2008 Lexus GX470 second seat

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Rear seats
To adjust the seat back angle, pull the lock release lever.
Second seats
Third seats (if equipped)

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Before driving
Tumbling the second seat (for third seat entry)Vehicles with third seat: For easy access to the third seat, tumble the sec-
ond seat in accordance with the following procedure.
■ Before tumbling the second seat
Stow the rear seat belt buckles.
■ Tumbling the second seat
Lower the head restraints to the lowest position.
Fold down the seatbacks while
pulling the lock release levers.
Swing the seat up and forward until
it locks in place.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Returning the second seat
Push the red knobs and swing the
seat down, then raise the seat-
backs.
■If you cannot raise the left side seatback
Release the seat belt lock by:Pushing on the lower front edge of the
seatback to slacken the seat belt.
Let the seat belt retract a little.

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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. The metallic tips of the seat legs may be
damaged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seats.

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■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the key is
not in the engine switch.
■If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because 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.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2

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■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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Third center seat belt (vehicles with third seats)The third center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation. Make sure that the buckle with the
light gray buckle release button is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
■Adjusting the height of the belt (front and second outboard seats)
Up
Down
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

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Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and may cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
In the auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Press the button for longer than
3 seconds to turn auto mode
on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror is auto-
matically set to auto mode
whenever the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.