2008 Lexus RX 400h Owners Manual - Page 63

1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a serious accident, even if there's no obvious damage. l 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 handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly resulting in death or serious injury. n Using a seat belt comfort guide l Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front. l To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driv- ing, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use. l Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoul- der. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoulder. Failure to observe these precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing 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. NOTICE n When using a seat belt extender When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself. 64