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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