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Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using a key.*
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
NOTE: *This feature can be deactivated, or sliding
open/close or tilting up/down can be selected. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moon roof stops and is open.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery terminal is disconnected or the
battery is run down
The moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not operate correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery with the moon roof
slide −opened or tilted up. In any of these cases, you should
return the moon roof to normal. To normalize the moon roof,
push and hold the “SLIDE” switch or “TILT” switch on the front
side until the moon roof is closed completely.
Make sure the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If
the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.

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REAR STEP BUMPER
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The rear step bumper is for rear end protection and easier
stepup loading.
CAUTION
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear
step bumper at a time. It is designed for only one
person.
 Never drive the vehicle with anyone on the rear step
bumper.
RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS
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Lighting the running board and the ground helps you
easily to get in and out of the vehicle in the night.
When you unlock any door with a key or wireless remote
control, the lights come on and go out after about 15 seconds
automatically.
Opening any door lights up the lights and closing it goes out
them after 15 seconds. However, if the door remains open, the
lights automatically go out after about 30 minutes.

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REAR SEATS
Rear seat precautions
CAUTION
Adjustment should not be made while the vehicle is
moving.
 When folding the seat, secure the seat by adjusting
the length of the anchorage strap to prevent the seat
from falling down.
 When returning the seat to its original position,
observe the following precautions in order to prevent
personal injury in a collision or sudden stop.
There is no person or luggage around the seat and
operate slowly by supporting the seat with your
hands.
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.
The seat belts are not twisted or caught under the
seat and are arranged in their proper position and are
ready to use.
 When using the seat, make sure the seat is securely
locked.
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.
Tumbling or removing the seats will enlarge the luggage
compartment. See “Cargo an d luggage” on page 329 for
precautions to observe for loading luggage.
Adjusting rear seats
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 Second seat

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Third seat
Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean
back to the desired angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed.
The seat belts provide maximum protection when the
passengers 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 g reater the risk of death or personal injury.
Tumbling second seat for third seat entry
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For easy access to the third seat, tumble the second seat
in accordance with the following procedure.
Before tumbling the second seat, stow the second seat
buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the buckles from falling out when you tumble the
second seat.
NOTICE
The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you tumble
the second seat.

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1. Lower the head restraints to the lowest position, unlock
the seatback by pulling the lever on the side of the
seatback and fold it down.
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2. Pull the lever under the seat cushion or pull the strap on
the rear end of the seat cushion and swing the whole seat
forward. 3. To return it to the original position, reverse the steps
above.
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If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat
belt, do
not try it hard. Release the lock of the seat belt in the
following way.
1 Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to
slacken the seat belt.
2Let the seat belt retract a little.
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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Tumbling second seat
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Before tumbling the second seat, stow the second seat
buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the buckles from falling out when you tumble the
second seat.
NOTICE
The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you tumble
the second seat.
16X646
1. Lower the head restraints to the lowest position, unlock
the seatback by pulling the lever on the side of the
seatback and fold it down.
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2. Pull the lever under the seat cushion or pull the strap on
the rear end of the seat cushion and swing the whole seat
forward.

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If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat
belt, do not try it hard. Release the lock of the seat belt in the
following way.
1 Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to
slacken the seat belt.
2Let the seat belt retract a little.
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.
Tumbling third seat
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Before tumbling 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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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.