child lock TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 (in English) User Guide

120 1-7. Safety information
Type BWiden the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
For owners in Canada:
A symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■ Rear-facing (Regular Cab models) — Infant seat/convertible
seat
Never install a rear-facing child restraint. Your vehicle is not
designed to carry an infant.
■ Rear-facing (Access Cab and Double Cab models) Infant
seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Canada
only

121
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
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.
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.

122 1-7. Safety information
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.
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.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.
(  P. 124, 127, 129)

124 1-7. Safety information
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Regular Cab models)
■Bench type seat
Remove the head restraint.
Installing position:Right side passenger seat
Center passenger seat
Swing the seatback forward
slightly ( P. 46) and remove the
anchor bracket covers.
Installing position:
Right side passenger seat
Center passenger seat
Store the removed cover in a safe
place such as the glove box.
Right side passenger seat
Route the top tether strap
through the routing device as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the top tether strap is
not twisted.
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.

125
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Center passenger seat
Route the top tether strap
through the routing device as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the top tether strap is
not twisted.
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors,
and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.
Replace the head restraint.
Installing position:Right side passenger seat
Center passenger seat

126 1-7. Safety information
■Separated type seat
Remove the head restraint.
Swing the seatback forward
slightly (P. 46) and remove the
anchor bracket cover.
Store the removed cover in a safe
place such as the glove box.
Route the top tether strap
through the routing device as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the top tether strap is
not twisted.
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.
Secure the child restraint usi ng a seat belt or lower anchor,
and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

129
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Double Cab models)
Remove the head restraint.
Installing position:
Outside passenger seat
Center passenger seat
Outside passenger seat Swing the seatback forward
slightly. (P. 51)
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.
Center passenger seat
Swing the seatback forward
slightly. (P. 51)
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.

131
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( P. 60)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●Access Cab and Double Cab models: If
the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from
being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat.
● Access Cab and Double Cab models:
Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when it is
unavoidable. When installing a forward-
facing or booster child seat on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF
indicator light is illuminated. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

132 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●When a booster 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. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
● After securing the child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

532
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number