2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 23

1-1. For safe use

ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)

CAUTION

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SRS airbag precautions

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Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items

could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy.

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If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to

remove it.

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Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags

inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may

prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the

side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag

components.

Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have

deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

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If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door

or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off

any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

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If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and

front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by

your Lexus dealer.