2012 Lexus IS F fold seats

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Head restraints
■Removing the head restraints (front seats)
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Vertical adjustment (front seats)Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Folding operation (rear seats)
To stow the head restraint by
folding it forward, pull the head
restraint up while pushing the
lock release button. Only the
button on the right stay (when
facing the front of the vehicle)
can be used to fold the head
restraint forward.
Lock release button
Lock release button
Pull the head restraint up while pushing the
lock release button.

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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■When using the rear seat head restraints
Make sure the head restraints are not in the stowed/folded position while in use.
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.
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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Outside rear view mirrors
■The mirrors can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 2 2 8 )
■Folding back the mirrors
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. (→ P. 5 5 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
rear.

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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 (between “L” and
“R”).
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror to reduce reflected light. (→P. 7 2 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.

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Alphabetical index
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Radar cruise control ..............................177
Radiator ....................................................404
Radio* ........................................................ 233
RDS* ..........................................................235
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 447
Wattage.................................................. 522
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................................365
Rear window defogger* ....................228
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 429
Fuses .......................................................... 431
Light bulbs............................................. 447
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................546
Reset the maintenance data............ 385
Safety connect .......................................369
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt........................ 65
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 115
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 382
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66
How to wear your seat belt............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 66
Reminder light ..................................... 466
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 65 Seat heaters ............................................ 349
Seat position memory............................ 59
Seating capacity......................................213
Seats
Adjustment ...............................................54
Adjustment precautions ....................54
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............................115
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front passenger seat position memory ................................................. 59
Head restraints ........................................ 61
Properly sitting in the seat................. 92
Seat heaters ......................................... 349
Service reminder indicators .............154
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................................497
Transmission.......................................... 138
Shift lever light ....................................... 330
Shift lock system.................................... 497
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 356
Side airbags ............................................... 94
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 162
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 74
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button start Entry function .......................................... 32
Starting the engine.............................. 134
“SOS” button.......................................... 369R
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