2018 Lexus IS350 fold seats

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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats
■Power easy access system (if equipped)
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in
accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( →P. 139)
■When adjusting the seat
●Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling.
●When folding down a rear seatback, if it inte rferes with a front seatback, adjust the front
seat position so that the seats no longer inte rfere with each other. However, if adjusting
the front seat position causes the correct driving posture to not be maintained, return
the rear seatback to its original position. ( →P. 137)
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment Seat cushion (rear) angle adjust-
ment
Lumbar support adjustment (if
equipped)1
2
3
4
5

1373-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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.
→P. 123
Rear seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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2
Luggage security system

1383-3. Adjusting the seats
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
WARNING
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 pa rking 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.

1744-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
WARNING
■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 lugg age 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 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 re ar seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Lexus Display Audio scre en (if equipped) or navigation system
screen (if equipped)
●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 whic h may cause death or serious injury.

649Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Paddle shift switches ............................ 185
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist) ....................251
Parking brake...........................................192
Parking lights ............................................194 Light switch ............................................ 194
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............. 221 Warning light .......................................523
Personal lights..........................................419 Wattage ................................................. 595
Pop-up display .......................................... 95
Power easy access system .................139
Power outlet ........................................... 428
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 293 Warning light .......................................523
Power windows .......................................154 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 156
Jam protection function ................... 155
Operation ............................................... 154
Window lock switch.......................... 154
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .............. 221 Warning light .......................................523 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control)........................ 239
Radiator.....................................................478
Radio ......................................................... 330
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ....................................524
Rear personal lights .............................. 419 Wattage .................................................595
Rear seats .................................................. 137 Fold down the seatback................... 137
Luggage security system................. 123
Rear sunshade........................................429 Operation.............................................. 429
Reverse operation feature ............ 429
Rear turn signal lights ...........................190 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage .................................................595
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror......................149
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 151
Rear window defoggers ...................... 412
Refueling.................................................... 210 Capacity................................................. 587
Fuel types............................................... 587
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................... 212
Opening the fuel tank cap .............. 212
PR
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

650Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Remote Touch*.................................... 402
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 500
Fuses........................................................ 502
Light bulbs ............................................ 505
Tires ......................................................... 556
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 622
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 460
Rev indicator ............................................. 83
Rev peak ..................................................... 83
Seat belt reminder light...................... 524
Seat belts..................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation ..............................................60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................457
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 ...........524
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light............................... 522 Seat heaters.............................................. 417
Seat position memory .......................... 139
Seat ventilators........................................ 417
Seating capacity ..................................... 175
Seats, Front ............................................... 135
Adjustment..............................................135
Adjustment precautions...................136
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 57
Cleaning................................................. 456
Driving position memory.................139
Head restraints ..................................... 144
Power easy access system .............139
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ............................................ 417
Seat position memory .......................139
Seat ventilators...................................... 417
Seats, Rear ................................................ 137 Fold down the seatback................... 137
Luggage security system................. 123
Sensor Automatic headlig ht system ..........196
Inside rear view mirror..................... 150
Intuitive parking assist........................ 251
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................... 232
Radar sensor.............................. 216, 279
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...................................................208
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
Shift lever ...................................................183 Automatic transmission ................... 183
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 188
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