2002 Lexus ES300 child seat

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
134INSTALLATION WITH 3POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
(A) Infant seat installation
An infant seat is used in rearfacing position only.
CAUTION

Never install a rearfacing child restraint system on
the front passenger 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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If your driving position is not satisfactory, install the
child restraint system on the rear right seat.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, it cannot
protect your child from injury. Contact your Lexus
dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint
system until the seat belt is fixed.

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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.
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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
138(B) Convertible seat installation
A convertible seat is used in forwardfacing or rearfacing
position depending on the age and size of the child. When
installing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the
applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for
installing the child restraint system.CAUTION

Never install a rearfacing child restraint system on
the front passenger 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
allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because the force of the
deploying front passenger airbag could cause death
or serious injury to the child.
 On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield
airbags, 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 and curtain shield airbag inflate,
because the impact could cause death or serious
injury to the child.
If your driving position is not satisfactory, install the
child restraint system on the rear right seat.

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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 child restraint 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.
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.(C) Booster seat installation
A booster seat is used in forwardfacing position only.