Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual page 109

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
Front seat precautions
(on vehicles with side airbags)
CAUTION
The side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle
is in use, since the side airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may
be killed or seriously injured.
D Do not modify or replace the seats or the upholstery
of seats with side airbags.
disable the system, or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious
injury. Consult your Lexus dealer if you insist on
modifications of this kind.
D Do not use seat accessories which cover the area
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
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Seat adjustment precautions
D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as
D Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger,
D After adjusting the seat position, release the lever
Such changes may D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to
D Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the
D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under
CAUTION
the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
luggage or the rear seat.
and try sliding the seat forward and backward to
make sure it is locked in position.
make sure it is locked in position.
objects may interfere with the seat–lock mechanism
or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting
lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your
hands or fingers may be caught and injured.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)