Lexus NX350 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 2

A

LATCH anchor

A

Canada only

1

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors.

●

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector
system.

2

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to
latch onto the top tether strap anchor.

3

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

With flexible lower attachments

LATCH anchors are provided for the each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

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A

LATCH anchor

A

Canada only

1

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors.

●

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector
system.

2

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to
latch onto the top tether strap anchor.

3

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

When installing in the rear center seat

There are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat.
However, the inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are 15.7
in. (400 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer's
instructions permit 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 outboard
seat.

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1

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e driving

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.

●

After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

●

Outboard rear seats: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has
been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

●

Rear center seat: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being lowered, be sure to have the top tether strap pass over the top of the head
restraint. If the belt passes below the head restraint, it is possible that the child restraint
system may not be securely fixed.

Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

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.

Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

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A

Anchor brackets

B

Top tether strap

C

Hook

Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around
a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be
possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without
interfering 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 seatbacks
at 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.

■

Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, 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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

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1

Befor

e driving

Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock function
belt)

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained
on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.

Rear-facing - Infant seat/convertible

1

Adjust the rear seat

If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback until good
contact is achieved.

2

Place the child restraint system on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

3

Run the seat belt through the child restraint
system and insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

4

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to
retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

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5

While pushing the child restraint system
down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point
where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

6

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

Forward-facing - Convertible

1

Adjust the seat

●

When using the front passenger seat
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer
to

→

P.56

.

●

When using the rear seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle
until good contact is achieved.

2

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the
head restraint in the upper most position.

3

Place the child restraint system on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.

4

Run the seat belt through the child restraint
system and insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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1

Befor

e driving

5

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to
retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

6

While pushing the child restraint system into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to re-
tract until the child restraint system is securely
in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point
where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

7

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to
latch onto the top tether strap anchor.

8

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

Booster seat

1

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable,
refer to

→

P.56

.

2

High back type: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system,
and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise,
put the head restraint in the upper most position.

3

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Booster type

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High back type

4

Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit
the seat belt to the child restraint system
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly posi-
tioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.

■

When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort
to the child.

Removing a child restraint system

●

Press the buckle release button and fully re-
tract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child restraint sys-
tem may spring up due to the rebound of the seat
cushion. Release the buckle while holding down the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly
return it to the stowing position.

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1

Befor

e driving

Child restraint system installation method (for Puerto Rico)

Child restraint system fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchorage

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

●

Never attach two child restraint system attachments to the same anchorage. In a
collision, one anchorage may not be strong enough to hold two child restraint system
attachments and may break. If the lower anchorages 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
possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without
interfering 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.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

INFORMATION

■

When using a "i-Size MIDI"

Adjust the support leg and ISOFIX connectors as follows:

1

Lock the ISOFIX connectors where num-
ber 2 can be seen.

2

Lock the support leg where 6 holes can be
seen.

With rigid lower attachments

Lower anchorages are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Marks displaying the
location of the anchorages are attached to the seats.)

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1

Latch the buckles onto the lower anchorages.

2

If the child restraint has a top strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
operation manual regarding the installation, using the top strap to latch onto the
top strap anchorage.

3

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

With flexible lower attachments

Lower anchorages are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Marks displaying the
location of the anchorages are attached to the seats.)

1

Latch the buckles onto the lower anchorages.

2

If the child restraint has a top strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
operation manual regarding the installation, using the top strap to latch onto the
top strap anchorage.

3

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

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1

Befor

e driving

When installing in the rear center seat

There are no lower anchorages behind the rear center seat.
However, the inboard lower anchorages of the outboard seats, which are 15.7
in. (400 mm) apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions permit use of those anchorages with the anchorage 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 outboard
seat.

Using a top tether anchorage

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top strap to anything other than the top tether anchorages.

●

After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

●

Outboard rear seats: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the top tether anchor-
age has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

●

Rear center seat: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being lowered, be sure to have the top tether anchorage pass over the top of the head
restraint. If the belt passes below the head restraint, it is possible that the child restraint
system may not be securely fixed.

Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Top tether anchorages are provided for each rear seat.
Use top tether anchorages when fixing the top strap.
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.
Latch the hook onto the top tether anchorages and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

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A

Top tether anchorages

B

Top strap

C

Hook

Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around
a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be
possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without
interfering 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 seatbacks
at 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.

■

Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, 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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

1-3. Preparations for safe driving with children in the vehicle

51

1

Befor

e driving

Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock function
belt)

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained
on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.
If the child restraint system on hand is not within the “universal” category (or the
necessary information is not in the table), refer to the “Vehicle List” provided by the
child restraint system maker for various possible installation positions, or check the
compatibility after asking the retailer of the child seat.

Rear-facing - Infant seat/convertible

1

Adjust the rear seat

If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback until good
contact is achieved.

2

Place the child restraint system on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

3

Run the seat belt through the child restraint
system and insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

4

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to
retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

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5

While pushing the child restraint system
down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point
where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

6

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

Forward-facing - Convertible

1

Adjust the seat

●

When using the front passenger seat
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer
to

→

P.56

.

●

When using the rear seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle
until good contact is achieved.

2

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the
head restraint in the upper most position.

3

Place the child restraint system on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.

4

Run the seat belt through the child restraint
system and insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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1

Befor

e driving

5

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to
retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

6

While pushing the child restraint system into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to re-
tract until the child restraint system is securely
in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point
where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

7

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to
latch onto the top tether strap anchor.

8

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

Booster seat

1

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable,
refer to

→

P.56

.

2

High back type: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system,
and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise,
put the head restraint in the upper most position.

3

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Booster type

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High back type

4

Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit
the seat belt to the child restraint system
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly posi-
tioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.

■

When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort
to the child.

Removing a child restraint system

●

Press the buckle release button and fully re-
tract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child restraint sys-
tem may spring up due to the rebound of the seat
cushion. Release the buckle while holding down the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly
return it to the stowing position.

1-3. Preparations for safe driving with children in the vehicle

55

1

Befor

e driving