Lexus RX (2023 year). Manual in english

For safety and security

1-1. For safe use

Before driving................................

For safe driving................................

Seat belts ..........................................

SRS airbags .....................................

Exhaust gas precautions ............

1-2. Child safety

Airbag manual on-off system...

Riding with children .....................

Child restraint systems (except for

India)................................................

Child restraint systems (for India)

............................................................

1-3. Emergency assistance

ERA-GLONASS/EVAK.........

eCall ...................................................

1-4. Hybrid system

Hybrid system features................

Hybrid system precautions......

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system ...................

100

Double locking system .............

101

Alarm ..............................................

102

1-1. For safe use

1-1.For safe use

Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.

Always align the

marks

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-

tion.

Before driving

Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause the driver’s

floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with

the pedals while driving. An unexpect-

edly high speed may result or it may

become difficult to stop the vehicle. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

■

When installing the driver’s floor mat

●

Do not use floor mats designed for

other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-

ine floor mats.

●

Only use floor mats designed for the

driver’s seat.

●

Always install the floor mat securely

using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●

Do not use two or more floor mats on

top of each other.

●

Do not place the floor mat bot-

tom-side up or upside-down.

■

Before driving

●

Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the

provided retaining hooks (clips). Be

especially careful to perform this

check after cleaning the floor.

●

With the hybrid system stopped and

the shift position in P, fully depress

each pedal to the floor to make sure it

does not interfere with the floor mat.

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For safety and security

Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. (



P.166)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (



P.166)

Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(



P.175)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(



P.32)

Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (



P.32)

Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (



P.47, 62)

Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.

For safe driving

For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.

Correct driving posture

WARNING

■

For safe driving

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the position of the

driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

●

Do not place a cushion between the

driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct pos-

ture from being achieved, and reduce

the effectiveness of the seat belt and

head restraint.

●

Do not place anything under the front

seats.

Objects placed under the front seats

may become jammed in the seat

tracks and stop the seat from locking in

place. This may lead to an accident

and the adjustment mechanism may

also be damaged.

●

Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

●

When driving over long distances, take

regular breaks before you start to feel

tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while

driving, do not force yourself to con-

tinue driving and take a break immedi-

ately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Adjusting the mirrors

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(



P.179, 180, 189)

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

●

Ensure that all passengers wear a seat

belt.

●

Always wear a seat belt properly.

●

Each seat belt should be used by one

person only. Do not use a seat belt for

more than one person at once, includ-

ing children.

●

Lexus recommends that children be

seated in the rear seat and always use

a seat belt and/or an appropriate child

restraint system.

●

To achieve a proper seating position,

do not recline the seat more than nec-

essary. The seat belt is most effective

when the occupants are sitting up

straight and well back in the seats.

●

Do not wear the shoulder belt under

your arm.

●

Always wear your seat belt low and

snug across your hips.

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For safety and security

WARNING

●

When using the rear center seat seat
belt, check that the portion

in the

illustration is buckled.

If not buckled, make sure to buckle it

before using the seat belt.

■

Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (



P.34)

Women who are pregnant should posi-

tion the lap belt as low as possible over

the hips in the same manner as other

occupants, extending the shoulder belt

completely over the shoulder and avoid-

ing belt contact with the rounding of the

abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not

only the pregnant woman, but also the

fetus could suffer death or serious injury

as a result of sudden braking or a colli-

sion.

■

People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (



P.34)

■

When children are in the vehicle



P.59, 71

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Seat belt damage and wear

●

Do not damage the seat belts by allow-

ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

●

Inspect the seat belt system periodi-

cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt

until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts

cannot protect an occupant from

death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function cor-

rectly, immediately contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Replace the seat assembly, including

the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if

there is no obvious damage.

●

Do not attempt to install, remove,

modify, disassemble or dispose of the

seat belts. Have any necessary repairs

carried out by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer. Inappropriate

handling may lead to incorrect opera-

tion.

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

Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.



Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.



Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.



Do not twist the seat belt.

■

Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-

pally designed for persons of adult size.

●

Use a child restraint system appropriate

for the child, until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt. (



P.47, 62)

●

When the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-

low the instructions regarding seat belt

usage. (



P.32)

■

Seat belt regulations

If seat belt regulations exist in the country

where you reside, please contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer for

seat belt replacement or installation.

