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1-8. Obtaining the correct driving posture
WARNING
Lexus recommends that children be
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seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child
restraint system.
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To achieve a proper seating position,
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.
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Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm.
Always wear your seat belt low and
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snug across your hips.
Women who are pregnant should con-
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sult their doctor for any precautions
for wearing the seat belt correctly.
Position 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
avoiding 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.
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Persons with a medical condition
should consult their doctor for any
precautions for wearing the seat belt
correctly.
Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
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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.
Replace the seat assembly, including
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the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if
there's no obvious damage.
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Do not attempt to install, remove,
modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs
carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap-
propriate handling may lead to incor-
rect operation.
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Do not allow children to play with the
seat belt.
If the seat belt becomes twisted around a
child's neck, it may lead to choking or
other serious injuries that could result in
death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
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Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-
pally designed for persons of adult size.
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Use a child restraint system appropriate
for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle's
seat belt.
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When the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle's seat belt, fol-
low the instructions regarding seat belt
usage.
Seat belt extender
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If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is avail-
able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
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