child restraint TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owner's Manual

601-2. Child safety
*: Be sure to attach the seat belt through the SecureGuard.
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be available out-
side the EU countries and United Kingdom.
 When using the child restraint
system with SecureGuard, be
sure to guide the lap belt into
SecureGuard as shown in
the illustration.
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system
about the installation of the child restraint system.
TOYOTA KID-
FIX i-SIZE*
100 to 150 cmForward-facing
use onlyYesNo15 to 36 kg (34
to 79 lb.)
TOYOTA MAXI
PLUS
15 to 36 kg (34
to 79 lb.)
Forward-facing
use onlyYesNo
Recom-
mended child
restraint sys-
tem
SizeDirection of
travel
Fixation
fixed with lower
anchorages
fixed with a
seat belt
A
Child restraint system installation method

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1
1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
■Installing child restraint sys-
tem using a seat belt
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation man-
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system.
If the child restraint system on hand
is not within the “universal” cate-
gory (or the necessary information
is not in the table), refer to the
“Vehicle List” provided by the child
restraint system maker for various
possible installation positions, or
check the compatibility after asking
the retailer of the child seat.
( P.55, 56)
Installation methodPage
Seat belt attachmentP.61
ISOFIX lower anchorage
attachmentP.63
Top tether anchorage
attachmentP.64
Child restraint system fixed
with a seat belt

621-2. Child safety
1If installing the child restraint
system to the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, refer to
P.52 for the front passenger
seat adjustment.
2 Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position. When
installing a forward-facing child
seat, if there is a gap between
the child seat and the seatback,
adjust the seatback angle until
good contact is achieved.
3 If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head
restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint. Oth-
erwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
( P.264)
4 Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Securely fix the seat belt to the
child restraint system in accor-
dance to the directions enclosed
with the child restraint system.
5 If your child restraint system is
not equipped with a lock-off (a
seat belt locking feature),
secure the child restraint system
using a locking clip.
6 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed
securely. ( P.63)
■Removing a child restraint
system installed with a seat
belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding down
the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels
itself, slowly return it to the stowing
position.
■When installing a child restraint
system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufac- turer of the system. If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip,
you can purchase the following item from any authorized Toyota retailer or

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1
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For safety and security
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system(Part No. 73119-22010)
■ISOFIX lower anchorages
(ISOFIX child restraint system)
Lower anchorages are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Tags dis-
playing the location of the anchor-
ages are attached to the seats.)
■Installation with ISOFIX lower
anchorage (ISOFIX child
restraint system)
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation man-
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system.
If the child restraint system on hand
is not within the “universal” cate-
gory (or the necessary information
is not in the table), refer to the
“Vehicle List” provided by the child
restraint system maker for various
possible installation positions, or
check the compatibility after asking
the retailer of the child seat.
( P.55, 56)
1 Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position. When
installing a forward-facing child
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s
neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and
the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is
not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and back- ward to ensure that it has been securely installed.
●After securing a child restraint sys-tem, never adjust the seat.
●When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder
belt is positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the
child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer.
Child restraint system fixed
with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage

641-2. Child safety
seat, if there is a gap between
the child seat and the seatback,
adjust the seatback angle until
good contact is achieved.
2 If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head
restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint. Oth-
erwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
( P.264)
3 Check the positions of the exclu-
sive fixing bars, and install the
child restraint system to the
seat.
The bars are installed in the clearance between the seat cushion and seat-
back.
4 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed
securely. ( P.63)
■Top tether anchorages
Top tether anchorages are pro-
vided for the outboard rear seats.
Use top tether anchorages when
fixing the top strap.
Top tether anchorages
Top strap
■Fixing the top strap to the top
tether anchorages
Install the child restraint system in
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●After securing a child restraint sys-tem, never adjust the seat.
●When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign
objects around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer.
Using a top tether anchor-
age
A
B

