Lexus RX450H Manual page 121

CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
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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, including 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.
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To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. 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.
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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
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Pregnant women
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People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
RX450h_EE
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P. 110)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the round part 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-
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