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WARNING
Pregnant women
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Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P.39)
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. (
When children are in the vehicle
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P.87, 97
Seat belt damage and wear
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Do not damage the seat belts by allow-
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ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
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Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so that it
P.39)
Position the lap belt as low as possi-
Adjust the position of the seatback.
1-1. For safe use
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.
Ensure that the belt and plate are
locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function cor-
rectly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
Replace the seat assembly, including
the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if
there is no obvious damage.
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.
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.
ble over the hips.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
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