2011 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 154

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk CAUTION n To prevent an accident Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. l Always use a seat belt. l Always lock all doors. l Ensure that all doors are properly closed. l Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 1 Before driving The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or death. Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position. l Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat. n Door closer In the event that a door is left slightly open, the door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. If the child-protector lock is set, the door closer will not stop during operation even if an attempt is made to open the door from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the door. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. NOTICE n To prevent door closer malfunction Do not frequently repeat opening and closing of doors, or apply excessive force to a door while the door closer is operating. 57