child restraint LEXUS RCF 2019 Owner's Manual

691-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
RC F_U 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. 34)
◆ Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt. When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position. 3

70 1-1. For safe use
RC F_U WARNING ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
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 chokin g or other serious injuries that could result
in death. If this occurs and the buckle can not be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt. ●
Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.●
Shake the child restraint syst em left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, ne ver adjust the seat.●
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 coul d fall off the child’s shoulder.●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.■
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten on ly. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. (  P. 36)■
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when insta lling 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.

711-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
RC F_U ■
Child restraint LATCH anchors (RC350/RC300)
LATCH anchors are provided for
the each rear seat. (Buttons display-
ing the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.) ■
Child restraint LATCH anchors (RC F)
LATCH anchors are provided for
the each rear seats. (Mark display-
ing the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)Child restraint system fixed w ith child restraint LATCH anchors

72 1-1. For safe use
RC F_U ■
Installation with LATC H system (RC350/RC300)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (  P. 171)
Flip up and fold the cover, and fix
it with the hook-and-loop fas-
tener. 1
2

731-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
RC F_U 
Type A
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system. 
Type B
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether
strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (  P. 76)
After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. Canada only3
Canada only3
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74 1-1. For safe use
RC F_U ■
Installation with LATCH system (RC F)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system. 
Type A
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system. 
Type B
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system. Canada only1
Canada only1

751-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
RC F_U If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether
strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (  P. 76)
After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. ■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMV SS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Shake the child restraint syst em left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, ne ver adjust the seat.●
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the
anchors and that the seat belt is not ca ught behind the child restraint system.●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.2
3

76 1-1. For safe use
RC F_U ■
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for the each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.
■
Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
RC350/RC300: Remove the
head restraint if it interferes with
your child restraint system.
(  P. 171)Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) 
RC350/RC300 
RC F
Top tether strap
Anchor brackets
Anchor bracketsTop tether strap
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771-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
RC F_U Open the anchor bracket cover, latc h the hook onto the anchor bracket
and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.
■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMV SS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.2 
RC350/RC300 
RC F
WARNING ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted. ●
Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket. ●
Shake the child restraint syst em left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, ne ver adjust the seat.●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
NOTICE ■
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
When not in use, make certain to close the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be dam-
aged. Hook
Top tether strap Hook
Top tether strap

618 Alphabetical index
RC F_U Card key ................................................... 140
Care ................................................. 376, 381
Aluminum wheels .............................. 377
Exterior....................................................376
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Cargo capacity...................................... 204
Cargo hooks .......................................... 353
Chains ............................................ 322, 322
Child restraint system............................ 58
Child seats definition .......................... 58
Child seats installation ................. 65, 71
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................51
Installing a CRS to
the passenger seat............................ 62
Installing a CRS to the rear
seat............................................................ 64
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ..................... 72
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS
with top tether strap ......................... 76 Child safety ................................................. 57
Airbag precautions...............................42
Battery precautions ............... 410, 525
Child restraint system......................... 58
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints .................... 58
Moon roof precautions ................... 189
Power window lock switch.............182
Power window precautions .......... 185
Removed electronic
key battery precautions .............. 428
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 344
Trunk precautions ...............................154C