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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.

Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the latch anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.

The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the latch (lower anchors and tethers for children) system.

Child restraint latch anchors

Latch anchors are provided for the outside rear seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)


Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism (alr/elr belts except driver’s seat belt)


Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)


An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat. (Labels displaying the location of the anchor bracket.)

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