2008 Lexus ES350 child restraint

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ES350_U_(L/O_0708)
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Installation with child restraint lower anchoragesWiden the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Type A
Latch the hooks of lower straps
onto the anchorages.
STEP1
STEP2
Canada only

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1
Before driving
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Type B
Latch the buckles onto the anchor-
ages.
If the child restraint has a top strap, the top strap should be latched onto
the anchorages. ( →P. 1 0 1 )
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower
connector system.
Child restraint systems with a top strap
Secure the child restraint using a
seat belt or a lower anchors, and
lock the head restraint in place at
the lowest position.
STEP2
Canada only
STEP1

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ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched.
STEP2
■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 confirm 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. 5 2 )
●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.

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Before driving
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix
the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child may be injured or
even killed in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away
from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden
braking.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child seat in different directions to be sure it is secure.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac-
t u r e r.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
●Only put a forward facing or booster child
seat on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward facing or
booster child seat on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible
even if AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illu-
minated. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).

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ES350_U_(L/O_0708)
CAUTION
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt
will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a collision.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchorages
When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make
sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious
injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A /CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
G AW RGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HIHigh
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LOLow
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control

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Alphabetical index
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Brake assist .............................................. 157
Break-in tips ............................................. 107
CareExterior ................................................... 282
Interior..................................................... 285
Seat belts ............................................... 286
Cargo capacity ....................................... 163
Cargo hooks ...........................................270
CD changer ............................................. 199
CD player.................................................. 199
Chains......................................................... 169
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 93
Booster seats, installation ..................97
Convertible seats, definition ........... 93
Convertible seats, installation .........97
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition ......................... 93
Infant seats, installation........................97
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ........................................ 100
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........97
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 101
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 83
Battery precautions................ 314, 402
Child restraint system ........................ 93
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 96
Moon roof precautions ..................... 66 Power window lock switch ..............60
Power window precautions ............ 62
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................333
Seat belt comfort guide .......................51
Seat belt extender precautions......55
Seat belt precautions .......................... 54
Seat heater precautions.................. 263
Trunk precautions................................. 42
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter..................................... 261
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................282
Interior .................................................... 285
Seat belts ............................................... 286
Clock ......................................................... 259
Compass .................................................. 277
Condenser ..............................................309
Console box ............................................ 251
Cooling system
Engine overheating.......................... 403
Cornering assist sensors ......................151
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 139
Dynamic radar cruise control........142
Cup holders ............................................ 254
Curtain shield airbags.............................77
Customizable features .......................433
Daytime running light system ........... 133
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 189
Side mirror.............................................. 189
Dimension............................................... 408
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
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Alphabetical index
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Outside rear view mirrorsAdjusting and folding ......................... 58
Mirror position memory ....................44
Outside temperature display............ 129
Overhead console .............................. 253
Overheating, Engine .......................... 403
Parking assist sensors ........................... 151
Parking brake ............................................121
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 345
Switch ........................................................ 132
Wattage ................................................... 417
PCS..............................................................160
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 249
Power outlet ............................................262
Power steering fluid ..............................310
Power windows........................................ 60
Pre-collision system .............................. 160
Radar cruise control ............................. 142
Radiator.................................................... 309
Radio ................................................................ 192
Radio data system.................................. 193
RDS.............................................................. 193
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Rear sunshade........................................266
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Rear window defogger ........................189 Replacing
Electronic key battery ...................... 332
Fuses.........................................................334
Light bulbs .............................................343
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners .....................................440
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ..........................51
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 52
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 96
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 286
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 52
How to wear your seat belt ............ 50
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 53
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 52
Reminder light .....................................364
Seat belt extenders .............................. 53
Seat belt pretensioners ........................51
Seat heaters ............................................ 263
Seat position memory ............................ 47
Seat ventilators ...................................... 263
Seating capacity ..................................... 166
Seats
Adjustment ............................................... 43
Adjustment precautions .................... 43
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 96
Cleaning ................................................ 285
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 44
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 47
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