2020 LEXUS LX570 tow

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1493-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
For easy access to the third seat (if equipped), 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
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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.
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1513-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
■Before folding the third seatsStow 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 side
Folding the third seats (if equipped)
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WARNING
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap be
lt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shou lder belt, increasing the risk
of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while drivin g as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■When the seatback is folded
●Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.
●Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get burned when
they become hot.
■When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Be careful not to get your hand s or feet pinched in the seat.
●Make sure the seats are secure ly locked. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
●Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
■Avoiding damage to seat components
Do not hang or attach anythi ng on the seatback striker.
NOTICE
■Before tumbling, folding up the seats
The seat belts and buc kles must be stowed.
■After returning the third seat (if equipped)
Make sure that the handle on the re ar of the seatback has been secured.

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1633-3. Adjusting the seats
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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 with 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 designed 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
button
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1643-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Steering wheel
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
Adjustment procedure
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Horn

1703-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice and snow
from the door mirror, then either operate th e mirror using manual mode or move the mir-
ror by hand.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunctio n, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................180
Cargo and luggage ....................188
Vehicle load limits ....................... 192
Trailer towing ................................ 193
Dinghy towing .............................. 210
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..............211
Automatic transmission............ 217
Turn signal lever.......................... 224
Parking brake ..............................225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................228
Automatic High Beam .............. 231
Fog light switch ...........................236
Windshield wipers and washer......................................... 238
Rear window wiper and washer.......................................... 242
Headlight cleaner switch ........245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 246
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 249
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 256
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 268
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 276
Cruise control ............................ 288
Driving mode select switch ............................................ 291
Intuitive parking assist .............. 294
4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control
Suspension) ...............................302
Four-wheel drive system ......... 310
Crawl Control (with Turn Assist function).......................... 314
Multi-terrain Select .................... 319
Multi-terrain Monitor ............... 323
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 370 • BSM function ......................... 374
• RCTA function...................... 378
Driving assist systems ..............384
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................389
Off-road precautions ............... 393