child restraint Lexus IS F 2012 Owner's Guide

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a
seat belt or the lower anchors, and
lock the head restraint in place at
the original position.
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.
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■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
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock
mode: ( →P. 66)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort to
the child.

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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 passen-
gers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
●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.
●Make sure the outside rear seat head restraints are not in the folded position.
●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.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
●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.
●Only put a forward facing or booster child
seat on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward facing or
booster child seat on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible
even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).

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CAUTION
■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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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSDLimited Slip Differential
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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Alphabetical index
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BrakeFluid .......................................................... 404
Parking brake ........................................148
Brake assist ............................................... 197
Care
Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior.......................................................381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Cargo capacity ....................................... 210
Cargo hooks .......................................... 356
CD changer* ........................................... 241
CD player* ............................................... 241
Chains......................................................... 214
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.......................111
Booster seats, installation .................. 117
Convertible seats, definition ..............111
Convertible seats, installation ......... 117
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................106
Infant seats, definition ............................111
Infant seats, installation........................ 117
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ...........................................116
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 117
Installing CRS with top straps ......... 121
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 101
Battery precautions............. 408, 504
Child restraint system ...........................111
Child-protectors.................................... 47
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................67 Installing child restraints..................... 115
Moon roof precautions...................... 82
Power window lock switch .............. 76
Power window precautions ............ 78
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 430
Seat belt comfort guide .....................65
Seat belt extender precautions......69
Seat belt precautions ..........................68
Seat heater precautions................. 350
Trunk precautions................................. 52
Child-protectors ...................................... 47
Cigarette lighter.................................... 347
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................378
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ................................................382
Clock ......................................................... 342
Coat hooks ..............................................354
Compass ..................................................365
Condenser ..............................................404
Console box ...........................................335
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 505
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 191
Cruise control Cruise control........................................173
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 177
Cup holders ............................................ 337
Curtain shield airbags............................ 94
Customizable features ...................... 538
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Radar cruise control ..............................177
Radiator ....................................................404
Radio* ........................................................ 233
RDS* ..........................................................235
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 447
Wattage.................................................. 522
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................................365
Rear window defogger* ....................228
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 429
Fuses .......................................................... 431
Light bulbs............................................. 447
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................546
Reset the maintenance data............ 385
Safety connect .......................................369
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt........................ 65
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 115
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 382
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66
How to wear your seat belt............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 66
Reminder light ..................................... 466
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 65 Seat heaters ............................................ 349
Seat position memory............................ 59
Seating capacity......................................213
Seats
Adjustment ...............................................54
Adjustment precautions ....................54
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............................115
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front passenger seat position memory ................................................. 59
Head restraints ........................................ 61
Properly sitting in the seat................. 92
Seat heaters ......................................... 349
Service reminder indicators .............154
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................................497
Transmission.......................................... 138
Shift lever light ....................................... 330
Shift lock system.................................... 497
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 356
Side airbags ............................................... 94
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 162
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 74
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button start Entry function .......................................... 32
Starting the engine.............................. 134
“SOS” button.......................................... 369R
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