2012 Lexus LFA child restraint

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Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child
restraint systems.
Only put a child restraint system when unavoidable.
Points to remember
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropri-
ate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child
restraint system.
General installation instructions ar e provided in this manual. (P. 8 0 )
Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 2 types according
to the age and size of the child.
Forward facing  Convertible seat

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Booster 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 a child is too large for a child restraint system, use the vehicle's seat belt.
( P. 3 6 )

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CAUTION
■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, th e child can be crushed against the wind-
shield, or between you and the vehicle's interior, causing death or serious injury.
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat even if the
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the passenger ai rbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the passenger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always
move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated, because the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed
and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
●Make sure you have complied with all inst allation instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer and that the sy stem is properly secured. If it is not
secured properly, it may cause death or seri ous injury to the child in the event of a
sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
●When installing a child restraint system, do not add clips to the shoulder belt, as
doing so may prevent the seat belt airbags from operating properly.
●After using the child restraint system, check the vehicle's seat belt for any dam-
age. If the seat belt is damaged, have it replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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Before driving
CAUTION
■Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out
leading to choking or other serious in juries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be un fastened, scissors should be used to cut
the belt behind the seat belt guide.
■When the child restraint system is not in use
●Keep the child restraint system properly secu red on the seat even if it is not in use.
Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment.
●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle.
This will prevent it from injuring occupa nts in the event of a sudden stop, sudden
swerve or an accident.

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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seats using the seat belt. Attach the top tether strap
when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used.
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts passenger’s seat
belt) ( P. 36)
Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for
the passenger seat.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■Forward facing Convertible seat
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.
Fully extend the lap belt and allow
it to retract to put it in lock mode.
In lock mode, th e belt cannot be
extended.
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While pushing the child restraint
system into the seat, allow the lap
belt to retract until the child
restraint system is securely in
place.
After the lap 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.
■ Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the booster seat. Fit
the seat belt to the booster seat
according to the manufacturer's
instructions and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the lap belt is correctly
positioned over the child's shoul-
der, and that the lap belt is as low as
possible. ( P. 3 6 )
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a
seat belt and top tether strap.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
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