2012 Lexus GX460 remove seats

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)■
Returning the third seats
Press and hold .
Two beeps sound and seatback
and seat cushion begin to move.
When operating is completed, two
beeps sound again.
Lift the head restraints up until they
lock.
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STEP2
■The third power seats can be operated when
●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
●The shift lever is in P position with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■During third power seat stowing operation
Do not remove your hand from the switch until the operation stops automatically. If
you remove your hand from the switch, the operation will stop and the buzzer will
sound continuously. The seat cannot be used in this state. The buzzer will stop when
the switch is pressed again.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■When stowing the third seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Check that there is no luggage and that there are no other people around the
seat before stowing operation.
●Do not insert hands or feet into the moving parts of the seat.
●Do not allow children to operate the seat.
■After returning the seatbacks to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rearward on
the top.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■When returning the third seat (vehicles with a luggage cover)
If the luggage cover is installed in the luggage compartment, make sure you remove
it before returning the third seat. (→P. 561) The luggage cover may be damaged by
the seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Installing the head restraints
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.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
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 death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate 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 belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han-
dling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■Precaution for pre-collision seat belts
Do not rely on the pre-collision system to avoid accidents. Always pay attention to
the surrounding conditions, and drive safely and responsibly.

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3-6. Using the storage features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Cup holdersFor front seats Press down and release the cup
holder lid.
You can remove the holder inside.
For second seats (vehicles without third seats)Pull the armrest down.
For second seats (vehicles with third seats) Pull the armrest down and press in
and release the button.
Cup holders

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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)For third seats (except for left side seat of the vehicles with a DVD
changer)
■Cup holder lights (front seats)
●The cup holder lights turn on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the cup holder lights change in conjunction with the instru-
ment cluster light. (
→P. 1 9 6 )
■Cup holder insert
For front seats
Cup holder insert may be removed for clean-
ing.
Cup holders

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3-7. Other interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Auxiliary box (if equipped)
Remove the cover.
■ Luggage cover (if equipped)
Vehicles without third seats Attach the hooks to the head
restraints.
Vehicles with third seats Attach the hooks to the head
restraints.
When using the luggage cover,
the third seats must be fold
down. (→P. 7 2 )
STEP1
STEP1

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Removing the luggage coverThe luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure below. Retract the cover and release both
ends, then lift it out.
Vehicles without third seats: After
removing the luggage cover, place
it somewhere other than the pas-
senger compartment.
Stowing the luggage cover (vehicle with third seat)
Push the case while pressing the
lock release button.
Vehicles without a rear automatic
air conditioning system: Shorten
one side only.
Vehicles with a rear automatic air
conditioning system: Shorten both
sides.
Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it on the anchors.STEP2
STEP1
Lock release button