2003 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 144

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT D Wear their seat belts properly. D Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times. SJ16009 SV16093 "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. "Curtain shield airbags In response to a severe side impact, the curtain shield airbags for the driver or front passenger work together with the seat belts by inflating to help reduce injury mainly to the driver's or front passenger's head. The curtain shield airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. CAUTION The side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: 127 2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)