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1-1. For safe use

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For safety and security

WARNING

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If a vinyl cover is put on the area where 

the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be 

sure to remove it.

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Do not use seat accessories which 

cover the parts where the SRS side air-

bags inflate as they may interfere with 

inflation of the SRS airbags. Such 

accessories may prevent the side air-

bags from activating correctly, disable 

the system or cause the side airbags to 

inflate accidentally, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

●

Do not strike or apply significant levels 

of force to the area of the SRS airbag 

components. Doing so can cause the 

SRS airbags to malfunction.

●

Do not touch any of the component 

parts immediately after the SRS air-

bags have deployed (inflated) as they 

may be hot.

●

If breathing becomes difficult after the 

SRS airbags have deployed, open a 

door or window to allow fresh air in, or 

leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. 

Wash off any residue as soon as possi-

ble to prevent skin irritation.

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If the areas where the SRS airbags are 

stored, such as the steering wheel pad 

and front and rear pillar garnishes are 

damaged or cracked, have them 

replaced by your Lexus dealer.

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Do not place anything, such as a cush-

ion, on the front passenger’s seat. 

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s 

weight, which prevents the sensor 

from detecting the passenger’s weight 

properly. As a result, the SRS front air-

bags for the front passenger may not 

deploy in the event of a collision.

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Modification and disposal of SRS air-

bag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or per-

form any of the following modifications 

without consulting your Lexus dealer. 

The SRS airbags may malfunction or 

deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing 

death or serious injury.

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Installation, removal, disassembly and 

repair of the SRS airbags

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Repairs, modifications, removal or 

replacement of the steering wheel, 

instrument panel, dashboard, seats or 

seat upholstery, front, side and rear pil-

lars or roof side rails

●

Repairs or modifications of the front 

fender, front bumper, or side of the 

occupant compartment

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Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, 

kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, 

winches or roof luggage carrier

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Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-

sion system

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Installation of electronic devices such 

as mobile two-way radios and CD 

players

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Modifications to your vehicle for a per-

son with a physical disability