Toyota Lexusc Owner's Handbook Manual page 252

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(B) Convertible seat installation
A convertible seat must be used in forward-facing or
rear-facing position depending on the age and size of the
child.
When installing, follow the manufacturer's
instructions about the appropriate age and size of the
child as well as directions for installing the child restraint
system.
Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a
front passenger occupant classification system. In order to
activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the
forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat in the following order:
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2. Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position.
3. Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
without putting your weight on the front passenger seat.
4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
extended. To hold the seat securely, make sure the belt is in
the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
6. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat
cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it
will go to hold the convertible seat securely.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.
7. Put a child on the child restraint system and secure the child,
complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint
system manufacturer.
The "AIRBAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated when the
ignition key is "ON" and the child is in the child restraint system
after following these procedures. The "AIRBAG OFF" indicator
light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag
on the passenger side will not deploy. If the indicator light is not
illuminated, remove the child restraint system and reinstall it
with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If the
indicator light is not illuminated when the ignition key is turned
to the "ON" position, then the SRS front passenger airbag and
side airbag on the passenger side may deploy in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Remove the child
restraint system and contact your Lexus dealer.
Follow all the
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