steering wheel adjustment LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual
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701-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat move s backward during the auto away function
can be changed. (Customizable features P. 912)
CAUTION■
Seat adjustment ●
Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage. ●
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 accident the lap belt may slide past the hips
and apply restraint forces di rectly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the ri sk of death or serious injury.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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7111-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Rear seats Second seat
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
switch
Third seat
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731-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Tumbling the second seats
Fold down the seat back 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
Page 82 of 960

821-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat mo re than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of slid ing under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accide nt the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the a bdomen 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 precauti ons. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Be careful not to get your hand s or feet pinched in the seat.●
Make sure the seats are secu rely locked. Failure 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 anything 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 rear of the seatback has been secured.
Page 86 of 960

861-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Retained accessory power ●
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be acti-
vated within 3 minutes after the driver’s door is opened, even if the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned off. ●
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be acti-
vated within 60 seconds after the driver’s door is closed, even if the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned off.■
To cancel seat position recall
Perform any one of the following operations. ●
Press the “SET” button ●
Press button “1”, “2” or “3”. ●
Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall)●
Adjust the steering wheel using the tilt and telescopic steering control switch
(only cancels steering wheel position recall) ■
If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION■
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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8711-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Vertical adjustment
Up
Down Push the head restraint up or
down while pressing the lock
release button.
Angle adjustment (if equipped)
Second seats
Vertical adjustment
Up Pull the head restraints up.
Down Push the head restraint down
while pressing the lock release
button.Lock release button
Lock release button
Page 101 of 960

1011-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Automatic adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 83)
CAUTION■
While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandl e the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
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1051-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Linked mirror function when reversing
When the mirror select switch is in the L or R position, the outside rear
view mirror will automatically angl e downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select sw itch to the neutral posi-
tion (between L and R).
■ Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorize d and the mirror will automatically
tilt to the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from
next time.
The memorized tilt position of mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift lev er in other than R). Therefore, if the
normal position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also
change.
When the normal position is change d, readjust the angle in reversing.
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1061-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode. ■
When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cl eared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers.
( P. 460)■
Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mi rror is set to auto mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction wi th the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
to reduce refle cted light. ( P. 102)■
Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 83)
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5
When trouble arises
8355-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by Lexus dealer.
CAUTION■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precauti ons. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light come s on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probab le that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer. ●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.