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1-1. For safe use
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
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, includ-
ing 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.
To achieve a proper seating position,
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do not recline the seat more than nec-
essary. The seat belt is most effective
when the occupants are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
Do not wear the shoulder belt under
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your arm.
Always wear your seat belt low and
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snug across your hips.
Pregnant women
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Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (
Women who are pregnant should posi-
tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoid-
ing belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
People suffering illness
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Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (
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When children are in the vehicle
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Seat belt damage and wear
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Do not damage the seat belts by allow-
ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
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Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt
until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts
cannot protect an occupant from
death or serious injury.
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