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CAUTION
Never put a rear±facing child restraint system on the front
seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid
inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if
a rear±facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.
Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward±facing child
restraint system on the front seat.
A forward±facing child restraint system should be allowed
to 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.
After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is
secured in place according to the manufacturer's
instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause
death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden
stop or accident.
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When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured
with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other
than in the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from
injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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 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.
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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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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 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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1564. 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
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.
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CAUTION
Never put a rear±facing child restraint system in the front
seat be cause the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger
airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
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A forward±facing child restraint system should be
allowed to 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.