1997 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 25

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT ! CAUTION To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. ¢ Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it. ¢ Remember that the extender provided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one originally intended for. Seat belt extender If the front or rear outside seat belts cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Lexus dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for for the extender. Bring the heaviest coast you can expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Lexus dealer. To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the "PRESS" signs on the buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. 66