lexus LS400 1995 Electrical Components / 1995 LS400: COMFORT ADJUSTMENT

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Move fully back

When using a forward−facing child restraint system
in the front seat, the seat must be moved as far back
as possible. For instructions concerning the
installation of a child restraint system, see “CHILD
RESTRAINT” on page 76.

Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the
dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags
inflate with considerable speed and force; you may
be severely injured. Sit up straight and well back in
the seat, and always use your seat belt.

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Do not put objects on or in front of the dashboard or
steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system.
They might restrict inflation or cause personal injury
as they are projected rearward.

Do not modify, remove or open any component or
wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover,
front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag
or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may
cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the
system, which could result in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe
injuries.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag
system in some cases.

Installation of electronic items such as a mobile
two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc
player.

Modification of the suspension system.

Modification of the front end structure.

Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar,
etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end.

Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front
console, steering column, steering wheel or
dashboard near the front passenger airbag.

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This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to
inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following
conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.

The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.

The light comes on while driving.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:

The SRS airbags have been inflated.

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The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was
involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS
airbags to inflate.

The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger
airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.
CHILD RESTRAINT
Child restraint precautions
Lexus strongly urges the use of child restraint system for
children small enough to use it.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now
require the use of a child restraint system.
CAUTION
For effective protection in automobile accidents and
sudden stops, children must be properly restrained.
Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the
vehicle’s interior if you are unrestrained.
Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must
itself be restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the
lap / shoulder belt.
The child restraint system should conform to the size of the
child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For greater safety, the
child restraint system should be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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77 When installing a child restraint system, refer to the
instructions provided by its manufacturer and follow the
directions under the following illustrations.
CAUTION
After installing the child restraint system, make sure it
is secured in place. If it is not restrained securely, it may
cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with
the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than
in the passenger compartment. This will prevent it injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.Top strap anchors and locations
Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child
restraint system. Anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet
metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child
restraint system.
To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm x 30 mm x 1.25 mm
coarse thread metric bolt and a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note
that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are
not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle
if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from
your Lexus dealer.

CRS installation kit (Part No. 04731−22012)
− contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacer and 1 locking clip.

Bolt (Part No. 91511−60830)
 1
Center 2
362 mm (14.3 in.) 3
55 mm (2.2 in.)
4
52 mm (2.0 in.) 5
5 mm (0.2 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.
3. Remove the seals from the anchors using a screwdriver or
the like.

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 1
Bolt 2
Anchor bracket 3
Spacer
4. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer, and tighten down the anchor
bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the
bolt to 16.5 − 24.7 N
.m (1.68 − 2.52 kgf.m, 12.2 − 18.2 ft.lb.).
To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,
vehicles sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the
glovebox.INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT
When installing a rear−facing child restraint system, follow the
same procedure to install a forward−facing child restraint
system.
Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.

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Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
Place the shoulder bolt between the vehicle seatback and the
child restraint system and allow it to retract. To hold the child
restraint system securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as
it will go while firmly pushing down the child restraint system.
If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap,
latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top
strap.

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CAUTION
Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make
sure the child restraint system is secure by pushing and
pulling it in different directions.
To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle release
button and allow the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.

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Do not use a child restraint system which requires use of a top
strap in the front seat. A child restraint system which requires
use of a top strap should only be installed in the rear seat.
CAUTION

Do not use a rear−facing child restraint system in the
front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of
the passenger airbag may cause severe injury to the
child.
Move fully back

When using a forward−facing child restraint system,
move the seat as far back as possible.