2014 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

1451-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according
to the age and size of the child.
Rear facing—Infant seat/convertible seat
Forward facing—Convertible seat
Booster seat

1461-7. Safety information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
When installing the child restraint system on the front passenger 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 belts. ●
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. 9 1 ) When you have to use a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, adjust the follow-
ing: ●
The seatback to the most upright posi-
tion ●
The seat cushion to the fully rearward
and highest position ●
The seat belt height to the lowest posi-
tion

1471-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not properly
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 chil d in your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the wind-
shield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. ●
Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to
the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the
child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.●
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even
if the AIR BAG OFF indicator light illumina tes. In the event of an accident, the
force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat. ●
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger
seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether
strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether
strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possi-
ble and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the AIR BAG OFF
indicator light illuminates, because the fr ont passenger airbag could inflate with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously
injured. ●
Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the
front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt
extender connected to the seat belt, 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 a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

1481-7. Safety information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Child restraint precautions ●
Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rail from which the
side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child
restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbags
inflate, and the impact could cause de ath or serious injury to the child.●
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 sw erving or accident.■
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 other serious injuries that could
result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be un fastened, scissors shou ld be used to cut
the belt. ■
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 or
store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

14911-7. Safety information
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Installing child restraints Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure the child restraints to the outboard second seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the to p 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 Anchor s and Tethers for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard second seats.
(Buttons displayi ng 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)
Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap) Anchor brackets are provided
for all second seats.

1501-7. Safety information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Installation with LATCH system
Fold the seatback forward and
then adjust it as upright as possible.
Take off the covers between the
seat cushion and seatback, then
confirm the position of the LATCH
anchors below the symbol in the
seatback.STEP 1
STEP 2

1511-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Type A
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.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
Type B
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.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system. Canada only STEP 3
STEP 4
Canada only STEP 3
STEP 4

1521-7. Safety information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Installing child restraints using a se at belt (child restraint lock function
belt)
■ Rear-facing  Infant seat/Convertible seat
Fold the seatback while pulling the
seatback angle lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the first
lock position. (  P. 71)
Place the child restraint system on
the second 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.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3