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Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the
age and size of the child:

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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the

vehicle’s seat belt. (

P. 30)

Types of child restraints



Rear facing 

 Infant seat/convert-

ible seat

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Forward facing 

 Convertible

seat



Booster seat

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Child restraint precautions

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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 child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint

system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between

you and the vehicle’s interior.

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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.

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Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if

the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. 

In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger air-

bag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint sys-

tem is installed on the front passenger seat.

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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 possible and

always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable

speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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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 sys-

tem, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the

event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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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, center and rear pillars or roof side rails from which

the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in

the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air-

bags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child

restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured

properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden

stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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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 unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the

belt.

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When the child restraint system is not in use

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do

not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.

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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 passen-

gers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Child restraint LATCH anchors

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7-passenger models

LATCH anchors are provided for the

right side second seat and between the

center and left side second seats. (But-

tons displaying the location of the

anchors are attached to the seats.) 



6-passenger models

LATCH anchors are provided for both

second seats. (Buttons displaying 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)
(

P. 32)

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the
top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)



7-passenger models

An anchor bracket is provided for each

second seat.



6-passenger models

Anchor brackets are provided for both

second seats and right side third seat.

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Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it at
the first lock position (most upright
position). (

P. 128)



Type A
Flip the cover, and 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. (

P. 67)

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Installation with LATCH system

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Canada only

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Type B
Flip the cover, and 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.
(

P. 67)

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only

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Rear-facing 

 Infant seat/convertible seat

Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (

P. 128)

Place the child restraint system
on the 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.

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.

Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function
belt)

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While pushing the child restraint
system down into the 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. 

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Forward-facing 

Convertible seat

Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (

P. 128)

Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

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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 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, the top tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (

P. 67)

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4

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Booster seat

Fold the seatback forward. Then
return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position (most
upright position). (

P. 128)

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. 30)

Push the buckle release button and fully
retract the seat belt. 

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

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Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or LATCH
anchors and move the head restraint
in place at the upmost position.



7-passenger models
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.



6-passenger models
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (second seats)

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Lift up the head restraint system until
it locks and secure the child restraint
system using the seat belt.

Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be

used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (right side third seat for
6-passenger models)

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CAUTION

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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. 32)

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When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the

child restraint system securely in place.

If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers

may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving

or an accident.

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When installing a child restraint system in the center second seat, adjust both seat-

backs at the same angle.

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When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat as far

back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the child restraint sys-

tem.

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If the driver’s seat interferes with the child

restraint system and prevents it from being

attached correctly, attach the child restraint

system to the right-hand rear seat.

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does

not interfere with the child restraint system.

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Child restraint system installed on the third

seat should not contact the second seatbacks.

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Only put a forward-facing child restraint sys-

tem on the front seat when unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger seat,

move the seat as far back as possible even if

the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated. Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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When installing a child restraint system

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When a booster seat is installed, always ensure 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. Failing to do so may result in

death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-

dent.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.

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Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure

that it has been securely installed.

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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

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When securing some types of child restrain systems in second or third row seats, it

may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat 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. Failure to do so may

result in death or serious injury.

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Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing 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.

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To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
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. Make sure

the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to

the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.

CAUTION

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident

caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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Important points while driving

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Keep the back door closed.

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If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open the

windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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When parking

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the

engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.

If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

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Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused

by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle

inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.