1998 Lexus LS400 child restraint

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100To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm X 30 mm X 1.25 mm
coarse thread metric bolt and a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer for the outer
anchors or a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer for the center anchor. Note that
the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric.
You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts
with different thread into the anchor nuts.
For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see ”Top
strap anchors and locations”.
If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary
parts, you can purchase the following items from your Lexus dealer.
CRS installation kit (Part No. 0473122012)
contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacer and 1 locking clip.
Bolt (Part No. 9151160830)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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CAUTION
Never put a rearfacing child restraint system in the front seat
because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger
airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
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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.
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.

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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 infant seat, press the bucklerelease 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.

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105 (B) Convertible seat installation
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A convertible seat is used in forwardfacing and rearfacing
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 rearfacing child restraint system in the front
seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front
passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the
child.

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Move seat fully back
A forwardfacing 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 a deploying
airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do
not allow the child to lean over the front door or around the
front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint
system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the
impact 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
inserting the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the 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 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.

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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 bucklerelease 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.

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109 (C) Booster seat installation
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A booster seat is used in forwardfacing position only.
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Move seat fully back
CAUTION
A forwardfacing 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 a deploying airbag
could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow
the child to lean over the front door or around the front door
even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is
dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could
cause death or serious injury to the child.

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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the bucklerelease
button and allow the belt to retract.Top strap anchors and locations
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If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch
the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.