1323-3. 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.172)
2Adjust the position of the front seat
and the angle of the seatback.
( P.131)
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.136)
4
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if
it is pulled out. ( P.310)
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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1373-3. 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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1574-1. Before driving
4
Driving
NOTICE
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire ( P.399)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
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, hybrid
transmission, 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.
Alphabetical Index471
Rev indicator .................................................... 84
Rev peak............................................................. 84
Road Sign Assist ............................................ 214
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................. 214
Run-flat tires........................................ 347, 399
S
Seat belt reminder light................... 390, 391
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height............................................................... 29
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 44
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ......................................................................... 325
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................27
Reminder light and buzzer ........ 390, 391
Seat belt extender ........................................ 28
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light ..................................... 388
Seat heaters .................... ............................... 286
Seating capacity............................................ 160
Seat position memory..................................133
Seats........................................................... 131, 132 Adjustment precautions ............................ 131
Adjustment....................................................... 131
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 44
Cleaning......................................................... 325
Driving position memory.........................133
Head restraint................................................136
Power easy access system .....................133
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................. 287
Seat position memory ...............................133
Seat ventilators............................................ 287
Seat ventilators ............................................. 286 Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 257
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ................... 177
Automatic High Beam system .............180
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 232
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ................... 205
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)................................... 252
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................248
Radar sensor ...................................... 192, 227
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 186
RCTA...............................................................240
Service plug ...................................................... 65
Service reminder message ..................... 328
Shift lever Hybrid transmission................................... 168
Side airbags ........................................................31
Side doors........................................................ 108
Side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 177
Side mirrors ..................................................... 142 Adjustment ......................................................142
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 226
Folding...............................................................143
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................143
Mirror position memory .......................... 133
RCTA function ............................................239
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Turn signal lever ............................................ 171
Side windows ..................................................145
Smart access system with push-button start................................................................... 124Antenna location ..........................................124
Entry functions ..................................... 108, 113
Starting the hybrid system .......................162
Snow tires ....................................................... 263
Spark plug ...................................................... 420
Specifications ..................................................416