Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Correct use of the seat belts

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For safe use

Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.

■Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt.
When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage.

■Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

For safe use

WARNING

■Using a seat belt extender

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.
Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

■When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt.

This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. WARNING Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swer ...

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button A. ■Emergency locking retractor (ELR) The retractor wi ...

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