2018 LEXUS RC350 Owners Manual

651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the la p portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
◆Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock func-
tion belt)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
■Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seat
When using the front seat: Adjust the seatback
If there is gap between the child seat an d the seatback, adjust the seatback until
good contact is achieved.
Place the child restraint system
on the rear 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.
Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt
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661-1. For safe use
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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 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.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely.
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671-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Forward-facing Convertible seat
When using the front seat: Adjust the seatback
If there is gap between the child seat an d the seatback, adjust the seatback until
good contact is achieved.
RC350/RC300: Remove the
head restraint if it interferes with
your child restraint system.
( P. 171)
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.
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681-1. For safe use
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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. 76)
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely.
■Booster seat
High back type on RC350/
RC300: Remove the head
restraint if it interferes with your
child restraint system. ( P. 171)
Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
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Booster typeHigh back type

691-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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. 34)
◆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 may 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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701-1. For safe use
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
WARNING
■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 can not be unfastened, 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 coul d fall off the child’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
■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 only. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. (P. 36)
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when insta lling 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.

711-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Child restraint LATCH anchors (RC350/RC300)
LATCH anchors are provided for
the each rear seat. (Buttons display-
ing the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
■Child restraint LATCH anchors (RC F)
LATCH anchors are provided for
the each rear seats. (Mark display-
ing the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Child restraint system fixed with child restraint LATCH anchors

721-1. For safe use
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Installation with LATCH system (RC350/RC300)
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. 171)
Flip up and fold the cover, and fix
it with the hook-and-loop fas-
tener.
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