lock LEXUS RX330 2006 Repair Manual

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2. Slide the cross rails to the appropriate position for
loading luggage and release the lever.
CAUTION
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by
pushing forward and rearward them. Failure to do so
may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in
the event of emergency braking or a collision.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions when
installing the attachments or their equivalent.
CAUTION
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier,
observe the following:
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed
evenly between the front and rear axles.
 If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the
vehicle overall length or width. (See “Specifications”
on page 616 for information on your vehicle overall
length and width.)
 Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely
fastened on the roof luggage carrier.
 Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make
the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking
or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate
this vehicle correctly.

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Adjusting lumbar support
Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is
pushed.
Flattening seatbacks
Before flattening seatbacks, slide the rear seats as far
back as possible.
1Push the seat position control switch forward to move the
seat forward.
2Push the lock release button on the head restraint to
remove it.
3Push the seat position control switch upward to raise the
seat.

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REAR SEATS
Sliding and reclining rear seats
Sliding the rear seats — Hold the center of the slide lock
release lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the
desired position with slight body pressure and release the
lever.
Reclining the rear seats — Pull the seatback lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the
lever.
CAUTION
Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed.
The seat belts provide maximum protection when the
passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the
seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt.
In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is
reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

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Folding down rear seatbacks
Lower the head restraints, unlock the seatbacks by pulling
the seatback lock release lever and fold them down until
they lock.
When returning the rear seatbacks to their original
positions, unlock the seatbacks by pulling the seatback
lock release lever and lift them up until they lock. Folding down rear center seatback
You can fold down only the rear center seatback.
To fold down the center seatback, lower the center head
restraint, unlock the seatback by pulling the center
seatback lock release lever behind the seatback and fold
it down. To return the center seatback to its original
position, lift the center seatback up until it locks.

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CAUTION
When folding down the rear seatback, be careful not
to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console
box and the rear seat.
 When returning the seatback to the upright position,
observe the following precautions in order to prevent
personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.
Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from
operating properly.
Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught
under the seat and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.
ARMRESTS
1Front2Rear
To use the armrests, pull them down as shown above.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrests, avoid putting heavy
loads on them.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint
before driving.
Front seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push
the base of the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
 After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
 Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Rear seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down.
Rear center head restraint — When an occupant sits on the
rear center seat, always pull up the rear center head restraint
to the lock position.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
 After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
 Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Fastening front and rear seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the
seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move
around freely. When a rear passenger’s seat belt is
completely extended and
is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position
and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child
restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on
page 198.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then
pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull
the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION
 After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle
are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this
may prevent you from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from death or
serious injury.

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Front seat belts only
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.
To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To lower the
anchor position, support the anchor while you push the lock
release button then slide the anchor down. After the
adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of your shoulder . The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not falling off your
shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in
a collision.

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Make sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is
illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the
front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator
light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue
from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat
belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making
sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated.
If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIRBAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the front
passenger airbag and side airbag on the front
passenger side may not activate correctly, causing
death or serious injury in the event of collision.
 Be sure to wear the seat belt without the seat belt
extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.
 Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a
child restraint system on the front or rear passenger
seat. If installing a child restraint system with the
seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat
belt will not securely hold the child restraint system,
which could cause death or serious injury to the child
or other passengers in the event of collision.
To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into
the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the
buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt
are both facing outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release
button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.
As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is
concerned, be sure to disconnect the extender from the seat
belt after the above operation in order to activate the front
passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next
time.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle
for future use.