2013 Lexus IS300h fold seats

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Operation of each component
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
To protect luggage stored in the trunk against theft, the luggage security
system can be set to on.
Folding type rear seats only:
Move the luggage security sys-
tem levers to the lock position.
To disable the trunk opener, turn
the main switch in the glove box
off
On
Off
When the main switch is off, the
trunk lid cannot be opened even
with the wireless remote control
or entry function.
Luggage security system
1
2
1
2

1663-3. Adjusting the seats
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Check that the luggage security
system lever in the trunk is in the
unlock position.
Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear seatbacks to their
original position, lift them up until
they lock.
Rear seats (folding type)

: If equipped
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
1
2

1673-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
P. 1 4 5
Luggage security system
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving.
Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the
red marking will be visible on the seat-
back lock release knob. Make sure that
the red marking is not visible.

2004-1. Before driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
CAUTION
Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not
stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to
the floor as possible.
When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly
behind the front seats.
Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation system screen (if equipped) or Lexus Display
Audio screen (if equipped)
Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
Load and distribution
Do not overload your vehicle.
Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.

606Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Seat belt reminder light .............509
Seat belts .....................................38
Adjusting the seat belt ............39
Child restraint system
installation ............................71
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt.........................431
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR)....................40
How to wear your seat belt .....38
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ..........................41
Reminder light and
buzzer .................................509
Seat belt pretensioners ............39
SRS warning light ................508
Seat heaters................................410
Seat position memory ................168
Seat ventilators ..........................410Seats, Front ............................... 164
Adjustment........................... 164
Adjustment precautions ....... 165
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............... 70
Cleaning ............................... 430
Driving position memory..... 168
Head restraints ..................... 173
Power easy access system.... 170
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 36
Seat heaters .......................... 410
Seat position memory .......... 168
Seat ventilators .................... 410
Seats, Rear ................................ 166
Fold down the seatback ....... 166
Luggage security system ..... 145
Sensor
Automatic headlight system 227
Automatic High Beam system ...
232
Inside rear view mirror ........ 179
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..
99
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 264
Lexus parking assist-sensor . 271
Radar sensor ........ 257, 301, 313
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................ 239
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