Fixing The Top Tether Strap To The Anchor Bracket; Laws And Regulations Pertaining To Anchors - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

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1-2. Child safety

Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

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Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint if it
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interferes with your child restraint
system. (P. 179)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
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latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. (P. 70)
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.

Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

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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 system
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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.
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Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.
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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 installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, after
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the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not
lower the head restraint.
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Top tether strap
Hook