2003 Lexus SC 430 User Guide - Page 123

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Front seat belt buckle illumination Fastening seat belts 16sa12 16sa13a Opening the driver's door lights up the driver's seat belt buckle for easy use. The same applies for the front passenger's door and seat belt buckle. The light remains on for 15 seconds after the door is closed, but goes off immediately when both side doors are locked. Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely. When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" on page 126.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. 105