Lexus LFA Owner's Manual page 80

1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must
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be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on
the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the wind-
shield, or between you and the vehicle's interior, causing death or serious injury.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat even if the
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"AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the passenger seat.
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the passenger seat
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only when it is unavoidable. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always
move the seat as far back as possible even if the "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is
illuminated, because the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed
and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the
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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.
When installing a child restraint system, do not add clips to the shoulder belt, as
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doing so may prevent the seat belt airbags from operating properly.
After using the child restraint system, check the vehicle's seat belt for any dam-
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age. If the seat belt is damaged, have it replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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