child restraint LEXUS RX350 2016 Owner's Manual

66 1-2. Child safety
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Booster seat
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoid-
able, refer to P. 60 for the fr ont passenger seat adjustment.
High back type: Remove the head
restraint if it interferes with your
child restraint system. (  P. 1 6 7 )If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
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. 3 0 )1
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Booster type 
High back type
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For safety and security
RX350_U_OM48E90U ◆ 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 ma y 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.

68 1-2. Child safety
RX350_U_OM48E90U 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.●
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 cannot be unfa stened, 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 system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, never 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 could fall off the child’s shoulder. ●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.●
When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
ble to properly use the seat belts in positi ons next to the child restraint without inter-
fering with it or affecting se at belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failur e to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cush-
ions to the same position an d align both seatbacks at th e same angle. The seatbacks
must be adjusted to the sa me angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ■
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. 3 2 )■
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when instal ling 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.

691-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.) ■
Installation with LATCH system
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Adjust the seat
If there is a gap between the child se at and the seatback, adjust the seat-
back angle until good contact is achieved.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (  P. 1 6 7 )If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
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70 1-2. Child safety
RX350_U_OM48E90U 
Ty p e 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. 
Ty p e 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. 7 1 ) Canada only4
Canada only4
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For safety and security
RX350_U_OM48E90U After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. (  P. 6 8 )■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVS S213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for
each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap. 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.●
After securing a child restraint system, never 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 caught behind the child restraint system.●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.●
When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
ble to properly use the seat belts in positi ons next to the child restraint without inter-
fering with it or affecting se at belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failur e to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) 6
Anchor brackets

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RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
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.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (  P. 1 6 7 )If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
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. (  P. 6 8 )
When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint being
raised, be sure to have the top tether
strap pass underneath the head
restraint.■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVS S213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819. 1
Hook
Top tether strap2
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.●
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. ●
After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.●
When installing the child restraint system wi th the head restraint being raised, after
the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not
lower the head restraint.

160 3-3. Adjusting the seats
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
When folding down the rear seatbacks and when the rear seatbacks are folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving. ●
Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.●
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded re ar seatback or in th e luggage compartment
while driving. ●
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ■
When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Keep other passengers from being hit by the rear seatback. ●
Do not put your hands between the seats or near the moving parts, or let any part of
your body get caught. ●
Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get
caught in the seat. ●
Power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in a seat before folding it
down. Do not let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded down.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a co llision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap be lt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your ne ck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing
the risk of death or serious inju ry in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Make sure that the rear seatback is secure ly locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.

734 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 355
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 359
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ................................................363
Care
Aluminum wheels ..............................557
Exterior................................................... 556
Interior ...................................................... 561
Seat belts ................................................562
Self-restoring coat ............................ 556
Cargo capacity...........................200, 674
Cargo hooks ........................................... 518
Cargo net hooks .................................... 518
CD player ................................................ 422
Chains ........................................................ 381
Child restraint system............................ 57
Booster seats installation...................66
Convertible seats installation .......... 64
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 49
Infant seats definition ........................... 63
Infant seats installation ........................59
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...................................................69
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 63
Installing CRS with top tether
strap............................................................ 71
LATCH anchors ...................................69 Child safety .................................................56
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ..............582, 667
Child restraint system......................... 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ...............................32
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ....................184
Panoramic moon roof
precautions ........................................ 188
Power back door precautions......140
Power window lock switch............. 177
Power window precautions .......... 180
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 127
Removed key battery
precautions .......................................604
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 34
Seat belt precautions .......................... 34
Seat heater precautions ................ 505
Child-protectors .................................... 127
Cleaning ........................................ 556, 561
Aluminum wheels .............................. 557
Exterior ...................................................556
Interior .......................................................561
Seat belts................................................ 562
Clock ................................................. 85, 524
Coat hooks ............................................. 535
Compass ................................................. 543
Condenser ...............................................579
Console box ............................................. 513
Consumption screen ..................... 93, 113C

742 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Rear side marker lights
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 171
Outside rear view mirrors ...............173
Rear window defogger ......................500
Rear window wiper.............................. 256
Refueling .................................................. 258
Capacity .................................................676
Fuel types ...............................................676
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 258
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ........................ 260
Remote Touch
* ....................................488
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 603
Fuses........................................................ 605
Light bulbs .............................................. 610
Tires ......................................................... 646
Windshield wiper inserts ................ 601
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners............................................ 714
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 565
Rev indicator ............................................. 87
Rev peak ..................................................... 87 S-FLOW mode......................................496
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt ............................................... 562
Emergency Locking Retractor .......32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should
wear the seat belt ...............................32
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 636
Seat belt extender .................................32
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............................ 715
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
SRS warning light .............................. 634
Seat position memory .......................... 162
Seat ventilators...................................... 507
Seating capacity ................................... 204 S