COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
58The SRS airbag system is not designed to protect the driver
from an impact from the side or rear, or if the vehicle overturns.
When the SRS airbag inflates, an operating noise will be heard
and a small amount of smoke-like gas will be released. This
gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occurring.
CAUTION:
The SRS airbag system is designed only as a
supplement to the driver’s seat belt system. To obtain
maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all
passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat
belts when driving. For instructions and precautions
concerning the seat belt system, see “SEAT BELTS” on
page 51.
Do not modify or remove any component or wiring,
such as the steering wheel, column cover, center airbag
sensor assembly or front airbag sensors. Doing any of
these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or
disable the system, which could result in personal
injury.
NOTICE:
Do not perform any of the following changes without
prior approval from your Lexus dealer. Repairs or
service of this kind can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic items such as a mobile
two-way radio or cassette tape player.
Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front
console, rear console, steering column or steering
wheel.This SRS airbag system has a warning light to indicate
operating problems. See “SRS airbag warning light” on page
28.
Pad
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
The SRS airbag system malfunctions.
The SRS airbag has been inflated.
The front part of the vehicle (shown in the illustration) was
involved in an accident which was not of the extent to cause
the SRS airbag to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel is scratched, cracked
or otherwise damaged
NOTICE:
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.