To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.

To release the seat belt, press the
release button .

■

Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sud-

den stop or on impact. It may also lock if you

lean forward too quickly. When the seat belt

locks, pull the belt strongly and then release

the belt, then a slow and easy pulling will

allow the belt to extend.

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
down while pressing the release
button .

Correct use of the seat belts

Fastening and releasing the seat
belt

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
anchor height (front seats)

1-1. For safe use

For safety and security

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
up while pressing the release but-
ton .

Move the height adjuster up and down as
needed until you hear a click.

When the vehicle is subjected to a
severe frontal or side impact, the
pretensioners retract the seat belts of
the front seats and rear outer seats to
securely restrain the occupants.

The pretensioners will not operate in minor
frontal or side impacts, rear impacts, or
vehicle rollovers.

■

Replacing the belt after the

pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli-

sions, the pretensioner will activate for the

first collision, but will not activate for the

second or subsequent collisions.

■

PCS-linked control

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) deter-

mines that the possibility of a collision with a

vehicle is high, the seat belt pretensioners

will be prepared to operate.

When the vehicle is subjected to a
severe frontal or side impact or
rollover, the pretensioners retract the
seat belts of the front seats and rear
outer seats to securely restrain the
occupants.

The pretensioners will not operate in minor
frontal or side impacts, or rear impacts.

■

Replacing the belt after the

pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli-

sions, the pretensioner will activate for the

first collision, but will not activate for the

second or subsequent collisions.

■

PCS-linked control

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) deter-

mines that the possibility of a collision with a

vehicle is high, the seat belt pretensioners

will be prepared to operate.

WARNING

■

Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of your

shoulder. The belt should be kept away

from your neck, but not falling off your

shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce

the amount of protection in an accident

and cause death or serious injuries in the

event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or

accident.

Seat belt pretensioners (front
and outboard rear seats) (except
for Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Armenia)

WARNING

■

Seat belt pretensioners

If a pretensioner has operated, the SRS

warning light will illuminate. In this situa-

tion, the seat belt cannot be used and

must be replaced at any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Seat belt pretensioners (front
and outboard rear seats) (for
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Armenia)

1-1. For safe use

For safety and security

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag

Help reduce impact to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger

SRS knee airbag

Help reduce impact to the driver

SRS side airbags

• Help reduce impact to the chest of the occupants of the front seats

SRS curtain shield airbags

Help reduce impact to the heads of the occupants of the front and rear outer seats

SRS front center airbags

Help reduce impact to the head and neck of the occupants of the front seats

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag sys-

SRS airbags

The SRS airbags deploy when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impact that may cause significant injury to the occupants. The airbags
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.

SRS airbag system

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tem is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags deploy, a chemical
reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.

■

If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

●

Slight abrasions, burns, bruising, etc., may

be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the

extremely high speed of deployment

(inflation) by hot gases.

●

A loud noise and white powder will be

emitted.

●

Parts of the airbag module (steering

wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as

well as the parts around the airbags may

be hot for several minutes. The airbag

itself may also be hot.

●

The windshield may crack.

●

The hybrid system will be stopped and

fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.

(



P.99)

●

All of the doors will be unlocked.

(



P.141)

●

The brakes and stop lights will be con-

trolled automatically. (



P.427)

●

The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally. (



P.459)

●

The emergency flashers will turn on auto-

matically. (



P.536)

●

Vehicles with eCall: If any of the following

situations occur, the system is designed to

send an emergency call to the eCall con-

trol center, notifying them of the vehicle’s

location (without needing to push the

“SOS” button) and an agent will attempt

to speak with the occupants to ascertain

the level of emergency and assistance

required. If the occupants are unable to

communicate, the agent automatically

treats the call as an emergency and helps

to dispatch the necessary emergency

services. (



P.81)

• When an SRS airbag has been deployed

• When a seat belt pretensioner has oper-

ated

• When the vehicle has been involved in a

severe rear-end collision

●

Vehicles with ERA-GLONASS/EVAK: If

any of the following situations occur, the

system is designed to send an emergency
call

to the ERA-GLONASS/EVAK con-

trol center, notifying them of the vehicle’s

location (without needing to push the

“SOS” button) and an agent will attempt

to speak with the occupants to ascertain

the level of emergency and assistance

required. If the occupants are unable to

communicate, the agent automatically

treats the call as an emergency and helps

to dispatch the necessary emergency

services. (



P.78)

• When an SRS airbag has been deployed

• When a seat belt pretensioner has oper-

ated

• When the vehicle has been involved in a

severe rear-end collision

• When the vehicle has been involved in a

rollover

: In some cases, the call cannot be made.

