Lexus NX350h 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Child restraint system
Points to remember
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of
child restraint systems.
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Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for child
restraint systems.
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Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
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Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the
age and size of the child.
WARNING
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When a child is riding
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system which is correctly
installed. For installation details, refer to the operation manual enclosed with the child
restraint system. General installation instruction is provided in this manual.
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Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the
weight and 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.
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Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield or between the
holder and the interior of the vehicle.
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Handling the child restraint system
If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers
may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving,
or an accident.
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If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is possible that
the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible. In such cases, do not
reuse the restraint system.
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For Puerto Rico: Depending on the child restraint system, installation may be difficult
or impossible. In those cases, check whether the child restraint system is suitable for
installment in the vehicle. Be sure to install and observe the usage rules after carefully
reading the child restraint system fixing method in this manual, as well as the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
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