2007 LEXUS LX470 child seat

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure the child restraints using the seat belt. If using the lower anchor-
ages, use the top strap as well, and be sure to secure both firmly.
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s and third center seat
belts) ( P. 2 4 )
Child restraint lower anchor-
ages
Lower anchorages are pro-
vided for the left and center sec-
ond seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchorages are
attached to the seats.)
Anchor bracket
(for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all second seats.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■Rear facing child seat Infant/convertible
Place the child seat on the second
or third outboard seat facing the
rear of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child
seat and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and
then allow it to retract slightly in
order to activate the ALR lock
mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
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STEP2
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Before driving
While pushing the child seat down
into the seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child seat is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Forward facing Convertible child seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child
seat and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder strap and
then allow it to retract slightly into
the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
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STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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While pushing the child seat into
the seat, allow the shoulder belt to
retract until the child seat is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Booster seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the child seat. Fit the
seat belt to the child seat accord-
ing to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child's
shoulder, and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. (P. 2 4 )
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STEP1
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Before driving
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (2-point type seat belt)■ Rear facing child seat Infant/convertible
Place the child seat on the third
center seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child
seat and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
While pushing the child seat down
into the seat, allow the belt to tight
by pulling its free end until the child
seat is securely in place.
STEP1
STEP2
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Installation with child restraint lower anchoragesFold the seatback forward and
then back to the 1st lock position
(most upright position) until it locks
into place.
Take off the cover between the
seat cushion and seatback and
confirm the position of the lower
anchorages below the symbol in
the seatback.
STEP1
STEP2

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Child restraint systems with a top strapSecure the child restraint using a
seat belt or lower anchors, and
remove the head restraint.
Take off the carpet, latch the hook
onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched.
Replace the head restraint.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Before driving
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock
mode: ( P. 2 6 )
●ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort
to the child.
●Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed or seri-
ous injured.