(



P.80)

■

The SRS airbags deploy in a frontal

impact when

●

The following SRS airbags will deploy in

the event of an impact that exceeds a

threshold level (level of force corre-

sponding to an approximately 20 - 30

km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a

fixed wall that does not move or deform):

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

●

The threshold level at which the SRS

airbags will deploy will be higher than

normal in the in the following situations:

• When the vehicle collides with an object,

such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which moves or deforms on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride

collision, such as a collision in which the

front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes

under, the bed of a truck

●

Depending on the type of collision, only

the following may deploy:

• Seat belt pretensioners

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For safety and security

●

In the event of an especially severe frontal

collision, the left and right SRS curtain

shield airbags may also deploy.

■

The SRS airbags deploy in a side impact

when

●

The following SRS airbags will deploy in

the event of an impact that exceeds the

set threshold level (level of force corre-

sponding to the impact force produced

by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.]

vehicle colliding with the passenger com-

partment at a perpendicular angle at an

approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 -

18 mph]):

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

• SRS front center airbags

■

The SRS airbags deploy in an underside

impact when

●

The following airbags may deploy if the

underside of the vehicle collides with a

hard object:

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

■

The SRS side airbags will not deploy

when

●

The following SRS airbags will not nor-

mally deploy in side or rear collisions,

vehicle rollovers, or low speed frontal

collisions. However, if such a collision

causes sufficient sudden deceleration,

the SRS airbags may deploy.

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

●

The following SRS airbags may not

deploy if the vehicle is collided with at a

certain angle or in a side collision where

an area of the vehicle other than the pas-

senger compartment is collided with:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

• SRS front center airbags

●

The following SRS airbags will not nor-

mally deploy in front or rear collisions,

vehicle rollovers, or low speed side colli-

sions:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS front center airbags

●

The following SRS airbags will not nor-

mally deploy in rear collisions, end over

end vehicle rollovers, or low speed front

or side collisions:

• SRS curtain shield airbags

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■

When to contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer

In the following situations, the vehicle will

require inspection and/or repair. Contact

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer

as soon as possible.

●

When any of the SRS airbags have been

deployed

●

When the front of the vehicle is damaged

or deformed, or was involved in a colli-

sion that was not severe enough to cause

any of the following SRS airbags to

deploy:

• SRS front airbags

• SRS knee airbags

●

When a door or its surrounding area is

damaged, deformed or has had a hole

made in it, or was involved in a collision

that was not severe enough to cause any

of the following SRS airbags to deploy:

• SRS side airbags

• SRS curtain shield airbags

• SRS front center airbags

●

When the pad section of the steering

wheel, the dashboard near the front pas-

senger SRS airbag or the lower side of

the instrument panel is scratched,

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

●

When the surface of a seat with an SRS

side airbag or SRS front center airbag is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-

aged.

●

When the part of a front pillar, rear pillar

or roof side rail garnish (padding) which

covers a SRS curtain shield airbag is

scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-

aged.

WARNING

■

SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

The driver and all passengers must

wear their seat belts correctly.

The SRS airbags are supplemental

devices to be used with the seat belts.

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For safety and security

WARNING

●

The SRS driver airbag deploys with

considerable force, and can cause

death or serious injury, especially if the

driver is very close to the airbag.

Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag
is the first 50-75 mm (2-3 in.) of inflation,
placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from
your driver airbag provides you with a
clear margin of safety. This distance is
measured from the center of the steering
wheel to your breastbone. If your current
driving position places you less than 250
mm (10 in.) away from the driver airbag,,
you can change your driving position in
several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as

possible while still being able to reach

the pedals comfortably.

• Slightly recline the seatback. Although

vehicle designs vary, many drivers can

achieve the 250 mm (11 in.) distance,

even with the driver seat all the way

forward, simply by reclining the

seatback somewhat. If reclining the

seatback makes it hard to see the road,

raise yourself by using a firm, non-slip-

pery cushion, or raise the seat if your

vehicle has that feature.

• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt

it downward. This points the airbag

toward your chest instead of your head

and neck. The seat should be adjusted

as recommended above, while still

being able to control the vehicle with

the pedals and steering wheel, and

maintaining your view of the instru-

ment panel controls.

●

The SRS front passenger airbag

deploys with considerable force, and

can cause death or serious injury,

especially if the front passenger is very

close to the airbag. The front passen-

ger seat should be positioned as far

possible from the airbag with the

seatback adjusted so that the passen-

ger is sat upright.

●

Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or

seriously injured by a deploying airbag.

An infant or child who is too small to

use a seat belt should be properly

secured using a child restraint system.

Lexus strongly recommends that all

infants and children be placed in the

rear seats of the vehicle and properly

restrained. The rear seats are safer for

infants and children than the front pas-

senger seat. (



P.47, 62)

●

Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

●

Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag or sit

on the lap of a front passenger.

●

Front seat occupants should never

hold items on their lap.

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WARNING

●

Do not lean against the door, roof side

rail, or front, side, or rear pillar.

●

Do not allow anyone to kneel on a seat

toward the door or put their head or

hands outside the vehicle.

●

Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash-

board, steering wheel pad and lower

portion of the instrument panel.

●

Do not attach anything to areas such

as the doors, windshield, side windows,

front or rear pillars, roof side rails and

assist grips. (With the exception of the

speed limit label



P.572)

●

Do not hang coat hangers or other

hard objects on the coat hooks. These

items could become projectiles if the

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, pos-

sibly leading to death or serious injury.

●

If a vinyl cover is attached to the area

where the SRS knee airbag deploys,

be sure to remove it.

●

Do not use seat accessories which

cover the parts from which the SRS

airbags deploy, as they may interfere

with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such

accessories may prevent the SRS

airbags from deploying correctly, may

disable the system or cause the SRS

airbags to inflate unintentionally, possi-

bly resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not strike or apply significant force

to the SRS airbag system components,

front doors or their surrounding area.

Doing so may cause the SRS airbags

to malfunction.

●

Do not touch any components of the

SRS airbags immediately after the SRS

airbags have deployed (inflated) as

they may be hot.

●

If breathing becomes difficult after the

SRS airbags have deployed, open a

door or window to allow fresh air in, or

leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so.

Wash off any residue as soon as possi-

ble to prevent skin irritation.

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For safety and security

WARNING

●

If a part where an SRS airbag is stored

is damaged or cracked, have it

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

■

Modification and disposal of SRS

airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or per-

form any of the following modifications

without consulting any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer. The SRS airbags

may malfunction or deploy unintention-

ally, possibly leading to death or serious

injury.

●

Removal, installation, disassembly or

repair of the SRS airbags

●

Repair, removal or modification of the

following parts or their surrounding

• Steering wheel

• Instrument panel

• Dashboard

• Seats

• Seat upholstery

• Front pillars

• Side pillars

• Rear pillars

• Roof side rails

• Front door panels

• Front door trim

• Front door speakers

●

Modifications to the front door panels

(such as making holes in them)

●

Repair or modification of the following

parts or their surrounding

• Front fender

• Front bumper

• Sides of the vehicle interior

●

Installation of the following parts or

accessories

• Bull bars or kangaroo bars

• Snow plows

• Winches

• Roof lugguage carriers (if equipped)

●

Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-

sion

●

Installation of electronic devices such

as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans-

mitter) and CD players

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the back door is closed,

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer as soon as pos-

sible.

■

When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

hybrid system on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided,

park the vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter

the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system operat-

ing in an area with snow build-up, or

where it is snowing. If snowbanks build

up around the vehicle while the hybrid

system is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

■

Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked

periodically. If there is a hole or crack

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint

or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to

have the vehicle inspected and repaired

by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

1-2.Child safety

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indica-
tor

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” and “ON” indi-
cator light turns on when the airbag system
is on, and about after 60 seconds they go
off. (only when the power switch is in ON).

Airbag manual on-off switch

Insert the mechanical key into the cyl-
inder and turn to the “OFF” position.

