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Do not put a r ear±facing child restraint system in the
rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of
the front seats. This may cause serious injury to the
child and front passenger in case of sudden braking
or a collision.
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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.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different dir ections
to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
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1644. To remove the convertible 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.
(C) Booster seat installation
A booster seat is used in forward±facing position only.
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CAUTION
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 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. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder
belt through or around the booster seat and child following the
instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab
into the buckle.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's
shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child's hips. See ºSeat beltsº on page 115 for details.