2015 Lexus CT200h fold seats

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CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Pull up the seatback lock release lever
until the lock is released, and fold the
seatback down.
To avoid trapping the seat belt between
the seat and the inside of the vehicle,
pass the seat belt inside the seat belt
guide and then return the seatback
securely to the locked position.
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide

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WA R N I N G
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compartment while
driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■When returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Do not put your hand on the seat belt guide.
Doing so may cause you to trap your hand between the guide and the pillar, causing an
injury.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●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 behind the seatback
lock release lever. Make sure that the red
marking is not visible.

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CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)4-1. Before driving
WA R N I N G
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●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 luggage compartment whenever possible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
●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 luggage compartment. 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 luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating 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.

627Alphabetical index
CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)
Refueling ................................................... 183Capacity .................................................573
Fuel types ...............................................573
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 183
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 185
Regenerative braking ............................ 66
Remote Touch
*................... 91, 203, 410
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 502
Fuses........................................................ 504
Light bulbs ............................................ 507
Tires .......................................................... 547
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.......................................... 602
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 466
Road accident cautions .......................... 71
Seat belts..................................................... 32 Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 32
Automatic Locking Retractor ................................................ 33
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ...............................................463
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 33
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 33 Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 529
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ..........................603
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 528
Seat heaters.............................................423
Seat position memory .......................... 123
Seating capacity .....................................153
Seats Adjustment............................................... 119
Adjustment precautions ...................120
Child seats/child restraint system installation .................... 52, 55
Cleaning................................................. 463
Driving position memory................. 123
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...............................................121
Head restraint........................................ 126
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Seat heaters .......................................... 423
Sensor
Inside rear view mirror......................133
Intuitive parking assist........................199
Radar sensor..............................194, 239
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.....................................................178
Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever ................................................... 162
Side airbags ................................................ 37
Side doors .................................................105
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.