1996 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 31

Head restraints ! CAUTION S Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears. S After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. S Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota recommends that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See "Child restraint" for details. Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child's neck or face: 2-door models- Have the child sit slightly closer to the center of the vehicle so that the belt lays across the shoulder. 4-door models- Move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist. For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended. 26