2014 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

551-1. For safe use
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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For safety and security
CAUTION
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around
a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or othe r serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.
■When the child restraint system is not in use
●Keep the child restraint system properly secure d on the seat even if it is not in use. Do
not store the child restraint system un secured in the passenger compartment.
●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or
store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passen-
gers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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561-1. For safe use
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Installing child restraints
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
right side second seat and between the
center and left side second seats. (But-
tons displaying 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. 3 0 )
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each
second seat.
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 yo ur child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
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571-1. For safe use
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Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it at
the first lock position (most upright
position). ( →P. 117)
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Flip the cover (vehicles with third
seats), and latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the LATCH
anchors. If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top
tether strap anchor. ( →P. 6 2 )
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
Installation with LATCH system
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Canada only
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Flip the cover (vehicles with third
seats), and latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors. If the child restraint
has a top tether strap, the top tether
strap should be latched onto the top
tether strap anchor. (→P. 6 2 )
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
■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. 117)
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.
Canada only
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Installing child restraints using a se at belt (child restraint lock function
belt)
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591-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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 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 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.
■For ward-facing  Convertible seat
Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). ( →P. 117)
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601-1. For safe use
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front 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.
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 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. 6 2 )
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611-1. For safe use
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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■Booster seat Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). ( →P. 117)
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. ( →P. 2 8 )
Push the buckle release button and fully
retract the seat belt.
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
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Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or LATCH
anchors and 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 tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
■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.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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