TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2006 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
4. Replace the head restraint.Lower the anchor bracket when it is not
in use.

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Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
Anchor brackets
Symbol
Use the anchor brackets behind the sec-
ond seatbacks to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
second seat.
This symbol indicates the locations of the
anchor brackets.TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:1. Remove the head restraint.
— U sin g a to p st rap
(vehicles with third seats)

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2. Open the anchor bracket cover.3. Fix the child restraint system with
the seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
The anchor bracket is only designed to
secure the top strap. Do not use the
anchor bracket for any other purpose.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” on
page 96 in this Section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.

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4. Replace the head restraint.
Close the anchor bracket cover when the
anchor bracket is not used.Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the rear seats.
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
both outside rear seats.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.
Canada only
Ty p e A
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(vehicles without third seats)

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Canada only
Ty p e B
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION 1. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages near the button on the
seatback.
2. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.
Type B—Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
For owners in Canada— The symbol on
a child restraint system indicates the pres-
ence of a lower connector system.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see “—Using
a top strap” on page 109 in this Section.)
For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion manual equipped with each product.CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

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Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the second seats.
The anchorages are installed in the seat
cushion of the right side seating position
and between the center and left side seat-
ing position.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.
1st lock
position
5th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
1. Fold down the seatback. Make sure the rear seat legs are relocked into
place (folding down the seatback will
disengage them) by pushing down-
ward on the back of the seat. Adjust
the seatback to the 1st lock position
(most upright position) and then to
the 5th lock position.
Make sure the seat and seatback is
locked securely.2. Take off the cover on the seat cush- ion.
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(vehicles with third seats)

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Canada only
Ty p e ACanada only
Ty p e B
3. Widen the slits of the seat cushion slightly and confirm the position of
the lower anchorages near the but-
ton on the seatback.
4. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.
Type B—Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
For owners in Canada— The symbol on
a child restraint system indicates the pres-
ence of a lower connector system.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see “—Using
a top strap” on page 112 in this Section.)
For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion manual equipped with each product.

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CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
After securing the child restraint
system, never recline the seat.
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the second seat if it inter-
feres with the lock mechanism of
the front seats. Otherwise, the child
or front seat occupant(s) may be
killed or seriously injured in case
of sudden braking or a collision.When using the left side lower an-
chorages for the child restraint sys-
tem, do not sit in the center seat.
The performance of the center seat
belt cannot be brought out suffi-
ciently because the belt may be
highpositioned or the seat belt
may be loosefitting, posing the
risk of serious injury in the case of
collision.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt steering wheel 120
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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 120
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Outside rear view mirrors 121
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 123
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view mirror 124
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Rear side −view mirrors 125
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Sun visors 125
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To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, pull the lock
release lever toward you, tilt the steer-
ing wheel to the desired angle and re-
lease the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low posi-
tion, it will spring up as you release the
lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL
TILT
To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, pull the lock
release lever toward you, tilt the steer-
ing wheel to the desired angle and re-
lease the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low posi-
tion, it will spring up as you release the
lock release lever.
Tilt steering wheel Tilt and telescopic steering
wheel