Lexus IS300 2004 Electrical Components / LEXUS 2004 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53461U)

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
166For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ºT
ypes
of child restraint systemº on page 143.
CAUTION
 Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and
check that the child restraint system is secure by
pushing and pulling it in different directions.
 Follow all the installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.SV16155a

1Lock
5. Replace the luggage cover and slide the knob while
pushing the knob, then securely lock the luggage cover.
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6. Replace the head restraint.
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Using a top strap (SportCross: Type B)
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Follow the next procedure for a child restraint system that
requires the use of a top strap.
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CAUTION
When using the top strap, be sure to run it through
between the seatback and the luggage cover by
hooking it on the anchor. Hooking the top strap on the
anchor by running it through over the luggage cover
may cause death or serious injury to a child due to
abnormal moving of the child restraint system in case
of sudden braking or a collision.
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Symbol


1Symbol mark 2Anchor bracket
Use the anchor bracket located behind the rear seat on the
floor to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of anchor brackets.
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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET
1. Pull up the deck board.
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2. Take off the hook at the rear of the deck board.
3. Lift up the back side of the board and secure the board
by hooking it at the top of the back door opening with the
hook at the edge of the strap.
Make sure the board is secured and does not fall down.
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4. Remove the cover of the center anchor bracket.
5. Lower the center deck board to the lowest position.
See ºIn order to expand the luggage spaceº on page 80 for the
procedure to lower the deck board.
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Center seat position 1Unlock
6. While pushing the knob, slide the knob, then release
the lock on both sides and remove the luggage cover.
7. Lower the head restraint.
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8. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
9. Take off the carpet, latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ºChild
restraint systemº on page 141.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check
that the child restraint system is securely by pushing
and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.
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1Lock
10. Replace the luggage cover and slide the knob while
pushing the knob, then securely lock the luggage cover.
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Side seat position
6. Remove the head restraint.
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1Unlock
7. While pushing the knob, slide the knob, then release
the lock on both sides and remove the luggage cover.
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8. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
9. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the
top strap.
For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ºT ypes
of child restraint systemº on page 143.
CAUTION
 Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and
check that the child restraint system is secure by
pushing and pulling it in different directions.
 Follow all the installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
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1Lock
10. Replace the luggage cover and slide the knob while
pushing the knob, then securely lock the luggage cover.
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11. Replace the head restraint.
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Installation with child restraint lower
anchorages
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The lower anchorages for the child restraint system
interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed
in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the clearance between the
seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.
Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225
specification can be fixed with these anchorages. In this case,
it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat
belt on the vehicle.SV16134b
Canada only

Type A
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Canada only

Type B
For owners in Canada
The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence
of a lower connector system.
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Type A:
1. Widen the clearance at the lower seatback and confirm
the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the
seatback.
2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages
and tighten the lower straps.
Type B:
1. Widen the clearance at the lower seatback and confirm
the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the
seatback.
2. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.
If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be
anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see ºUsing a top
strapº on page 161 or 167.)
For the installation details, refer to the instruction manual
equipped with each product.
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