2012 Lexus GX460 child lock

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Window lock switchPress the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.
The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the
power window switches on the
driver’s side even if the lock switch
is on.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: Pushing the switch in the opposite direction will stop
window travel partway.

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→ P. 7 3 9 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
(→ P. 4 7 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 7 8 2 )
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone ca n cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 7 8 2 )
CAUTION
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt.
Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com-
patible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the right side second seat
and between the center and left
side second seats. (Buttons dis-
playing the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (→P. 8 7 )

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1-7. Safety information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function
belt)
■ Rear facing  Infant seat/convertible seat
Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (→P. 6 7 )
Place the child restraint system on
the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system 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.
STEP4
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1-7. Safety information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)■
Forward facing  Convertible seat
Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (→P. 6 7 )
Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child restraint system 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.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (
→P. 1 6 0 )
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6