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.)
- Installation with latch system
- Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
- Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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
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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:
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to ...
Automatic transaxle fluid
On-vehicle inspection
Check transaxle fluid level
Hint:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature:
70 to 80°c (158 to 176°f)
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the
parking brake.
With the engine idling and ...
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
Caution
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident c ...
