Lexus 2003 LS Owner's Manual page 152

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic
module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint
system by the driver and passenger when the front airbags are
inflated.
Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.
CAUTION
The driver or front passenger who is too close to the
steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment
can be killed or seriously injured.
recommends that:
A The driver sit as far back as possible from the
steering wheel while still maintaining control of the
vehicle.
A The front passenger sit as far back as possible from
the dashboard.
A All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using
the available seat belts.
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Side airbags
In response to a severe side impact, the side airbags for
the driver or front passenger work together with the seat
belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The side airbags
help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver's or front
passenger's chest.
The side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there
is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However,
the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage
is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of
the presence of the occupant in the seat.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic
module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint
system by the driver and passenger when the side airbags are
inflated.
Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.
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