Toyota RAV4: Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function 
belt) - Safety information - Before driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)

■ Rear facing - Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child seat on the rear

Place the child seat on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the

Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt

Fully extend the shoulder belt and then allow it to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode. Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

While pushing the child seat

While pushing the child seat down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

■ Forward facing - Convertible seat

Place the child seat on the seat

Place the child seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the

Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder strap

Fully extend the shoulder strap and then allow it to retract slightly into the ALR lock mode. Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

While pushing the child seat into

While pushing the child seat into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

5 If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.

■ Booster seat

Place the booster seat on the

Place the booster seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Sit the child in the booster seat.

Sit the child in the booster seat. Fit the seat belt to the booster seat according to the manufacturer's instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child's shoulder, and that the lap belt is as low as possible.

    Installation with LATCH system (second outside seats only)
    Fold the seatback while pulling the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the 1st lock position (most upright position). Adjust the seatback to the 7th lock position. 1st lock position ...

    Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
    Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt. ...

    See also:

    Adding Fluid
    Fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. ...

    Types of booster seats
    There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If ...

    KEYLESS-GO
    General information Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with a SmartKey featuring an integrated KEYLESSGO function and a detachable Start/Stop button. The Start/Stop button must be inserted into ...