Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 It is recommended that children

sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.

 Use the rear door child-protector

lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door
while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
(

P.101, 136)

 Do not let small children operate

equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, back door,
seats, etc.

WARNING

■

When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle, and never allow children to have

or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle

or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure

themselves by playing with the windows,

the moon roof (if equipped) or other fea-

tures of the vehicle. In addition, heat

build-up or extremely cold temperatures

inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child restraint
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol-
low the installation method that is in
the operation manual enclosed with
the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

 Prioritize and observe the warn-

ings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.

 Use a child restraint system until the

child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

 Choose a child restraint system that

suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.

WARNING

■

When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

For effective protection in automobile

accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a

seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the operation man-

ual enclosed with the child restraint

system. General installation instruction

is provided in this manual.

●

Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and 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.

●

Holding a child in your or someone

else’s arms is not a substitute for a child

restraint system. In an accident, the

child can be crushed against the wind-

shield or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

■

Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop-

erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-

sengers may be seriously injured or even

killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving, or an accident.

●

If the vehicle were to receive a strong

impact from an accident, etc., it is pos-

sible that the child restraint system has

damage that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the restraint

system.

●

Make sure you have complied with all

installation instructions provided with

the child restraint system manufac-

turer and that the system is properly

secured.

●

Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not

in use. Do not store the child restraint

system unsecured in the passenger

compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the lug-

gage compartment.

1-2. Child safety

■

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.

Child restraint system

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.48

Child restraint

LATCH anchors

attachment

P.52

Anchor brackets (for

top tether strap)

attachment

P.54

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

When installing a child restraint
system to the front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to the
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the passenger seat as follows
and install the child restraint system.
 Raise the seatback as much as pos-

sible.

 Move the seat to the rearmost posi-

tion.

 Raise the seat to the upper most

position.

 Adjust the front of the seat cushion

to the lowest position.

 If the head restraint interferes with

the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following when installing

child restraint system to the front passen-

ger seat if it is unavoidable. The front pas-

senger SRS air bag inflates with

considerable speed and force that if not

observed may lead to death or serious

injury to the child.

●

Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated. In the event of

an accident, the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the front passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child if the rear-facing child restraint

system is installed on the front passen-

ger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger 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.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, move the seat as far back as pos-

sible, and raise the seat to the upper

most position, even if the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light is illuminated. If

the head restraint interferes with the

child restraint system installation and

the head restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.

1-2. Child safety

A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt.

■

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

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

■

Rear-facing

 Infant seat/con-

vertible seat

Adjust the seatback

If there is a gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback until

good contact is achieved.

WARNING

●

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 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

and curtain shield airbags inflate, and

the impact could cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

●

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.

When using a child restraint sys-
tem on a rear seat

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install

it to the rear seat.

●

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.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
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.

■

Forward-facing

 Convertible

seat

Adjust the seat

If there is gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback until

good contact is achieved.

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint.

1-2. Child safety

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

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 cannot
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 man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (

P.54)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

■

Booster seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.47 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

High back type: If the head restraint
interferes with your child restraint
system, and the head restraint can

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

be removed, remove the head
restraint.

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.



Booster type



High back type

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 correctly

positioned over the child’s shoulder and

that the lap belt is as low as possible.

(

P.27)

■

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.

1-2. Child safety

■

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seats. (Marks 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

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous 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 choking or other serious inju-

ries that could result in death. If this

occurs and the buckle cannot 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 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.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child

restraint systems in rear 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 posi-

tion. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

When installing a child restraint system

in the rear center seat, adjust both

seatbacks at the same angle. Other-

wise, 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 shoul-

der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to

tighten only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (

P.28)

■

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.

Child restraint system fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Adjust the seat

If there is a gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback until

good contact is achieved.

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint.



Type A

Remove the anchorage covers, and
the hooks of the lower straps onto
the LATCH anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint system indi-
cates

the presence of a lower connec-

tor system.



Type B

Remove the anchorage covers, and
the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint system indi-
cates

the presence of a lower connec-

tor system.

P.54)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

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 SAE

J1819.

1-2. Child safety

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

Anchor brackets

Top tether strap

■

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 sys-
tem.

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint.

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

Make sure the top tether strap is securely

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

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 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 pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child

restraint systems in rear 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 posi-

tion. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

latched.

Top tether strap

Hook

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

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 SAE

J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous 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.

●

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.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

1-3. LEXUS Enform

1-3.LEXUS Enform

: If equipped

Microphone

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics service that uses
Global Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and secu-
rity features to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by Lexus’
designated response center, which
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

A
B
C

1-3. LEXUS Enform

For safety and security

■

Certification for Lexus Enform

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:

 Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(



P.59

)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

 Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.59

)

 Emergency Assistance Button

(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-

Services

1-3. LEXUS Enform

port. (



P.59

)

 Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.59

)

After you have signed the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
• The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)

• Canada

1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)

• Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

■

Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall

2009 on select Lexus models (in the

contiguous United States only). Contact

with the Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics device

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to

reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment

and Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle

Location will function in the United

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will function in

and outside the United States Virgin

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response center will

offer support in multiple languages. The

Safety Connect system will offer voice

prompts in English, Spanish, and French.

Please indicate your language of choice

when enrolling.

■

When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response

center if the network is busy.

When the engine switch is turned to
ON, the red indicator light comes on
for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward,
the green indicator light comes on,
indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active

service

 Green indicator light flashing =

Safety Connect call in process

Subscription

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

1-3. LEXUS Enform

For safety and security

 Red indicator light (except at vehi-

cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)

 No indicator light (off) = Safety

Connect service not active

■

Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and
attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-

cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

■

Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

■

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-

Safety Connect services

Safety information for Safety
Connect

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