driver seat adjustment Lexus ES300 1992 Comfort Adjustment

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FRONT SEATS
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel
and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION:

Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the
seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.

Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the control switch in more than one
dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.
Adjusting front seats
Seatback angle
control switch
Seat position control switch,
seat cushion angle and height
control switch (driver’s seat only)

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Adjusting seat position
Control switch
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position. Do not
place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat
movement.
Adjusting seatback angle
Control
switch
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback in that position.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a
collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when
the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to
the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision,
the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
Adjusting seat cushion angle and height
(driver’s seat only)
Control switch
Control switch
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position.

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Adjusting lumbar support
(driver’s seat only)
Lumber support
adjusting lever
Pull the lever forward and release it.
Repeat this until you have comfortable support.
TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
Unlock
Open
Lock
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Pull the lever
of the armrest door and open the armrest door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest
door with the master key.
Bag
Cover
Open the cover and pull out the bag. You can insert long
items such as skiis into the bag from the trunk
compartment to avoid soiling the interior of your Lexus.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 36 for luggage
leading hints
NOTICE:
When putting ski equipment in the bag, make sure the
ski equipment is fully dry.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus recommends that the driver and passengers in the
vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided.
Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the
severity of injury in accidents.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits
your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.
Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child
should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is
safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If
the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the
child to the center position and use the center lap belt.
Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips
and riot on the waist.
Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Depending on the injury, however, first check with your doctor.CAUTION:
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their
seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury
in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:

Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people − even children.

Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts
provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in
the upright position. (See “Adjusting seatback angle”.)

Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware.
Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the
seat or doors.

Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use
a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use
bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners−they may severely
weaken the belts.

Replace the belt assembly if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced
even if damage is not obvious.

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57 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 extender itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle
for future use.
CAUTION:
After inserting the tab, make sure that the connection is
secure and the seat belt extender is not twisted.
SRS AIRBAG
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag is
designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact
within the shaded area as shown in the illustration, and to
provide the driver with further protection in addition to the
protection provided by the driver’s seat belt.
Front airbag sensors
Warning light
Steering wheel pad assembly
(airbag and inflator)
Center airbag sensor assembly
The center airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor
and center airbag sensor. In the event of a severe frontal
impact, a front airbag sensor and safing sensor, or center
airbag sensor and safing sensor detect the shock, the center
airbag sensor assembly triggers the inflator, and the inflator
fills the bag to help restrain the driver’s forward motion.

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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.