2002 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 125

KEYS AND DOORS Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. CAUTION The driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Lexus strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle. D The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard. D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts. D Always make sure that the belt webbing is not twisted and runs freely through the guide when using it. D Always adjust the seat belt webbing snugly, adjust the seat belt guide and seat position to assure proper fit and comfort of your seat belt. "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's or front passenger's chest. The side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and passenger when the side airbags are inflated. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. 16sa21b 112 SC430 through 12/2001 Production