2007 LEXUS LX470 Owners Manual

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Before driving
Tumbling second seats and third seat entryFor easy access to the third seat, perform and in “Tum-
bling second seats”. ( P. 1 5 )
■ Before tumbling second seats
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
■ Tumbling second seats
Pull the seatback angle levers and
fold the second seats down.
When returning the second seats
to their original position, lift them
up until they lock.
Pull the lever under the seat cush-
ion or pull the strap on the rear end
of the seat cushion and swing the
whole seat forward.
When returning the second seats
to their original position, lift them
down until they lock.
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Hook the holding strap to the
assist grip and secure the seat by
pulling its free end.
When returning the second seats
to their original position, put the
holding strap into the pocket.
Remove the seat hook covers from
the back of the seat cushion, and
install them on the seat hooks.
When returning the second seats
to their original position, remove
the seat hook covers from the floor
and install them in the back of the
seat cushion.
■Returning second seats.
Reverse the steps above.
If you cannot raise the seatback
because of the locked seat belt,
release the lock.Push in the lower front edge of
the seatback cushion to slacken
the seat belt.
Let the seat belt retract a little.
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Before driving
Tumbling third seats■ Before tumbling third seats
Stow the seat belts and buckles,
and lower the head restraints to
the lowest position.
Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tangled.
■ Tumbling third seats
Pull the seatback angle levers and
fold the third seats.
When returning the third seats to
their original position, lift them up
until they lock.
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While turning the lever, lift and
slide the whole seat backward.
When returning the third seats to
their original position, slide them
forward to their locked position
while lifting down with the lever,
and then completely lift them
down.
Hook the holding strap to the
assist grip and secure the seat by
pulling its free end.
When returning the third seats to
their original position, put the hold-
ing strap into the pocket.
Remove the seat hook covers from
the back of the seat cushion, and
install them on the seat hooks.
When returning the third seats to
their original position, remove the
seat hook covers from the floor and
install them in the back of the seat
cushion.
■Returning third seats.
Reverse the steps above.
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Removing third seats■ Before removing third seats
Perform and in “Tumbling third seats”. ( P. 17)
■ Removing third seats
Remove the lever cover and pull
the lock release lever. Lift up the
rear side of the seat and pull the
whole seat backward.
When returning the third seats to
their original position, put the front
side of the seat, pull the lever and
then put the rear side.
Remove the seat hook covers from
the back of the seat cushion and
install them on the seat hooks.
When returning the third seats to
their original position, remove the
seat hook covers from the floor and
install them in the back of the seat
cushion.
■Returning third seats
Reverse the steps above.
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■When tumbling the seat
●Do not sit on or place anything on the tumbled seatback while driving.
●Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get burned
when they become hot.
■When removing or reinstalling the seat
●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.
●Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
●Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat.
■When returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Press for ward and rearward on the top of the seatback and pull up the edge of
the bottom cushion.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
●Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the seat and seatbelt
●The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the seat-
backs.
●Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seat.

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Before driving
Driving position memory system
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1” or “2” until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
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■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be activated
within 30 seconds after the corresponding driver’s door is opened, even if the key is
removed from ignition switch.
■If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy stem, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.