The “OFF” indicator light turns on (only

when the power switch is in ON).

■

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator

information

If any of the following problems occur, it is

possible that there is a malfunction in the

system. Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

The “OFF” indicator does not illuminate

when the airbag manual on-off switch is

set to “OFF”.

●

The indicator light does not change when

the airbag manual on-off switch is

switched to “ON” or “OFF”.

Airbag manual on-off system

This system deactivates the follow-
ing SRS airbags:



SRS front passenger airbag

Only deactivate the airbags when
using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat.

System components

Deactivating the airbags for the
front passenger

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

For safety reasons, always install a child

restraint system in a rear seat. In the

event that the rear seat cannot be used,

the front seat can be used as long as the

airbag manual on-off system is set to

“OFF”.

If the airbag manual on-off system is left

on, the strong impact of the airbag

deployment (inflation) may cause serious

injury or even death.

1-2. Child safety

WARNING

■

When a child restraint system is not

installed on the front passenger seat

Ensure that the airbag manual on-off sys-

tem is set to “ON”.

If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in

the event of an accident, which may

result in serious injury or even death.

Riding with children

Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.



It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.



Use the rear door child-protector
lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door
while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
(



P.144, 194)



Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.

WARNING

■

When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle, and never allow children to have

or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle

or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure

themselves by playing with the windows,

the moon roof or panoramic moon roof,

or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold

temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

Points to remember: P.47
When using a child restraint system:
P.48
Child restraint system compatibility for
each seating position: P.51
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.57
• Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchor-

age: P.59

• Using a top tether anchorage: P.60



Prioritize and observe the warn-
ings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.



Use a child restraint system until the
child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.



Choose a child restraint system
appropriate to the age and size of
the child.



Note that not all child restraint sys-
tems can fit in all vehicles.
Before using or purchasing a child
restraint system, check the compati-
bility of the child restraint system
with seat positions. (



P.51)

Child restraint systems
(except for India)

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.



Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that can-
not properly use a seat belt. For
the child’s safety, install the child
restraint system to a rear seat. Be
sure to follow the installation
method that is in the operation
manual enclosed with the
restraint system.



The use of a Lexus genuine child
restraint system is recom-
mended, as it is safer to use in this
vehicle. Lexus genuine child
restraint systems are made specif-
ically for Lexus vehicles. They can
be purchased at a Lexus dealer.

Table of contents

Points to remember

WARNING

■

When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

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 installa-

tion details, refer to the operation man-

ual enclosed with the child restraint

system. General installation instruction

is provided in this manual.

1-2. Child safety

■

When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to a
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the seat as follows and install the
child restraint system.



Move the seat fully rearward.



Move the seat height to the upper
most position.



Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position.

When installing a forward-facing child
seat, if there is a gap between the child seat
and the seatback, adjust the seatback
angle until good contact is achieved.



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.

WARNING

●

Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con-

forms 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.

●

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 wind-

shield or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

■

Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop-

erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-

sengers may be seriously injured or even

killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving, or an accident.

●

If the vehicle were to receive a strong

impact from an accident, etc., it is pos-

sible that the child restraint system has

damage that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the restraint

system.

●

Depending on the child restraint sys-

tem, installation may be difficult or

impossible. In those cases, check

whether the child restraint system is

suitable for installment in the vehicle.

(



P.51) 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.

●

Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not

in use. Do not store the child restraint

system unsecured in the passenger

compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the lug-

gage compartment.

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

WARNING

■

When using a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Never use a rear-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat

when the airbag manual on-off switch

is on. (



P.45)

The force of the rapid inflation of the

front passenger airbag can cause

death or serious injury to children in

the event of an accident.

●

There is a label(s) on the passenger

side sun visor, indicating it is forbidden

to attach a rear-facing child restraint

system to the front passenger seat.

Details of the label(s) are shown in the

illustration below.

1-2. Child safety

WARNING

●

Only put a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front seat when

unavoidable. When installing a for-

ward-facing child restraint on the front

passenger seat, move the seat as far

back as possible. Failing to do so may

result in death or serious injury if the

airbags deploy (inflate).

●

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

front or rear pillars, or roof side rails

from which the SRS side airbags or

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even

if the child is seated in the child

restraint system. It is dangerous if the

SRS side airbags and curtain shield

airbags inflate, and the impact could

cause death or serious injury to the

child.

