belt Lexus GX470 2007 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2007 GX470 (OM60C64U) User Guide

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CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■When the seatback is folded
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.
■When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
●Make sure the seats are securely locked. Fa ilure to do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
●Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
■When folding up the third seats
Fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so
may cause death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■When removing or reinstalling the third seats
Observe the following precautions to prevent personal injury:
●Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle is moving.
●Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
●Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seats.
●Be careful not to hit a person with the removed seat or drop it on yourself.
●Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat.
●Install each seat in the same position fr om which it was removed. Failure to do so
will prevent third seat occupants fr om using the seat belts properly.

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Before driving
NOTICE
■Before tumbling, folding up or removing the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.
■Before tumbling the second seats
The headphone jack lid of the rear seat entertainment system must be closed.
■Removed third seats
Avoid putting heavy loads on the seats. Th e metallic tips of the seat legs may be
damaged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seats.

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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.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle until
a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
Release button

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Before driving
Third center seat belt (vehicles with third seats)The third center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation. Make sure that the buckle with the
light gray buckle release button is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
■Adjusting the height of the belt (front and second outboard seats)
Up
Down
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

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■Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as when
removing the third seat.
To release the hooked tab, insert
the vehicle's key into the hole on
the buckle with the light gray
buckle release button.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the cover
set in the roof as shown.
■ Extracting the belt
Pull the belt out partially, then remove the tabs from the cover.
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Before driving
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu-
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal colli-
sion.
The pretensioner may not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudd en stop or on impact. It may also lock if
you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and
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. ( P. 8 1 )

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■Pregnant women
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 2 8 )
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehi cle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
●Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. ( P. 74 )
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt,
follow the instructions on P. 28 regarding seat belt usage.
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
The seat belts cannot be used if a preten sioner has activated. After an accident,
have your Lexus dealer inspect the pretensioners and replace them, if necessary.
■Seat belt extender
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt
in the proper way. ( P. 2 8 )
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in
the same manner as other occupants. Extend
the shoulder belt completely over the shoul-
der and position the belt across the chest.
Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suf-
fer death or serious injury as a result of sud-
den braking or a collision.
If your seat belts cann ot be fastened securely
because they are not long enough, a person-
alized seat belt extender is available from
your Lexus dealer free of charge.

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Before driving
CAUTION
■Wearing a seat belt
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sud-
den braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●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 the same time, including children.
●Children should be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/or an
appropriate child restraint system.
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating
position. 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.
■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 injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab 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 belt s, 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 a seat belt.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han-
dling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may
cause death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
■When using the third center seat belt
■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 in stalling a child restraint system, because
the belt will not securely hold the chil d restraint system, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by
another person, or at a different seatin g position other than the one originally
intended.
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 vehi cle interior and the extender itself.
Do not use the third center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only one of
the buckles may result in death or serious
injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat.
Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (P. 1 3 )
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily opera-
ble.
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air-
bag is facing your chest.
( P. 3 5 )
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P. 2 6 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P. 2 8 )