Lexus GX Automobile User Manual


 
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2006 LEXUS GX Safety
The GX is prepared, even when you are not. To begin with, it has been designed to help manage impact energy in a variety of emergency situations,
including frontal impacts, offset frontal impacts and side impacts. In such situations, its strong, welded-steel body-and-ladder frame helps maintain
the shape and integrity of the chassis and cabin. Scientifically designed, impact-absorbing materials in the structure of the GX will help offset the
energy generated by a collision. Furthermore, each door has been reinforced with beams to help provide side-impact protection. Roll-Sensing Curtain
Airbags (RSCA)
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deploy in the event of a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. (For off-road situations you can temporarily disable the RSCA.)
These work in conjunction with the seat-mounted side airbags
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. The GX also comes standard with a Tire Pressure Monitor System
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, which uses audio
and visual clues to alert you if your tire pressure is critically below the optimal range.
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See page 16 for more information.