fold seats LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual

731-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Tumbling the second seats
Fold down the se atback while pull-
ing the seatback angle adjustment
lever, and swing the whole seat up
and forward.
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, stow the hold-
ing strap.STEP 1
STEP 2

751-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Folding the third seats
■ Before folding the third seats
Stow the seat belts buckles.
Stow the center head restraint in the seatback. (  P. 9 0 )
Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates. This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
Stow the center seat belt tabs in the cover set in the roof.
(  P. 9 3 ) STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

771-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Folding up the third seats
Perform following steps in “Before folding the third seats”.
(  P. 7 5 )
If the switch is pressed and held,
the seat will automatically fold and
lift sideward. (The buzzer sounds
twice when the seat is about to lift.) If the switch is released while the
seat is lifting sideward, operation
will stop and a buzzer will sound
continuously.
Before operating, make sure that
the handle on the rear of the seat-
back is secure.
Remove the seat hook covers from
the underside of the seat cushion,
and install them on the seat hooks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

781-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Returning the third seats
Remove the seat hook covers from
the floor and install them into the
underside of the seat cushion.
If the switch is held down the seat
will automatically return to the
folding position. (Buzzer sounds
twice) If the switch is released while
returning to the folding position,
operation will stop and a buzzer
will sound continuously.
Pull the handle and raise the seat-
backs. Fix the handle securely in its origi-
nal position after use.
Raise the head restraints.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

821-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 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, during an accide nt the lap belt may sl ide 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. ●
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get burned
when they become hot.■
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 hands 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.■
Avoiding damage to seat components
Do not hang or attach anythi ng on the seatback striker.
NOTICE■
Before tumbling, folding up the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed. ■
After returning the third seat
Make sure that the handle on the re ar of the seatback has been secured.

881-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■
Adjusting the second center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.Third outboard seats
To fold Pull the head restraint angle
lever to fold the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

1041-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Outside rear view mirrors
Folding back the mirrors
Folds the mirrors
Extends the mirrors Putting the outside rear view mir-
ror folding switch in the neutral
position sets the mirrors to auto-
matic mode. Automatic mode
allows the folding or extending of
the mirrors to be linked to locking/
unlocking of the doors.Mirror angle can be adjusted.
Select a mirror to adjust
Left
Right
Adjust the mirror
Up
Right
Down
LeftSTEP 1
STEP 2

3702-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Things that must not be carri ed in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment. ●
Receptacles containing gasoline ●
Aerosol cans■
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●
Stow cargo and luggage in the lugga ge compartment whenever possible.●
Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possib ly injure people in the vehicle during
sudden braking, sudden swerving or in an accident. ●
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the items may
get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from being
depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passengers,
causing an accident.
•Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
•Instrument panel
•Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid ●
Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some-
one during sudden braking, sudd en swerving or an accident.●
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 luggage compartment. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in their seat s with their seat belt s properly fastened.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious injury, in the
event of sudden braking, sudd en swerving or an accident.

942Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Opener
Back door................................................. 56
Fuel filler door..........................................114
Hood........................................................ 746
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ....................... 104
Outside temperature
display ..................................................... 451
Overhead console .............................. 689
Overheating, Engine...........................873
Paddle shift switches .................. 182, 184
Parking brake ..........................................188
Parking lights
Switch ......................................................206
PCS ............................................................355
Personal lights
Switch ......................................................684
Power back door ..................................... 57
Power outlet............................................. 701
Power steering
Fluid ......................................................... 888
Power windows ...................................... 107
Pre-collision system.............................355
Radar cruise control ............................ 234
Radiator .................................................... 754
Radio ..........................................................483
Rear air conditioning
system..................................................... 452
Rear seat
Adjustment................................................. 71
Folding the third seats ........................ 75
Tumbling second seats....................... 72
Rear seat entertainment system ..... 575 Rear step bumper ................................... 58
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................805
Wattage .................................................890
Rear view monitor system ................ 260
Rear window defogger ...................... 456
Rear window wiper.............................. 226
Replacing
Key battery ........................................... 780
Fuses .........................................................782
Light bulbs ............................................ 799
Tires.......................................................... 849
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.......................................... 920
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch................................. 137
Roof luggage carrier........................... 366
Safety Connect ......................................722
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 91
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 95
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 149
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .....................................734
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................................... 95
How to wear your seat belt .............. 91
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................................... 95
Pre-collision seat belts........................94
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................................... 97
Reminder light..................................... 823P
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943Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............................ 921
Seat belt pretensioners.......................94
Seat heaters............................................ 705
Seat ventilators...................................... 705
Seats
Adjustment
precautions .......................................... 70
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 149
Cleaning .................................................733
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................................. 83
Front seat adjustment..........................67
Head restraint ........................................ 87
Properly sitting in the seat............... 122
Rear seat adjustment .............................71
Seat heaters and ventilators......... 705
Service reminder
indicators ............................................... 194
Shift lever
Automatic transmission.................... 179
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P”.........................865
Side airbags .............................................. 124
Side marker light .................................. 206
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ........................104
Mirror position memory ................... 83
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 35
Starting the engine.............................. 175
“SOS” button .......................................... 722
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .............................. 889
Storage location................................. 849 Spark plug............................................... 885
Specifications ........................................ 880
Speedometer .......................................... 190
Steering
Adjustment .............................................100
Column lock release.......................... 177
Heated steering wheel ....................703
Steering wheel
Audio switches ................................ 572
Steering wheel position
memory ..................................................83
Stop lights................................................ 806
Storage compartment ..........................712
Storage feature......................................686
Storage precautions ............................ 370
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 876
Sun visors ................................................. 697
Sunshade
Roof................................................................ 111
Switch
DISP switch .......................................... 200
ECT switch............................................... 181
Emergency flasher switch .............. 812
Engine switch .........................................175
Fog light switch .................................... 218
Hazard light switch ............................ 812
Heated steering wheel switch .....703
Height select switch........................... 318
Ignition switch ........................................175
Light switches ..................................... 206
Paddle shift switches ...............182, 184
Power back door .................................. 57
Power door lock switch ......................51
Power window switch ...................... 107