ECU Lexus GX470 2005 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2005 GX470 (OM60B11U) Service Manual

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If the driver's seat position does not allow sufficient
space for safe installation, install the child restraint
system on the second right seat.
Align both third seatbacks at the same angle
When installing a child restraint system in the third
center position, align both seatbacks at the same
angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or
serious injuries in a collision.

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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 insert 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 your child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot
protect your child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. Do not
install the child restraint system on the seat until the
seat belt is fixed.
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.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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5. 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 seat securely, make sure the belt is in
the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
6. 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.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.
7. Put a child on the child restraint system and secure the child,
complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint
system manufacturer.
The ªAIRBAG OFFº indicator light should be illuminated when
the ignition key is ªONº and the child is in the child restraint
system after following these procedures. The ªAIRBAG OFFº
indicator light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and
side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the
ªAIRBAG ONº indicator light is illuminated, remove the child
restraint system and reinstall it with the ignition key in the
ªACCº or ªLOCKº position. If the ªAIRBAG ONº indicator light
still remains illuminated when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position, then the SRS front passenger airbag and side
airbag on the passenger side may deploy in an accident. Do
not drive the vehicle in this condition. Remove the child
restraint system and contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
When it is unavoidable to install the forward±facing
child restraint system on the front passenger seat,
install
the child restraint system on the front passenger
seat in the proper order. Otherwise, the front passenger
occupant classification system can not detect the
presence of the child restraint system and the front
passenger airbag and side airbag on the front
passenger seat could deploy.

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If the driver's seat position does not allow sufficient
space for safe installation, install the child restraint
system on the second right seat.
Align both third seatbacks at the same angle
When installing a child restraint system in the third
center position, align both seatbacks at the same
angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or
serious injuries in a collision.

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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 insert 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 your child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot
protect your child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. Do not
install the child restraint system on the seat until the
seat belt is fixed.
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 convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in
the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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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.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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Align both third seatbacks at the same angle
When installing a child restraint system in the third
center position, align both seatbacks at the same
angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or
serious injuries in a collision.
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 taking care not to twist the belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's
shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on the child's hips. See ªSeat beltsº on page 151 for details.
CAUTION
 Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of child's shoulder. The b elt should
be kept away from child's neck, but not falling off
child's shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a
collision.

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3. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
4. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the
top strap.
For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ªChild
restraint systemº on page 202.
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.
5. Replace the head restraint.
Be sure to close the cover when the anchor bracket is not in
use.

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Installation with child restraint lower
anchorages
The lower anchorages for the child restraint system
interfaced with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2
specification are installed in the second seat.
The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of the right
side seating position and between the center and left side
seating position.
Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS213 or
CMVSS213 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.
11st look position
25th look position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. Fold down the seatback. Make sure the rear seat legs
are relocked into place (folding down the seatback will
disengage them) by pushing downward on the back of the
seat. Adjust the seatback to the 1st lock position (most
upright position) and then to the 5th lock position.
Make sure the seat and seatback is locked securely.