2019 LEXUS LX570 remove seats

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LX570_OM_OM60R07U_(U) WARNING ■
Front passenger occupant classification system precautions ●
Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches the rear seat. This
may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator ligh t to be illuminated, which indicates that
the SRS airbags for the front passenger will no t activate in the ev ent of a severe acci-
dent. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it
does not touch the rear seat. Keep the fron t passenger seatback as upright as possi-
ble when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.●
If an adult sits in the fron t passenger seat , the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illumi-
nated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up
straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If
the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remain s illuminated, either ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the fron t passenger seat fully
rearward. ●
When it is unavoidable to in stall a forward-facing child re straint system on the front
passenger seat, install the ch ild restraint system on the front passenger seat in the
proper order. (  P. 61)●
Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●
Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the
SRS warning light may come on to indica te a malfunction of the front passenger
occupant classification system. In this cas e, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.●
Child restraint systems installe d on the second seat should not contact the front seat-
backs. ●
Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface. ●
Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Operation of each component For easy access to the third seat (if eq uipped), perform in “Tumbling the sec-
ond seats” (  P. 150). ■
Before tumbling the second seats
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates. This prevents the shoulder belt from
being damaged.
Make sure that th e seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
Vehicles with rear seat entertain-
ment system: Install the display
cover for the rear seat entertain-
ment system.
Pass the cover belt under the dis-
play and slide the cover up.
Slide the cover down from the top
of the display to cover it.Tumbling the second seats and third seat entry 1
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Tumbling the second seats
Fold down the seatback while
pulling the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever, and swing the whole
seat up and forward.
Hook the holding strap to the
assist grip and secure the seat by
pulling its free end. When returning the second seat to
its original position, stow the holding
strap.
Remove the seat hook covers
from the back of the seat cushion,
and install them on the seat
hooks. When returning the second seat to
its original position, remove the seat
hook covers from the floor and install
them in the back of the seat cushion.1
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Operation of each component ■
Before folding the third seats
Stow the seat belts buckles.
Stow the center head restraint in the seatback. (  P. 163)
Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates. This prevents the shoulder belt from
being damaged.
Make sure that th e seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
Stow the center seat belt tabs in the cover set in the roof. (  P. 32)■
Folding down the third seatback
For right side
For left sideFolding the third seats (if equipped) 1
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Operation of each component ■
Folding up the third seats
Perform following steps in “Bef ore folding the third seats”. (  P. 151)
If the switch is pressed and held,
the seat will automatically fold
and lift sideward. (The buzzer
sounds twice when the seat is
about to lift.) If the switch is re leased while the seat
is lifting sideward, operation will stop
and a buzzer will sound continuously.
Before operating, make sure that the
handle on the rear of the seatback is
secure.
Remove the seat hook covers
from the underside of the seat
cushion, and install them on the
seat hooks.
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Returning the third seats
Remove the seat hook covers
from the floor and install them
into the underside of the seat
cushion. 1
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Operation of each component 
Third center seat (if equipped) 
Third outboard seats (if equipped)
The head restraint cannot be removed. ■
Installing the head restraints (e xcept for the third outboard seats)
Align the head restraint wi th the installation holes.
Push down the head restraint to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.■
When not using the third center seat head restraint (if equipped)Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock
release button.
Open the zipper on the back of the third seat
and stow the head restraint inside.
WARNING ■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding th e head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury. ●
Use the head restraints design ed for each respective seat.●
Adjust the head restraints to th e correct position at all times.●
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position. ●
Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Lock
release
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