driver seat adjustment lexus LFA 2012 Technical Information / LEXUS 2012 LFA OWNERS MANUAL (OM77006U)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■When the seat heater is not in use
Set the dial at “0”. The indicator light goes off.
■Seatback fold and return switch
When the doors are closed, the seatback fo ld and return switch cannot be used to
fold the seatbacks. However, the passenge r seat can be returned using the seat-
back fold and return switch even when the door is closed.
■When using the seatback fold and return switch
In order to enable easier loading and un loading of luggage, the seat belt can be
released from its seat belt guide. After pu lling the upper part of the seat belt guide
away from its magnet, release the seat belt.
■Stopping the seat folding operation partway
Operate a seat ad justment switch.
■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Customization
The power easy access system can be activated/deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 383)
CAUTION
■Seat 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, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious in jury in the event of an accident.
■Seatback fold and return switch
Never operate the seat fold switch while the seat is occupied, as the occupant may
become jammed in the seat, resulting in serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident,
and resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt, increasing th e risk of death or serious injury to the
driver or passenger.
●Do not place anything under the seats.
Objects placed under the se ats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop
the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
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.