Lexus IS300 2002 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2002 IS300 SEDAN OWNER'S MANUAL (OM9997X)

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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 rear right seat.
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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 inserting 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 you from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed. It
cannot protect your child from injury.

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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.

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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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4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle±release button
and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move
freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child
passenger.

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(B) Convertible seat installation
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A convertible seat is used in forward±facing or rear±facing
position depending on the age and size of the child. When
installing, follow the manufacturer's instructions about the
appropriate age and size of the child as well as directions for
installing the child restraint system.
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CAUTION

Never put a rear±facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat because the force of the rapid
inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause
death or serious injury to the child.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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If the driver's seat position does not allow sufficient
space for installation, install the child restraint
system on the rear right seat.
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Move seat fully back
A forward±facing child restraint system should be
allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only
when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far
back as possible, because the force of the deploying
front passenger airbag could cause death or serious
injury to the child.
 On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child
to lean over the front door or around the front door
even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the
impact could cause death or serious injury to the
child.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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 inserting 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 you from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed. It
cannot protect your child from injury.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted 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.

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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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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle±release
button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older
child passenger.

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(C) Booster seat installation
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A booster seat is used in forward±facing position only.
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Move seat fully back
CAUTION

A forward±facing child restraint system should be
allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is
unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as
possible, because the force of the deploying front
passenger air bag could cause death or serious injury
to the child.
 On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child
to lean over the front door or around the front door
even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, because the
impact could cause death or serious injury to the
child.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's
shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child's hips. See ºSeat beltsº on page 83 for details.
CAUTION
 Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of child's shoulder. The belt should
be kept away from child's neck, but not falling off
child's shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the
amount of protection in an accident and cause
serious injuries in a collision.
 Both high±positioned lap belts and loose±fitting
belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding
under the lap belt during a collision or other
unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as
low on a child's hip as possible.
 For child's safety, do not place the shoulder belt
under child's arm.
 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,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed. It
cannot protect your child from injury.

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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the
buckle±release button and allow the belt to retract.Using a top strap
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Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system
that requires the use of a top strap.