seats lexus LS400 1994 Repair Manual Information / 1994 LS400: COMFORT ADJUSTMENT

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FRONT SEAT
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
Seat position control switch,
seat cushion angle and height
control switch
Seatback angle and headrest
control switch
Lumbar support control
switch

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Adjusting seat position
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 seal
movement.
Adjusting seatback angle
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 reclining, 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
Move the control switch in the desired direction.

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Adjusting lumbar support
Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the
switch is pushed.
HEADRESTS
Front seats (manual type)
Unlock
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock
release button and push the headrest down. To move the
headrest forward, pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the headrest forward as far as it can go will
return it to the upright position.
The headrest is most effective when it is close to your head.
Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION:

Adjust the top of the headrest so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.

After adjusting the headrest, make sure it is locked in
position.

Do not drive with the headrests removed.

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Front seats (power type)
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the headrest in that position.
To move the headrest forward, pull on the top.Pulling the top of the headrest as far forward as it can go will
return it to the upright position.
The headrest is most effective when it is close to your head.
Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION:

Adjust the top of the headrest so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.

Do not drive with the headrests removed.
Rear seats
Unlock
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock
release button and push the headrest down.

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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 belts. 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 not 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.