Lexus ES300 1998 s (in English) Owners Manual

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Types of child restraint system
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending o\
n
the child's age and size.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
(A) Infant seat
16E103±2
(B) Convertible seat
16E104±2
(C) Booster seat
16E105±3

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INSTALLATION WITH 3±POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
(A) Infant seat installation
16E103±2
An infant seat is used in rear±facing position only.
16E100-1
CAUTION
Never put a rear±facing child r
estraint 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.

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16E106±2
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following
the instructions provided by its manufacturer and inserting the tab into the
buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt ti\
ght.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, 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 the 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 your child from injury.
16E107±2
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before
letting the belt to retract.

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16E108±2
3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback,
let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat \
securely.
16E109±2
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different dir ections
to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle±release button and allow th\
e
belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passenger. (B) Convertible seat installation
16E104±2
A convertible seat is used in forward±facing and rear±facing positions
depending on the age and size of the child. When installing, follow the
manufacturer 's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child as
well as direction for installing of a child restraint system.

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16E101-1
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.
16L146

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 a deploying airbag could cause
death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean
over the front door or around the front door even if the child is
seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag
inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the
child.

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16E111±1
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat
following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and inserting the tab
into the buckle taking care not to twist the 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 and shoulder portions of the belt are
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
contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat
belt is fixed. It cannot protect your child from injury.
16E112±1
2. Fully extend 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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16E113±1
3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertib\
le
seat securely.
16E114±1
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different dir ections
to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.

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16E115±2
4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle±release button and all\
ow
the belt 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
16E105±3
A booster seat is used in forward±facing position only.

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16L152

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. Do not allow
the child to lean over the front door or around the front door
even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is
dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could
cause death or serious injury to the child.
16E116±2
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 ºSeat beltsº
on page 64 for details.
CAUTION
 Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the
center of child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away
from child's neck, but not falling off child's shoulder.
Failure to do so could reduce the amount of pr otection in an
accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.