Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) consists of driver and
front passenger airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The
combination of these 2 systems is designed to provide further
protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the
primary protection provided by the seat belts.
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Driver and front passenger airbags, and seat belt pretensioners
Driver and front passenger airbags:
In response to a severe frontal impact, the driver and front
passenger airbags work together with the seat belts to help
preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the
likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger’s heads or chests
from directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard.
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 front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the
front seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt.
CAUTION
The driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel
or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or
seriously injured. Lexus strongly recommends that:
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The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering
wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
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The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the
dashboard.
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All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the
available seat belts.