Lexus RX500h (2024 year). Manual in english

1-1. For safe use

1-1.For safe use

Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.

Always align the

marks

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.

Before driving

Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause the driver’s

floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with

the pedals while driving. An unexpect-

edly high speed may result or it may

become difficult to stop the vehicle. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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When installing the driver’s floor mat

●

Do not use floor mats designed for

other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-

ine floor mats.

●

Only use floor mats designed for the

driver’s seat.

●

Always install the floor mat securely

using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●

Do not use two or more floor mats on

top of each other.

●

Do not place the floor mat bot-

tom-side up or upside-down.

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Before driving

●

Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the

provided retaining hooks (clips). Be

especially careful to perform this

check after cleaning the floor.

●

With the hybrid system stopped and

the shift position in P, fully depress

each pedal to the floor to make sure it

does not interfere with the floor mat.

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For safety and security

Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. (

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P.136)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (



P.136)

Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(



P.144)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(



P.28)

Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (



P.28)

Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (



P.45)

Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
(

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P.148, 149, 158)

For safe driving

For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.

Correct driving posture

WARNING

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For safe driving

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the position of the

driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

●

Do not place a cushion between the

driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct pos-

ture from being achieved, and reduce

the effectiveness of the seat belt and

head restraint.

●

Do not place anything under the front

seats.

Objects placed under the front seats

may become jammed in the seat

tracks and stop the seat from locking in

place. This may lead to an accident

and the adjustment mechanism may

also be damaged.

●

Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

●

When driving over long distances, take

regular breaks before you start to feel

tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while

driving, do not force yourself to con-

tinue driving and take a break immedi-

ately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Adjusting the mirrors

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

●

Ensure that all passengers wear a seat

belt.

●

Always wear a seat belt properly.

●

Each seat belt should be used by one

person only. Do not use a seat belt for

more than one person at once, includ-

ing children.

●

Lexus recommends that children be

seated in the rear seat and always use

a seat belt and/or an appropriate child

restraint system.

●

To achieve a proper seating position,

do not recline the seat more than nec-

essary. The seat belt is most effective

when the occupants are sitting up

straight and well back in the seats.

●

Do not wear the shoulder belt under

your arm.

●

Always wear your seat belt low and

snug across your hips.

●

When using the rear center seat seat

belt, check that the portion

in the

illustration is buckled.

If not buckled, make sure to buckle it

before using the seat belt.

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Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (



P.29)

Women who are pregnant should posi-

tion the lap belt as low as possible over

the hips in the same manner as other

occupants, extending the shoulder belt

completely over the shoulder and avoid-

ing belt contact with the rounding of the

abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not

only the pregnant woman, but also the

fetus could suffer death or serious injury

as a result of sudden braking or a colli-

sion.

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For safety and security



Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.



Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.



Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.



Do not twist the seat belt.

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Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-

pally designed for persons of adult size.

●

Use a child restraint system appropriate

for the child, until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt. (



P.45)

●

When the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-

low the instructions regarding seat belt

usage. (



P.28)

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Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened

securely because they are not long enough,

a personalized seat belt extender is avail-

able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.

WARNING

■

People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (



P.29)

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When children are in the vehicle

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P.52

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Seat belt damage and wear

●

Do not damage the seat belts by allow-

ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

●

Inspect the seat belt system periodi-

cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt

until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts

cannot protect an occupant from

death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function cor-

rectly, immediately contact your Lexus

dealer.

●

Replace the seat assembly, including

the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if

there is no obvious damage.

●

Do not attempt to install, remove,

modify, disassemble or dispose of the

seat belts. Have any necessary repairs

carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap-

propriate handling may lead to incor-

rect operation.

Correct use of the seat belts

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To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.

To release the seat belt, press the
release button .

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sud-

den stop or on impact. It may also lock if you

lean forward too quickly. When the seat belt

locks, pull the belt strongly and then release

the belt, then a slow and easy pulling will

allow the belt to extend.

