remove seats LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nFlattening the front seatbacks
Move the front seat forward, raise
the seat, and remove the head
restraint (→P. 73).
After returning the seat to its origi-
nal position, make sure to replace
the head restraint.
Move the seatback angle adjust-
ment switch backward to flatten
the seatback.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nAdjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)
nAdjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraints to the uppermost lock position during use.
CAUTION
nHead restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
lUse the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
lAdjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
lAfter adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position.
lDo not drive with the head restraints removed.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
nChild restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out
leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut
the belt.
nSeat belt damage and wear
lDo not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
lInspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot
protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
lEnsure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
lReplace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in
a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
lDo not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han-
dling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in
death or serious injury.
nUsing a seat belt comfort guide
Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the
seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
lMake sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must be
behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.
lTo reduce the chance of injury in case of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or acci-
dent while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not
in use.
lAlways make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoul-
der. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoul-
der.

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1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
nFront passenger occupant classification system precautions
lDo not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This
may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates
that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the
seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does
not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible
when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.
lIf an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illu-
minated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit
up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn cor-
rectly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the pas-
senger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger
seat fully rearward.
lWhen it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
in the proper order. (→P. 1 3 1 )
lDo not modify or remove the front seats.
lDo not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,
the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection sys-
tem. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
lChild restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-
backs.
lDo not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface.
lDo not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Alphabetical index
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition................... 127
Booster seats, installation ................ 134
Convertible seats, definition .......... 127
Convertible seats, installation ....... 134
Front passenger occupant
classification system ....................... 122
Infant seats, definition ........................ 127
Infant seats, installation...................... 134
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................. 132
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 134
Installing CRS with top tether
straps......................................................138
Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................. 117
Back door precautions ......................56
Battery precautions ............. 475, 586
Child restraint system ........................ 127
Child-protectors ...................................48
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 79
Installing child restraints..................... 131
Moon roof precautions......................96
Power window lock switch ..............90
Power window precautions ............ 92
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................ 497
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 76
Seat belt extender precautions...... 82
Seat belt precautions ......................... 80
Seat heater precautions....................417
Child-protectors ...................................... 48