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Do not put a rear±facing child restraint system on the
rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of
the front seats. This may cause death or serious
injury to the child and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.
 If the driver's seat position does not allow sufficient
space for safe installation, 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.

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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.
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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.

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Both high±positioned lap belts and loose±fitting
belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding
under the lap belt during a collision or other
unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as
low on a child's hip as possible.
 For child's safety, do not place the shoulder belt
under child's arm.
 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 your child 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.
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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the
buckle±release button and allow the belt to retract.

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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.
Using a top strap (SportCross: Type A)
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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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TO USE THE CENTER ANCHOR BRACKET
1. Remove the cover of the center anchor bracket.
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Center seat position 1Unlock
1. While pushing the button, slide the knob, then release
the lock on both sides and remove the luggage cover.
2. Lower the head restraint.

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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.
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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5. 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
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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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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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.