2012 Lexus GX460 child restraint

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a seat belt or the LATCH anchors,
and do the following. Move the head restraint in place at
the upmost position.
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.
STEP1
STEP2

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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms 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
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lo ck mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discom-
fort to the child. ( →P. 8 7 )

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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 or other passen-
gers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking or an
accident.
●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 second seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it
does not interfere with the child restraint
system.
●Child restraint system installed on the third
seat should not contact the second seat-
backs.
●Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible
even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).

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Before driving
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●When installing a child restraint system in the second center seat, adjust both
seatbacks at the same angle.
●When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat as far
back as possible, with the seatback close to the child restraint system.
●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 plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be sure it
is secure.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
■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 an accident.

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CAUTION
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
●When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors 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 or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
●When using the left side LATCH anchors
for the child restraint system, do not sit in
the center seat.
Seat belt function may be impaired, such as
being positioned overly high or loose-fit-
ting, which may result in death or serious
injury in the event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WDFour Wheel Drive
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift control
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension System
CRSChild Restraint System
DACDownhill Assist Control system
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
EFIElectric Fuel Injection
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWRGross Combination Weight Rating
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HIHigh

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Abbreviation list
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
KDSSKinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LDALane Departure Alert
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LOLow
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
NNormal
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
RDSRadio Data System
RSCARoll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Back doorBack door ................................................ 53
Wireless remote control.................... 47
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Wattage ................................................. 763
Battery Battery..................................................... 623
Checking ............................................... 623
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................... 741
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 366
Bluetooth
®*...............................464, 485
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 529
Brake Fluid ............................................................ 619
Parking brake ........................................ 193
Brake assist ............................................. 335
Brake in tips .............................................. 169
Brightness control Multi-information display light
control ................................................... 215
Instrument cluster light control.....196
Care Exterior .................................................. 588
Interior..................................................... 593
Seat belts ............................................... 594
Cargo capacity ..................................... 359
Cargo hooks .......................................... 558
Cargo net hooks .................................. 559 CD player/changer
*.......................... 423
Center differential lock/unlock ...... 323
Chains ....................................................... 366
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 146
Booster seats, installation ............... 154
Convertible seats, definition.......... 146
Convertible seats, installation ....... 154
Front passenger occupant classification system ....................... 139
Infant seats, definition ........................ 146
Infant seats, installation ..................... 154
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 152
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 154
Installing CRS with top straps....... 160
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................132
Battery precautions ..............623, 743
Child restraint system ....................... 146
Child-protectors .....................................51
How your child should wear
the seatbelt........................................... 88
Installing child restraints..................... 151
Moon roof precautions....................108
Power window lock switch .............. 101
Power window precautions .......... 103
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 646
Seat belt extender precautions...... 92
Seat belt precautions ..........................89
Seat heater precautions................. 553B
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.