2008 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 70

1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION n Seat belt damage and wear l Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be jammed in the door. l Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. 1 Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from injury. l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt Before driving does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage. l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may cause death or serious injury. n Using a seat belt extender l Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender. l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of death or injury in the event of a collision. l The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended. n Precaution for pre-collision seat belts Do not rely solely on the pre-collision system to avoid accidents. Always pay attention to the surrounding conditions, and drive safely and responsibly. 71 GS_HV_U March 29, 2010 3:31 pm