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Too high
Adjust to
a snug fit
Keep as low on hip bone
as possible
Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt
position.
To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips − not on
your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.
CAUTION:
High-positioned lap belts could increase the chance of
injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident.To release the belt, press the buckle release button.
Seat belt extender
If your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not
long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available
from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
Please contact your local Lexus dealer so that the dealer can
order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the
heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and
selection of length. Additional ordering information is available
at your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION:
When using the seat belt extender, observe the following.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in less
effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of
vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.
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seat belt without it.
Remember that the extender provided for you may not
be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another
person or at a different seating position than the one
originally intended for.
Seat belt
extender
To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into
the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the
buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt
are both facing outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) consists of
Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners. The combination of
these two systems provides further protection to the
driver and front passenger in a severe collision.
Airbags:
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.
Seat belt pretensioners:
In response to a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are
quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts
snugly restrain the driver and front passenger.The passenger airbag is activated together with the driver
airbag, even with no passenger in the front seat.
The seat belt pretensioners are activated together with the
airbags, even with no passenger in the front seat.
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS is operating properly.
The SRS warning light system monitors the front airbag
sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, seat belt
pretensioners, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
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The SRS is designed to activate in response to a severe
frontal impact within the shaded area shown in the
illustration.
The SRS does not work in the following cases.
Impact from the side or real.
Vehicle overturn
Frontal collision at low speeds
For your safety, be sure to always wear your seat belts.
Front airbag sensorWarning lightFront airbag sensor
Passenger airbag module
(airbag and inflator)
Center airbag sensor assembly
Seat belt pretensioner
Steering wheel
pad assembly
(airbag and
inflator)
Seat belt pretensioner
The center airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor
and center airbag sensor. In a severe frontal impact, a front
airbag sensor and safing sensor, or center airbag sensor and
safing sensor detect the shock, and the center airbag sensor
assembly triggers the inflators and seat belt pretensioners.
Then the inflators fill the airbags and the seat belts are quickly
drawn back in by the retractors to help restrain forward motion
of the occupants.
When the SRS operates, it produces an operating noise and
releases a small amount of smoke-like gas. This gas is
harmless and does not indicate a fire.
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The SRS is designed only as a supplement to the
conventional seat belt systems of the driver and front
passenger. The front seat occupants are particularly
susceptible to injury if they do not wear their seat belts;
when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be
thrown forward. To obtain further protection in an
accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle
should always wear their seat belts when driving. For
instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt
system, see “SEAT BELTS” on page 59.
A baby or small child who is too small to use a seat belt
should be properly secured in a rear seat using a child
restraint system.
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 73.
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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.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 cover, front passenger airbag, center
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, or seat
belt assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden
SRS operation or disable the system, which could
result in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe
injuries.
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NOTICE:
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the SRS 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 or seat
belt assembly.
This SRS has a warning light to indicate operating problems.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags and / or seat belt pretensioners.
Even if the seat belt pretensioners should fail, the seat belt will
operate conventionally. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:
The airbags have been inflated.
The seat belt pretensioners have been activated.
The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was
involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS
to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger
airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE:
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.
