ā03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
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2003 RAV4 from Aug. ā02 Prod. (OM42517U)
ī Make sure that you have complied
with all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint
manufacturer and that the system is
properly secured.
A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must
carefully consult the manufacturerās
instructions which accompany the child
restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child
restraint system following the manufactur-
erās instructions about the appropriate age
and size of the child for the child restraint
system.
Install the child restraint system correctly
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer. General directions are also
provided under the following illustrations.
The child restraint system should be
installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, the child is safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat.
CAUTION
ī Never install a rearāfacing child re-
straint system on the front seat. In
the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the airbag
can cause death or serious injury if
a rearāfacing child restraint system
is installed on the front seat.
ī Unless it is unavoidable, do not
install a forwardāfacing child re-
straint system on the front seat.
ī A forwardāfacing child restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be
installed on the front passenger
seat only when it is unavoidable.
Always move the seat as far back
as possible, because the force of
the deploying front passenger air-
bag could cause death or serious
injury to the child.
ī After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured in
place following the manufacturerās
instructions. If it is not restrained
securely, it may cause death or se-
rious injury to the child in the
event of a sudden stop or accident.
āChild restraint system