2016 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

651-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
RX350_U_OM48E90U 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 rear 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, follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether
strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (  P. 7 1 )
After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. (  P. 6 8 )4
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Booster seat
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoid-
able, refer to P. 60 for the fr ont passenger seat adjustment.
High back type: Remove the head
restraint if it interferes with your
child restraint system. (  P. 1 6 7 )If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
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. 3 0 )1
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Booster type 
High back type
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671-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
RX350_U_OM48E90U ◆ Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt. When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system ma y spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
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 chokin g or other serious injuries that could result
in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfa stened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt. ●
Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted. ●
Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●
When a booster seat is installed, always en sure that the shoulder belt is positioned
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. ●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.●
When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
ble to properly use the seat belts in positi ons next to the child restraint without inter-
fering with it or affecting se at belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failur e to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cush-
ions to the same position an d align both seatbacks at th e same angle. The seatbacks
must be adjusted to the sa me angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ■
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten on ly. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. (  P. 3 2 )■
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when instal ling 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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

691-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
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Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.) ■
Installation with LATCH system
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Adjust the seat
If there is a gap between the child se at and the seatback, adjust the seat-
back angle until good contact is achieved.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (  P. 1 6 7 )If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
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Ty p e A
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system. 
Ty p e B
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether
strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (  P. 7 1 ) Canada only4
Canada only4
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711-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
RX350_U_OM48E90U After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. (  P. 6 8 )■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVS S213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for
each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap. WA R N I N G ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●
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 system.●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.●
When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
ble to properly use the seat belts in positi ons next to the child restraint without inter-
fering with it or affecting se at belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failur e to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) 6
Anchor brackets

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Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (  P. 1 6 7 )If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
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. (  P. 6 8 )
When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint being
raised, be sure to have the top tether
strap pass underneath the head
restraint.■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVS S213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819. 1
Hook
Top tether strap2
WA R N I N G ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted. ●
Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket. ●
After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.●
When installing the child restraint system wi th the head restraint being raised, after
the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not
lower the head restraint.