1994 Lexus ES300 instrument panel

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FRONT SEATS
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel
and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION:

Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the
seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.

Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the control switch in more than one
dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.
Adjusting front seats
Seatback angle
control switch
Seat position control switch,
seat cushion angle and height
control switch

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61 When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release
button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle
for future use.
CAUTION:
After inserting the tab, make sure the connection is secure
and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.
SRS AIRBAG
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag is
designed to provide further protection to the driver and
front passenger when added to the protection provided by
the seat belts.
In response to a severe frontal impact, the airbags inflate
and reduce the likelihood of the driver and passenger’s
heads from directly hitting the steering wheel and
instrument panel.
The passenger airbag is activated together with the driver
airbag, even with no passenger in the front seat.

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Far back

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the
front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the
passenger airbag may cause severe injury to the child.
When using a forward-facing child restraint system in
the front seat, the seat must be moved as far back as
possible. For instructions concerning the installation
of a child restraint system, see “CHILD RESTRAINT” on
page 67.
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the
instrument panel when the vehicle is in use. The airbag
inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be
severely injured. Sit up straight and well back in the
seat, and always use your seat belt.

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Do not put objects on or in front of the instrument panel
that houses the airbag system. They might restrict
inflation or cause personal injury.

Do not modify, remove or open any component or
wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, front
passenger airbag, center airbag sensor assembly, front
airbag sensors. Doing any of these may cause sudden
SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could
result in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe
injuries.
NOTICE:
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system
in some cases.

Installation of electronic items such as a mobile
two-way radio or cassette tape player.

Modifications to the suspension system.

Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front
console, steering column, steering wheel or
instrument panel near front passenger airbag.