2002 Lexus IS300 ECU

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For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ºT
ypes
of child restraint systemº on page 137.
CAUTION
 Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and
check that the child restraint system is secure by
pushing and pulling it in different directions.
 Follow all the installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
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1Lock
5. Replace the luggage cover and slide the knob while
pushing the button, then securely lock the luggage cover.
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6. Replace the head restraint.

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2. Take off the hook at the rear of the deck board.
3. Lift up the back side of the board and secure the board
by hooking it at the top of the back door opening with the
hook at the edge of the strap.
Make sure the board is secured and does not fall down.
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4. Remove the cover of the center anchor bracket.
5. Lower the center deck board to the lowest position.
See ºIn order to expand the luggage spaceº on page 72 for the
procedure to lower the deck board.

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Center seat position 1Unlock
6. While pushing the button, slide the knob, then release
the lock on both sides and remove the luggage cover.
7. Lower the head restraint.
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8. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
9. Take off the carpet, latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ºChild
restraint systemº on page 135.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and
check that the child restraint system is securely by
pushing and pulling it in different directions.
 Follow all the installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.

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1Lock
10. Replace the luggage cover and slide the knob while
pushing the button, then securely lock the luggage cover.
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Side seat position
6. Remove the head restraint.

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1Unlock
7. While pushing the button, slide the knob, then release
the lock on both sides and remove the luggage cover.
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8. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
9. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the
top strap.
For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ºT ypes
of child restraint systemº on page 137.
CAUTION
 Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and
check that the child restraint system is secure by
pushing and pulling it in different directions.
 Follow all the installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.

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1Lock
10. Replace the luggage cover and slide the knob while
pushing the button, then securely lock the luggage cover.
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11. Replace the head restraint.

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CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages for the child
restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular
objects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is
not caught.
 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.
 Do not put a child restraint system on the rear seat if
it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front
seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and
front passenger in case of sudden braking or a
collision.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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(e) Backing up
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1Brake pedal 2ºRº (Reverse) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the ºRº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
(f) Parking
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1Brake pedal 2Parking brake lever
3ºPº (Park) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the
parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the ºPº position.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector lever into ºPº under
any circumstances while the vehicle is moving. Serious
mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may
result.