●

When a junior seat is installed, always

ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-

tioned 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.

●

Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install

it to the rear seat.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

Child restraint system compatibil-
ity for each seating position

Compatibility of each seating position
with child restraint systems (



P.52)

displays the type of child restraint sys-
tems that can be used and possible
seating positions for installation using
symbols. Also, the recommended child
restraint system that is suitable for your
child can be selected.
Otherwise, check [Recommended
child restraint systems information] for
recommended child restraint systems.
(



P.56)

Check the selected child restraint sys-
tem together with the following
[Before confirming the compatibility of
each seating position with child
restraint systems].

■

Before confirming the compatibil-
ity of each seating position with
child restraint systems

Checking the child restraint system
standards.
Use a child restraint system that
conforms to UN(ECE) R44

UN(ECE) R129

*1, 2

The following approval mark is dis-
played on child restraint systems
which are conformed.
Check for an approval mark
attached to the child restraint sys-
tem.

Example of the displayed regulation num-
ber

UN(ECE) R44 approval mark

The weight range of the child who is
applicable for an UN(ECE) R44
approval mark is indicated.

UN(ECE) R129 approval mark

The height range of the child who is
applicable as well as available
weights for an UN(ECE) R129
approval mark is indicated.

WARNING

●

If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach

the child restraint system to the

right-hand rear seat (left-hand drive

vehicles) or the left-hand rear seat

(right-hand drive vehicles).

Child restraint system compati-
bility for each seating position

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

: Move the front seat fully rearward. If the

passenger seat height can be adjusted,
move it to the upper most position.

: Adjust the seatback angle to the most

upright position. When installing a for-
ward-facing child seat, if there is a gap
between the child seat and the
seatback, adjust the seatback angle
until good contact is achieved.

: 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.

When securing some types of child
restraint systems in rear seat, 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 in
the rear seats, adjust the front seat
so that it does not interfere with the
child or child restraint system.



When installing a child seat with
support base, if the child seat inter-
feres with the seatback when latch-
ing it into the support base, adjust
the seatback rearward until there is
no interference.



If the seat belt shoulder anchor is
ahead of the child seat belt guide,
move the seat cushion forward.

Deactivation of front passenger
airbag.
Activation of front passenger
airbag.
Never use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat when the airbag man-
ual on-off switch is on.
Suitable for “universal” category
child restraint system fixed with
the seat belt.
Suitable for forward-facing “uni-
versal” category child restraint
system fixed with the seat belt.
Suitable for recommended child
restraint systems given on recom-
mended child restraint systems
information (



P.56).

Suitable for i-Size and ISOFIX
child restraint system.

Includes a top tether anchorage
point.

1-2. Child safety



When installing a junior seat, if the
child in your child restraint system is
in a very upright position, adjust the
seatback angle to the most comfort-
able position. And if the seat belt
shoulder anchor is ahead of the
child seat belt guide, move the seat
cushion forward.

■

Detail information for child restraint systems installation

Seating position

Seat position number

Airbag manual on-off

switch

OFF

Left

Center

Right

Seating position suita-

ble for universal belted

(Yes/No)

Yes

For-

ward-fac-

ing only

Yes

i-Size seating position

(Yes/No)

Yes

Seating position suita-

ble for lateral fixture

(L1/L2/No)

Suitable rearward fac-

ing fixture

(R1/R2X/R2/R3/No)

R1, R2X,

R2, R3

R1, R2X,

R2, R3

Suitable forward facing

fixture

(F2X/F2/F3/No)

F2X, F2, F3

Suitable junior seat fix-

ture (B2/B3/No)

B2, B3

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

: All universal categories (group 0, 0+, I, II and III).

LEXUS suggests the users to use

and

seating positions.

ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided into different “fixture”. The child
restraint system can be used in the seating positions for “fixture” mentioned in the
table above. For kind of “fixture” relation, confirm the following table.
If your child restraint system has no kind of “fixture” (or if you cannot find informa-
tion in the table below), please refer to the child restraint system “vehicle list” for
compatibility information or ask the retailer of your child seat.

Mass

groups

Child weight

Size

class

Fixture

Description

up to 10 kg

(22 lb.)

