2014 Lexus IS250 fold seats

1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side and
push the trunk down from the outside
to close it.
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 system levers to
the lock position.
To disable the trunk opener, turn the
main switch in the glove box offOn
Off
When the main switch is off, the trunk
lid cannot be opened even with the
wireless remote control or entry
function.
When closing the trunk
Luggage security system
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1213-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Check that the luggage security sys-
tem 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.
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Rear seats (folding type)
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: If equipped
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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Luggage security system

1223-3. Adjusting the seats
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
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 seatback lock
release knob. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.

1554-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
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 hittin g 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 any-
thing in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
●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 passengers.
They should ride in thei r 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 scre en (if equipped) or Lexus Display Audio
screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in th e occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

564Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ..........................196
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio........................................................... 281
Rear personal lights............................. 357 Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear seats ................................................... 121 Fold down the seatback .................... 121
Luggage security system .................. 110
Rear sunshade ....................................... 367 Operation ..............................................367
Reverse operation feature.............367
Rear turn signal lights ...........................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ......................132
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 134 Rear view monitor system .................. 221
Rear window defoggers .................... 350
Refueling................................................... 188
Capacity.................................................502
Fuel types...............................................502
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Opening the fuel tank cap ............. 190
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................427
Fuses ........................................................ 429
Light bulbs............................................. 432
Tires .......................................................... 475
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 536
Reset the maintenance data .............. 391
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
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565Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Safety Connect ..................................... 378
Seat belt reminder light...................... 456
Seat belts..................................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation ................................................61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ...................................... 388
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 456
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light.............................. 455
Seat heaters ............................................ 355
Seat position memory...........................123
Seat ventilators ...................................... 355
Seating capacity......................................156 Seats, Front ............................................... 120
Adjustment..............................................120
Adjustment precautions...................120
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 58
Cleaning................................................. 387
Driving position memory................. 123
Head restraints ..................................... 127
Power easy access system ............. 124
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ..........................................355
Seat position memory ....................... 123
Seat ventilators....................................355
Seats, Rear ..................................................121 Fold down the seatback.....................121
Luggage security system.................. 110
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 174
Inside rear view mirror...................... 133
Intuitive parking assist........................ 214
Radar sensor..................203, 241, 248
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.................................................... 186
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.