2004 Lexus GX 470 User Guide 2 - Page 116

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Adjusting seatback angle Adjusting seat cushion angle and height (Driver's seat only) Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seatback in that position. Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position. CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury. 116