1999 Lexus ES300 infant

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CAUTION
The SRS is designed only as a supplement to the
primary protection of the driver side and front
passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat
occupants can be killed or seriously injured by an
inflating airbag if they do not wear the available seat
belts. During sudden braking just before a collision,
an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move
forward into direct contact with or close proximity to
the airbag which may then deploy during the
collision. To obtain maximum protection in an
accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle
must wear their seat belts. Wearing a seat belt during
an accident reduces the chances of death or serious
injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle. For
instructions and precautions concerning the seat
belt system, see ºSeat beltsº on page 125.
 Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and
children can be killed or seriously injured by a
deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using
a child restraint system. Lexus strongly
recommends that all infants and children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained.
The rear seat is the safest for infants and children.
For instructions concerning the installation of a child
restraint system, see ºChild restraintº on page 161 .

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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
16E103a

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INSTALLATION WITH 3±POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
(A) Infant seat installation
16E103a
An infant seat is used in rear±facing position only.

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16E106±2
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.
16E107±2
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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16E108±2
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.

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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 again and be ready to work for an adult
or older child passenger. (B) Convertible seat installation
16E104±2
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.