fold seats Lexus IS250 2015 Owner's Manual

1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side and
push the trunk down from the outside
to close it.
To protect luggage stored in the trunk against theft, the luggage security system
can be set to on. Folding type rear seats only: Move
the luggage security system levers to
the lock position.
To disable the trunk opener, turn the
main switch in the glove box off On
Off
When the main switch is off, the trunk
lid cannot be opened even with the
wireless remote control or entry
function.
When closing the trunk
Luggage security system
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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)3-3. Adjusting the seats
■Power easy access system (if equipped)
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. (
→P. 1 2 3 )
■When adjusting the seat
●Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling.
●Vehicles with folding type rear seats: When folding down a rear seatback, if it interferes
with a front seatback, adjust the front seat po sition so that the seats no longer interfere
with each other. However, if adjusting the front seat position causes the correct driving
posture to not be maintained, return the re ar seatback to its original position. (→P. 121)
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment Seat cushion (rear) angle adjust-
ment
Lumbar support adjustment (if
equipped)
CAUTION
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not
injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap be
lt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, th e 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.
Adjustments should not be made while drivin g as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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1213-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Check that the luggage security sys-
tem lever in the trunk is in the unlock
position.
Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear seatbacks to their
original position, lift them up until they
lock.
→P. 1 1 0
Rear seats (folding type)∗
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: If equipped
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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Luggage security system

1223-3. Adjusting the seats
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it back
and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red
marking will be visible on the seatback lock
release knob. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.

1554-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack any-
thing in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation system screen (if equipped) or Lexus Display Audio
screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

576Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ..........................196
Radiator ..................................................... 418
Radio.......................................................... 289
Rear personal lights............................. 369
Wattage ................................................... 521
Rear seats ................................................... 121
Fold down the seatback .................... 121
Luggage security system .................. 110
Rear sunshade ....................................... 379 Operation ..............................................379
Reverse operation feature.............379
Rear turn signal lights ...........................170
Replacing light bulbs ........................449
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................... 521
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 133
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 135 Rear window defoggers .....................362
Refueling................................................... 188
Capacity ...................................................514
Fuel types.................................................514
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Opening the fuel tank cap ............. 190
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 439
Fuses .......................................................... 441
Light bulbs............................................. 444
Tires ..........................................................486
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................. 548
Reset the maintenance data ............ 403
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
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577Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Seat belt reminder light...................... 467
Seat belts..................................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system
installation................................................61
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ...................................... 400
Emergency Locking
Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 467
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light .............................. 466
Seat heaters ............................................ 367
Seat position memory...........................123
Seat ventilators ...................................... 367
Seating capacity......................................156 Seats, Front ............................................... 120
Adjustment..............................................120
Adjustment precautions...................120
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 58
Cleaning................................................. 399
Driving position memory................. 123
Head restraints .....................................128
Power easy access system ............. 123
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters .......................................... 367
Seat position memory ....................... 123
Seat ventilators.................................... 367
Seats, Rear ..................................................121
Fold down the seatback.....................121
Luggage security system.................. 110
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 174
Automatic High Beam system .... 180
Inside rear view mirror...................... 134
Intuitive parking assist........................ 214
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).......208
Radar sensor................ 203, 247, 254
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers.................................................... 186
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.