2004 Lexus GX470 Audio System / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM NOV. 2003 THROUGH DEC. 2003 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A74U)

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Align both third seatbacks at the same angle
When installing a child restraint system in the third
center position, align both seatbacks at the same
angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or
serious injuries in a collision.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt
through or around the booster seat and child following the
instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's
shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child's hips. See Seat beltsº on page 139 for details.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of child's shoulder. The belt should
be kept away from child's neck, but not falling off
child's shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a
collision.

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Both high-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting
belts could cause death or serious injuries due to
sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other
unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as
low on a child's hips 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, it cannot
protect your child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. Do not
install the child restraint system on the seat until the
seat belt is fixed.

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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the
buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract.
Using a top strap
Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system
that requires the use of a top strap.

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1Anchor brackets2Symbol mark
Use the anchor brackets on the back of the second seatback
to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each second seating
positions.
This symbol mark indicates the location of the anchor brackets.
1. Remove the head restraint.
2. Open the cover of the anchor bracket.

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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 Child
restraint systemº on page 186.
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.
5. Replace the head restraint.
Be sure to close the cover when the anchor bracket is not in
use.

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Installation with child restraint lower
anchorages
The lower anchorages for the child restraint system
interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed
in the second seat.
The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of the right
side seating position and between the center and left side
seating position.
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.CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. Take off the cover on the seat cushion.
2. Widen the slits of the seat cushion a little and confirm
the position of the lower anchorages near the tag on the
seatback.

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Type A
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Type B

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3. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages
and tighten the lower straps.
Type B Ð
3. 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 Using a top
strapº on page 202.)
For the installation details, refer to the instruction manual
equipped with each product.
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 install a child restraint system on the second
seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. This can cause death or serious injury to
the child and front passenger in case of sudden
braking or a collision.
When using the left side lower anchorages for the
child restraint system, do not sit in the center seat.
The performance of the center seat belt cannot be
brought out sufficiently because the belt may be
high-positioned or the seat belt may be loose-fitting,
posing the risk of serious injury in the case of
collision.