RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
(1) Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
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Before deployment, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
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The driver side knee airbag assembly becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes
after deployment.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a driver side knee airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
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Do not apply water etc. to a driver side knee airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
HINT
The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
3. DISPOSE OF DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (When not Installed in Vehicle)
NOTICE:
Be sure to observe the following procedure when deploying the airbag.
HINT
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check the function of SST See: Steering Pad.
SST : 09082-00700
(b) Remove the driver side knee airbag assembly See: Removal and Replacement/Knee Airbag Assembly (for Driver Side)/Removal.
CAUTION:
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Before removing the driver side knee airbag assembly, wait at least 90 seconds after turning the power switch off and
disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
(c) Using braided wire, tie down the driver side knee airbag assembly to an unneeded tire.
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Wire:
Stripped wire section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more
CAUTION:
If the wire is too thin or an alternative object is used to tie down the driver side knee airbag assembly, it may snap when the airbag is
deployed. Always use a wire for vehicle use with an area of at least 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2).