belt LEXUS SC300 1999 Owner's Guide

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When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured
with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other
than in the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from
injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Types of child restraint system
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3
types depending on the child's age and size.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following the instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
(A) Infant seat

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INSTALLATION WITH 3±POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
(A) Infant seat installation
An infant seat is used in rear±facing position only.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant
seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer
and inserting the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist
the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are
locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are
not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may
prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately
contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat
belt is fixed. It cannot protect your child from injury.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the
lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat
cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it
will go to hold the infant seat securely.
Where to run the seat belt should be also referred to the
instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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1564. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle±release button
and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move
freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child
passenger.
(B) Convertible seat installation
A convertible seat is used in forward±facing and rear±facing
positions depending on the age and size of the child. When
installing, follow the manufacturer's instructions about the
appropriate age and size of the child as well as directions for
installing a child restraint system.

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A forward±facing child restraint system should be
allowed to put on the front seat only when it is
unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as
possible, because the force of a deploying airbag
could cause death or serious injury to the child.

If you must put the convertible seat on the front seat,
make sure the seat belt hanger is secured in raised
position. For details, see page 117 in the ºSeat beltº.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the
convertible seat following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and inserting the tab into the buckle taking care
not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are
locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are
not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may
prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately
contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat
belt is fixed. It cannot protect your child from injury.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be extended.
To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in
the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat
cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it
will go to hold the convertible seat securely.