2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 94

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.) CAUTION n Reclining adjustment Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury. n When the seatback is folded 1 Before driving Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving. n When returning the seatbacks to their original position Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. l Make sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly. l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat. l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use. n When folding up the third seats Fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking. n When removing or reinstalling the third seats Observe the following precautions to prevent personal injury: l Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle is moving. l Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle. l Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seats. l Be careful not to hit a person with the removed seat or drop it on yourself. l Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat. l Install each seat in the same position from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent third seat occupants from using the seat belts properly. 43