72 1-2. Child safety
RX450h_U_OM0E013U
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 3 ) Canada only4
Canada only4
5
731-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
RX450h_U_OM0E013U After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. ( P. 7 0 )■
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.
■
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
74 1-2. Child safety
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
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 7 9 )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. 7 0 )
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.
172 3-3. Adjusting the seats
RX450h_U_OM0E013U WA R N I N G ■
When folding down the rear seatbacks and when the rear seatbacks are folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving. ●
Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.●
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded re ar seatback or in th e luggage compartment
while driving. ●
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ■
When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Keep other passengers from being hit by the rear seatback. ●
Do not put your hands between the seats or near the moving parts, or let any part of
your body get caught. ●
Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get
caught in the seat. ●
Power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in a seat before folding it
down. Do not let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded down.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a co llision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap be lt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your ne ck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing
the risk of death or serious inju ry in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Make sure that the rear seatback is secure ly locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.
642 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Care
Aluminum wheels ............................. 459
Exterior................................................... 458
Interior ..................................................... 462
Seat belts ................................................463
Self-restoring coat ............................ 458
Cargo capacity............................ 212, 582
Cargo hooks ...........................................427
Cargo net hooks ....................................427
Chains .........................................................391
Child restraint system............................ 59
Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats
installation..............................................66
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................51
Infant seats definition ...........................65
Infant seats installation ..........................61
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..........................................................65
Installing CRS with top tether
strap.......................................................... 73
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety .................................................... 58
12-volt battery
precautions ...........................485, 572
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 34
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................196
Panoramic moon roof
precautions .......................................200
Power back door
precautions ......................................... 152
Power window lock switch............ 189
Power window precautions ........... 192
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Removed key battery
precautions ....................................... 507
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 36
Seat belt precautions .......................... 36
Seat heater precautions ................... 414
Child-protectors .................................... 139
Cleaning ....................................... 458, 462
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 462
Seat belts................................................ 463
Clock................................................. 97, 433
Coat hooks ..............................................444
Condenser .............................................. 480
Console box ............................................422
Consumption screen .................. 106, 124C
653Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U S-FLOW mode ..................................... 406
Seat belts..................................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 33
Automatic Locking
Retractor ................................................ 34
Child restraint system
installation..............................................59
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt ...............................................463
Emergency Locking
Retractor ................................................ 34
How to wear your seat belt ............. 32
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use....................................................35
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 538
Seat belt extender................................. 34
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners ...................623
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 536 Seat position memory .......................... 174
Seat ventilators........................................ 416
Seating capacity ..................................... 216
Seats
Adjustment..............................................164
Adjustment precautions...................164
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 59
Cleaning................................................. 462
Driving position memory................. 174
Folding down the rear
seatbacks .............................................165
Front seat heaters ................................415
Head restraint........................................ 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Rear seat heaters .................................416
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Seat ventilators......................................416S
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.