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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.

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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, 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.

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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.

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Always wear your seat belt low and 

snug across your hips.

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Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat 

belt in the proper way. (

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P.25)

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.

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People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat 

belt in the proper way. (

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P.25)

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When children are in the vehicle

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P.48

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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.