RIDING WITH CHILDREN
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.It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact 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 accidentally. (Rear door child-protector lock, Preventing accidental operation (window lock switch))Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.WARNING:When children are in the vehicleNever 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 shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof or panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are precautions that need to be observed, different types 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 cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the child restraint system to a second-row seat. Be sure to follow the installation method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the restraint system.TABLE OF CONTENTSPoints to remember: Points to rememberChild restraint system: Child restraint systemWhen using a child restraint system: When using a child restraint systemChild restraint system installation methodFixed with a seat belt: Child restraint system fixed with a seat beltFixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor: Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchorUsing an anchor bracket (for top tether strap): Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)POINTS TO REMEMBERThe 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.Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child.WARNING:When a child is ridingObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system which is correctly installed. For installation details, refer to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation instruction is provided in this manual.Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the second-row seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the second-row seat than in the front seat.Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms 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.Handling the child restraint systemIf the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving, 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 installation instructions provided 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 restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment.CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMTypes of child restraint system installation methodsConfirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about the installation of the child restraint system.
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| Seat belt attachment |  |
Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt |
| Child restraint LATCH anchors attachment |  |
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor |
| Anchor brackets (for top tether strap) attachment | Bench-type second-row seats: |
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) |
Separate-type second-row seats: |
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Third-row seats*: |
*The third-row seats are not equipped with Child restraint LATCH anchors.WHEN USING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMWhen installing a child restraint system to a front passenger seatFor the safety of a child, install child restraint systems to second-row seats. When installing child restraint system to a front passenger seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child restraint system.Move the seat to the rearmost positionRaise the seatback as much as possibleRaise the seat to the highest positionIf the head restraint interferes with the installation of the child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraintIf the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.
WARNING:When using a child restraint systemObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “ AIR BAG OFF” indicator light 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 may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint 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.A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, raise the seatback as much as possible, move the seat to the rearmost position, and raise the seat to the highest position, even if the “ AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated.If the head restraint interferes with the installation of the child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.If the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.
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 or rear pillars, or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
When a booster seat is installed, always ensure 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.Use child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and install it to the rear seat.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.CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FIXED WITH A SEAT BELTA child restraint system for a small child 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 function belt)Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seatAdjust the rear seatIf there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle 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 cannot be extended.
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 system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (Child restraint systems)Forward-facing Convertible seatAdjust the seatWhen using the front passenger seatIf installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer to When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger seat for the front passenger seat adjustment.When using the rear seatIf there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.Remove the head restraint if it interferes with your child restraint system. (Head restraints)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.
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 cannot 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.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap))After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (Child restraint systems)Booster seatIf installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer to When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger seat for the front passenger seat adjustment.High back type: Remove the head restraint if it interferes with your child restraint system. (Head restraints)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.Booster type
High back type
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 correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (Seat belts)
Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat beltPress 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.
WARNING:When installing a child restraint systemObserve 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 choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.If this occurs and the buckle cannot 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 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 ensure 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 possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat 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. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same 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 seatTo prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (Automatic locking retractor (ALR))Do not use a seat belt extenderIf a seat belt extender is used when installing 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.CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FIXED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH ANCHORChild restraint LATCH anchorsLATCH anchors are provided for the outboard second-row seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)
When installing in the rear outboard seatsInstall the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system.Adjust the seatIf there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.Remove the head restraint if it interferes with your child restraint system. (Head restraints)If the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.With flexible lower attachmentsLatch the hooks of the lower attachments onto the LATCH anchors.For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
Canada onlyWith rigid lower attachmentsLatch 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 onlyIf the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap))After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely. (Child restraint systems)When installing in the rear center seatThere are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat. However, the inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are 18.1 in. (460 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions permit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing stated.Child restraint systems with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the center seat. This type of child restraint system can only be installed in the outboard seat.Note:Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorsThe LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used.This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.WARNING:When installing a child restraint systemObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.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.Never attach two child restraint system attachments to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child restraint system attachments and may break.If the LATCH anchors are already in use, use the seat belt to install a child restraint system in the center seat.When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat 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. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same 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.If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.USING AN ANCHOR BRACKET (FOR TOP TETHER STRAP)Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)Anchor brackets are provided for the following seats:Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.Bench-type second-row seats
Anchor bracketsTop tether strapSeparate-type second-row seats
Anchor bracketsTop tether strapThird-row left side seat*
Anchor bracketsTop tether strap*The third-row seats are not equipped with Child restraint LATCH anchors.Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket (second-row seats)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. (Head restraints)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. (Child restraint systems)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.
HookTop tether strapFixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket (third-row left side seat)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. (Head restraints)If the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. (Child restraint systems)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.
HookTop tether strapNote:Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorsThe LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.WARNING:When installing a child restraint systemObserve 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 strap to anything other than the anchor bracket of the seat the child restraint system is installed to.Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.When installing the child restraint system with 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.When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same 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.If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.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 damaged.
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