child restraint Lexus IS F 2009 Owner's Guide

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1-7. Safety information
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Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a
seat belt or the lower anchors, and
lock the head restraint in place at
the lowest position.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
STEP1
STEP2
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock
mode: (→P. 5 4 )
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort to
the child.

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Before driving
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix
the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passen-
gers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away
from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden
braking.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be sure it
is secure.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
●Only put a forward facing or booster child
seat on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward facing or
booster child seat on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible
even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags deploy
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CAUTION
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt
will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an accident.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure
the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSDLimited Slip Differential
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 412
Battery Checking ............................................... 296
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 394
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................184
Bottle holders .........................................236
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 294
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 169
Care Exterior ................................................... 268
Interior....................................................... 271
Seat belts ................................................ 272
Cargo capacity ...................................... 180
Cargo hooks .......................................... 253
CD changer ........................................... 209
CD player................................................ 209
Chains......................................................... 184 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 94
Booster seats, installation ...............100
Convertible seats, definition ............ 94
Convertible seats, installation .......100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................89
Infant seats, definition .......................... 94
Infant seats, installation .....................100
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................99
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 100
Installing CRS with top straps....... 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................84
Battery precautions ..............297, 396
Child restraint system ......................... 94
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions...................... 67
Power window lock switch .............. 63
Power window precautions ............ 64
Removed electronic key battery precautions..........................................321
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions.................. 247
Trunk precautions................................. 43B
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Noise from under vehicle...................... 16
Odometer...................................................131
OilEngine oil ...............................................288
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 68
Hood........................................................283
Trunk ............................................................. 41
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ..................................227
Wattage.................................................... 412
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Outside temperature display............ 139
Overhead console ............................... 233
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ..............227
Wattage.................................................... 412
Overheating, Engine ........................... 397
Parking assist sensors .......................... 163
Parking brake .......................................... 129
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs........................338
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage.................................................... 412
PCS ..............................................................176
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 229
Power outlet............................................245
Power windows ........................................ 63
Pre-collision system...............................176 Radar cruise control............................. 153
Radiator .................................................... 294
Radio.......................................................... 202
RDS ............................................................ 203
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 338
Wattage ................................................... 412
Rear view mirror
Compass ................................................262
Rear window defogger ....................... 198
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 320
Fuses......................................................... 322
Light bulbs ............................................ 338
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................................... 436
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................53
Automatic locking retractor ............54
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 272
Emergency locking retractor..........54
How to wear your seat belt .............52
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................54
Reminder light..................................... 358
Seat belt extenders.............................. 55
Seat belt pretensioners ......................53N
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Seat heaters.............................................246
Seat position memory ............................49
Seating capacity .....................................183
SeatsAdjustment ...............................................44
Adjustment precautions.....................44
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 98
Cleaning .................................................. 271
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 45
Front passenger seat position memory ..................................................49
Head restraint .......................................... 51
Properly sitting in the seat.................76
Seat heaters.......................................... 246
Service reminder indicators ............. 135
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 389
Transmission .......................................... 120
Shift lever light ........................................ 227
Shift lock system ................................... 389
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 253
Side airbags ................................................78
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 142
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function ..........................................24
Starting the engine................................116 Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................... 311
Storage location .................................379
Spark plug................................................ 407
Specifications ......................................... 402
Speech command switch*
Speedometer ............................................ 131
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 58
Audio switches ....................................225
Steering wheel positionmemory .................................................. 45
Storage feature....................................... 231
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 400
Sun visors ................................................. 237
Sunshade..................................................... 66
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ............. 344
Engine switch .......................................... 116
Fog light switch .................................... 145
F-sport mode total control switch............................................ 122, 172
Hazard light switch ...........................344
Ignition switch ......................................... 116
Light switches ........................................142
Power door lock switch .................... 37
Power window switch ........................ 63
Satellite switches.................................240
Transmission shift
switches .......................................122, 124
Window lock switch............................ 63
Wiper and washer switch............... 146