Lexus CT 200H 2016, Owner'S Manual

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1-1. For safe use
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For safety
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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
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Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the
front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several
minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
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The windshield may crack.
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For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe
rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response
center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” but-
ton) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of
emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the
agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary
emergency services. (
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P. 455)
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
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The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold
level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]
frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move
or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
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Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioners will
activate.
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The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front passen-
ger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (
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P. 47)
WARNING
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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
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Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
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Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails
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Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
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Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or winches
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Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
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Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
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Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability