143
3
Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U3-3. 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. 147)
■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. 145)
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
1453-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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. 131
Rear seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
1
2
Luggage security system
1463-3. Adjusting the seats
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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 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.
1824-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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 hitting 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 which may cause death or serious injury.
651Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Paddle shift switches .............................193
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 260
Parking brake.........................................200
Parking lights .......................................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 229 Warning light .......................................526
Personal lights........................................ 429 Wattage ..................................................597
Pop-up display ........................................ 103
Power easy access system ................. 147
Power outlet ........................................... 438
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 302 Warning light .......................................526
Power windows .......................................162 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 164
Jam protection function ................... 163
Operation ............................................... 162
Window lock switch.......................... 162
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 229 Warning light .......................................526 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control)........................ 248
Radiator.................................................... 480
Radio ......................................................... 338
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ....................................527
Rear personal lights .............................429 Wattage ................................................. 597
Rear seats .................................................. 145 Fold down the seatback...................145
Luggage security system...................131
Rear sunshade....................................... 439 Operation.............................................. 439
Reverse operation feature ............ 439
Rear turn signal lights ...........................198 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 509
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wattage ................................................. 597
PR
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
653Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Seats, Front ...............................................143Adjustment ............................................. 143
Adjustment precautions .................. 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning ................................................ 458
Driving position memory .................147
Head restraints ..................................... 152
Power easy access system .............147
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Seat position memory........................147
Seat ventilators .................................... 427
Seats, Rear ................................................145 Fold down the seatback .................. 145
Luggage security system .................. 131
Sensor Automatic headlight system .........204
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 158
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................240
Radar sensor ........................... 224, 288
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 216
Service reminder indicators ............... 84 Shift lever .................................................... 191
Automatic transmission ..................... 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............196
Shift lock system ..................................... 196
Shift position and gear position ......... 89
Side airbags ................................................36
Side marker lights ................................ 202 Light switch........................................... 202
Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Side mirrors .............................................. 159 Adjusting and folding ........................159
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 260
Linked mirror function when reversing................................. 160
Mirror position memory .................. 147
Side turn signal lights ............................198 Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Side windows ........................................... 162
Slip indicator .......................................... 526
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.