2015 LEXUS RC350 fold seats

152
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)3-3. Adjusting the seats
■Before entering/exiting the rear seats
Remove the seat belt from the seat belt guide. (
P. 3 5 )
■Entering/exiting the rear seat
Pull the lever.
The front seat will lower automati-
cally.
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment Vertical height adjustment
Lumbar support adjustment (if
equipped)
Entering/exiting the rear seats (lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”
seat)
1
2
3
4
5
1

1533-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.
The front seat will move forward
automatically.
■Returning the front seat to its original position
Move the seatback backward until it locks. The front seat will return to its orig-
inal position automatically.
■When adjusting the seat
●Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling.
●RC350: When folding down a rear seatback, if it interferes with a front seatback, adjust
the front seat position so that the seats no longer interfere with each other. However, if
adjusting the front seat position causes th e correct driving posture to not be main-
tained, return the rear seatback to its original position. ( P. 1 5 5 )
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat
●After the front seat is moved forward by operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat lever,
if a power seat adjusting switch or a driving position memory switch is pressed, the front
seat will not return to its original position even if the front seatback is moved backward
until it locks.
●The lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” se at will not operate in the following situa-
tions:
• The front seat belt of the seat to be operated is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in a position other
than P (driver' s seat only).
●Operation of the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat will stop in the following sit-
uations:
• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv ing position memory switch is pressed.
• The front seat belt of the seat which is operating is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is moved to a posi-
tion other than P (driver's seat only).
■Jam protection function
While the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat is operating or a seat position mem-
ory is being recalled ( P. 157), if an object is stuck eith er in front of or behind the front
seat, the front seat will stop and then mo ve in the opposite direction slightly.
2

1543-3. Adjusting the seats
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not
injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the se at mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too rec lined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk
of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat
●Before operating the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that any sur-
rounding passengers or objects will not contact the seat.
●Make sure the seatback is lo cked securely before driving.
●Never operate the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat while the vehicle is
moving.
■Jam protection function
Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part of your body to intentionally activate the jam
protection function.

1553-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Move the luggage security system
lever to the unlock position.
Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.
To return a rear seatback to its original
position, lift it until it locks. If a rear head
restraint contacts the ceiling and the
seatback cannot be returned smoothly,
lower the head restraint to the lowest
position.
P. 1 4 2
Rear seats (folding type)
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
1
2
Luggage security system

1563-3. Adjusting the seats
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
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.

1894-1. Before driving
4
Driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
■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.
●RC350: 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.
●RC350: When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly
behind the front seats.
●RC350: Never allow anyone to ride in the en larged 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 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.

676Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 233
Radiator .................................................... 485
Radio.......................................................... 346
Rear seats ................................................. 155 Fold down the seatback .................. 155
Luggage security system .................142
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 516
Turn signal lever .................................204
Wattage ................................................... 619
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 166
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 168 Rear window defoggers .................... 420
Refueling...................................................225
Capacity................................................. 607
Fuel types............................................... 607
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................227
Opening the fuel tank cap .............227
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 507
Fuses ....................................................... 509
Light bulbs............................................... 512
Tires ......................................................... 560
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 648
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................. 467
Rev indicator ..................................... 92, 99
Rev peak ........................................... 92, 100
R

677Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Seat belt reminder light...................... 534
Seat belts..................................................... 34Automatic Locking Retractor......... 36
Child restraint system installation .............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................464
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt ............. 34
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........534
Seat belt extender................................. 36
Seat belt guide........................................ 35
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 35
SRS warning light.............................. 533
Seat heaters ............................................ 426
Seat position memory........................... 157
Seat ventilators .......................................427
Seating capacity..................................... 190 Seats, Front ............................................... 152
Adjustment.............................................. 152
Adjustment precautions...................154
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 57
Cleaning................................................. 463
Driving position memory................. 157
Head restraints ...................................... 161
Jam protection function....................153
Properly sitting in the seat .................32
Seat heaters .......................................... 426
Seat position memory ....................... 157
Seat ventilators.....................................427
Seats, Rear ................................................ 155 Fold down the seatback.................. 155
Luggage security system................. 142
Sensor Automatic headlight system ........209
Automatic High Beam system .................................................... 215
Inside rear view mirror...................... 167
Intuitive parking assist...................... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 248
Radar sensor................. 240, 291, 300
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 223
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
S
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.