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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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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 should allowed to be installed on the front

passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. 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. Other-

wise, 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 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 or roof side rail from which the side air-

bags 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 or accident.

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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 restraint 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

passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Section	Page
Quick Reference Pictoral Index	1
Entering and Exiting	6
Before Driving	9
When Driving	18
Rain and Night Driving	27
Driving Comfort	30
Opening and Closing	41
What to do if	45
Customizing Your Lexus	49
Front	53
TOC	54
Pictoral index	58
Foreword	70
Key information	73
Opening, closing and locking the doors	75
Adjustable components seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.	85
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	112
Refueling	118
Theft deterrent system	121
Safety information	126
Driving procedures	160
Instrument cluster	176
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	185
Using other driving systems	192
Driving information	213
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	241
Using the front audio system	250
Using the rear audio system	280
Using the interior lights	305
Using the storage features	308
Other interior features	313
Maintenance and care	354
Maintenance	359
Do-it-yourself maintenance	365
Essential information	419
Steps to take in an emergency	428
Specifications	458
Customization	482
Initialization	485
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	487
Abbreviation list	490
Alphabetical index	492
What to do if	500
Gas station information	502
Scheduled Maintenace Guide	503

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