1111-7. Safety information1Before drivingCAUTIONnChild restraint precautionslLexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms tothe size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, thechild is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.lNever install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat evenif the "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, theforce of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or seri-ous injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on thefront passenger seat.lA forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passengerseat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tetherstrap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tetherstrap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possi-ble and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the "AIR BAG OFF"indicator light is illuminated, because th e front passenger airbag could inflate withconsiderable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriouslyinjured.lDo not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on thefront or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat beltextender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the childrestraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or otherpassengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or collision.lDo not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against thedoor or the area of the seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail from which theside airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the childrestraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbagsinflate, and the impact could cause de ath or serious injury to the child.lMake sure you have complied with all inst allation instructions provided by thechild restraint manufacturer and that the sy stem is properly secured. If it is notsecured properly, it may cause death or seri ous injury to the child in the event of asudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
