2008 Lexus GS450h Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A96U)

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Before driving
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button 
and fully retract the seat belt. 
In

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Type BWiden the gap between 
the seat cushion and seat-
back slightly.
Latch the buckles onto the 
anchors. 
If the child restraint has a

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Open the anchor bracket cover, 
latch the hook onto the anchor 
bracket and tighten the top strap. 
Make sure the top str

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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix

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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●Ensure the belt and tab are securely locked and that the seat belt

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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 128Driving the vehicle.................. 128
Power (ignition) switch .......... 138
Transmission...................

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GS_HV_U
May 13, 2008 3:11 pm
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep inclineFirmly set the parking brake and  shift the shift lever to “D”. 
Gently depress the accelera