child lock TOYOTA TACOMA 2008 (in English) Owner's Manual

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3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt and tighten the top
strap.
Replace the head restraint.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” on
page 93 in this Section.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure the
seatback is securely locked by
pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback. Failure to
do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly.
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.
LS13078
Separate seats only
Lower anchorages for Child Restraint
Systems equipped with hook or buckle
type attachments are installed in the
front passenger seat.
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
the front passenger seat as shown in the
illustration.
Child Restraint Systems equipped with
hook or buckle type attachments can be
installed using these anchorages. For such
systems, it is not necessary to use the
vehicle seatbelts.
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(regular cab models)

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1st lock
position
10th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION 1. Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright
position) until it locks into place.
Adjust the seatback to the 10th lock
position.
Make sure the seatback is locked secure-
ly.LS13082
Canada only
Ty p e A
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Canada only
Ty p e B

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Lower anchorages for Child Restraint
Systems equipped with hook or buckle
type attachments are installed in the
front passenger seat and the right rear
auxiliary seat.
For front seat without a seatback table—
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback as
shown in the illustration.
For front seat with a seatback table—
The anchorages are installed in the seat
cushion.
Child Restraint Systems equipped with
hook or buckle type attachments can be
installed using these anchorages. For such
systems, it is not necessary to use the
vehicle seatbelts.
Instructions for installing these types of
Child Restraint Systems in the right rear
seating area are shown in the illustration
on page 129.
CAUTION
To install the child restraint system
properly, make sure the bottom cush-
ion is flipped over whenever you use
a child restraint system in the rear
seating area.
LS13160a
1st lock
position
10th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION 1. Front seat—Fold down the front seat seatback and back to the 1st lock
position (most upright position) until
it locks into place. Adjust the seat-
back to the 10th lock position.
Make sure the seatback is locked secure-
ly.LS13082
Canada only
Front seat without seatback table (type A)

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To install a Child Restraint System in the
rear seat properly, make sure the bottom
seat cushion is flipped over. If the bottom
seat cushion is already flipped over, pro-
ceed to step 3.1. Pull the lock release strap.
2. Flip over the bottom cushion.
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3. Be sure to follow the Child Restraint System manufacturer ’s instructions for
the recommended installation proce-
dure.
4. Push and pull the Child Restraint Sys- tem in different directions to ensure a
secure installation.
5. If the Child Restraint System shakes or vibrates when used, install a cushion
between the Child Restraint System
and the flipped −over surface of the
seat.
CAUTION
To install the child restraint system
properly, make sure the bottom cush-
ion is flipped over whenever you use
a child restraint system in the rear
seating area.
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 119 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.

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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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Lower anchorages for Child Restraint
Systems equipped with hook or buckle
type attachments are installed in the
rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
both outside rear seats as shown in the
illustration.
Child Restraint Systems equipped with
hook or buckle type attachments can be
installed using these anchorages. For such
systems, it is not necessary to use the
vehicle seatbelts.LS13085
Canada only
Ty p e A
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(double cab models)

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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 122 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.
After securing the child restraint
system, never 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.