Seat belts

The key technology of the Lexus GS (4th generation, L10) combines comfort and safety. With the smart key and remote control, the doors, trunk and engine can be operated effortlessly, without taking the key out of your pocket. This chapter explains the functions in detail and provides useful information on battery conservation, signal interference and emergency unlocking. This keeps the Lexus GS a reliable everyday companion with state-of-the-art locking technology.

Before every trip, make sure that all occupants have fastened their seat belts.

Correct Use of Seat Belts

• Adjust the shoulder belt so that it lies completely across your shoulder without touching your neck or slipping off your shoulder.
• Position the lap belt as low as possible across your hips.
• Adjust the seatback. Sit as upright as possible and as far back on the seat as you can.
• Do not twist the seat belt.

Fastening and Releasing the Seat Belt

1. 1
   To fasten the seat belt, insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks into place.
2. 2
   To unfasten the seat belt, press the buckle release button.

Adjusting the Height of the Shoulder Belt Anchor (Front Seats)

1. 1
   Press the release button and push the shoulder belt anchor down.
2. 2
   Push the shoulder belt anchor up.

Move the height adjuster up or down as required until you hear a click.

Seat Belt Comfort Guide (Outer Rear Seats)

For children or small persons, push the seat belt comfort guide forward so that the shoulder belt does not rest directly against the neck.

Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front Seats and Outer Rear Seats)

By suddenly tightening the seat belt, the pretensioner ensures that the belt restrains the occupant quickly if the vehicle is involved in certain severe frontal collisions.

The front seat belt pretensioners are also activated if the vehicle is involved in certain severe side collisions.

The pretensioner is not activated in a minor frontal, side or rear impact, or if the vehicle rolls over.

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

In an emergency stop or a collision, the retractor locks the belt.

It can also lock if you lean forward too quickly. With slow, smooth movements, the belt extends so that you can move freely.

Use of Seat Belts by Children

The seat belts in your vehicle are designed primarily for adults.

• Use a child seat suitable for the child's age and size until the child is big enough to wear the seat belt correctly.
• When the child is big enough to wear the seat belt correctly, follow the instructions for using the seat belt.

Replacing the Belt After the Pretensioner Has Been Activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner is activated in the first collision but not in subsequent collisions.

Seat Belt Regulations

If your country has seat belt regulations, contact a Lexus dealer or authorized repairer, or another qualified and properly equipped workshop, for seat belt replacement or installation.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of injury in case of sudden braking, a sudden evasive maneuver or an accident.

Otherwise, fatal or serious injuries may result.

Fastening a Seat Belt

• Make sure all passengers have fastened their seat belts.
• Always wear your seat belt correctly.
• Each seat belt must only be used by one person. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at the same time. This also applies to children.
• Lexus recommends that children sit in the rear seats and always be secured with a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint.
• For proper seating position, do not recline the seatback more than necessary. The seat belts are most effective when occupants sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Do not route the shoulder belt under your arm.
• Always wear the seat belt low and snug across your hips.

Pregnant women

Consult your doctor for advice and wear the seat belt as prescribed. Pregnant women should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips, like other occupants, adjust the shoulder belt so that it runs fully over the shoulder, and avoid having the belt rest on the rounded area of the lower abdomen.

If the seat belt is not worn correctly, there is a risk of fatal or serious injury not only to the pregnant woman but also to the unborn child in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

WARNING

Persons with health problems

Consult your doctor for advice and wear the seat belt as prescribed.

When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. If the seat belt wraps around a child's neck, suffocation or other serious or fatal injuries may result.

If this happens and the buckle cannot be released, cut the belt with scissors.

Seat belt pretensioners

When a seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the SRS warning light illuminates. In this case, the seat belt cannot be reused and must be replaced by a Lexus dealer or authorized repairer, or another qualified and properly equipped repair shop.

Height-adjustable shoulder belt anchor

Always make sure that the shoulder belt runs across the middle of the shoulder. The belt must not rest against the neck or slip off the shoulder. Otherwise, the protective effect of the belt in an accident is reduced, which may result in fatal or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, a sudden evasive maneuver or a collision.

Damage and wear of the seat belts

• Prevent damage to the seat belts by keeping the belts, tongues or buckles from being pinched in the doors.
• Inspect the seat belt system regularly. Check the belts for cuts, frayed edges and loose parts. Do not use damaged seat belts; have them replaced. Damaged seat belts do not provide occupants with adequate protection against fatal or serious injury.
• Make sure the belt tongue is locked in the buckle and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt does not function properly, contact a Lexus dealer or authorized repairer, or another qualified and properly equipped repair shop immediately.
• Have the seat assembly including the seat belts replaced if your vehicle has been involved in a severe collision, even if no obvious damage is visible.
• Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have all necessary work performed by a Lexus dealer or authorized repairer, or another qualified and properly equipped repair shop. Improper handling may lead to malfunction.

The seat belts in the Lexus GS (4th gen) use state-of-the-art technology and provide optimal protection in an accident. Features such as seat belt pretensioners and height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors adapt individually and increase the safety of all occupants. The precise instructions for correct use underline the responsibility Lexus assumes in this area.

The combination of high-quality materials and intelligent technology maximizes the protective effect of the belts. This shows how consistently Lexus focuses on safety and comfort in the GS model.

Why is correct seat belt adjustment so important?

Correct adjustment ensures that the belt can provide maximum protection in the event of a crash and minimizes the risk of injury.

What role do seat belt pretensioners play in the Lexus GS?

In an accident, seat belt pretensioners instantly tighten the belt and hold the occupant securely in position to prevent serious injury.