child restraint LEXUS NX300h 2015 User Guide

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NX300h_U_OM78007USafety information for children ●
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc. ●
Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally. (  P. 126, 166)●
Do not let small children operate equi pment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
WA R N I N G
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
(if equipped) or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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NX300h_U_OM78007UChild restraint systems Points to remember ............................................................................................................. ..P. 60
Child restraint system ......................................................................................................... .. P. 62
When using a child restraint system on a pass enger seat ..................................... P. 63
When using a child restraint system on a rear se at .................................................. P. 65
Child restraint system installation method
• Fixed with a seat belt.................................................................................................. P. 66
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor ........................................................P. 71
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether stra p)............................................... P. 73
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of
child restraint systems. ●
Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for
child restraint systems. ●
Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to
the age and size of the child. ●
Use a child restraint system appropriat e for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are precautions
that need to be observed, different type s of child restraint systems, as well as
installation methods, etc., written in this manual.●
Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that can not prop-
erly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety , install the child restraint system to a
rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa tion method that is in the instruction
manual enclosed with the restraint system.
Table of contents
Points to remember

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NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
When a child is riding
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
For effective protection in automobile a ccidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained, using a se at belt or child restraint system depending on the age
and size of the child. ●
Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the
size of the child, installed on the rear seat . According to accident statistics, the child is
safer when properly restrained in th e rear seat than in the front seat.●
Holding a child in your or someone else’s ar ms is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield or between
the holder and the interior of the vehicle. ●
Place one child to a child restraint system and then secure the child with the harness
of the child restraint system. ■
Handling the child restraint system
If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers
may be seriously injured or even killed in th e event of sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing, or an accident. ●
If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is possible that
the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible. In such cases, do not
reuse the restraint system. ●
Make sure you have complied with all installa tion instructions prov ided with the child
restraint system manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. ●
Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do
not store the child restraint system unsecured 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 luggage compartment.

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Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the instruction manual en closed with the child restraint system
about the usage of the child restraint system.
Child restraint system Installation method Pa g e
Seat belt
attachment P. 6 6
Child restraint
LATCH
anchors
attachment P. 7 1
Anchor brack-
ets (for top
tether strap)
attachment P. 7 3

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When installing a child restraint system to a passenger seat
For the safety of a child, install child restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to a fron t passenger seat is unavoidable, adjust
the passenger seat as follows and install the child restraint system.●
Raise the seatback as much as
possible ●
Move the seat to the rearmost
position ●
Raise the seat to the upper most
position ●
If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint
can be removed, remove the
head restraintWhen using a child restraint system on a passenger seat

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NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following when installing child restraint system to the front passenger seat
if it is unavoidable. The fr ont passenger SRS air bag inflates with considerable speed
and force that if not observed may lead to death or serious injury to the child.●
Never install a rear-facing ch ild restraint system on the front passenger seat even if
the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lig ht is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger
seat. ●
A forward-facing child restraint system ma y be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. A child restra int system that requires a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap
anchor for the front passenger seat.
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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 pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side air-
bags or SRS curtain shield ai rbags deploy even if the ch ild is seated in the child
restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side and curtain shield airbags inflate, and
the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. ●
When a booster seat is installed, always en sure 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. ●
A forward-facing child restraint system may
be installed on the front passenger seat only
when it is unavoidable. When installing a for-
ward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far back as
possible, and raise the seat to the upper most
position, even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
light is illuminated.
If the head restraint interferes with the child
restraint system inst allation and the head
restraint can be removed, remove the head
restraint.

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NX300h_U_OM78007U When using a child restraint system on a rear seat WA R N I N G ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Use child restraint system suitab le to the age and size of th e child and install it to the
rear seat.
●
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, rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS curtain
shield airbag deploys even if the child is seated in the chil d restraint system. It is dan-
gerous if the SRS curtain sh ield airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or
serious injury to the child. ●
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. ●
Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does
not interfere with the child restraint system.

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NX300h_U_OM78007U A child restraint system for a small ch ild or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
◆ Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock func-
tion belt)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system. ■
Rear-facing — Infant seat/convertible seat
Adjust the seatback
If there is gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback
until good contact is achieved.
Place the child restraint system
on the rear seat facing 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.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt 1
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While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear 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.
After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely.■
Forward-facing — Convertible seat
Adjust the seatback
If there is gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback
until good contact is achieved.
If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint
can be removed, remove the
head restraint. (  P. 1 5 8 )
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. 5
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear 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.
After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely.■
Booster seat
High back type: If the head
restraint interferes with your child
restraint system, and the head
restraint can be removed, remove
the head restraint. (  P. 1 5 8 )
Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle. 5
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Booster type 
High back type