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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 accide nt 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.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch set to
the OFF.
Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless remote control
at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
●Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column)
can be recalled within 3 minutes after the corresponding side door is opened,
even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to OFF.
●Driver’s side: Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steer-
ing column) can be recalled within 60 se conds after the driver’s door is closed,
even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to OFF.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button (“1”, “2” or
“3”) again.
■If the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer’s memory is erased
when the 12 volt battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that th e seat does not strike the rear passenger
or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the moveme nt by pressing another driving position
memory button.
STEP1
STEP2
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Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
■Vertical adjustment
Driver’s seat
Head restraint height can be
adjusted automatically along
with the seat position adjust-
ment. (→P. 54)
Front passenger’s seat Up
Pull the head restraint up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pressing the lock release
button.
Outboard rear seatsUp
Pull the head restraint up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pressing the lock release
button.
Lock release button
Lock release button
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Center rear seat
Up
Pull the head restraint up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pressing the lock release
button.
■Horizontal adjustment
Front seats
Grip head restraint and twist to
tilt forward or backward.
Outboard rear seats Grip head restraint and twist to
tilt forward or backward.
Lock release button
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■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entere d to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. ( →P. 5 6 )
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by
the moving mirror.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfac es, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with standard tires:
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflationpressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
●Vehicles with run-flat tires:
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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Alphabetical index
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Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine ..............................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................570
Storage location ................................. 532
Spark plug ................................................566
Specifications ........................................ 558
Speedometer........................................... 145
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................. 71
Audio switches ................................... 307
Steering wheel position memory.................................................. 56
Storage compartment ........................363
Storage feature......................................359
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 555
Sun visors .................................................366
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch .....................................................133
Fog light switch .................................... 158
Ignition switch........................................133
Light switches ....................................... 155
Mode select switch............................ 138
Power door lock switch .................... 44
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 439
Tire pressure warning select switch..................... 441
Window lock switch ........................... 75
Wipers and washer switch ............ 159 Tachometer ..............................................145
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 155
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 86
Immobilizer system ............................. 84
Theft prevention labels..........................88
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 570
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 582
Size ........................................................... 579
Tire identification number ............. 578
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...580
Tires Chains....................................................... 218
Checking............................................... 438
Compact spare tire.......................... 532
If you have a flat tire ................ 531, 541
Inflation pressure ............................... 570
Information ........................................... 576
Replacing ................................................ 531
Rotating tires........................................ 438
Size ........................................................... 570
Snow tires.............................................. 220
Tire pressure warning system..... 438
Tools............................................................ 531
Total load capacity .................................216
Touch screen.......................................... 226
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................223
Emergency towing ............................497
Trailer towing ....................................... 222
Traction control.....................................200
Trip meter ..................................................145T
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