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1-7. Safety information

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Before driving

CAUTION

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Child restraint precautions

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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 airbag can cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system 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 possi-

ble 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 system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other

passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or collision.

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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 pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail from which the

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

restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbags

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 an accident.

Section	Page
Front	1
Pictorial Index	2
Foreword	13
Key Information	17
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk	21
Adjustable Components Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel	44
Opening And Closing The Windows And Moon Roof	68
Refueling	75
Theft Deterrent System	78
Safety Information	84
Driving Procedures	117
Instrument Cluster	144
Operating The Lights And Windshield Wipers	158
Using Other Driving Systems	168
Driving Information	184
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger	197
Using The Audio System	207
Using The Bluetooth Audio System	257
Using The Hands-Free Phone System For Mobile Phones	275
Using The Interior Lights	306
Using The Storage Features	310
Other Interior Features	317
Maintenance And Care	358
Maintenance	364
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance	370
Essential Information	439
Steps To Take In An Emergency	450
Specifications	496
Customization	528
Initialization	534
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	535
Abbreviation List	548
Alphabetical Index	550
What To Do IF...	560
Gas Station Information	562
Toc	563
Pictorial Index	565
Entering And Exiting	568
Before Driving	571
When Driving	577
Rain And Night Driving	588
Driving Comfort	593
Opening And Closing	612
What To Do IF...	616
Customizing Your Lexus	621

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