REAR SEATS
WARNING:When a rear seatback is foldedObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving.Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded rear seatback or in the luggage compartment while driving.Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.When operating the rear seatbackObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.Make sure that passengers are clear of the rear seatback before operating it.To prevent hands and other body parts from being caught, keep them away from the gaps in the seats and the moving parts of the seats when operating a rear seatback.Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get caught in the seat.Power seat: Make sure that all passengers are clear of a seat before folding it. Do not let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded.Seat adjustmentSecond-row seats: To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary.If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.After adjusting the rear seatsObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it back and forth.Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear seatback.Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.Jam protection function (power seat)Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.The jam protection function may not operate if something is caught just before the fully folded position. Be careful so that fingers, etc. do not get caught.The jam protection function may not operate depending on the shape or position of the obstruction. Be careful so that fingers, etc. do not get caught.NOTICE:Before folding a rear seat seatbackSecond-row seats: Make sure to stow the center seat seat belt buckle and armrest before folding the second-row seat seatbacks. (Armrest)Third-row seats: Make sure that the third-row seats and trays are free of obstructions before folding the seatbacks. Otherwise the seat or tray may be damaged.ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (RX350)Manual seat
Seatback angle adjustment leverSeat position adjustment leverPower seat
Seatback angle adjustment switchSeat position adjustment leverNote:The rear seatbacks can be adjusted when (power seat)When the rear seatback is in a position within the range shown in the illustration, the rear seat operation switch (rear seat) can be used to adjust the rear seatback. is where the rear seatback is at its most upright position.
Fully reclining the rear seatback (power seat)Operate the rear seat operation switch (rear seat) to recline the rear seatback and stop it partway. To set the rear seatback to the rearmost position, press the button again.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (RX350L)Second-row seats (Separate seat)
Seatback angle adjustment leverSeat position adjustment leverSeatback folding leverSecond-row seats (Bench seat)
Seatback angle adjustment leverSeat position adjustment leverSeatback folding leverThird-row seats
Right seat fold switch (Folding the third-row seat seatbacks (RX350L))Right seat return switch (Returning the third-row seat seatbacks)Left seat fold switch (Folding the third-row seat seatbacks (RX350L))Left seat return switch (Returning the third-row seat seatbacks)FOLDING THE SECOND-ROW SEAT SEATBACKS (RX350)before folding the rear seatbacksStow the center seat seat belt buckle.Lower the rear seat head restraints to the lowest position. (Head restraints)FOLDING THE REAR SEATBACKS (MANUAL SEAT)Using the seatback angle adjustment leverPull the lever and fold the rear seatback.
Using the lever in the luggage compartmentPull the lever and fold the rear seatback.
FOLDING THE REAR SEATBACKS (POWER SEAT)Press and hold the fold switch until the rear seatback begins to operate.A buzzer will sound and then the operation will start. When the operation is completed, the buzzer will sound again.To stop the operation partway, press either side of the switch for the operating seat. Any rear seat operation switch for the operating seat, regardless of location, can be used to stop the operation. (A buzzer may sound depending on the position that the rear seatback is stopped.)Using the seatback angle adjustment switchIf the rear seatback is reclined, adjust it to the most upright position and then press the switch again.
Using the switch in the luggage compartment
RETURNING THE REAR SEATBACKS (MANUAL SEAT)Lift the rear seatback until it locks in position.
Check that the plate of the seat belt is on the front side of the seatback.
RETURNING THE REAR SEATBACKS (POWER SEAT)Press and hold the return switch until the rear seatback begins to operate.A buzzer will sound and then the operation will start. When the operation is completed, the buzzer will sound twice again.To stop the operation partway, press either side of the switch for the operating seat. Any rear seat operation switch for the operating seat, regardless of location, can be used to stop the operation. (A buzzer may sound depending on the position that the rear seatback is stopped.)Using the seatback angle adjustment switch
Using the switch in the luggage compartment
Check that the plate of the seat belt is on the front side of the seatback.
FOLDING THE REAR CENTER SEATBACK ONLYPull the lock release lever on the back side of the seatback and fold the center seatback.To return the rear center seatback to its original position, lift it until it locks in position.
