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1-7. Safety information

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Before driving

*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passen-

ger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be

installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (

→

P. 93)

*5: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for

installing the child restraint system properly. (

→

P. 97)

CAUTION

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

●

Wear the seat belt properly.

●

Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the

buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

●

Make sure the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using the

seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator

light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle,

then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure

the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender

while the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger airbag,

side airbag on the front passenger side and front passenger knee airbag may not

activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of colli-

sion.

●

Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on

the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

●

Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on

the seatback with their legs.

●

Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

●

Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This

may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates

that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the

seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does

not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible

when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the

effectiveness of the seat belt system.

Section	Page
Quick Reference Pictoral Index	1
Keys	6
Seats	9
Starting	14
Headlights	21
Audio System	24
Door Locks	35
List of WarningIndicator Lights	39
Customizing Your Lexus	45
Front	49
Pictorial Index	50
Foreword	60
Key information	63
Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk	65
Adjustable components seats, mirrors, steering wheel	86
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	103
Refueling	110
Theft deterrent system	113
Safety information	118
Driving procedures	150
Instrument cluster	166
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	176
Using other driving systems	183
Driving information	207
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	225
Using the audio system	233
Using the hands-free phone system for cellular phone	262
Using the interior lights	290
Using the storage features	293
Other interior features	300
Maintenance and care	324
Maintenance	330
Do-it-yourself maintenance	336
Essential information	393
Steps to take in an emergency	403
Specifications	448
Customization	473
Initialization	478
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	479
Abbreviation list	482
Alphabetical index	484
What to do if...	494
Gas Station Information	496
Scheduled Maintenace Guide	497
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