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1
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For safety and security
accordance to the operation man-
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system.
1 Adjust the head restraint to the
upmost position.
If the head restraint interferes with the
child restraint system or top strap installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
( P.264)
2Latch the hook onto the top
tether anchorage and tighten
the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely latched. ( P.63)
When installing the child restraint sys- tem with the head restraint being raised, be sure to have the top strap
pass underneath the head restraint.
Hook
Top strap
A
B
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Firmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
●Do not attach the top strap to any-
thing other than the top tether anchorages.
●After securing a child restraint sys-tem, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer.
●When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the top tether anchorage has been
fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

617Alphabetical Index
out ............................................ 167
Charging port ................................ 106
If the charging port lid does not open
................................................. 121
Locking and unlocking ............... 121
Opening and closing .................. 107
Child-protector.............................. 239
Child restraint system .................... 50
Child restraint system installation
method....................................... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ................... 61
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchor-
age ............................................. 63
Points to remember...................... 51
Riding with children ...................... 49
Using a top tether anchorage....... 64
Child safety ..................................... 49
12-volt battery precautions. 485, 577
Airbag precautions ....................... 44
Back door precautions ............... 240
Charging precautions ................. 132
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 440
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Panoramic moon roof precautions
................................................. 284
Power window lock switch ......... 281
Power window precautions ........ 280
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Seat belt precautions ................... 35
Seat heater precautions ............. 440
Cleaning ................................ 466, 469
Aluminum wheels ....................... 466
DC/DC Converter air intake vent 504
Exterior....................................... 466
Front camera.............................. 339
Interior ........................................ 469
Radar sensor ............................. 339
Seat belts ................................... 469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467Clock ......................................192, 193
Coat hooks .................................... 463
Condenser ..................................... 482
Console box .................................. 446
Consumption screen .................... 226
Convenience Services (Suggestion
function) ...................... 209, 221, 596
Coolant
Capacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Cooling system .............................481
Engine overheating .................... 578
Hybrid system overheating......... 580
Cruise control
Cruise control .............................381
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................368
Cup holders ...................................447
Current fuel economy... 201, 213, 216
Curtain shield airbags ....................39
Customizable features ................. 594
D
Daytime running light system ..... 326
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
DC/DC converter air intake vent .... 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Deck board .................................... 449
Deck under tray.............................450
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 432
Rear window .............................. 432
Windshield.................................. 431
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............... 268
Dimensions ...................................584
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 387
Consumption screen ..................226

618Alphabetical Index
Cruise control ............................. 381
Drive information ................ 204, 216
Driving information ............. 201, 216
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ....................... 368
Energy monitor........................... 226
Head-up display ......................... 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ......... 359
Multi-information display .... 199, 211
Parking Support Brake function . 405
Pre-collision warning .................. 343
RCTA ......................................... 387
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 365
Toyota parking assist-sensor ..... 395
Warning messages .................... 544
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 472, 474
Door lock
Back door ................................... 240
Side doors .................................. 235
Smart entry & start system......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlock-
ing system ............................... 239
Back door ................................... 240
Door glasses .............................. 279
Door lock .................................... 235
Open door warning buzzer......... 238
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Side doors .................................. 235
Double locking system .................. 78
Drive information .................. 204, 216
Driver’s seat belt reminder light.. 541
Driver’s seat position memory .... 261
Driving position memory ............ 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Drive-Start Control (DSC)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Driving
Break-in tips ............................... 289Correct posture ............................ 33
Driving mode select switch......... 411
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Procedures ................................. 288
Winter drive tips ......................... 422
Driving information display . 201, 212
Driving mode select switch ......... 411
Driving position memory ............. 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Driving support system information
display ................................. 204, 216
DSC (Drive-Start Control)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Function ..................................... 368
Warning message ...................... 544
E
eCall ................................................. 66
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake
System) ....................................... 415
Eco drive mode .............................411
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD
system) ........................................416
Elapsed time.......................... 204, 216
Electric motor
Location........................................ 84
Specification ............................... 586
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem (ECB) .................................... 415
Electronic key
Battery-saving function............... 254
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
Replacing the battery ................. 511
Electronic sunshade..................... 282
Jam protection function .............. 283

