2008 Lexus GX470 remove seats

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■Folding up the third seats
Lower the outboard head restraint to the lowest position and
remove the center head restraint.
Stow the center head restraint in the seatback. ( P. 4 8 )
Unlock the seatbacks by pushing
the lock release levers forward,
and fold them down.
Unlock the seat legs by pulling the
seat leg lock release handles, and
lift the seats sideward.
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STEP2
STEP3
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Removing the third seatsFollow the procedure for “Folding up the third seats” up to STEP
3. Unlock the seat legs by pulling the
seat leg lock release handles, and
lift the seats. Retract the seat legs,
then place the seats on the floor.
Remove the seat lock cover and
push the red seat lock release
knobs outward, then lift the seats
free.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■When returning the third seat to its original position
Reverse the steps listed.

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Before driving
CAUTION
■Reclining 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 the seatback is folded
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.
■When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Be careful not to get your hand s or feet pinched in the seat.
●Make sure the seats are securely locked. Fa ilure to do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
●Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
■When folding up the third seats
Fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so
may cause death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■When removing or reinstalling the third seats
Observe the following precautions to prevent personal injury:
●Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle is moving.
●Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
●Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seats.
●Be careful not to hit a person with the removed seat or drop it on yourself.
●Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat.
●Install each seat in the same position fr om which it was removed. Failure to do so
will prevent third seat occupants fr om using the seat belts properly.

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NOTICE
■Before tumbling, folding up or removing the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.
■Before tumbling the second seats
The headphone jack lid of the rear seat entertainment system must be closed.
■Removed third seats
Avoid putting heavy loads on the seats. Th e metallic tips of the seat legs may be
damaged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seats.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Before driving
Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Vertical adjustment
Grip the head restraint and
move it up or down.
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Grip the head restraint and
remove while holding the
lock release button.
■ Horizontal adjustment
Grip the head restraint and twist
to tilt forward or backward.
Lock
release
button
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
■When an occupant sits on the second center seat
Always pull up the head restraint to the lock position.
■When not using the third center seat head restraint (vehicles with third seat)
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Open the zipper on the back of the third seat
and stow the head restraint inside.

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Before driving
■Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as when
removing the third seat.
To release the hooked tab, insert
the vehicle’s key into the hole on
the buckle with the light gray
buckle release button.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the cover
set in the roof as shown.
■ Extracting the belt
Pull the belt out partially, then remove the tabs from the cover.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot
protect an occupant from injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt
does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in
a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify , disassemble or dispose of a seat belt.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han-
dling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may
cause death or serious injury.