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Seat belt hanger
For the outer seat belts, use the seat belt hangers to
prevent the belts from being tangled.
For the center seat belt, stow the seat belt tabs into the
cover of the roof as shown above.
Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.
To release the concave end tab, see page 144 for instructions.

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NOTICE
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before
you remove the seats.
1. Lower the outside head restraints to the lowest position
and remove the center head restraint.2. Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and
stow the center head restraint into the seatback.
3. Unlock the seatbacks by pushing the lock release

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4. Unlock the seat legs by pulling the seat leg lock release
knobs, and lift the whole seats. Retract the seat legs, then
place the seats on the floor.
5. Remove the seat lock cover and push the seat lock
release knobs, then pull up the whole seats and remove
them. After removing the seats, reinstall the seat lock

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NOTICE
Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seats. The
metallic tips of the seat legs may be damaged and the
seats cannot be reinstalled.
To return them to the original positions, reverse the steps
above.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the seats, observe the
following to prevent personal injury:
Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle
is moving.
Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the
seats.
Be careful not to hit the removed seats against a
person or drop it on yourself.
Do not try to sit on or place anything on the removed
seat.
To prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback
while driving.
Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
After reinstalling the seats, make sure the seats are
securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the
edge of the bottom cushions. Failure to do so will
prevent the seat belt from operating properly.
Install each seat in the same position from which it
was removed. Failure to do so will prevent third seat
occupants from using seat belts properly.
Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught
under the seat and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint
before driving.
Front seat
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push
the base of the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Second and third seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down.
Second center head restraint: When an occupant sits on the
second center seat, always pull up the head restraint to the lock
position.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Stowing the third center head restraint
The third center head restraint can be stowed in the right
side third seatback when they are not in use.
To stow the head restraint, unfasten the zippers behind
the seatback and stow it into the seatback.

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ARMRESTS
Front seats
To use the armrest, lower the armrest to the lowest
position and raise it to the desired angle. Raising the
armrest to the highest position unlocks the armrest to let
you return it to the lowest position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy
loads on it.

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Fastening front, second and third seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the
seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move
around freely.When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and
is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position
and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child
restraint system securely. (For details, see Child restraintº on
page 184.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then
pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull
the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle
are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this
may prevent you from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.