Toyota Venza: Installing child restraints

Toyota Venza Owners Manual / Before driving / Safety information / Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear 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.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats.

(Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

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

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for all rear seats.

Installation with LATCH system

Fold the seatback while pulling the lever. Return the seatback and secure it as upright as possible (1st lock position). Adjust the seatback to the 3rd lock position.

1. 1st lock position
2. 3rd lock position

► Type A

Widen the gap between the seat cushion
and seatback slightly.

Latch the hooks of the lower straps
onto the LATCH anchors.

The bars are installed in the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback.

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 anchorage system.

►Type B

Widen the gap between the seat cushion
and seatback slightly.

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.

The bars are installed in the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback.

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 anchorage system.

Types of child restraints

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