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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver's vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non-toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safety exit from the vehicle, you should do so immediately. Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant's hands, arms, chest or head are in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for the occupant to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, lower portion of instrument panel, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not touch! The airbags inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag. 194

Section	Page
Seat Belt Information	1
Gas Station Information	2
Repair Manual Information	3
Foreword	5
Important Information About Your Lexus	6
How To Use This Manual	10
Pictorial Index	13
Quick Reference	24
Keys and Doors	34
Switches	74
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	103
Interior Equipment	130
Exterior Equipment	163
Occupant Restraint Systems	180
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	278
Air Conditioning	293
Audio	317
Starting and Driving	449
Driving Tips	540
In Case of An Emergency	572
Maintenance	629
Introduction	637
Engine	652
Chassis	670
Electrical Components	702
Body	734
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	748

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward

deceleration of the vehicle.

If an impact results in a forward

deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system

triggers the airbag inflators.

At this time a chemical reaction in

the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to

help restrain the forward motion of the occupants.

The front

airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of

the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving.

When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and

release some smoke and residue along with non-toxic gas.

This does not indicate a fire.

This smoke may remain inside the

vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to

the eyes, skin or breathing.

Be sure to wash off any residue as

soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with

soap and water.

If you can safety exit from the vehicle, you

should do so immediately.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second,

so the airbags must inflate with considerable force.

While the

system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the

head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries

to the face, chest, arms and hands.

These are usually in the

nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force

of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries,

especially if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head are in

close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment.

This is why it is important for the occupant to: avoid placing any

object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag

module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the

available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the

airbag module, while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, lower portion

of instrument panel, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for

several minutes after deployment, so do not touch! The airbags

inflate only once.

The windshield may be damaged by

absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.