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To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
Push the “SET” button.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat)
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the sig-
nal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the pre-
viously recorded position
will be overwritten.
Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3”
to recall the memorized posi-
tion.
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Operating the seat position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized position can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front pas-
senger door is opened, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
Push the “SET” button.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
Adjust the seat position using the switches.
If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger.

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Head restraints
Removing the head restraints (front seats)
Vertical adjustment (front
seats)
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock
release button.
Folding operation (rear seats)
To stow the head restraint by
folding it forward, pull the
head restraint up while push-
ing the lock release button.
Only the button on the right
stay (when facing the front of
the vehicle) can be used to
Lock release but-
Lock release but-
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

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Removing the head restraints (rear seats)
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
When using the rear seat head restraints
Make sure the head restraints are not in the stowed/folded position while in
use.
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.
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
both of the lock release buttons.
Lock release but-
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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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 shoul-
der.
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.

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Seat belt comfort guide (rear seats)
If the shoulder belt sits close to
a person’s neck, slide the seat
belt comfort guide forward.
Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
Down (while pressing the
height adjuster)
Up
Move the height adjuster up
and down as needed until you
hear a click.

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Seat belt pretensioners
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the
occupant by retracting the seat
belt when the vehicle is sub-
jected to certain types of severe
frontal collision.
The pretensioner may not acti-
vate in the event of a minor
frontal impact, a side impact or
a rear impact.
Pre-crash seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-crash safety sys-
tem)
If the pre-crash sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the
pre-crash safety system will retract the seat belt, thus enhancing
the effectiveness of the seat belt pretensioner in a crash.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or
loses control of the vehicle. (P. 2 1 1 )
Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may
also lock if you lean forward or pull out the belt too quickly. Allow the belt
to fully retract, and then slowly extend the belt. If the 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.

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Pregnant women
People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. (P. 1 1 6 )
When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat
belt, follow the instructions on P. 70 regarding seat belt usage.
Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will acti-
vate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent
collisions.
Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, for seat belt replacement or installation.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P. 70)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.
Wearing a seat belt
Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
Always wear a seat belt properly.
Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.