belt Lexus GS300 2000 Comfort Adjustment

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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
tight.

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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.
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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 retract.

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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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
1864. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle±release
button and allow the 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
16G035
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 directions for installing a child restraint
system.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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 inserting the tab into the buckle taking
care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
tight.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
190
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.
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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 retract.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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 convertible seat securely.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
193 4. To remove the convertible seat, press the
buckle±release button and allow 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
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A booster seat is used in forward±facing position only.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
1961. 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 133
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 protection in an accident and cause
serious injuries in a collision.
Both high±positioned lap belts and
loose±fitting belts 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 hips as possible.
For child's safety, do not place the shoulder
belt under child's arm.
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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the
buckle±release button and allow the belt to retract.Using a top strap
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Follow the procedure below for a child restraint
system that requires the use of a top strap.