2000 Lexus GS300 Comfort Adjustment

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177 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.
Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top
strap of a child restraint system.
For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket,
see ªUsing a top strapº on page 197.To 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 ºTop strap anchors and locationsº.
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. 04731±22012)
± contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacer and 1 locking clip.
Bolt (Part No. 91511±60830)

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178Types 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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179 (B) Convertible seat
16G035
(C) Booster seat
16G037

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180INSTALLATION WITH 3±POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
(A) Infant seat installation
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An infant seat is used in rear±facing position only.

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CAUTION
Never put a rear±facing child restraint system on 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.

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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.
16G068
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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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.