child seat Lexus HS250h 2010 Owner's Guide

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)Fully extend the shoulder belt and
then allow it to retract slightly in
order to activate the ALR lock
mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
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.
■
Forward-facing  Convertible seat
Remove the head restraint.
Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

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1-8. Safety information
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and
then allow it to retract slightly in
order to activate the ALR lock
mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
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. 132)

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)■
Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the booster seat. Fit
the seat belt to the booster seat
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. 7 3)
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

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1-8. Safety information
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or the LATCH
anchors, and remove the head
restraint.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
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.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock 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. 7 5 )
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix
the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passen-
gers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it
does not interfere with the child restraint
system.
●Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible
even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated. Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).

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1-8. Safety information
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
CAUTION
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away
from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be sure it
is secure.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt
will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure
the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve
or accident.

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3-7. Other interior features
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/ventilators off when the hybrid system is off.

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Alphabetical index
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Automatic light control system ........183
AUX adapter ......................................... 307
Auxiliary box .......................................... 370
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Battery
Checking ............................................... 433
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt battery .................................. 536
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Bluetooth
®................................................ 311
Bottle holders ........................................ 369
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 556
Parking brake ........................................160
Brake assist ..............................................225
Break-in tips ............................................. 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ...................................................163
Care Exterior ................................................... 402
Interior.....................................................406
Seat belts ............................................... 407
Cargo capacity ......................................243
CD changer ............................................ 273
CD player.................................................273
Chains........................................................245 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 121
Booster seats, installation ................. 131
Convertible seats, definition............ 121
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 116
Infant seats, definition .......................... 121
Infant seats, installation ..................... 128
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors..................................................126
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 128
Installing CRS with top tether straps ......................................................132
Child safety Airbag precautions ................................ 111
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors .................................. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 75
Installing child restraints................... 125
Moon roof precautions........................91
Power window lock switch ..............86
Power window precautions ........... 88
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................454
Seat belt extender precautions...... 78
Seat belt precautions .......................... 76
Seat heater precautions..................376
Trunk precautions................................. 62
12-volt battery precautions ...........435
Child-protectors ......................................58
Cleaning Exterior....................................................402
Interior .................................................... 406
Seat belts ................................................407
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
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Clock (vehicles withoutnavigation system) ............................ 373
Clock (vehicles with navigation system)*
Coin holder .............................................366
Compass ................................................... 391
Condenser ..............................................430
Console box ...........................................365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................541
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................201
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders ............................................ 367
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 104
Customizable features ....................... 574
Daytime running light system ........... 186
Defogger Rear window........................................260
Side mirrors ..........................................260
Dimensions............................................. 550
Dinghy towing ........................................248
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................................205
Multi-information display.................169
Trip information .................................... 172
Warning message.............................. 501
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................360
Wattage................................................. 558
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 86
Door lock.................................44, 54, 57 Rear door child protector................ 58
Side doors................................................. 57
Side mirrors............................................. 83
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 495
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 68
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 137
Correct posture................................... 102
Procedures............................................. 136
Winter driving tips .............................244
Driving position memory...................... 68
Electric power steering...................... 225
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................................... 530
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 536
If the warning buzzer sounds.......492
If the warning light turns on...........492
If the warning message is displayed ..............................................501
If you have a flat tire .......................... 521
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 489
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 533
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
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Alphabetical index
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Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic Locking Retractor .........75
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt....................................... 407
Emergency Locking Retractor .....75
How to wear your seat belt..............73
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................................75
Pre-collision seat belts.....................232
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................75
Reminder light..................................... 495
Seat belt extenders ...............................76
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 74
Seat heaters.............................................375
Seat position memory ........................... 68
Seat ventilator.........................................375
Seating capacity ....................................243
Seats
Adjustment .................................... 64, 68
Adjustment precautions .................................. 67, 70
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................ 406
Driver’s seat position memory ................................................. 68
Head restraint ...........................................71
Properly sitting in the seat............... 102
Seat heaters.......................................... 375
Seat position memory ........................ 68
Ventilated seats .................................. 375 Service reminder indicators ............. 165
Shift lever
Transmission.......................................... 153
Side airbags.............................................. 104
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 183
Wattage................................................. 558
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................68
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 479
Wattage................................................. 558
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location ................................... 46
Entry functions........................................ 44
Starting the engine ............................. 145
Starting the hybrid system .............. 145
Smart entry & start system Antenna location ................................... 46
Entry function .......................................... 44
Starting the engine ............................. 145
SOS button .............................................395
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................557
Storage location .................................. 521
Spark plug................................................554
Specifications ........................................ 550
Speedometer .......................................... 162
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 79
Audio switches................................... 308
Manual adjustment............................... 79
Power adjustment................................. 79
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.