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1-7. Safety information

GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)

CAUTION

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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the

seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and

reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender

while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger airbag

and front passenger knee airbag may not activate correctly, which could cause

death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seat-

back pocket).

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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 second seat.

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Do not let a second 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 second seat.

This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indi-

cates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe acci-

dent. If the seatback touches the second seat, return the seatback to a position

where it does not touch the second seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as

upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback exces-

sively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.