LEXUS LX470 2006 Owners Manual

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1. Lower the head restraints to the lowest position, unlock
the seatback by pulling the lever on the side of the
seatback and fold it down.
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2. Pull the lever under the seat cushion or pull the strap on
the rear end of the seat cushion and swing the whole seat
forward. 3. To return it to the original position, reverse the steps
above.
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If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat
belt, do
not try it hard. Release the lock of the seat belt in the
following way.
1 Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to
slacken the seat belt.
2Let the seat belt retract a little.
CAUTION
Do not sit on or place anything on the tumbled
seatback while driving.
 Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the seatback and
by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion.
Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating
properly.

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Tumbling second seat
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Before tumbling the second seat, stow the second seat
buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the buckles from falling out when you tumble the
second seat.
NOTICE
The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you tumble
the second seat.
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1. Lower the head restraints to the lowest position, unlock
the seatback by pulling the lever on the side of the
seatback and fold it down.
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2. Pull the lever under the seat cushion or pull the strap on
the rear end of the seat cushion and swing the whole seat
forward.

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3. Hook the holding strap to the assist grip and secure the
seat by pulling its free end.
When returning the second seat to its original position, put the
holding strap into the pocket.
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4. Remove the seat hook covers from the back of the seat
cushion, and install them on the seat hooks.
CAUTION
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat
hooks, or you may get burned when they become hot.
When returning the second seat to its original position, remove
the seat hook covers from the floor and install them in the back
of the seat cushion.
5. To return it to the original position, reverse the steps
above.

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If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat
belt, do not try it hard. Release the lock of the seat belt in the
following way.
1 Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to
slacken the seat belt.
2Let the seat belt retract a little.
CAUTION
Do not sit on or place anything on the tumbled
seatback while driving.
 Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the seatback and
by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion.
Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating
properly.
Tumbling third seat
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Before tumbling the third seats, stow the third seat belt
and buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the belt and buckles from falling out when you
tumble the third seat.

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Seat belt hanger
For the outer seat belts, use the seat belt hangers to
prevent the belts from being tangled.
NOTICE
 The seat belts must be stowed before you tumble the
third seat.
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Make sure to stow the third center seat belt in order
not to cause damage on the seat belt by pinching it
between the third seat inner leg and seat striker.

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1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. Pull the
reclining lever up and fold down the seatback.
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2. While turning the lever, lift and slide the whole seat
backward.
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3. Hook the holding strap to the assist grip and secure the
seat by pulling its free end.

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4. Remove the seat hook covers from the back of the seat
cushion and install them onto the seat anchor brackets.
CAUTION
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat
hooks, or you may get burned when they become hot.
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When returning the third seat to its original position, stow the
holding strap and the seat hook covers into the holder facing
the direction shown in the illustration.
5. To return it to the original position, reverse the steps
above.
CAUTION
 Do not sit on or place anything on the tumbled
seatback while driving.
 Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the seatback and
by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion.
Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating
properly.

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Removing third seats
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Before removing the third seats, stow the third seat belt
and buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the belt and buckles from falling out when you
tumble the third seat.
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Seat belt hanger
For the outer seat belts, use the seat belt hangers to
prevent the belts from being tangled.
NOTICE
 The seat belts must be stowed before you tumble the
third seat.

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Make sure to stow the third center seat belt in order
not to cause damage on the seat belt by pinching it
between the third seat inner leg and seat striker.
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1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. Pull the
reclining lever up and fold down the seatback.
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2. While turning the lever, lift and slide the whole seat
backward.

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3. Remove the lever cover and pull the lock release lever.
Lift up the rear side of the seat and pull the whole seat
backward.
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4. Remove the seat hook covers from the back of the seat
cushion and install them onto the seat anchor brackets.
CAUTION
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat
hooks, or you may get burned when they become hot.
5. To reinstall it, reverse the steps above.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the seat, observe the
following precautions to prevent personal injury:
 Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the
seat.
 Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a
person or drop it on yourself.