Lexus 2008 ES350, Owner'S Manual

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.
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Wearing a seat belt
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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
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Always wear a seat belt properly.
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Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more
than one person at once, including children.
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Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat
belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
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Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating
position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats.
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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
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Seat belt pretensioners
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Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the
front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
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If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot be fur-
ther extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be
used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
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