2012 Lexus GS250 child restraint

581-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Safety information for children
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch
to avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
CAUTION
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
For safety and security
Child restraint systems
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat.
Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(P. 69)
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where
you reside, please contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for
the child restraint system installation.
Lexus recommends that you use a child restraint system which
conforms to the regulation ECE No.44.
Lexus strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.
Points to remember

601-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups
according to the regulation ECE No.44:
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)
Group 0
+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)
In this owner’s manual, the following 3 types of popular child
restraint systems that can be secured with the seat belts are
explained:
Types of child restraints
Baby seat Child seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0
+ of ECE
No.44Equal to Group 0+ and I of ECE
No.44
Junior seat
Equal to Group II and III of ECE
No.44

621-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(except for Ukraine)
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual
on-off switch
ONOFFOutboardCenter
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never putUF
*1U*2
L*2U
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never putUF*1U*2
L*2U
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)Rear-
facing — X
Never put
UF
*1U*2U
Forward-
facing —
UF
*1
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)UF
*1UF*1U*2U
Mass groupsSeating
position

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system
approved for the use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child
restraint system approved for the use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for “LEXUS G 0
+, BABY SAFE PLUS with SEAT
BELT FIXATION, BASE PLATFORM” approved for the use
in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
NOTE:
*1: When you use a child restraint system in this position, move the seatback
to the most upright position and the seat cushion to the highest position.
*2: When you use a child restraint system in this position, remove the head
restraint.
The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint system which is different from the system
mentioned in the table can be used, but the suitability of the sys-
tems must be carefully checked with the child restraint system
manufacturer concerned and the seller of those seats.

641-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(with ISOFIX rigid anchors) (except for Ukraine)
Mass groupsSize classFixture
Ve h i c l e I S O F I X
positions
Rear outboard
CarrycotFISO/L1 X
GISO/L2 X
(1) X
Group 0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)EISO/R1 X
(1) X
Group 0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)EISO/R1 X
DISO/R2 X
CISO/R3 X
(1) X
Group I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)DISO/R2 X
CISO/R3 X
BISO/F2IUF
*
B1 ISO/F2X IUF*
AISO/F3 IUF*
(1) X
Group II
15 to 25 kg (34 to 55
lb.)(1) X
Group III
22 to 36 kg (49 to 79
lb.)(1) X

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)(1) For the child restraint system which do not carry the ISO/XX
size class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass
group, the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific
ISOFIX child restraint system(s) recommended for each posi-
tion.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF:Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of
universal category approved for use in this mass group.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tems in this mass group and/or this size class.
*: When you use a child restraint system in this position, remove the head
restraint.
The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned
in the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be
carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and
retailer.

661-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat
Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear
seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 3 8 ) When you have to use a child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, adjust
the following:
The seatback to the most upright posi-
tion
The seat cushion to the highest position
The seat cushion to the fully rearward
position
CAUTION
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not
properly secure the infant or child. It may result in death or serious injury
(in the event of sudden braking or an accident).