2021 TOYOTA TACOMA child restraint

691-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 spec ifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING
■ 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. 32)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system insta llation 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 a sudden
braking or an accident.
● Vehicles with rear seats: 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.
● Vehicles with rear seats: Adjust the front
passenger seat so that it does not inter-
fere 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).

701-1. For safe use
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the should er 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 injur y in the event
of an accident or a sudden braking.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child rest raint system
manufacturer.
● Double Cab models only: When securing some types of child restr aint sys-
tems in rear seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in
positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting
seat belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your
shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interfe res with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death
or serious injury.
● Double Cab models only: When installing the child restraint system with
the head restraint being lowered, be sure to have the top tethe r strap pass
over the top of the head restraint. If the belt passes below the head
restraint, it is possible that the child restraint system may n ot be securely
fixed.
If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child re straint system.
■ 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 a sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restr aint system to the anchors (vehicles
with rear seats)
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 system. Make sure the child restraint system is secur ely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other p assengers in
the event of a sudden braking or an accident.

594Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 332, 338Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light ......................... 476
Warning message ................. 485
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 442
Air conditioning system ............................ 332, 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 476
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 40 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 40
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer ............ 476, 483
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light......................... 476
Warning message................. 485
Assist grips .............................. 382
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 301
Automatic High Beam ............. 223
Automatic light control system.................................... 219
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
S mode ................................. 212
Power mode switch .............. 211
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
Back window Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 547
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Battery ...................................... 422If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 524
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Warning message ................. 484
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 289
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 354
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 218
Warning buzzer..................... 476
Warning light ......................... 476
Warning message ................. 483
Brake assist ............................. 317
Brake Override System ........... 170
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 289
Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 294
Camper information ................ 583
Care................................... 396, 400 Aluminum wheels.................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Cargo capacity ......................... 182
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 349
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Certification label .................... 537
Chains....................................... 324 Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 63, 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 61, 62
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 66, 68
Child safety ................................ 53 Airbag precautions.................. 39
Battery precautions............... 527
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 165
Power back window precautions......................... 161
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window precautions ... 158
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions............. 447
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 57
Seat heater precautions ....... 345
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 265
Radiator .................................... 419
Radio
*
Rear differential lock system............................ 303
Rear seat
Adjustment precautions ........ 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 58
Cleaning................................ 400
Folding down ........................ 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 142
Rear side marker lights ........... 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 547
Rear step bumper .................... 130
Rear turn signal lights............. 217 Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 547
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors...... 154
Rear view monitor system
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Refueling .................................. 232
Capacity................................ 538
Fuel types ............................. 538
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 234
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 445
Fuses .................................... 448
Light bulbs ............................ 451
Tires...................................... 505
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 445
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 572
Resetting the remainder light or message indicating
maintenance is required....... 404R

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Safety Connect .......................... 72
Seat belt reminder light........... 477
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 401
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 477
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 476
Seat heaters ............................. 345
Seating capacity ...................... 182
Seats, Front .............................. 139 Adjustment ............................ 139
Adjustment precautions ........ 141
Cleaning................................ 400
Head restraints ..................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 345 Seats, Rear ............................... 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 58
Cleaning ............................... 400
Folding down ........................ 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 142
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 221
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Inside rear view mirror .......... 153
Intuitive parking assist .......... 283
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Radar sensor ........................ 237
Shift lever ......................... 210, 215
Automatic transmission ........ 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 213
Manual transmission............. 215
S mode ................................. 212
Shift lock system ..................... 213
Side airbags ............................... 37
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”