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Points to remember ........................................................................................................ P. 60
Child restraint system ................................................................................................... P. 62
When using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat ............... P. 65
When using a child restraint system on a rear seat ........................................... P. 67
Child restraint system installation method
• Fixed with a seat belt................................................................................................. P. 68
• Fixed with ISOFIX rigid anchors ......................................................................... P. 75
• Using an anchor bracket (for top strap) ........................................................... P. 82
●Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for
child restraint systems.
●Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to
the age and size of the child.
●Use a child restraint system suitable for installation in the vehicle which con-
forms to ECE R44*.
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
*: ECE R44 is a U.N. regulation for Child restraint systems.
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are precautions
that need to be observed, different types of child restraint systems, as well as
installation methods, etc., written in this manual.
●Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that cannot prop-
erly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the child restraint system to a
rear seat. Be sure to follow the installation method that is in the operation
manual enclosed with the restraint system.
●The use of a Lexus genuine child restraint system is recommended, as it is
safer to use in this vehicle. Lexus genuine child restraint systems are made
specifically for Lexus vehicles. They can be purchased at a Lexus dealer.
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Points to remember
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■Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system
about the installation of the child restraint system.
Installation methodPage
Seat belt attachment P. 68
ISOFIX rigid anchor attachment P. 75
Anchor brackets
(for top strap) attachmentP. 82
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■ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint system)
Lower anchors are provided for the
each rear seats. (Mark displaying
the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
■Use a child restraint system that conforms to ECE R44*
Approval marks are displayed on child restraint systems which have con-
formed. ( P. 62)
*: ECE R44 is a U.N. regulation for child restraint systems.
■Child restraint system suitability table
The child restraint system suitability table ( P. 78), with symbols, displays the
types of usable child restraint systems and possible seating position installa-
tion for the child restraint system ow ned by the customer. Also, recommended
child restraint systems suited for in fants can also be selected. Confirm in
accordance with the listed Size class, Anchor, as well as [Confirming the Mass
group and Size class for ECE R44 ISOF IX corresponding child restraint sys-
tems].
Child restraint system fixed with ISOFIX rigid anchors
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■Confirming the Mass group and Size class for ECE R44 ISOFIX corre-
sponding child restraint systems
Confirm the corresponding [Mass group] from the weight of the child
( P. 63)
(Ex. 1) When the weight is 12 kg (27 lb.), [Mass group 0+]
(Ex. 2) When the weight is 15 kg (34 lb.), [Mass group I]
Confirming Size class
Select the Size class corresponding to [Mass group] confirmed in step
from the [Child restraint system suitability table] ( P. 78)*.
(Ex. 1) When [Mass group 0+], the corresponding size class is [C], [D], [E].
(Ex. 2) When [Mass group I], the corresponding size class is [A], [B], [B1],
[C], [D].
*: However, listings that are marked with [X] cannot be selected, despite having the
corresponding size class in the suitabilit y table of the [Vehicle ISOFIX position].
Also, select the product designated by [Recommended Child Restraint Systems]
( P. 78), if the listing is marked with [IL].
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■Child restraint system suitability table
(Installed using ISOFIX [Child restraint system conforms with ECE R44])
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suitability
for various seating positions.
Rear seat
Mass groupsSize classFixture
Vehicle ISOFIX
positionsRecommended
Child Restraint SystemsRight-handLeft-hand
Carrycot FISO/L1X X —
GISO/L2X X —
0 Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)
EISO/R1IL*1IL*1“LEXUS MINI” “LEXUS MIDI”
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
EISO/R1IL*1IL*1
“LEXUS MINI” “LEXUS MIDI” DISO/R2X X
CISO/R3X X
I 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.)(9 months - 4 years)
DISO/R2X X —CISO/R3X X
BISO/F2 IUF*2IUF*2—
IL*2IL*2“LEXUS MIDI”
B1 ISO/F2X IUF*2IUF*2“LEXUS DUO+”
IL*2IL*2“LEXUS MIDI”
AISO/F3X X —
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Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal cat-
egory approved for use in this mass group.
IL: Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for “specific
vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal”, approved for use in this mass
group.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass
group and/or this size class.
*1: When installing an ISOFIX child restraint system on a rear seat, move the front seat as
far forward as possible.
*2: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint
can be removed, remove the head restraint.
When using a “LEXUS MINI” or “LEXUS MIDI”, adjust the support leg and
ISOFIX connectors as follows:
Lock the ISOFIX connectors
where numbers 5 can be seen.
Lock the support leg where
3rd hole can be seen.
●Adjust the front seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint
system.
●The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be available out-
side of the EU area.
●Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned in the
table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be carefully checked
with the child restraint system manufacturer and retailer.
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■Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child restraint system)
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. 186)
Check the positions of the exclu-
sive fixing bars, and install the
child restraint system to the seat.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely.
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AUX port .................................................. 351
Average fuel economy........................ 124
Average vehicle speed ....................... 124
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb.......................... 524
Wattage................................................. 605
Battery (12-volt battery)...................... 481
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................582
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Warning light ....................................... 537
Battery (traction battery) ......................89
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................ 319
Blower customization ......................... 439
Bluetooth®
Audio system .......................................395
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 397
Brake
Fluid ......................................................... 603
Parking brake ......................................230
Warning light ....................................... 537
Brake assist .............................................304
Break-in tips ........................................... 207
Brightness control
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 319
Card key ................................................... 138
Care ................................................460, 464
Aluminum wheels................................ 461
Exterior ................................................... 460
Interior..................................................... 464
Seat belts ............................................... 465
Cargo hooks .......................................... 452
Caution label ............................................. 89
CD player .................................................. 371
Chains ....................................................... 338
Child restraint system............................ 60
Child seats definition .......................... 60
Child seats installation .............. 68, 75
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ................................... 65
Installing a CRS to the
rear seat ..................................................67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ....................................... 80
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 72
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 82
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions .......................... 483, 585
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................. 203
Power window lock switch ............ 196
Power window precautions........... 199
Removed electronic key
battery precautions......................... 513
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
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