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

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / For safety and security / For safe use / 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.)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child: Rear facing „o infant seat/convertible seat Forward facing „o convertible ...

Installation with latch system

Adjust the seatback to the 8th lock position from the fully reclined position. Fully reclined position 8Th lock position If your child restraint system interferes with a head res ...

Other materials:

Disassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh One touch type: Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Claw engagement type: Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...

Repair
Repair valve seats If the seating is too high on the valve face, use 30° and 45° cutters to correct the seat. If the seating is too low on the valve face, use 75° and 45° cutters to correct the seat. Standard width Lap the valve and valve seat by hand with an abrasiv ...

General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing Check the steering wheel free play. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged. Check that the boot clamps are not ...