2011 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 121

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1-8. Safety information

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CAUTION

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment.

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Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on

the front passenger seat seatback from the rear seat.

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Do not let a rear seat passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

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Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This

may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates

that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the

seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does

not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible

when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the

effectiveness of the seat belt system.

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If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illu-

minated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit

up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn cor-

rectly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the pas-

senger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger

seat fully rearward.

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When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the

front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat

in the proper order. (

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P. 127)

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Do not modify or remove the front seat.

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Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,

the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction in the detection sys-

tem. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat

cushion surface.

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Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-

backs.