Toyota RAV4: Child restraint systems - Safety information - Before driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

    Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupantclassification system
    ■ Adult*1 ■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4 ■ Unoccupied ■ There is a malfunction in the system *1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a ...

    Points to remember
    Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle a ...

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    LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors in the rear
    WARNING Children that are too large for a child restraint must travel in seats using normal seat belts. Position shoulder belt across the chest and shoulder, not face or neck. In order to a ...

    Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rear ...

    Unfastening the seatbelt
    Unfastening the seatbelt Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. ...