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
...
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:
All-wheel drive lock
switch (awd models)
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when
the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distributed
to the rear wheels to the maximum
extent possible in
ac ...
Parking brake
The parking brake can be
set or released automatically
or manually.
In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically
according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in
automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or
released manually.
Operating instructions
â– Using the man ...
Armrest
Fold down the armrest for use.
NOTICE
â– To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.
WARNING
â– Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in o ...