Rearward-facing infant seat

Left lateral-facing infant seat (Carrycot)

Right lateral-facing infant seat (Carrycot)

up to 13 kg

(28 lb.)

Full-size, rearward-facing child restraint

systems

Reduced-size, rearward-facing child

restraint systems

—

R2X

Reduced-size, rearward-facing child

restraint systems

Rearward-facing infant seat

9 to 18 kg (20

to 39 lb.)

Full-height, forward-facing child restraint

systems

Reduced-height, forward-facing child

restraint systems

F2X

Reduced-height, forward-facing child

restraint systems

Full-size, rearward-facing child restraint

systems

Reduced-size, rearward-facing child

restraint systems

15 to 25 kg

(34 to 55 lb.)

—

B2, B3

Junior seat

III

22 to 36 kg

(48 to 79 lb.)

1-2. Child safety

■

Recommended child restraint systems information

: Be sure attach the seat belt through the SecureGuard.

The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be available outside the
EU countries and United Kingdom.



When using the child restraint sys-
tem with SecureGuard, be sure to
guide the lap belt into SecureGuard

as shown in the illustration.

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about
the installation of the child restraint system.

Recommended child

restraint system

Size

Direction of

travel

Fixation

fixed with

lower anchor-

ages

fixed with a

seat belt

MAXI COSI CABRI-

OFIX

Up to 13 kg (Up

to 28 lb.)

Rear-

ward-facing

use only

Not applica-

ble

Yes

BRITAX TRIFIX 2

i-SIZE

76 to 105 cm (30

to 41 in.)

Forward-fac-

ing use only

Yes

Not applica-

ble

9 to 18 kg (20 to

39 lb.)

LEXUS KIDFIX

i-SIZE

100 to 150 cm

(39 to 59 in.)

Forward-fac-

ing use only

Yes

15 to 36 kg (34 to

79 lb.)

LEXUS MAXI PLUS

15 to 36 kg (34 to

79 lb.)

Forward-fac-

ing use only

Yes

Child restraint system installation method

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

Installing child restraint system
using a seat belt

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
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” pro-
vided by the child restraint system
maker for various possible installation
positions, or check the compatibility
after asking the retailer of the child
seat. (



P.51)

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.57

ISOFIX lower anchorages

attachment

P.59

Top tether anchorage

attachment

P.60

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

1-2. Child safety

unavoidable, refer to P.48for the
front passenger seat adjustment.

Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position.

When installing a forward-facing child

seat, if there is a gap between the child seat

and the seatback, adjust the seatback

angle until good contact is achieved.

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



P.175)

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted. Securely fix the
seat belt to the child restraint sys-
tem in accordance to the directions
enclosed with the child restraint
system.

If your child restraint system is not
equipped with a lock-off (a seat belt

locking feature), secure the child
restraint system using a locking clip.

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



P.59)

■

Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system 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.

■

When installing a child restraint system

You may need a locking clip to install the

child restraint system. Follow the instruc-

tions provided by the manufacturer of the

system. If your child restraint system does

not provide a locking clip, you can purchase

the following item from any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer: Locking clip for

child restraint system

(Part No. 73119-22010)

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

ISOFIX lower anchorages
(ISOFIX child restraint system)

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

■

Installation with ISOFIX lower
anchorages (ISOFIX child
restraint system)

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
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” pro-
vided by the child restraint system
maker for various possible installation
positions, or check the compatibility
after asking the retailer of the child
seat. (



P.51)

Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position.

When installing a forward-facing child

seat, if there is a gap between the child seat

and the seatback, adjust the seatback

angle until good contact is achieved.



P.175)

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

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 inju-

ries 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.

●

When a junior seat is installed, always

ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-

tioned 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.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

Child restraint system fixed with
ISOFIX lower anchorages

1-2. Child safety

Check the positions of the exclu-
sive fixing bars, and install the child
restraint system to the seat.

The bars are installed in the clearance

between the seat cushion and seatback.

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



P.59)

■

Top tether anchorages

Top tether anchorages are provided
for the outboard seats.
Use top tether anchorages when fixing
the top strap.

Top tether anchorages
Top strap

■

Fixing the top strap to the top
tether anchorages

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (



P.175)

If the head restraint cannot be removed,

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

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 pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

Using a top tether anchorage

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