Lexus IS F 2011 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is on. (P. 135)
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back
as possible, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with consid-
erable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously
injured.
Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof side
rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if
the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side
airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided
by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly
secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury
to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
When the child restraint system is not in use
Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment.
If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a ISOFIX
rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint system). Attach the top strap
when installing a child restraint.
Installation with a seat belt
(P. 125)
ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISO-
FIX child restraint system)
(P. 128)
These exclusive fixing bars
are provided for the rear
seats. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Anchor bracket
(for top strap) (P. 128)
Anchor brackets are provided
for each rear seat.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt
Rear facing Baby seat/child seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle until a
click sound is heard. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Follow the directions given in
the child restraint system instal-
lation manual and fix the child
restraint system securely in
place.
If your child restraint system is
not equipped with a lock-off (a
seat belt locking feature),
secure the child restraint system
using a locking clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
STEP1
STEP2

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Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle until a
click sound is heard. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Follow the directions given in
the child restraint system instal-
lation manual and fix the child
restraint system securely in
place.
If your child restraint system is
not equipped with a lock-off (a
seat belt locking feature),
secure the child restraint system
using a locking clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
STEP1
STEP2

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Place the junior seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the junior seat.
Fit the seat belt to the junior
seat according to the manufac-
turer's instructions and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child's shoulder, and that the lap
belt is as low as possible. (P.
70)
STEP1
STEP2

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Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem)
Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the exclusive fixing
bars.
If the child restraint has a top
strap, the top strap should be
latched onto the anchor bracket.
Child restraint systems with a top strap
Secure the child restraint using
a seat belt or ISOFIX rigid
anchors and lock the head
restraint in place at the original
position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
STEP2
When installing a child restraint system
You need a locking clip to install a child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child
restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the fol-
lowing item from any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)

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CAUTION
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
passengers may be 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 (left-hand drive vehicles)
or the left-hand rear seat (right-hand
drive vehicles).
When installing a forward facing or
junior child seat on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possi-
ble.
Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).

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