1998 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 123

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) consists of driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The combination of these 3 systems is designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts. 16L118-1 "Driver and front passenger airbags, and seat belt pretensioners Driver and front passenger airbags: In response to a severe frontal impact, the driver and front passenger airbags work together with the seat belts to help preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver's or front passenger's heads or chests from directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. Seat belt pretensioners: In response to a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the driver and front passenger. The front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. The seat belt pretensioners are activated together with the driver and front passenger airbags, even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt. 123