2007 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 49

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CAUTION

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Wearing a seat belt

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sud-

den braking or an accident.

Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.

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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

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Always wear a seat belt properly.

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Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more

than one person at once, including children.

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Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat

belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating

position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight

and well back in the seats.

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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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Seat belt damage and wear

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Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed

in the door.

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Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.

Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot

protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

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Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus

dealer.

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Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in

a serious accident, even if there's no obvious damage.

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Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.

Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han-

dling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly resulting in

death or serious injury.