Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 13

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WARNING

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Child restraint precautions

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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 and 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 system. It is dangerous if
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact
could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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When children are in the vehicle
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.

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When the child restraint system is not in use

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.

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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. If a head restraint
was removed when installing a child restraint system, always install the
head restraint before driving. This will prevent it from injuring passengers
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Child restraint LATCH anchors



8-seat models

LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard second seats.

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7-seat models

LATCH anchors are provided for
both second seats.

Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver's
seat belt) (

→P. 35)

Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)



Second seats (8-seat models)

An anchor bracket is provided for
each second seat.



Second seats (7-seat models)

An anchor bracket is provided for
both second seats.



Third seats

An anchor bracket is provided for
the third center seat.

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Fold the seatback while pulling
the lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock
position (most upright position).

Move the seat as far back as
possible.

If your child restraint system inter-
feres with a head restraint and can-
not be installed properly, install the
child restraint system after remov-
ing the head restraint. (

→P. 163)

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.



Type A

Latch the hooks of the lower
straps 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:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence
of a lower connector system.

Installation with LATCH system

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Canada only

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