2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID child seat

621-2. Child safety
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system(Part No. 73119-22010)
QISOFIX 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.)
QInstallation 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 table), 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
WARNING
QWhen installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
ODo not allow children to play with the seat belt. If 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.
OEnsure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is
not twisted.
OShake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and back- ward to ensure that it has been securely installed.
OAfter securing a child restraint sys-tem, never adjust the seat.
OWhen a junior 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.
OFollow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer.
Child restraint system fixed
with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage

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1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
seat, if there is a gap between
the child seat and 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.232)
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)
QTop tether anchorages
Top tether anchorages are pro-
vided for the outboard rear seats.
Use top tether anchorages when
fixing the top strap.
Top tether anchorages
Top strap
QFixing the top strap to the top
tether anchorages
Install the child restraint system in
WARNING
QWhen installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
OAfter securing a child restraint sys-tem, never adjust the seat.
OWhen 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.
OFollow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer.
Using a top tether anchor-
age
A
B

641-2. Child safety
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.232)
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
A
B
WARNING
QWhen installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
OFirmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
ODo not attach the top strap to any-
thing other than the top tether anchorages.
OAfter securing a child restraint sys-tem, never adjust the seat.
OFollow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer.
OWhen 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.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
QSetting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm sys- tem. ( P.78)
QConditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control
 P.222
QIf the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
OUse the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( P.545)
OReplace the key battery with a new
one if it is depleted. ( P.486)
QIf the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and unlocked using the smart entry & start
system or wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the doors using the mechani-cal key. ( P.545)
QRear seat reminder function
OIn order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when
the power switch is turned to OFF after any of the following conditions are met, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on the multi-information display for approxi-mately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hybrid system was started.
However, if a rear door is opened and
then closed within approximately 2 sec-
onds, the rear seat reminder function
may not operate.
OThe rear seat reminder function deter- mines that luggage, etc. has been
placed in a rear seat based on open- ing and closing of a rear door. There-fore, depending on the situation, the
rear seat reminder function may not operate and you may still forget lug-gage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may
operate unnecessarily.
OThe rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. ( P.569)
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.(Customizable features: P.573)
WARNING
QTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant could be thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in
death or serious injury.
OEnsure that all doors are properly closed.
ODo not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in
locked position.
OSet the rear door child-protector
locks when children are seated in the rear seats.
QWhen opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blowing. When open-
ing or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats
Before driving
*: If equipped
QRecording procedure
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the power switch to ON.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat to the
desired positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after the
“SET” button is pressed, press
button “1” or “2” until the buzzer
sounds.
If the selected button has already been preset, the previously recorded position
WARNING
ODo not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
ODo not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.
OBe careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints
of the seats during operation.
ODo not allow children to operate the
seat.
QAfter returning the rear seatback
to the upright position
OMake sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth. If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visi-
ble. Make sure that the red marking is not visible.
OCheck that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
Driving position mem-
ory*
This feature automatically
adjusts the driver’s seat to suit
your preferences.
Your preferred driving position
(the position of the driver’s
seat) can be recorded and
recalled by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions
can be recorded into memory.
Each electronic key can be
registered to recall your pre-
ferred driving position.
Recording/recalling a driv-
ing position

2845-2. Driving procedures
OThe driver is wearing the seat belt
OThe shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
OThe malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illu-
minated
If the automatic release function does
not operate, release the parking brake
manually.
QParking brake automatic lock func- tion
The parking brake will be set automati-
cally under the following conditions:
OThe brake pedal is not depressed
OThe driver’s door is open
OThe driver’s seat belt is not fastened
OThe shift lever is in a position other
than P or N
OThe malfunction indicator lamp and
brake system warning light are not illuminated
QIf “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeat- edly over a short period of time, the sys-
tem may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal
operation will return after about 1 min- ute.
QIf “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after oper-
ating the switch several times, the sys- tem may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
QParking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-tion.
QParking brake indicator light
ODepending on the power switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will
turn on and stay on as described below:ON: Comes on until the parking brake
is released. Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
OWhen the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indi-cate a malfunction.
QWhen the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake set- ting and releasing) will be turned on
automatically.
QParking the vehicle
 P.256
QParking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is displayed on the
multi-information display (with the vehi- cle reaching a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
QIf the brake system warning light comes on
 P.508
QUsage in winter time
 P.399
WARNING
QWhen parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released unintentionally by a child
and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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5 5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high
ground clearance
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load
which protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly
shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicy-
cle, a bicycle that is carrying a large
load, a bicycle ridden by more than
one person, or a uniquely shaped
bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tan-
dem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a
bicyclist ahead is shorter than approx-
imately 1 m (3.2 ft.) or taller than
approximately 2 m (6.5 ft.)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing
oversized clothing (a rain coat, long
skirt, etc.), making their silhouette
obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or
squatting or bicyclist is bending for-
ward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller,
wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather
such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim,
such as at dawn or dusk, or while at
night or in a tunnel, making a detect-
able object appear to be nearly the same color as its surroundings
• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness changes sud-
denly, such as at the entrance or exit
of a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has started
the vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a
few seconds after making a left/right
turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few
seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front
camera
• The vehicle is being driven at
extremely high speeds
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is
misaligned
OIn some situations such as the follow-
ing, sufficient braking force may not
be obtained, preventing the system
from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate
to their full extent, such as when the
brake parts are extremely cold,
extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly main-
tained (brakes or tires are excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure,
etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a
gravel road or other slippery surface
QIf VSC is disabled
OIf VSC is disabled (P.393), the pre-
collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.

4166-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
QOperation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/Front seat heat-
ers*/Front seat heaters
and ventilators*/Rear
seat heaters
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters
Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery
 Front seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pull-
ing air through the Front seat
upholstery
 Rear seat heaters
Warm up the rear seat upholstery
WARNING
QTo prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
OBabies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
OPersons with sensitive skin
OPersons who are fatigued
OPersons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
QTo prevent causes of overheat-ing and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
ODo not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
ODo not use seat heater more than
necessary.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
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.
QTo prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel