Lexus ES: Before driving
Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
1. Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.
2. Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.
Always align the 
marks .
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
- Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
- Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
- Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
- Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
- Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
- Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
- With the hybrid system stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
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For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driving
the vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudde
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types
of severe
impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together
with the seat belts to help reduce t
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the safety connect system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT 2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK HINT:
The safety connect system
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. SECURE VEHICLE (a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel. CAUTION:
Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move,
