2000 Lexus LS400 seat adjustment

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Adjusting lumbar support
16L114
Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the
switch is pushed.HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front seats (power type)
16L007
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the head restraint in that
position.

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16L008
To move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull
or push on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to
your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback
is not recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.

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Front and outside rear seats (manual
type)
16L006-1
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it,
press the lock release button and push the head
restraint down. To move the head restraint forward
or rearward, pull or push on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to
your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback
is not recommended.

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Center rear seat
16L192a
To move the head restraint forward, pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the head restraint forward as far as it
can go will return it to the original position.
CAUTION
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked
in position.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus strongly urges that the driver and passengers in
the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the
seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the
chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the
child until the child becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle's seat belts. See ºChild restraintº on
page 184 for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child
should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using
the vehicle's seat belt. According to accident statistics,
the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should
be worn properly. Do not let the child sit on your lap. It
does not provide sufficient restraint. If an accident
occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force
of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause severe
injury to the child.
Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear
or front seats. An unrestrained child could suf fer serious
injury or death during emergency braking or a collision.
Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a
seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap
belt should be worn securely
and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

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144Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat
belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor
for specific recommendations.

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CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious
bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:
Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people ± even children.
 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat
belts provide maximum protection when the
seatbacks are in the upright position. (See
ºAdjusting seatback angleº on page 127.)
 Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or
hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.
 Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning,
use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners ± they may
severely weaken the belts. (See ºCleaning the
interiorº on page 481 for instructions.)

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Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it
has been used in a severe impact. The entire
assembly should be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.Front seat belt buckle illumination
16L020
Opening the driver's door lights up the driver's seat
belt buckle for easy use. The same applies for the
front passenger's door and seat belt buckle.
The light remains on for 15 seconds after the door is
closed, but goes off immediately when all doors are
locked.