Lexus GX470 2004 Audio System / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM JAN. 2004 THROUGH JUL. 2004 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A87U)

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3. Unlock the seatbacks by pushing the lock release
levers forward and fold them down.
4. Unlock the seat legs by pulling the seat leg lock release
knobs, and lift the whole seats. Retract the seat legs, then
place the seats on the floor.

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5. Remove the seat lock cover and push the seat lock
release knobs, then pull up the whole seats and remove
them. After removing the seats, reinstall the seat lock
cover.
NOTICE
Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seats. Themetallic tips of the seat legs may be damaged and theseats cannot be reinstalled.

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To return them to the original positions, reverse the steps
above.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the seats, observe the
following to prevent personal injury:

Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle
is moving.
 Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the
seats.
 Be careful not to hit the removed seats against a
person or drop it on yourself.
 Do not try to sit on or place anything on the removed
seat.
To prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback
while driving.
 Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
 After reinstalling the seats, make sure the seats are
securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the
edge of the bottom cushions. Failure to do so will
prevent the seat belt from operating properly.
 Install each seat in the same position from which it
was removed. Failure to do so will prevent third seat
occupants from using seat belts properly.
 Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught
under the seat and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint
before driving.
Front seat
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push
the base of the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
 After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
 Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Second and third seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down.
Second center head restraint: When an occupant sits on the
second center seat, always pull up the head restraint to the lock
position.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
 Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
 After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
 Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Stowing the third center head restraint
The third center head restraint can be stowed in the right
side third seatback when they are not in use.
To stow the head restraint, unfasten the zippers behind
the seatback and stow it into the seatback.

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ARMRESTS
Front seats
To use the armrest, lower the armrest to the lowest
position and raise it to the desired angle. Raising the
armrest to the highest position unlocks the armrest to let
you return it to the lowest position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavyloads on it.

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Second seatTo use the armrest, pull it down as shown above.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavyloads on it.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the
vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury
and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for
people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child
until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle's seat belts. See Child restraintº on page 184 for
details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should
sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's
seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer
when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn
properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn
properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause
death or serious injury to the child.
Do not allow any children to stand up or kneel on either rear or
front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or
death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let
the child sit on your lap. Holding a child in your arms does not
provide sufficient restraint. Pregnant woman.
Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips
and not on the waist.
Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious
bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:
 Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people Ð even children.
 To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during
a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide maximum
protection in a frontal or rear collision when the
driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap
belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a
frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the
greater the risk of personal injury.

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Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or
hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.
 Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning,
use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners, or allow them
to come into contact with the belt Ð they may
severely weaken the belts. (See Cleaning the
interiorº on page 614 for instructions.)
 Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has
been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

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Fastening front, second and third seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the
seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move
around freely. When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and
is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position
and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child
restraint system securely.
(For details, see Child restraintº on
page 184.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then
pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull
the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION
 After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle
are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this
may prevent you from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.