1223-3. Adjusting the seats
■Before folding down the rear seat-
backs
1
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the
shift lever to P. ( P.160)
2Adjust the position of the front seat
and the angle of the seatback.
( P.121)
Depending on the position of the front seat,
if the seatback is fo lded backward, it may
interfere with the operation of the rear
seat.
3Lift up and push down the head
restraints of the rear outboard
seats, and lower the head restraint
of the rear center seat. ( P.126)
4
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if
it is pulled out. ( P.294)
This step is not necessary when operating
the left side seat only.
■Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.
■Returning the rear seatbacks
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.Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can
be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks
down
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not attempt to 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 luggage compart-
ment while driving.
●Do not allow childre n to enter the lug-
gage compartment.
●Do not operate the rear seat if it is
occupied.
●Be careful not to get feet or hands
caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
●Do not allow children to operate the
seat.
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1273-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
■Center rear seat
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .
■Outboard rear seats
1 To fold
Pull up the head restraint while pressing
the lock release button .
2To use
Lift up and push down the head restraint to
the lowest lock position.
■Adjusting the heig ht of the head
restraints (front seats)
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the center rear seat head
restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
The position of the head restraint for
the front seat can be adjusted forward
in 4 stages.
If the head restraint is pulled forward from
the foremost position, it will return to the
rearmost position.
Front and center rear seats
Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
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Horizontal adjustment (if
equipped)
Removing the head restraints
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1474-1. Before driving
4
Driving
NOTICE
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bear-
ings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate sudden ly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■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 lug-
gage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the
luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●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 lug-
gage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with thei r seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
444Alphabetical Index
Warning light ...............................................360
Power windows ..............................................135 Door lock linked window operation..136
Jam protection function............................135
Operation........................................................135
Window lock switch ..................................136
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .................... 186 Function ........................................................... 186
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 188
Warning light ............................................... 364
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 204
Radiator ........................................................... 324
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..........227
RCTA Function ...........................................................227
Warning message..................................... 228
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ..........227
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks........ 122
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 165
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 346
Turn signal lever .......................................... 159
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 130
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 132
Rear window defogger ............................. 263
Rear window wiper....................................... 176
Refueling ...........................................................178 Capacity ...........................................................391
Fuel types.........................................................391
Opening the fuel tank cap ......................178
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....................................................... 380
Remote Touch .............................................. 256
Replacing Electronic key battery................................ 341
Fuses ................................................................ 343 Light bulbs .....................................................346
Tires ..................................................................370
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ........................................312
Rev indicator ..................................................... 77
Rev peak.............................................................. 77
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 202
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 202
Run-flat tires........................................ 330, 377
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Seat belt reminder light..................362, 363
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ............................................................... 28
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ......................................................................... 309
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 27
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer .......362, 363
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light...................................... 360
Seat heaters ..................................................... 271
Seating capacity............................................ 150
Seat position memory..................................123
Seats........................................................... 121, 122 Adjustment precautions ............................ 121
Adjustment ....................................................... 121
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 44
Cleaning ........................................................ 309
Driving position memory .........................123
Head restraint ................................................126
Power easy access system .....................123
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25