Note:Engine switch mode conditions under which the rear seatbacks can be folded down or raised (power seat)The rear seatbacks can be folded down or raised when the engine switch is in either of the following modes:When the engine switch is turned off or in ACCESSORY modeWhen the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and any of the following conditions are met:The parking brake is engaged.The brake pedal is depressed.The shift lever is in P.The rear seatbacks can be folded down when (power seat)When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to fold down the rear seatback:When using the rear seat operation switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position within the range shown in the illustration with the rear door nearest to the seat to be operated open ( is where the rear seatback is at its most upright position)When using the rear seat operation switch (luggage compartment): The rear seatback is in a position within the range shown in the illustration with the back door openThe other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
The rear seatbacks can be raised when (power seat)When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to return the rear seatback:When using the rear seat operation switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position within the range shown in the illustration with the back door open ( is where the rear seatback is at its most upright position)When using the rear seat operation switch (rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat to be operated is openThe other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
Precautions for power seats (if equipped)If a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a power seat, the power seat may not operate properly.Before folding the seatback of a power seat, make sure that the seat and area around the seat is free of obstructions which may interfere the operation.Rear seatback jam protection function (power seat)When folding or returning the seatback of a power seat, if an object is detected between the seatback and seat cushion or behind the seatback, the seatback may stop or move in the opposite direction slightly.A buzzer will sound continuously when the seatback stops and intermittently when moving in the opposite direction.FOLDING THE SECOND-ROW SEAT SEATBACKS (RX350L)before folding the second-row seat seatbacksTo prevent the seat belt from being damaged, hook it to the seat belt hanger.
Stow the center seat seat belt buckle.Lower the second-row seat head restraints to the lowest position. (Head restraints)FOLDING THE SECOND-ROW SEAT SEATBACKSSeparate seatPull the seatback angle adjustment lever and tilt the seatback forward.
Pull the seatback folding lever and fold the seatback.
Bench seatPull the seatback angle adjustment lever and tilt the seatback forward.
Pull the seatback folding lever and fold the seatback.
RETURNING THE SECOND-ROW SEAT SEATBACKSLift the second-row seat seatback until it locks in position.Remove the secured seat belts from the seat belt hangers.
FOLDING THE SECOND-ROW CENTER SEATBACK ONLY (BENCH SEAT)Pull the lock release lever on the back side of the seatback and fold the center seatback.To return the second-row center seatback to its original position, lift it until it locks in position.
MOVING THE SECOND-ROW SEAT FOR THIRD-ROW SEAT ACCESS (RX350L)before moving the second-row seatTo prevent the seat belt from being damaged, hook it to the seat belt hanger.
WHEN ENTERING/EXITING THE VEHICLEPull the seatback angle adjustment lever or to tilt the seatback forward and then slide the seat forward.Make sure that the second-row seat is free of passengers and obstructions before operating the seatback tilt lever.
AFTER PASSENGERS HAVE ENTERED/EXITED THE VEHICLETilt back and slide the second-row seat until it locks in position.Remove the secured seat belts from the seat belt hangers.NOTICE:When moving the second-row seat for third-row seat accessDo not slide the second-row seat forward if an electronic device is connected to the USB charging port on the rear console. Otherwise, the second-row seat may contact the electronic device, possibly resulting in damage to the device.FOLDING THE THIRD-ROW SEAT SEATBACKS (RX350L)before folding the third-row seat seatbacksTo prevent the seat belt from being damaged, hook it to the seat belt hanger.
Lower the third-row seat head restraints to the lowest position. (Head restraints)FOLDING THE THIRD-ROW SEAT SEATBACKSPress and hold the side of the switch until the seatback is folded completely.A buzzer will sound twice before the operation begins and twice when the operation is complete.If the switch is released while the seatback is operating, the seatback will stop and a buzzer will sound continuously.
RETURNING THE THIRD-ROW SEAT SEATBACKSPress and hold the side of the switch until the seatback is fully upright.A buzzer will sound twice before the operation begins and twice when the operation is complete.If the switch is released 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.
Note:The third-row seats can be folded whenThe vehicle is stopped.The back door is open. (When using the switches in the luggage compartment)A seat side switch and switch in the luggage compartment are not being operated simultaneously.Precautions for third-row seatsIf a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a seat, the seat may not operate properly.Before folding the seatback 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 foldedThe power seat system may be malfunctioning or it may need to be initialized. To initialize the system, perform the following procedure. (It is necessary to perform this procedure with two people.)Check that the seat is free of obstructions.Press and hold the side switch of the luggage compartment side switch for the seat which the buzzer is sounding.Within 10 seconds of the performing the above step, press the side switch of the seat side switch 5 times.When a buzzer sounds 3 times, release the luggage compartment side switch.Press the side switch of the seat side switch until the seatback is folded completely.A buzzer will sound twice when the operation is complete.If the buzzer does not stop sounding even though the above procedure has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.WARNING:Precautions for third-row seatWhen operating a third-row seat, make sure to press and hold the switch until the third-row seat seatback is completely folded/upright. Do not use a third-row seat in a position other than the completely upright position, as doing so may lead to death or serious injury in an accident. (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 the third-row seat seatbacks to the upright positionIf the luggage cover is installed in the luggage compartment, make sure to remove it before returning the third-row seat seatbacks. (Luggage cover) Otherwise, the luggage cover may be damaged.
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