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When installing the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large
for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's
seat belt.
(P. 7 0 )
CAUTION
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-
erly secure the infant or child, resulting in serious injury or even death.
Child restraint precautions
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.
Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
When you have to use a child restraint
system in the front passenger seat, adjust
the seatback to the most upright position
and adjust the seat cushion to the upper-
most position.

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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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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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When installing a child restraint system
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you reside,
please contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for the child restraint system installa-
tion.
When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned 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.
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, choking or other serious injuries may result
in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
Make sure the outside rear seat head restraints are not in the folded posi-
tion.
Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
Push and pull the child seat from side to side and forward to be sure it is
secure.
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch
is on.
(P. 135)
The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the
event of an accident.
A warning label on the passenger side
instrument panel reminds you not to
install a rear-facing child restraint sys-
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CAUTION
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the lower 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 an accident.