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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
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Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press the release button.
Release button
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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up.
Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.
Seat belt comfort guide (outboard rear seats)
For children or smaller-than-average people, slide the seat belt comfort guide forward so that the shoulder belt does not sit close to the person’s neck.
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Seat belt pretensioners (front and outboard rear seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occupant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision.
The front seat pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe side collision.
The pretensioner does not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.
Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision system)
If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the precollision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs.
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■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (
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■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (
■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■ Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once, including children.
● Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary.
The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
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CAUTION
■ Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (
Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants, extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (
■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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CAUTION
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● 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 may lead to incorrect operation.
■ Using a seat belt extender
● Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.
● 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 serious injury in the event of an accident.
● 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.
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NOTICE
■ 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.
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Table of contents
- 8 For your information
- 14 Reading this manual
- 15 How to search
- 16 Pictorial index
- 28 Before driving
- 30 For safety drive
- 32 Seat belts
- 38 SRS airbags
- 49 classification system
- 54 for children
- 55 Child restraint systems
- 59 Installing child restraints
- 69 Exhaust gas precautions
- 70 Hybrid system features
- 74 Hybrid system precautions
- 79 Immobilizer system
- 81 Alarm
- 84 and indicators
- 89 Gauges and meters
- 94 Multi-information display
- 102 Head-up display
- 109 consumption screen
- 121 with push-button start
- 134 Wireless remote control
- 137 Doors
- 141 Trunk
- 148 Front seats
- 150 Driving position memory
- 155 Head restraints
- 158 Steering wheel
- 159 Inside rear view mirror
- 161 Outside rear view mirrors
- 117 Power windows
- 120 Moon roof
- 125 Driving the vehicle
- 136 Cargo and luggage
- 139 Vehicle load limits
- 140 Trailer towing
- 141 Dinghy towing
- 142 Power (ignition) switch
- 149 EV drive mode
- 152 Hybrid transmission
- 158 Turn signal lever
- 160 Parking brake
- 163 Brake Hold
- 166 Headlight switch
- 171 Fog light switch
- 172 and washer
- 179 Headlight cleaner switch
- 180 Opening the fuel tank cap
- 185 Cruise control
- 189 cruise control
- 204 (Lane-Keeping Assist)
- 214 Intuitive parking assist
- 227 Rear view monitor system
- 239 Driving mode select switch
- 242 Driving assist systems
- 249 (Pre-Collision System)
- 258 (Blind Spot Monitor)
- 264 Lexus night view
- 270 Hybrid vehicle driving tips
- 272 Winter driving tips
- 269 Remote Touch
- 271 Remote Touch screen
- 277 Set up screen
- 294 Voice command system
- 305 air conditioning system
- 320 system
- 325 view mirror defoggers
- 326 Windshield wiper de-icer
- 327 Audio system type
- 350 Using the radio
- 374 Using the CD/DVD player
- 376 and MP3/WMA discs
- 382 Playing DVD video
- 394 video disc information
- 406 audio
- 416 a USB memory
- 426 Listening to an iPod
- 436 the audio/video system
- 438 Using the AUX port
- 439 audio controls
- 444 audio switches
- 261 (for cellular phone)
- 270 phone
- 289 (for cellular phone)
- 326 Interior lights list
- 327 • Interior light
- 327 • Personal lights
- 329 List of storage features
- 331 • Glove box
- 332 • Console box
- 333 • Cup holders
- 335 • Auxiliary boxes
- 336 Trunk features
- 338 and vanity mirrors
- 339 Clock
- 340 Ashtrays
- 341 Power outlets
- 343 Heated steering wheel
- 345 seat ventilators
- 348 Armrest
- 349 rear door sunshades
- 352 Coat hooks
- 353 Assist grips
- 354 Utility hook
- 355 Garage door opener
- 362 Safety Connect
- 371 the vehicle exterior
- 375 the vehicle interior
- 381 General maintenance
- 385 programs
- 611 precautions
- 615 Positioning a floor jack
- 617 Engine compartment
- 627 12-volt battery
- 631 Tires
- 641 Tire inflation pressure
- 644 Wheels
- 646 Air conditioning filter
- 648 Electronic key battery
- 650 fuses
- 665 Headlight aim
- 667 Light bulbs
- 682 Emergency flashers
- 683 stopped in an emergency
- 684 to be towed
- 690 something is wrong
- 691 a warning buzzer sounds
- 701 is displayed
- 729 If you have a flat tire
- 742 will not start
- 744 be shifted from P
- 745 be released
- 747 operate properly
- 750 is discharged
- 754 If your vehicle overheats
- 758 stuck
- 781 (fuel, oil level, etc.)
- 791 Fuel information
- 794 Tire information
- 806 Customizable features
- 817 Items to initialize
- 819 for U.S. owners
- 820 (in French)
- 822 (in French)
- 833 (Troubleshooting)
- 839 Alphabetical index
- 830 Before driving
- 832 For safety drive
- 834 Seat belts
- 840 SRS airbags
- 851 classification system
- 856 for children
- 857 Child restraint systems
- 842 Installing child restraints
- 847 Hybrid system precautions
- 847 Immobilizer system
- 839 and indicators
- 844 Gauges and meters
- 849 Multi-information display
- 857 Head-up display
- 830 with push-button start
- 843 Wireless remote control
- 846 Doors
- 850 Trunk
- 857 Front seats
- 859 Driving position memory
- 852 Inside rear view mirror
- 852 Outside rear view mirrors
- 854 Moon roof
- 841 Driving the vehicle
- 852 Cargo and luggage
- 855 Vehicle load limits
- 856 Trailer towing
- 857 Dinghy towing
- 858 Power (ignition) switch
- 856 Hybrid transmission
- 856 Turn signal lever