621Alphabetical Index
charge mode ................................. 85
Hybrid system
ACCESSORY mode .................. 313
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Brake Override System .............. 289
Emergency shut off system.......... 99
Energy monitor/consumption screen
................................................. 226
High voltage components ............ 95
How to start the hybrid system... 310
Hybrid System Indicator ..... 187, 196
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 310
Overheating ............................... 578
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Plug-in hybrid system precautions95
Power (ignition) switch ............... 310
Regenerative braking ................... 90
Starting the hybrid system ......... 310
Hybrid System Indicator ...... 187, 196
Hybrid transmission ..................... 315
I
Identification number
Engine ........................................ 585
Vehicle ....................................... 584
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 310
Auto power off function .............. 313
Changing the power switch modes
................................................. 313
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Starting the hybrid system ......... 310
Illuminated entry system ............. 443
Immobilizer system ........................ 77
Indicators ...................................... 180
Initialization
Items to initialize ........................ 609
Panoramic moon roof................. 283Power back door ........................ 248
Power windows .......................... 279
Tire pressure warning system .. 492,
493
Inside rear view mirror ......... 267, 268
Installing a child restraint system to
a front passenger seat ................. 52
Instrument cluster light control. 191,
199
Interior lights ................................. 443
Switch......................................... 444
Intrusion sensor.............................. 80
ISOFIX lower anchorages ..............63
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............... 477
Vehicle-equipped jack ........ 549, 560
Jack handle ...........................549, 560
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade ................... 283
Panoramic moon roof ................. 283
Power back door opener and closer
................................................. 246
Power windows .......................... 279
K
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system ......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Keys ............................................... 232
Battery-saving function............... 254
Electronic key .............................232
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
If you lose your keys ..................570
Key number plate .......................232
Keyless entry...................... 233, 253
Mechanical key .......................... 234
Power switch .............................. 310

625Alphabetical Index
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............. 268
Inside rear view mirror ............... 267
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Rear window defogger ................. 432
Rear window wiper ....................... 334
Refueling ....................................... 336
Capacity ..................................... 586
Fuel types .................................. 586
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
Opening the fuel tank cap .......... 336
Regenerative braking ..................... 90
Remote Air Conditioning System 438
Replacing
Electronic key battery................. 511
Fuses ......................................... 513
Light bulbs.................................. 516
Tires ........................................... 559
Wiper insert ................................ 508
Road accident cautions ................. 97
Road Sign Assist .......................... 364
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............... 364
S
Seat belt reminder light........ 541, 542
Seat belts ........................................ 35
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
anchor height ............................. 37
Child restraint system installation 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat
belt ........................................... 469
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
................................................... 37
How to wear your seat belt .......... 36
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt
use ............................................. 35
Reminder light and buzzer . 541, 542
Seat belt pretensioners ................ 37
SRS warning light ...................... 536Seat heaters .................................. 440
Seat position memory ..................261
Seats
Adjustment precautions...... 258, 259
Adjustment ......................... 258, 259
Armrest....................................... 462
Cleaning ..................................... 469
Driving position memory............. 261
Folding down the rear seatbacks260
Head restraint.............................264
Properly sitting in the seat ............ 33
Seat heaters ............................... 440
Seat position memory ................ 261
Seat ventilators .......................... 440
Seat ventilators .............................440
Secondary Collision Brake .......... 416
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ....... 326
Automatic High Beam system .... 328
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 388
Digital Rear-view Mirror.............. 271
Front camera .............................. 338
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Inside rear view mirror................ 267
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor .... 80
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).......... 353
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)............388
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .......................... 395
Radar sensor.............................. 338
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .333
RCTA ......................................... 388
Tilt sensor.....................................80
Toyota parking assist-sensor ..... 395
Toyota Safety Sense ..................338
Service plug .................................... 95
Shift lever ...................................... 315
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P ...................................... 316
Shift lock system .......................... 316