Lexus ES300 1997 Seat Belts, Srs And Child Restraints

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CAUTION
Never put a rear±facing child restraint system in
the front seat because the force of the rapid
inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to the child.!
Move seat fully back
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 the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the child.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the
convertible seat following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care
not to twist the lap belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and
buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not
twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this
may prevent you from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from
injury.!
2. Fully extened the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted,slightly, it cannot be
extended.
To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is
in the lock mode before letting the belt to retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the
seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its
free end to hold the convertible seat securely.
CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.

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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle±release
button and allow the bed to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older
child passenger.(C) Booster seat installation
A booster seat is used in forward±facing position only.

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Move seat fully back
CAUTION!
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.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder
belt through or around the booster seat and child following
the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the
tab into the buckle.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's
shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child's hips. See ªSeat beltsº on page 63 for details.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child's neck, but not falling off
child's shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce
the amount of protection in an accident and cause
serious injuries in a collision.!

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High±positioned lap belts and loose±fitting belts
both could cause serious injuries due to sliding
under the lap belt during a collision or other
unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned
as low on hip as possible.
For child's safety, do not place the shoulder belt
under child's arm.
After inserting th etab, make sure the tab and
buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder
portions of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in hte buckle as this
may prevent you from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from
injury.
2. To remove the child restraint system, press the
buckle±release button and allow the belt to retract.

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If your child restraint system requires the use of a top
strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top strap.
See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.

Center 314.6 mm (13.4 in.) 92 mm (3.6 in.)
 60 mm (2.4 in.)
1. Run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel to
locate the holes underneath it in the positions shown above.
2. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the
filler panel.