2012 Lexus IS220d Owner's Manual

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Before driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Child restraint systems
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
Choose a child restraint system 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. 130)
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”.
Types of child restraints
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)
Lexus strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.

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IS250/220d/200d_EEIn this owner's manual, the following popular 3 types of child
restraint systems that can be secured with the seat belts are
explained.

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Before driving
IS250/220d/200d_EEBaby seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0
+ of
ECE No.44
Child seat
Equal to Group 0
+ and I of ECE
No.44
Junior seat
Equal to Group II and III of
ECE No.44

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Front passenger seat
Rear seat
Airbag manual on-off
switch
On
OffOutboardCenter
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never putL1 L1 U
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never putL1 L1 U
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)L2 L2 U
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)L3 L3 U
Mass groupsSeating posi-

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IS250/220d/200d_EEKey of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system
approved for the use in this mass group.
L1: Suitable for “LEXUS BABY-SAFE (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.])”
approved for the use in this mass group.
L2: Suitable for “LEXUS DUO+ (without ISOFIX, 9 to 18 kg [20
to 39 lb.])” approved for the use in this mass group.
L3: Suitable for “LEXUS KID (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.])”
approved for the use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be
available 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.

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(with ISOFIX rigid anchor)
Provided information in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Mass groups Size class FixtureVehicle ISOFIX
positions
Rear outboard
CarrycotF
ISO/L1X
G
ISO/L2X
(1) X
0
Up to 10 kg (22
lb.)
(0 - 9 months)E
ISO/R1X
(1) X
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28
lb.)
(0 - 2 years)E
ISO/R1X
D
ISO/R2X
C
ISO/R3X
(1) X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4
years)D
ISO/R2X
C
ISO/R3X
B
ISO/F2IUF
B1
ISO/F2XX
A
ISO/F3X
(1) X
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 12 ears)(1) X

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IS250/220d/200d_EE(1) For CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identifica-
tion (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the car manufac-
turer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child restraint
system(s) recommended for each position.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF:Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of uni-
versal 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.
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be
available 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.

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When installing the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large
for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's
seat belt.
(P. 7 4 )
CAUTION
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-
erly secure the infant or child, resulting in serious injury or even death.
Child restraint precautions
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.
This may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident.
Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
When you have to use a child restraint
system in the front passenger seat, adjust
the seatback to the most upright position
and adjust the seat cushion to the upper-
most position.