2001 Lexus IS 300 User Guide 1 - Page 105

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT D Wear their seat belts. D Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times. SS16039 SV16061 "Side airbags In response to a severe side impact, the side airbags for the driver or front passenger work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver or front passenger's chest. The side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt. The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, door side airbag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 38.) CAUTION The side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: 91