)
Yes
Forward
facing
only
YesYesYesYes
i-Size seating position
(Yes/No)NoNoYesNoYes
Seating position suitable for
lateral fixture (L1/L2/No)NoNoNoNoNo
Suitable rearward facing fix -
ture (R1/R2X/R2/R3/No)NoNoR1, R2X,
R2, R3NoR1, R2X,
R2, R3
Suitable forward facing fixture
(F2X/F2/F3/No)NoNoF2X, F2,
F3NoF2X, F2,
F3
Suitable junior seat fixture
(B2/B3/No)NoNoB2, B3NoB2, B3

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The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be a vailable out-
side the EU area.
When securing some types of child
restraint systems in rear seat, it
may not be possible to properly use
the seat belts in positions next to
the child restraint without interfering
with it or affecti ng seat belt effec-
tiveness. Be sure you r seat belt fits
snugly across your shoulder and
low on your hips. If it does not, or if
it interferes with the child restraint,
move to a different position. Failure
to do so may result in death or seri -
ous injury.
 When installing a child restraint
in the rear seats, adjust the front
seat so that it does not interfere
with the child or child restraint
system.
 When installing a child seat with
support base, if the child seat
interferes with the seatback
when latching it into the support
base, adjust the seatback rear -
ward until there is no interfer -
ence.
 If the seat belt shoulder anchor is
ahead of the child seat belt
guide, move the seat cushion
forward.
 When installing a junior seat, if
the child in your child restraint
system is in a very upright posi -
tion, adjust the seatback angle to
the most comfortable position.
And if the seat belt shoulder
anchor is ahead of the child seat
belt guide, move the seat cush -
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
KIDFIX XP SICT
(Yes/No)
Yes
Belt fix
only
Yes
Belt fix
only
YesNoYes
MAXI PLUS
(Yes/No)
Yes
Belt fix
only
Yes
Belt fix
only
YesNoYes
Mass groups
Recommended
Child Restraint
System
Seating position
Airbag manual on-
off switch
ONOFF

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■Installing child restraint sys -
tem using a seat belt
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation man -
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system.
If the child restraint system on hand
is not within the “universal” cate -
gory (or the necessary information
is not in the tabl e), refer to the
“Vehicle List” provided by the child
restraint system maker for various
possible installation positions, or
check the compatibility after asking
the retailer of the child seat.
( →P.55, 56)
1 If installing the child restraint
system to the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, refer to
P.52 for the front passenger
seat adjustment.
2 Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position. When
installing a forward-facing child
seat, if there is a gap between
the child seat a nd the seatback,
adjust the seatback angle until
good contact is achieved.
3 If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head
restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint. Oth-
erwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
( →P.276)
4 Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Securely fix the s eat belt to the
child restraint system in accor -
dance to the directions enclosed
with the child restraint system.
5 If your child restraint system is
not equipped with a lock-off (a
seat belt locking feature),
secure the child restraint system
using a locking clip.
6 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed
securely. ( →P.62)
Child restraint system fixed
with a seat belt

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■Removing a child restraint
system installed with a seat
belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding down
the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels
itself, slowly return it to the stowing
position.
■When installing a child restraint
system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint s ystem. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufac -
turer of the system. If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip,
you can purchase the following item
from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli -
able repairer: Locking clip for child
restraint system (Part No. 73119-22010)
■ISOFIX lower anchorages
(ISOFIX child restraint system)
Lower anchorages are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Tags dis -
playing the location of the anchor -
ages are attached to the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint
system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with
the seat belt. I f the seat belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or
other serious injuries that could
result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened,
scissors should be used to cut the
belt.
●Ensure that the bel t and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is
not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and back -
ward to ensure that it has been securely installed.
●After securing a ch ild restraint sys- tem, never adjust the seat.
●When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder
belt is positioned a cross 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 chil d’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions
provided by the child restraint sys - tem manufacturer.
Child restraint system fixed
with an ISOFIX lower
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■Installation with ISOFIX lower
anchorage (ISOFIX child
restraint system)
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation man -
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system.
If the child restraint system on hand
is not within the “universal” cate -
gory (or the necessary information
is not in the tabl e), refer to the
“Vehicle List” provided by the child
restraint system maker for various
possible installation positions, or
check the compatibility after asking
the retailer of the child seat.
( →P.55, 56)
1 Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position. When
installing a forward-facing child
seat, if there is a gap between
the child seat a nd the seatback,
adjust the seatback angle until
good contact is achieved.
2 If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head
restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint. Oth-
erwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
( →P.276)
3 Check the positions of the exclu-
sive fixing bars, and install the
child restraint system to the
seat.
The bars are installed in the clearance
between the seat cushion and seat -
back.
4 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed
securely. ( →P.62)
■Top tether anchorages
Top tether anchorages are pro -
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint
system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●After securing a ch ild restraint sys-
tem, never adjust the seat.
●When using the lower anchorages,
be sure that there are no foreign
objects around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught
behind the child restraint system.
●Follow all installation instructions
provided by the child restraint sys -
tem manufacturer.
Using a top tether anchor -
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vided for the outboard rear seats.
Use top tether anchorages when
fixing the top strap.
Top tether anchorages
Top strap
■Fixing the top strap to the top
tether anchorages
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation man -
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system.
1 Adjust the head restraint to the
upmost position.
If the head restraint interferes with the
child restraint system or top strap installation and the head restraint can
be removed, remove the head restraint.
( →P.276)
2Latch the hook onto the top
tether anchorage and tighten
the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched. ( →P.62) When installing the child restraint sys-
tem with the head restraint being
raised, be sure to have the top strap pass underneath the head restraint.
Hook
Top strap
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B
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint
system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Firmly attach the top strap and
make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
●Do not attach the top strap to any-
thing other than the top tether anchorages.
●After securing a ch ild restraint sys- tem, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys -
tem manufacturer.
●When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint
being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then
the top tether anchorage has been
fixed, do not lower the head restraint.
A
B