TOYOTA RAV4 2005 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
Anchor brackets
U.S.A.
Anchor brackets
Canada
For U.S.A.Ð
Use the anchor brackets behind the rear
seatbacks and on the luggage compart-
ment to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.
For CanadaÐ
Use the anchor brackets behind the rear
seatbacks to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for both out-
side rear seating positions.

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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:1. Outside anchor brackets onlyÐ Remove the head restraint.Outside position
Center position (U.S.A. only)
2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Center anchor bracket onlyÐ
Run the top strap through between
both seatbacks.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see Child restraintº on
page 69 in this Section.
CAUTION

When you use the center anchor
bracket, make sure the top strap
runs through between both seat-
backs and tighten it. The top strap
on seatback could cause death or
serious injury due to abnormal
moving of the child restraint system
in case of sudden braking or a col-
lision.

Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child
restraint system is secure by push-
ing and pulling it in different direc-
tions. Follow all the installation in-
structions provided by its manufac-
turer.

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3. Outside anchor brackets onlyÐReplace the head restraint.Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the clear-
ance between the seat cushion and seat-
back 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.
1st lock
position
4th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
1. Fold down the seatback and back it to the 1st lock position (most up-
right position) until it locks into
place. Adjust the seatback to the 4th
lock position.
Make sure the seatback is locked secure-
ly.
ÐInstallation with child
restraint lower anchorages

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Canada only
Ty p e ACanada only
Ty p e B
For owners in Canada
The symbol on a child restraint system
indicates the presence of a lower connec-
tor system.
Ty p e A Ð 2. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages below the tag on the seat-
back.
3. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower
straps.
Ty p e B Ð
2. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages below the tag on the seat-
back.
3. Latch the buckles onto the anchor- ages.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see ÐUsing
a top strapº on page 82 in this Section.)

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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.

When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, en-
sure that the seat is moved to the
rear- most position, with the seat-
back close to the child restraint
system.

After securing the child restraint
system, never slide or recline the
seat.

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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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt steering wheel90
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Outside rear view mirrors 90
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Anti- glare inside rear view mirror 92
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Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror 93
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Sun visors 94
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SECTION 1- 4

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To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and return
the lever to its original position.
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.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger 's side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object
seen in a convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror.
On some models, when you push the rear
window defogger switch, the heater panels
in the outside rear view mirrors will quick-
ly clear the mirror surface. (See Rear
window and outside rear view mirror de-
foggersº on page 104 in Section 1- 5.)
Tilt steering wheelOutside rear view mirrorsÐ

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur
resulting in death or serious inju-
ries.

Since the mirror surfaces can get
hot, do not touch them when the
defogger switch is on.
To adjust a mirror, use the switches.1. Master switchÐTo select the mirror to be adjusted
Push the switch to Lº (left) or Rº
(right).
2. Control switchÐTo move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc-
tion.
Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is
in the ACCº or ONº position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir-ror face. Use a spray de- icer to freethe mirror.
ÐPower rear view mirror
control

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The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in compact areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingÐLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingÐLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
ÐFolding rear view mirrorsAnti- glare inside rear view
mirror