When Installing In The Rear Center Seat; Laws And Regulations Pertaining To Anchors; When Installing A Child Restraint System - Lexus RX 450H Owner's Manual

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
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that it is installed securely. (→P. 70)

When installing in the rear center seat

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There are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat. However, the
inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are 18.1 in. (460 mm)
apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions per-
mit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the
center seat. This type of child restraint system can only be installed in the out-
board seat.

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.
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the
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anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system.
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
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Never attach two child restraint system attachments to the same anchor. In a collision,
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one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child restraint system attachments
and may break.
If the LATCH anchors are already in use, use the seat belt to install a child restraint
system in the center seat.
When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
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ble to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without inter-
fering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cush-
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ions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks
must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.
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