Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

■ Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat.

Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.

Outboard rear seats

1. Anchor brackets
2. Top tether strap

Center rear seat

1. Anchor bracket
2. Top tether strap

■ Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

Outboard rear seats

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

1. Hook
2. Top tether strap

3. If the head restraint does not interfere with the child restraint system installation, install the head restraint.

Center rear seat

1. Adjust the head restraint to the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

2. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, be sure to have the top tether strap pass underneath the head restraint.

1. Hook
2. Top tether strap

■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

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 tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
• Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.
• After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
• Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
• Center rear seat: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.