Lexus RC300h 2017, Manual

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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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 depending on the age
and size of the child.
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Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the
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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Place one child to a child restraint system and then secure the child with the harness
of the child restraint system.
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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 swerv-
ing, 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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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. (
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P. 68, 75) 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 opera-
tion manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do
not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or
store it securely in the trunk.