2020 Toyota RAV4 Owner’s Manual

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 lives up to its image as a practical and well-rounded compact SUV that combines style, performance, and utility. The 2020 RAV4 has a bold design that makes it stand out on the road. It has a mix of modern and tough features. Inside, a well-thought-out design makes the cabin comfortable and easy to use, and high-tech features keep the driver and passengers connected and engaged. There are many different trim levels and powertrain choices for the 2020 RAV4, including hybrid models. This means that there is a RAV4 for everyone. Toyota’s promise to include a suite of advanced driver-assistance features in all trim levels shows that safety is still a top concern. The 2020 RAV4 continues to be a good choice in the competitive SUV market because it can be used both in cities and in the countryside.

Child restraint system

• Types of child restraint system installation methods
  Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about the installation of the child restraint system.

When using a child restraint system

• When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger seat
  For the safety of a child, install a child restraint system to a rear seat. When installing a child restraint system to the front pas-senger seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child restraint system.
  • Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position.
  • Move the front seat fully rear-ward.
  • If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

WARNING

• When using a child restraint system
  Observe the following precau-tions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
  • Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-minated. In the event of an acci-dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or seri-ous injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
  • A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
  • A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. When install-ing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, adjust the seat-back angle to the most upright position, move the seat to the rearmost position, even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated.
    If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
  • Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillars, or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint sys-tem. It is dangerous if the SRS side and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
  • 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.
  • Use a child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and install it to the rear seat.
  • 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.
  • Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.

Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

• Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock func-tion belt)
  • Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

Rear-facing  Infant seat/convertible seat

1. Adjust the rear seat.
   If there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.
2. Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.
3. Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
4. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
5. While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoul-der belt to retract until the child restraint system 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.
6. After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (P.58)

Forward-facing  Convertible seat

1. Adjust the seat.
   When using the front passenger seat: If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer to P.53 for front passenger seat adjustment. When using the rear seat: If there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good con-tact 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.
3. Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
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.
5. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
6. While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system 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.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor.
8. After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (P.58)

Booster seat

1. If installing the child restraint system to the front passen-ger seat is unavoidable, refer to P.53 for front passenger seat adjustment.
2. High back type: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. (P.141)
3. Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
   • Booster type
   • High back type
4. Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint sys-tem according to the manu-facturer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is cor-rectly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (P.29)

• 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.

WARNING

• When installing a child restraint system Observe the following precau-tions. 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 backward to ensure that it has been securely installed.
  • After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
  • 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.
  • Follow all installation instruc-tions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
  • When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effective-ness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a differ-ent position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
  • When installing a child restraint system in the center rear seat, adjust both seatbacks at the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (P.31)

WARNING

• 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 sudden braking, sudden swerv-ing or an accident

FAQ

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