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-

pletely extended and then retracted even

slightly, the belt is locked in that position and

cannot be extended. This feature is used to

hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.

To free the belt again, fully retract the belt

and then pull the belt out once more.

(



P.45)

WARNING

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Using a seat belt extender

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not wear the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without the

extender.

●

Do not use the seat belt extender

when installing a child restraint system

because the belt will not securely hold

the child restraint system, increasing

the risk of death or serious injury in the

event of an accident.

●

The personalized extender may not be

safe on another vehicle, when used by

another person, or at a different seat-

ing position other than the one origi-

nally intended.

NOTICE

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When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on

the buckle release button on the

extender, not on the seat belt.

This helps prevent damage to the vehicle

interior and the extender itself.

Fastening and releasing the seat
belt

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For safety and security

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
down while pressing the release
button .

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
up while pressing the release but-
ton .

Move the height adjuster up and down as
needed until you hear a click.

When the vehicle is subjected to a
severe frontal or side impact or roll-
over, the pretensioners retract the seat
belts of the front seats and rear outer
seats to securely restrain the occu-
pants.

The pretensioners will not operate in minor
frontal or side impacts, or rear impacts.

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Replacing the belt after the preten-

sioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli-

sions, the pretensioner will activate for the

first collision, but will not activate for the

second or subsequent collisions.

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PCS-linked control

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) deter-

mines that the possibility of a collision with a

vehicle is high, the seat belt pretensioners

will be prepared to operate.

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
anchor height (front seats)

WARNING

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Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of your

shoulder. The belt should be kept away

from your neck, but not falling off your

shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce

the amount of protection in an accident

and cause death or serious injuries in the

event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or

accident.

Seat belt pretensioners (front
and outboard rear seats)

WARNING

■

Seat belt pretensioners

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking or an accident.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not place anything, such as a cush-

ion, on the front passenger’s seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s

weight, which prevents the sensor

from detecting the passenger’s weight

properly. As a result, the seat belt pre-

tensioner for the front passenger’s seat

may not operate in the event of a colli-

sion.

●

If a pretensioner has operated, the

SRS warning light will illuminate. In this

situation, the seat belt cannot be used

and must be replaced by your Lexus

dealer.

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SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag

Help reduce impact to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger

SRS knee airbag

Help reduce impact to the driver

SRS seat cushion airbags

• Helps reduce impact to the front passenger

SRS side airbags

• Help reduce impact to the chest of the occupants of the front seats
• Help reduce impact to the chest of the occupants of the rear outer seats

SRS curtain shield airbags

• Help reduce impact to the heads of the occupants of the front and rear outer seats
• Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of a

vehicle rollover

SRS airbags

The SRS airbags deploy when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impact that may cause significant injury to the occupants. The airbags
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.

SRS airbag system

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For safety and security

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU)
controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors, etc.,
shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash
severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants.

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

●

Slight abrasions, burns, bruising, etc., may

be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the

extremely high speed of deployment

(inflation) by hot gases.

●

A loud noise and white powder will be

emitted.

●

Parts of the airbag module (steering

wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as

well as the parts around the airbags may

be hot for several minutes. The airbag

itself may also be hot.

●

The windshield may crack.

●

The hybrid system will be stopped and

fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.

(



P.71)

●

All of the doors will be unlocked.

