lexus LFA 2012 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2012 LFA (OM77006U) Manual PDF

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Before driving
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●The SRS passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the passenger is very close to the airbag. The
passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback
adjusted, so the passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seri-
ously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a
seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Lexus strongly
recommends that all infants and children be properly restrained. The rear seats
are the safest for infants and children. ( P. 76 )
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean
against the dashboard.
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the
SRS passenger airbag unit or sit on the
knees of a passenger.
●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or
passenger have items resting on their
knees.
●Do not attach anything to or lean anything
against areas such as the dashboard, steer-
ing wheel pad, seat belt, or lower portion of
the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles when
SRS driver, passenger, seat belt and knee
airbags deploy.

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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Wear the seat belt correctly.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to
remove it.
●Do not wrap seat belt covers or other such items around the area where the SRS
seat belt air bag will inflate.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components shown on P. 63.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has 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.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad
and/or seat belt, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Lexus
dealer.

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CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or
serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replace ment of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard or seat belt.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender or front bumper.
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar
etc.).
●Modifications to the vehi cle's suspension system.
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players.
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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Passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classification system. This
system detects the conditions of the passenger seat and activates or deacti-
vates the devices for the passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light

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Condition and operation in the passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
■Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesPassenger airbag
Activated
Seat belt airbag on the passenger seat
Passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
*5
SRS warning light Off
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesPassenger airbag
Deactivated
Seat belt airbag on the passenger seat
Passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Not illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Passenger airbag
Deactivated
Seat belt airbag on the passenger seat
Passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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■There is a malfunction in the system
*
1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as
a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
*
2: In the event the passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*
3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits in
the passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult
depending on his/her physique or posture.
*
4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger
seat. If a child restraint system needs to be installed, install a forward
facing child restraint system on the passenger seat. ( P. 76 )
*
5: In case the indicator is not illumina ted, consult this manual on how to
install the child restraint system properly. ( P. 8 0 )
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Passenger airbag
Deactivated
Seat belt airbag on the passenger seat
Passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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CAUTION
■Passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the passenger occupant classification
system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Wear the seat belt properly.
●Make sure the passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the buckle
before someone sits in the passenger seat.
●Do not apply a heavy load to the passenger seat or equipment.
●Do not put objects under the passenger seat.
●Keep the passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively may le ssen the effectiveness of the seat belt
system.
●If an adult sits in the passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light should illu-
minated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit
up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn cor-
rectly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, ask the passenger
to move the passenger seat fully rearward.
●If a child restraint system needs to be installed, install a forward facing child
restraint system on the passenge r seat in the proper manner. (P. 8 0 )
●Do not modify or remove the seats.
●Do not kick the passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS
warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In
this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface.
●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the seat.

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Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child
restraint systems.
Only put a child restraint system when unavoidable.
Points to remember
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropri-
ate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child
restraint system.
General installation instructions ar e provided in this manual. (P. 8 0 )
Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 2 types according
to the age and size of the child.
Forward facing  Convertible seat

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Booster seat
■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
●If a child is too large for a child restraint system, use the vehicle's seat belt.
( P. 3 6 )

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CAUTION
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must
be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on
the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, th e child can be crushed against the wind-
shield, or between you and the vehicle's interior, causing death or serious injury.
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat even if the
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the passenger ai rbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the passenger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always
move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated, because the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed
and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
●Make sure you have complied with all inst allation instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer and that the sy stem is properly secured. If it is not
secured properly, it may cause death or seri ous injury to the child in the event of a
sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
●When installing a child restraint system, do not add clips to the shoulder belt, as
doing so may prevent the seat belt airbags from operating properly.
●After using the child restraint system, check the vehicle's seat belt for any dam-
age. If the seat belt is damaged, have it replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.