2005 Lexus IS300 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2005 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53489U)

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
144(A) Infant seat
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(B) Convertible seat
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(C) Booster seat
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INSTALLATION WITH 3±POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
(A) Infant seat installation
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An infant seat must be used in rear±facing position only.
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CAUTION
Never install a rear±facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat. In the event of an accident, the
force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury to the child if the
rear±facing child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat.
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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 infant
seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer
and insert 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 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. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock
mode before letting the belt retract.
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3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat
cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it
will go to hold the infant 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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4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle±release button
and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move
freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child
passenger.
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(B) Convertible seat installation
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A convertible seat must be used in forward±facing or
rear±facing
position depending on the age and size of the
child. When installing, follow the manufacturer's
instructions about the appropriate age and size of the
child as well as directions for installing the child restraint
system.
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CAUTION
 Never install a rear±facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat. In the event of an accident,
the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger
airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child
if the rear±facing child restraint system is installed
on the front passenger seat.
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Move seat fully back
A forward±facing child restraint system should be
allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because the front passenger
airbag could inflate with considerable speed and
force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously
injured.
 Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part
of his/her body against the door or the area of the
seat, front or side pillar or roof side rail from which
the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even
if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is
dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag
inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious
injury to the child.
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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 insert 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 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. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted even 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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