(



P.112)

●

The brakes and stop lights will be con-

trolled automatically. (



P.386)

●

The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally. (



P.418)

●

The emergency flashers will turn on auto-

matically. (



P.504)

●

Vehicles with Safety Connect: If any of

the following situations occur, the system

is designed to send an emergency call to

the response center, notifying them of the

vehicle’s location (without needing to

push the “SOS” button) and an agent will

attempt to speak with the occupants to

ascertain the level of emergency and

assistance required. If the occupants are

unable to communicate, the agent auto-

matically treats the call as an emergency

and helps to dispatch the necessary

emergency services. (



P.58)

• When an SRS airbag has been deployed

• When a seat belt pretensioner has oper-

ated

• When the vehicle has been involved in a

severe rear-end collision

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The SRS airbags deploy in a frontal

impact when

●

The following SRS airbags will deploy in

the event of an impact that exceeds a

threshold level (level of force corre-

sponding to an approximately 12 - 18

mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with

a fixed wall that does not move or

deform):

• SRS front airbags

• SRS seat cushion airbags

• SRS knee airbags

●

The threshold level at which the SRS air-

bags will deploy will be higher than nor-

mal in the in the following situations:

• When the vehicle collides with an object,

such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which moves or deforms on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride

collision, such as a collision in which the

front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes

under, the bed of a truck

●

Depending on the type of collision, only

the following may deploy:

• Seat belt pretensioners

●

The SRS airbags for the front passenger’s

seat will not deploy if there is no passen-

ger in the front passenger seat. However,

the SRS airbags for the front passenger’s

seat may deploy, even if the seat is unoc-

cupied, if luggage is put on the seat.

●

The SRS seat cushion airbag for the front

passenger’s seat will not deploy if the seat

belt of the front passenger’s seat is unfas-

tened.

●

In the event of an especially severe frontal

collision, the left and right SRS curtain

shield airbags may also deploy.

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The SRS airbags deploy in a side impact

when

●

The following SRS airbags will deploy in

the event of an impact that exceeds the

set threshold level (level of force corre-

sponding to the impact force produced

by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg]

vehicle colliding with the passenger com-

partment at a perpendicular angle at an

approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 -

30 km/h]):

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

If the vehicle is involved in a rollover, the

following SRS airbags will deploy:

• Both left and right SRS curtain shield air-

bags

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The SRS airbags deploy in an underside

impact when

●

The following airbags may deploy if the

underside of the vehicle collides with a

hard object:

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

• SRS seat cushion airbags

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

The following airbags may deploy if the

vehicle becomes significantly tilted or is

strongly impacted by skidding into a curb,

etc.:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

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The SRS side airbags will not deploy

when

●

The following SRS airbags will not nor-

mally deploy in side or rear collisions,

vehicle rollovers, or low speed frontal

collisions. However, if such a collision

causes sufficient sudden deceleration,

the SRS airbags may deploy.

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

• SRS seat cushion airbags

●

The following SRS airbags may not

deploy if the vehicle is collided with at a

certain angle or in a side collision where

an area of the vehicle other than the pas-

senger compartment is collided with:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

The following SRS airbags will not nor-

mally deploy in front or rear collisions,

vehicle rollovers, or low speed side colli-

sions:

• SRS side airbags

●

The following SRS airbags will not nor-

mally deploy in rear collisions, end over

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For safety and security

end vehicle rollovers, or low speed front

or side collisions:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

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When to contact your Lexus dealer

In the following situations, the vehicle will

require inspection and/or repair. Contact

your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

●

When any of the SRS airbags have been

deployed

●

When the front of the vehicle is damaged

or deformed, or was involved in a colli-

sion that was not severe enough to cause

any of the following SRS airbags to

deploy:

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

• SRS seat cushion airbags

●

When a door or its surrounding area is

damaged, deformed or has had a hole

made in it, or was involved in a collision

that was not severe enough to cause any

of the following SRS airbags to deploy:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

●

When the pad section of the steering

wheel, the dashboard near the front pas-

senger SRS airbag or the lower side of

the instrument panel is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

●

When the seat cushion surface is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-

aged.

●

When the surface of a seat with an SRS

side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-

erwise damaged.

●

When the part of a front pillar, rear pillar

or roof side rail garnish (padding) which

covers a SRS curtain shield airbag is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-

aged.

WARNING

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SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

The driver and all passengers must

wear their seat belts correctly.

The SRS airbags are supplemental

devices to be used with the seat belts.

