1997 Lexus ES300 Seat Belts, Srs And Child Restraints

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79 (B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
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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CAUTION!
Never put a rear±facing child restraint system in the
front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of
the passenger airbag can cause death or serious
injury to the child.
1. Run the center lap 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
lap belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and
buckle are locked and that the lap belt is 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 conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from
injury.!

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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 letting the belt to retract.
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.
CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
diractions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle±release
button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely 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 direction for
installing of a child restraint system.

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CAUTION
Never put a rear±facing child restraint system in
the front seat because the force of the rapid
inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to the child.!
Move seat fully back
A forward±facing child restraint system should be
put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable.
Always move the seat as far back as possible,
because the force of the deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to the child.

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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 insert the tab into the buckle taking care
not to twist the lap belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and
buckle are locked and that the lap belt is 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 conact your Lexus dealer. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from
injury.!
2. Fully extened 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 to retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the
seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its
free end to hold the convertible seat securely.
CAUTION!
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.

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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle±release
button and allow the bed to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older
child passenger.(C) Booster seat installation
A booster seat is used in forward±facing position only.