1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 67

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Installation with 2 −point type seat belt Same angle Move both front seats fully back Same height CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear −facing positon depending on the child's age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer's instruction about the applicable child's age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system. CAUTION D A forward−facing child restraint system should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. When installing a child restraint system in the front seat center position, move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible, set both seatbacks to the same angle as the back of the child restraint system, and set both seat cushions at the same height so that the child restraint system is securely restrained. D Never put a rear −facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. 67