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We just purchased new Toyota, a 2006 RAV4. I have some questions regarding installation of our Britax, and Toyota is giving me a royal run around. I have asked my dealer at least 5 times if there is a certified car seat tec on staff and still haven't been given an answer - yes or no folks. Some guy they keep refering me to won't return my calls, I have been trying to reach him all week. I finally called Toyota directly and they told me they didn't keep up with all the changes in child safety seats, and refered me to a non-profit website. Um, ok, I have a BRAND NEW CAR. Have we heard of corporate responsibility?
SO - don't buy a Toyota. I thought I was moving up when I replaced my Subaru last week, but DEFINATELY should have gone with a new Forester.
DONT BUY TOYOTA.
(Ok, I know that wasn't constructive but I feel better.)
Here is my real question:
1st, my manual says nothing about rear facing convertable seats. There is only a passing mention of the LATCH system. This starts with:
1. Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seatback to the 7th lock position.
Then it goes on, but WHY the 7th position? My seat definately doesn't fit, reclining to the 7th position reveals the plastic things that hold the seatback, the base of the carseat hits them and no way will I get a secure fit, I only get a secure fit with the seat in the most upright position. I asked the Toyota person and he said the manual says the 7th position because the car seat would fit better that way - but I'm SURE he had no idea what he was talking about, and he wouldn't connect me to anyone who could answer my question. So I guess I just don't worry about what the manual says - really? I always thought you were supposed to do the vehicle manual said?
Thanks for listening,
Amy, 10 mo old dd in a RF Britax Roundabout, driver outboard position, rocksolid instal w/LATCH + tether, seat fully upright!
SO - don't buy a Toyota. I thought I was moving up when I replaced my Subaru last week, but DEFINATELY should have gone with a new Forester.
DONT BUY TOYOTA.
(Ok, I know that wasn't constructive but I feel better.)
Here is my real question:
1st, my manual says nothing about rear facing convertable seats. There is only a passing mention of the LATCH system. This starts with:
1. Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seatback to the 7th lock position.
Then it goes on, but WHY the 7th position? My seat definately doesn't fit, reclining to the 7th position reveals the plastic things that hold the seatback, the base of the carseat hits them and no way will I get a secure fit, I only get a secure fit with the seat in the most upright position. I asked the Toyota person and he said the manual says the 7th position because the car seat would fit better that way - but I'm SURE he had no idea what he was talking about, and he wouldn't connect me to anyone who could answer my question. So I guess I just don't worry about what the manual says - really? I always thought you were supposed to do the vehicle manual said?
Thanks for listening,
Amy, 10 mo old dd in a RF Britax Roundabout, driver outboard position, rocksolid instal w/LATCH + tether, seat fully upright!