2003 Lexus IS300 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53439U)

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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.
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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1Symbol mark 2Anchor bracket
Use the anchor bracket located behind the rear seat on the
floor to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.
This symbol mark indicates the locations of user ready anchor
brackets.
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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET
1. Pull up the deck board.
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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 75 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 140.
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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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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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 142.
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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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.
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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