child seat Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Guide

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt.
Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com-
patible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the right side second seat
and between the center and left
side second seats. (Buttons dis-
playing the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (→P. 8 7 )

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Ty p e A
Flip the cover (vehicles with third
seats), and latch the hooks of lower
straps onto the LATCH anchors. If
the child restraint has a top tether
strap, the top tether strap should
be latched onto the top tether
strap anchor. (→P. 1 6 0 )
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower anchorage system.
Ty p e B Flip the cover (vehicles with third
seats), and latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors. If the child
restraint has a top tether strap, the
top tether strap should be latched
onto the top tether strap anchor.
(→P. 1 6 0 )
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower anchorage system.
Canada only
STEP2
Canada only
STEP2

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function
belt)
■ Rear facing  Infant seat/convertible seat
Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (→P. 6 7 )
Place the child restraint system on
the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
STEP4
STEP5

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Forward facing  Convertible seat
Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (→P. 6 7 )
Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child restraint system is securely in
place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (
→P. 1 6 0 )
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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Booster seat
Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (→P. 6 7 )
Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
STEP1
STEP2

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder, and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. (
→P. 8 5 )
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
STEP3

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a seat belt or the LATCH anchors,
and do the following. Move the head restraint in place at
the upmost position.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched.
STEP1
STEP2

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■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
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lo ck mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discom-
fort to the child. ( →P. 8 7 )