TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2008 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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CAUTION
■
Child restraint precautions
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated.
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-fac-
ing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
● A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be installed
on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the
seat as far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system
on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat , front and rear pillars or roof side
rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the
child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side air-
bags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a child
restraint lower anchorage. Attach the top strap when installing a
child restraint.
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt)
Second seat: Child restraint
lower anchorages
Lower anchorages are pro-
vided for the rear outside
seats. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchorages are
attached to the seats.)

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Second seat: Anchor brackets
(for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for the second seats.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly in order to activate the
ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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While pushing the child seat
down into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child seat is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■
Forward facing Convertible seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder strap
and then allow it to retract
slightly into the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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While pushing the child seat into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child seat
is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the
seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Sit the child in the booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the booster
seat according to the manufac-
turer's instructions and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child's shoulder, and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
(P. 99)
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

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Installation with child restraint lower anchoragesFold the seatback while pulling
the lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
Adjust the seatback to the 3rd
lock position. (P. 87)
1st lock position
3rd lock position
Type A
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the anchorages.
The bars are installed in the
clearance between the seat cush-
ion and seatback.
If the child restraint has a top
strap, the top strap should be
latched onto the anchorages.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
STEP1
STEP2
Canada only

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Type B
Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
The bars are installed in the
clearance between the seat cush-
ion and seatback.
If the child restraint has a top
strap, the top strap should be
latched onto the anchorages.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Child restraint systems with a top strap (second seat only)
Secure the child restraint using
the seat belt or lower anchors,
and adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.
Canada only
STEP2
STEP1

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Outside seat: Open the anchor
bracket cover. Latch the hook
onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top strap.
Center seat: Latch the hook onto
the anchor bracket and tighten
the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Hook
Top strap
Anchor bracket
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
STEP2Front of vehicle
STEP3
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to confirm to the SAE J1819.