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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front seats (manual type)
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push
on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION

Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest
to the top of your ears.

After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Front seats (power type)
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the head restraint in that
position.

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To move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or
push on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest
to the top of your ears.
Rear seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push
on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION

Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest
to the top of your ears.

After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious
bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a
collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:

Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people − even children.

Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat
belts provide maximum protection when the
seatbacks are in the upright position. (See
“Adjusting seatback angle”.)

Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or
hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.

Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning,
use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners − they may
severely weaken the belts.

Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has
been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
Front seat belt buckle illumination
Opening the driver’s door lights up the driver’s seat belt
buckle for easy use. The same applies for the front
passenger’s door and seat belt buckle.
The light remains on for 15 seconds after the door is closed,
but goes off immediately when all doors are locked.

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Fastening front and reat seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the
seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move
around freely.When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and
is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position
and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child
restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on
page 76.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then
pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull
the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the
belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are
locked and that the belt is not twisted.

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Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
1
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips − not
on your waist.
2
Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion
upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION

High−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts
both could increase the chance of injury due to
sliding under the lap belt during an accident.

For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under
your arm.
Front seat belts only
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.
Manual type: To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up
To lower the anchor position, support the anchor while you
push the lock release button then slide the anchor down. After
adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.
CAUTION
Always be sure that the belt is positioned across your
shoulder, as close to your neck as possible; not on your
upper arm or on your neck. Failure to do so could
reduce the amount of protection in an accident and
increase the chance of injury.

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Seat belt extender
If the front or rear outside seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat
belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of
charge.
Please contact your local Lexus dealer so that the dealer can
order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the
heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and
selection of length. Additional ordering information is available
at your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender, observe the
following. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint
system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the
chance of personal injury.

Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the
seat belt without it.

Remember that the extender provided for you may
not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for
another person or at a different seating position than
the one originally intended for.
To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into
the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the
buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt
are both facing outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release
button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and stoic in the vehicle
for future use.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are
locked and that the belt is not twisted.

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Front seat belt pretensioners
The driver and front passenger’s seat belts are equipped
with a pretensioner which is designed to be activated in
response to a severe frontal impact.
The airbag system and each pretensioner operates
independently because each has its own separate sensor.
A pretensioner sensor is located in each front seat belt
retractor assembly. When the pretensioner sensor detects the
shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belt is quickly
drawn back in by the retractor so that the belt snugly restrains
the front seat occupant.
When a seat belt pretensioner is activated, an operating noise
may be heard and a small amount of smoke−like gas may be
released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire
is occurring.
Once the seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the seat
belt retractor remains locked.CAUTION
Do not modify, remove or strike the front seat belt
retractor assemblies or surrounding area. Doing any of
these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt
pretensioners or disable the system, which could result
in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe
injuries.

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necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from
your Lexus dealer.

CRS installation kit (Part No. 04731−22012)
− contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacer and 1 locking clip.

Bolt (Part No. 91511−60830)
 1
Center 2
362 mm (14.3 in.) 3
55 mm (2.2 in.)
4
52 mm (2.0 in.) 5
5 mm (0.2 in.)
1. Run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel to locate
the holes underneath it in the positions shown above.
2. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the
filler panel.
3. Remove the seals from the anchors using a screwdriver or
the like.

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Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
Place the shoulder bolt between the vehicle seatback and the
child restraint system and allow it to retract. To hold the child
restraint system securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as
it will go while firmly pushing down the child restraint system.
If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap,
latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top
strap.

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CAUTION
Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make
sure the child restraint system is secure by pushing and
pulling it in different directions.
To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle release
button and allow the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.