●

The SRS driver airbag deploys with

considerable force, and can cause

death or serious injury, especially if the

driver is very close to the airbag. The

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) advises:

Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag
is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of infla-
tion, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm)
from your driver airbag provides you with
a clear margin of safety. This distance is
measured from the center of the steering
wheel to your breastbone. If your current
driving position places you less than 10
in. (250 mm) away from the driver air-
bag, you can change your driving posi-
tion in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as

possible while still being able to reach

the pedals comfortably.

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WARNING

• Slightly recline the seatback. Although

vehicle designs vary, many drivers can

achieve the 10 in. (251 mm) distance,

even with the driver seat all the way

forward, simply by reclining the seat-

back somewhat. If reclining the seat-

back makes it hard to see the road,

raise yourself by using a firm, non-slip-

pery cushion, or raise the seat if your

vehicle has that feature.

• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt

it downward. This points the airbag

toward your chest instead of your head

and neck. The seat should be adjusted

as recommended by the NHTSA,

while still being able to control the

vehicle with the pedals and steering

wheel, and maintaining your view of

the instrument panel controls.

●

If a seat belt extender has been con-

nected to the front passenger seat belt

buckle but the latch plate of the front

passenger seat belt has not been fas-

tened to the seat belt extender, the

SRS airbag system will judge that the

front passenger is wearing the seat

belt even though the seat belt has not

been fastened. In this case, the SRS

front airbags for the front passenger

may not deploy correctly in a collision,

resulting in death or serious injury. Be

sure to wear the seat belt correctly

when using a seat belt extender.

●

The SRS front passenger airbag

deploys with considerable force, and

can cause death or serious injury,

especially if the front passenger is very

close to the airbag. The front passen-

ger seat should be positioned as far

possible from the airbag with the seat-

back adjusted so that the passenger is

sat upright.

●

Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or

seriously injured by a deploying airbag.

An infant or child who is too small to

use a seat belt should be properly

secured using a child restraint system.

Lexus strongly recommends that all

infants and children be placed in the

rear seats of the vehicle and properly

restrained. The rear seats are safer for

infants and children than the front pas-

senger seat. (



P.45)

●

Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

●

Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag or sit

on the lap of a front passenger.

●

Front seat occupants should never

hold items on their lap.

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For safety and security

WARNING

●

Do not lean against the door, roof side

rail, or front, side, or rear pillar.

●

Do not allow anyone to kneel on a seat

toward the door or put their head or

hands outside the vehicle.

●

Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash-

board, steering wheel pad and lower

portion of the instrument panel.

●

Do not attach anything to areas such

as the doors, windshield, side windows,

front or rear pillars, roof side rails and

assist grips.

●

Do not hang coat hangers or other

hard objects on the coat hooks. These

items could become projectiles if the

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, pos-

sibly leading to death or serious injury.

●

If a vinyl cover is attached to the area

where the SRS knee airbag deploys,

be sure to remove it.

●

Do not use seat accessories which

cover the parts from which the SRS

airbags deploy, as they may interfere

with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such

accessories may prevent the SRS air-

bags from deploying correctly, may

disable the system or cause the SRS

airbags to inflate unintentionally, possi-

bly resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not strike or apply significant force

to the SRS airbag system components,

front doors or their surrounding area.

Doing so may cause the SRS airbags

to malfunction.

●

Do not touch any components of the

SRS airbags immediately after the SRS

airbags have deployed (inflated) as

they may be hot.

●

If breathing becomes difficult after the

SRS airbags have deployed, open a

door or window to allow fresh air in, or

leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so.

Wash off any residue as soon as possi-

ble to prevent skin irritation.

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WARNING

●

If a part where an SRS airbag is stored

is damaged or cracked, have it

replaced by your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not place anything, such as a cush-

ion, on the front passenger’s seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s

weight, which prevents the sensor

from detecting the passenger’s weight

properly. As a result, the SRS front air-

bags for the front passenger’s seat may

not deploy in the event of a collision.

