2010 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 78

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

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CAUTION

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Wearing a seat belt

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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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, including 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 necessary.

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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Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoul-

der. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause

death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Seat belt pretensioners

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Do not place anything, such as a cushion, 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 seat belt pretensioner for the

front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

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If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,

the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.