2003 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 154

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION The curtain shield airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver, front passenger and rear outside passenger must: D Wear their seat belts properly. D Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times. "Curtain shield airbags for front and rear outside occupants In response to a severe side impact, the curtain shield airbag on either side works together with the seat belts by inflating. The curtain shield airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver's head, front passenger's head and rear outside passenger's head. The curtain shield airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat or rear 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 curtain shield airbags are inflated. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. 16L355a 140