Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Operation of each component

Head restraints

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Head restraints are provided for all seats. Front seats
  1. Up

Pull the head restraints up.

  1. Down

Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.


Rear seats
  1. Up

Pull the head restraints up.

  1. Down

Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.


Folding the head restraints (outboard rear seats only)
  1. To use

Lift up the head restraint until it locks.

  1. To fold

Push the head restraint lock release button to fold the head restraint.

Removing the head restraints
  • Front seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.


  • Rear seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.


Installing the head restraints
  • Front seats

Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down while pressing the lock release button.


  • Rear seats

Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down while pressing the lock release button.


  • Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.


  • Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

Caution Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

  • Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
  • Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
  • After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked in position.
  • Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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