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Modification and disposal of SRS air-

bag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or per-

form any of the following modifications

without consulting your Lexus dealer.

The SRS airbags may malfunction or

deploy unintentionally, possibly leading

to death or serious injury.

●

Removal, installation, disassembly or

repair of the SRS airbags

●

Repair, removal or modification of the

following parts or their surrounding

• Steering wheel

• Instrument panel

• Dashboard

• Seats

• Seat upholstery

• Front pillars

• Side pillars

• Rear pillars

• Roof side rails

• Front door panels

• Front door trim

• Front door speakers

●

Modifications to the front door panels

(such as making holes in them)

●

Repair or modification of the following

parts or their surrounding

• Front fender

• Front bumper

• Sides of the vehicle interior

●

Installation of the following parts or

accessories

• Bull bars or kangaroo bars

• Snow plows

• Winches

• Roof luggage carriers

●

Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-

sion

●

Installation of electronic devices such

as mobile two-way radios and CD

players

●

Modifications to your vehicle for a per-

sons with a physical disability

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SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

System components

A
B
C
D

WARNING

■

Front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the front passenger occupant

classification system.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Wear the seat belt properly.

●

Make sure the front passenger’s seat

belt plate has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in

the front passenger seat.

●

Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indica-

tor light is not illuminated when using

the seat belt extender for the front pas-

senger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated, discon-

nect the extender tongue from the seat

belt buckle, and reconnect the seat

belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender

after making sure the “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light is illuminated. If you use

the seat belt extender while the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated, the SRS airbags for the front

passenger will not activate, which

could cause death or serious injury in

the event of a collision.

●

Do not apply a heavy load to the front

passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback pocket).

●

Do not put weight on the front passen-

ger seat by putting your hands or feet

on the front passenger seat seatback

from the rear passenger seat.

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For safety and security

WARNING

●

Do not let a rear passenger lift the

front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

●

Do not put objects under the front pas-

senger seat.

●

Do not recline the front passenger

seatback so far that it touches a rear

seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,

which indicates that the SRS airbags

for the front passenger will not activate

in the event of a severe accident. If the

seatback touches the rear seat, return

the seatback to a position where it

does not touch the rear seat. Keep the

front passenger seatback as upright as

possible when the vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback excessively

may lessen the effectiveness of the

seat belt system.

●

If an adult sits in the front passenger

seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light

is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator is illuminated, ask the passen-

ger to sit up straight, well back in the

seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat

belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator still remains illumi-

nated, either ask the passenger to

move to the rear seat, or if that is not

possible, move the front passenger

seat fully rearward.

●

When it is unavoidable to install a for-

ward-facing child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, install the

child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat in the proper order.

(



P.46)

●

Do not modify or remove the front

seats.

●

Do not kick the front passenger seat or

subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,

the SRS warning light may come on to

indicate a malfunction of the front pas-

senger occupant classification system.

In this case, contact your Lexus dealer

immediately.

●

Child restraint systems installed on the

rear seat should not contact the front

seatbacks.

●

Do not use a seat accessory, such as a

cushion and seat cover, that covers the

seat cushion surface.

●

Do not modify or replace the uphol-

stery of the front seat.

1-1. For safe use

■

Adult

■

Child

■

Child restraint system with infant

Front passenger occupant classification system conditions and opera-
tion

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger

side

Activated

or deacti-

vated

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF” or

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or acti-

vated

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger

side

Deactivated or acti-

vated

*4, 2

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger

side

1-1. For safe use

For safety and security

■

Unoccupied

■

System malfunction

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may not recognize them as an adult depending on their
physique and posture.

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the sys-

tem may not recognize them as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy-
sique or posture.

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A for-

ward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. (



P.45)

: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child

restraint system properly. (



P.46)

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger

side

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger

side

1-1. For safe use

Exhaust gas precautions

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

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

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.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the back door is closed,

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as

soon as possible.

