2006 LEXUS LX470 Owners Manual

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4. Remove the seat hook covers from the back of the seat
cushion and install them onto the seat anchor brackets.
CAUTION
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat
hooks, or you may get burned when they become hot.
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When returning the third seat to its original position, stow the
holding strap and the seat hook covers into the holder facing
the direction shown in the illustration.
5. To return it to the original position, reverse the steps
above.
CAUTION
 Do not sit on or place anything on the tumbled
seatback while driving.
 Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the seatback and
by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion.
Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating
properly.

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Removing third seats
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Before removing the third seats, stow the third seat belt
and buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the belt and buckles from falling out when you
tumble the third seat.
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Seat belt hanger
For the outer seat belts, use the seat belt hangers to
prevent the belts from being tangled.
NOTICE
 The seat belts must be stowed before you tumble the
third seat.

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Make sure to stow the third center seat belt in order
not to cause damage on the seat belt by pinching it
between the third seat inner leg and seat striker.
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1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. Pull the
reclining lever up and fold down the seatback.
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2. While turning the lever, lift and slide the whole seat
backward.

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3. Remove the lever cover and pull the lock release lever.
Lift up the rear side of the seat and pull the whole seat
backward.
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4. Remove the seat hook covers from the back of the seat
cushion and install them onto the seat anchor brackets.
CAUTION
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat
hooks, or you may get burned when they become hot.
5. To reinstall it, reverse the steps above.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the seat, observe the
following precautions to prevent personal injury:
 Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the
seat.
 Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a
person or drop it on yourself.

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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop;
You must install the removed seat back in its original
position.
 Do not sit on or place anything on the tumbled
seatback while driving.
 Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
 Do not try to sit on or place anything on the removed
seat.
Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the seatback and by
trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure
to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly.
NOTICE
Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seat. The
metallic tips of the seat legs may be damaged and the
seat cannot be reinstalled.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front seat
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For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint
before driving.
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
on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cush ion on the seatback is not
recommended.

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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.
Second and third seats
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Second seat Third seat
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cush ion 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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ARMREST
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To use the armrest, pull it down as shown above.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy
loads on it.
SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the
vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury
and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for
people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child
until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” on page 162 for
details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should
sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s
seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer
when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn
properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn
properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause
death or serious injury to the child.
Do not allow any children to stand up or kneel on either rear or
front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or
death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let
the child sit on your lap. Holding a child in your arms does not
provide sufficient restraint.

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woman. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips
and not on the waist.
Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious
bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:
 Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people even children.
 Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed.
The seat belts provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front
passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the
seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt.
In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is
reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal
injury.
 Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or
hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.
 Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning,
use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners, or allow them
to come into contact with the belts they may
severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the
interior” on page 467 for instructions.)
 Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has
been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.