2011 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 62

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) n Pregnant women Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 66) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants. Extend the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision. n People suffering illness 1 Before driving Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. n Child seat belt usage The seat belts of your vehicle are principally designed for persons of adult size. l Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. (→P. 119) follow the instructions on P. 66 regarding seat belt usage. l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt, n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions. n Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge. 69