2002 Lexus IS300 child seat

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Side seat position
1. Remove the head restraint.
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1Unlock
2. While pushing the button, slide the knob, then release
the lock on both sides and remove the luggage cover.
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3. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
4. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the
top strap.

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Using a top strap (SportCross: Type B)
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Follow the next procedure for a child restraint system that
requires the use of a top strap.
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CAUTION
When using the top strap, be sure to run it through
between the seatback and the luggage cover by
hooking it on the anchor. Hooking the top strap on the
anchor by running it through over the luggage cover
may cause death or serious injury to a child due to
abnormal moving of the child restraint system in case
of sudden braking or a collision.

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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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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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Installation with child restraint lower
anchorages
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The lower anchorages for the child restraint system
interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed
in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the clearance between the
seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.
Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225
specification can be fixed with these anchorages. In this case,
it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat
belt on the vehicle.
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Type A

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Type B
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Type A:
1. Widen the clearance at the lower seatback and confirm
the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the
seatback.
2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages
and tighten the lower straps.
Type B:
1. Widen the clearance at the lower seatback and confirm
the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the
seatback.
2. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.
If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be
anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see ºUsing a top
strapº on page 154.)
For the installation details, refer to the instruction manual
equipped with each product.

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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.