2021 LEXUS RX450h fold seats

1413-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
■Returning the third-row seat seat-
backs
Press and hold the side of the
switch until the seatback is fully upright.
A buzzer will sound twice before the oper-
ation begins and twice when the operation
is complete.
If the switch is releas ed while the seatback
is operating, the seatback will stop and a
buzzer will sound continuously.
Remove the secured seat belts from the
seat belt hangers.
■The third-row seats can be folded when
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The back door is open. (When using the
switches in the luggage compartment)
●A seat side switch an d switch in the lug-
gage compartment are not being oper-
ated simultaneously.
■Precautions for third-row seats
If a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a
seat, the seat may not operate properly.
Before folding the seat back of a seat, make
sure that the seat and area around the seat
is free of obstructions which may interfere
the operation.
■If a buzzer sounds continuously after a
third-row seat seatback is completely
folded
The power seat system may be malfunction-
ing or it may need to be initialized. To initial-
ize the system, perform the following
procedure. (It is necessary to perform this procedure with two people.)
1
Check that the seat is free of obstruc-
tions.
2 Press and hold the side switch of
the luggage compartment side switch
for the seat which the buzzer is sound-
ing.
3 Within 10 seconds of the performing
the above step, press the side
switch of the seat side switch 5 times.
4 When a buzzer sounds 3 times, release
the luggage compartment side switch.
5 Press the side sw itch of the seat
side switch until the seatback is folded
completely.
A buzzer will sound twice when the opera-
tion is complete.
If the buzzer does not stop sounding even
though the above procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■Precautions for third-row seat
When operating a third-row seat, make
sure to press and hold the switch until the
third-row seat seatba ck is completely
folded/upright. Do not use a third-row
seat in a position other than the com-
pletely upright position, as doing so may
lead to death or serious injury in an acci-
dent. (If the switch is released while the
seatback is still moving, a buzzer will
sound continuously until the seatback is
completely folded/upright.)
NOTICE
■Before returning th e third-row seat
seatbacks to the upright position
If the luggage cover is installed in the lug-
gage compartment, make sure to
remove it before re turning the third-row
seat seatbacks. ( P.330) Otherwise,
the luggage cover may be damaged.

1714-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
●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 their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■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.
■Roof luggage carrier precautions
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the front and
rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (
P.460)
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is
securely fastened on the roof luggage
carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of gravity
of the vehicle higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly and
result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough
roads, or at high sp eeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
●Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo (vehicles with a
moon roof or panoramic moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.

3305-5. Using the storage features
To use the grocery bag hook, push it in.
RX450h
RX450hL
■Removing the luggage cover unit
(RX450hL)
Remove the deck board and side auxil-
iary box cover and take out the lug-
gage cover unit. ( P.331)
■Using the luggage cover
RX450hL: Before installing the lug-
gage cover, fold down the third-row
seats. ( P.132)
1 Insert either end of the luggage
cover into the recess, then com-
WARNING
■When the cargo net is not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8
lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
Luggage cover

521Alphabetical Index
Power control unit coolantCapacity ......................................................... 464
Checking ....................................................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Power easy access system ........................ 142
Power outlets ................................................ 343
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 284 Warning light ................................................. 421
Power switch .................................................. 184 Auto power off function ...........................187
Changing the power switch modes ..187
Power switch (engine switch) If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..154
Jam protection function............................153
Operation........................................................153
Window lock switch ................................. 155
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function .......................................................... 220
PCS OFF switch .........................................222
Warning light ............................................... 424
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 238
Radiator ........................................................... 374
RCTA Function ............................................................ 261
Warning message..................................... 262
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 253
RCTA function ............................................. 262
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................................................315
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........... 261
Rear door sunshades ................................. 345
Rear fog lights Switch ..............................................................206 Rear seats .........................................................132
Adjustment ..................................................... 133
Folding down the rear seatbacks ....... 133
Head restraints............................................. 145
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ...................400, 404
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Wattage ......................................................... 468
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................. 149
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 150
Rear window defogger ............................. 306
Rear window wiper.......................................210
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 462
Fuel types ....................................................... 462
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................446
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................... 211
Regenerative braking ....................................67
Remote Touch .............................................. 298
Replacing Electronic key battery ..............................393
Fuses................................................................ 395
Light bulbs .................................................... 399
Tires .................................................................. 432
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 362
Rev indicator .................................................... 85
Rev peak............................................................. 85
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 236
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 236
S
Seat belt reminder light....................421, 422
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46

522Alphabetical Index
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................359
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 ......... 421, 422
Seat belt extender .........................................27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 420
Seat heaters .................................................... 318
Seat position memory.................................. 142
Seat ventilators .............................................. 318
Seating capacity............................................. 172
Seats Adjustment............................................. 131, 133
Adjustment precautions .................. 131, 132
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning.........................................................359
Driving position memory......................... 142
Folding down the rear seatbacks........133
Head restraints .............................................145
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Seat position memory ............................... 142
Seat ventilators............................................. 318
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................200
Automatic High Beam system............ 203
Inside rear view mirror..............................149
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 255
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....................227
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......................277
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).........................................................272
Radar sensor...................................... 214, 249
Rain-sensing windshield wipers......... 207 RCTA............................................................... 262
Service plug ...................................................... 69
Service reminder message ..................... 362
Shift lever Hybrid transmission..................................... 191
Shift lever light ................................................321
Side airbags ...................................................... 30
Side doors........................................................ 109
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Side mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 150
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).................. 247
Folding................................................................ 151
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 150
Mirror position memory ...........................142
RCTA function ..............................................261
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Side windows ..................................................153
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ......................................... 125
Entry functions ..................................... 109, 114
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 184
Smartphone holder..................................... 326
Snow tires .........................................................291
Spare tire......................................................... 432 Storage location .........................................433
Spark plug ...................................................... 464
Specifications ................................................ 460
Speedometer ................................................... 83
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 185
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 185
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 148
Heated steering wheel ............................. 318