steering wheel Lexus GX470 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide / LEXUS 2008 GX470 (OM60D82U) User Guide

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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Before driving
Retract the seat legs, then take the
holding straps out and attach the
straps to the assist grips.
Pull the free end of the straps to
the secure the seats.STEP5
STEP6
■When returning the third seat to its original position
Reverse the steps listed.
Be sure to stow the holding straps as shown.

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Removing the third seatsFollow the procedure for “Folding up the third seats” up to STEP
3. Unlock the seat legs by pulling the
seat leg lock release handles, and
lift the seats. Retract the seat legs,
then place the seats on the floor.
Remove the seat lock cover and
push the red seat lock release
knobs outward, then lift the seats
free.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■When returning the third seat to its original position
Reverse the steps listed.

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Before driving
CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■When the seatback is folded
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.
■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 securely locked. Fa ilure 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.
■When folding up the third seats
Fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so
may cause death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■When removing or reinstalling the third seats
Observe the following precautions to prevent personal injury:
●Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle is moving.
●Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
●Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seats.
●Be careful not to hit a person with the removed seat or drop it on yourself.
●Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat.
●Install each seat in the same position fr om which it was removed. Failure to do so
will prevent third seat occupants fr om using the seat belts properly.

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NOTICE
■Before tumbling, folding up or removing the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.
■Before tumbling the second seats
The headphone jack lid of the rear seat entertainment system must be closed.
■Removed third seats
Avoid putting heavy loads on the seats. Th e metallic tips of the seat legs may be
damaged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seats.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Before driving
Driving position memory system
Your preferred driving position (the po sition of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s
memory and recalled with the touch of a button.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position into memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1” or “2” until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3STEP3

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■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the key is
not in the engine switch.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Before driving
Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Vertical adjustment
Grip the head restraint and
move it up or down.
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Grip the head restraint and
remove while holding the
lock release button.
■ Horizontal adjustment
Grip the head restraint and twist
to tilt forward or backward.
Lock
release
button
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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■When an occupant sits on the second center seat
Always pull up the head restraint to the lock position.
■When not using the third center seat head restraint (vehicles with third seat)
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the 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 the correct position at all times.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Open the zipper on the back of the third seat
and stow the head restraint inside.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Before driving
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not come
into contact with the neck or
slide off the shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight and
well back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle until
a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
Release button

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Third center seat belt (vehicles with third seats)The third center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation. Make sure that the buckle with the
light gray buckle release button is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
■Adjusting the height of the belt (front and second outboard seats)
Up
Down
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.