Lexus SC 430 2001 Owner's Manual page 85

CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
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Lexus strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the
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size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the
child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even
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if AIRBAG 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 serious
injury to the child, if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat.
A forward-facing child restraint system should not be placed on the front passen-
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ger seat except when it is unavoidable. Always move the front passenger seat as
far back as possible even if AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated. Because
the front passenger airbag could inflate by considerable speed and force even if
AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated. Otherwise, the child may be killed or
seriously injured.
Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the
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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.
Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
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door or the area of the seat from which the side airbags deploy, even if the child is
seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags inflate, and
the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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 or accident.
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.
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Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment.
If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or
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store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or accident.
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