LEXUS LX570 2018 Repair Manual

611-1. For safe use
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For safety and security WARNING ■
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 othe r serious injuries 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 secure d on the seat even if it is not in use. Do
not store the child restraint system un secured in the passenger compartment.●
If it is necessary to detach the child rest raint system, remove it from the vehicle or
store it securely in the lugg age compartment. This will prev ent it from injuring passen-
gers in the event of a sudden st op, sudden swerve or accident.

62 1-1. For safe use
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U)Installing child restraints Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
second outboard seats. (Buttons dis-
playing the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism (ALR/
ELR belts except dr iver’s seat belt)
Anchor bracket (for top tether strap) Anchor brackets are provided for all
second seats.Follow the child restraint system manu facturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
the child restraints to the outboard second seats using the LATCH anchors or
a seat belt. Attach the top tether st rap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if yo ur child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchor s and Tethers for Children) system.

631-1. For safe use
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For safety and security Fold the seatback forward and then
adjust it as upright as possible.
Take off the covers between the seat
cushion and seatback, then confirm
the position of the LATCH anchors
below the symbol in the seatback.Installation with LATCH system 1
2

64 1-1. For safe use
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Type A
Latch the hooks of the lower straps
onto the LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, the top tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether strap
anchor.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system
indicates the presence of a lower con-
nector system. 
Type B
Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.
If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, the top tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether strap
anchor.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system
indicates the presence of a lower con-
nector system. Canada only3
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Canada only3
4

651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security ■
Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/Convertible seat
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle lever. Return
the seatback and secure it at the
first lock position. ( → P. 142)
Place the child restraint system
on the second seat or the third
outboard seat (if equipped) fac-
ing the rear of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.Installing child restraints using a se at belt (child restraint lock function
belt) 1
2
3

66 1-1. For safe use
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Fully extend the shoulder belt and
then allow it to retract slightly in
order to activate the ALR lock
mode. Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
While pushing the child restraint
system down into the second
seat, allow the shoulder belt to
retract until the child restraint sys-
tem is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted
to a point where there is no slack in
the belt, pull the belt to check that it
cannot be extended. 4
5

671-1. For safe use
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For safety and security ■
Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle lever. Return
the seatback and secure it at the
first lock position. ( → P. 142)
Place the child restraint system
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. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted. 1
2
3

68 1-1. For safe use
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Fully extend the shoulder strap
and then allow it to retract slightly
into the ALR lock mode. Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
While pushing the child restraint
system into the second seat, allow
the shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted
to a point where there is no slack in
the belt, pull the belt to check that it
cannot be extended.
If the child restraint system has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( → P. 70)4
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691-1. For safe use
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For safety and security ■
Booster seat
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle lever. Return
the seatback and secure it at the
first lock position. ( → P. 142)
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted. Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder, and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. ( → P. 30)1
2
3

70 1-1. For safe use
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Push the buckle release button and fully
retract the seat belt. 
Second outboard seats
Secure the child restraint system
using a seat belt or LATCH anchors,
and move the head restraint in place
at the upmost 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.Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap1
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