■

When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

hybrid system on 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.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system operat-

ing in an area with snow build-up, or

where it is snowing. If snowbanks build

up around the vehicle while the hybrid

system is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

■

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.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

1-2.Child safety

Points to remember: P.45
Child restraint system: P.46
When using a child restraint system:
P.47
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.49
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor: P.53

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap): P.55

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.



Prioritize and observe the warn-
ings, as well as the laws and regula-

Riding with children

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.115, 163)



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 or panoramic moon roof,

or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, 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

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.

■

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.

WARNING

■

When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious 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.

Child restraint system

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat

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



Move the seat fully rearward.



Move the seat height to the upper
most position.



Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position.

If there is a gap between the child seat and
the seatback, adjust the seatback angle
until good contact is achieved.



If the head restraint interferes with
your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed,

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.49

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.53

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap) attachment

P.55

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

1-2. Child safety

remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in the
upper most position.

WARNING

■

When using a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

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, raise the seatback as much as

possible, move the seat to the rear-

most position, and raise the seat to the

highest position, even if the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light is illuminated.

If the head restraint interferes with the
installation of the child restraint system,
and the head restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint.
If the head restraint cannot be removed,
raise it to the uppermost position.

●

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 or 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.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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 rear seat.

If there is a gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback angle

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.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock

WARNING

●

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.

●

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

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.
(



P.52)

■

Forward-facing



Convertible

seat

Adjust the seat.



When using the front passenger
seat

If installing the child restraint system to the
front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer

to P.47for the front passenger seat adjust-
ment.



When using the rear seat

If there is a gap between the child seat and
the seatback, adjust the seatback angle
until good contact is achieved.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (



P.144)

If the head restraint cannot be removed,

raise it to the uppermost position.

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

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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.55)

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



P.52)

■

Booster seat

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

High back type: Remove the head
restraint if it interferes with your
child restraint system. (



P.144)

If the head restraint cannot be removed,

raise it to the uppermost position.

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

1-2. Child safety



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.28)

■

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.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

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 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.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seats. (Buttons display-
ing the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)

■

When installing in the rear out-
board seats

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
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 angle

until good contact is achieved.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (



P.144)

If the head restraint cannot be removed,

WARNING

●

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 seat

cushions to the same position and

align both seatbacks at the same

angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted

to the same angle. Otherwise, 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.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

■

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.30)

■

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

raise it to the uppermost position.

Widen the gap between the seat
cushion and seatback slightly.



With flexible lower attachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only



With rigid lower attachments

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

Canada only



P.55)

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



P.52)

■

When installing in the rear center
seat

There are no LATCH anchors behind
the rear center seat. However, the

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

inboard LATCH anchors of the out-
board seats, which are 18.5 in. (470
mm) apart, can be used if the child
restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions permit use of those
anchors with the anchor spacing
stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid lower
attachments cannot be installed in the
center seat. This type of child restraint
system can only be installed in the out-
board seat.

■

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.

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

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



Outboard rear seats

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

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.

●

Never attach two child restraint system

attachments to the same anchor. In a

collision, one anchor may not be

strong enough to hold two child

restraint system attachments and may

break.

If the LATCH anchors are already in

use, use the seat belt to install a child

restraint system in the center seat.

●

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.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

1-2. Child safety

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap



Rear center seat

Anchor bracket
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.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (



P.144)

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.52)

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.



Outboard rear seats

Hook
Top tether strap



Rear center seat

Hook
Top tether strap

■

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.

A
B

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

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 strap to anything

other than the anchor bracket.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

When installing the child restraint sys-

tem with 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.

●

When installing a child restraint system

in the rear center seat, adjust both seat

cushions to the same position and

align both seatbacks at the same

angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted

to the same angle. Otherwise, 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.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

NOTICE

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close

the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be

damaged.

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