belt LEXUS RX350 2021 Service Manual

1283-3. Adjusting the seats
A buzzer will sound and then the operation
will start. When the operation is com-
pleted, the buzzer will sound twice again.
To stop the operation partway, press either
side of the switch fo r the operating seat.
Any rear seat operation switch for the
operating seat, regardless of location, can
be used to stop the operation. (A buzzer
may sound depending on the position that
the rear seatback is stopped.)
Using the seatback angle adjust-
ment switch
Using the switch in the luggage
compartment
2 Check that the plate of the seat belt
is on the front side of the seatback.
■Folding the rear center seatback
only
Pull the lock release lever on the back
side of the seatback and fold the center
seatback.
To return the rear center seatback to its
original position, lift it until it locks in posi-
tion.
■Engine switch mode conditions under
which the rear seatbacks can be folded
down or raised (power seat)
The rear seatbacks can be folded down or
raised when the engine sw itch is in either of
the following modes:
●When the engine switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode
●When the engine swit ch is in IGNITION
ON mode and any of the following con-
ditions are met:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P.
■The rear seatbacks can be folded down
when (power seat)
When all of the following conditions are
met, a rear seat operation switch can be
used to fold down the rear seatback:
●When using the rear seat operation
switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in
a position within the range shown in
the illustration with th e rear door nearest
to the seat to be operated open ( is
where the rear seatback is at its most
upright position)
●When using the rear seat operation
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1293-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
switch (luggage compartment): The rear
seatback is in a position within the range shown in the illustration with the back
door open
●The other seat operation switch for the
seat to be operated is not being pressed.
■The rear seatbacks can be raised when
(power seat)
When all of the following conditions are
met, a rear seat operation switch can be
used to return the rear seatback:
●When using the rear seat operation
switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in
a position within the range shown in
the illustration with the back door open
( is where the rear seatback is at its
most upright position)
●When using the rear seat operation
switch (rear seat): The rear door nearest
to the seat to be operated is open
●The other seat operation switch for the
seat to be operated is not being pressed.
■Precautions for power seats (if
equipped)
If a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a
power seat, the power seat may not operate
properly.
Before folding the seat back of a power seat,
make sure that the seat and area around the
seat is free of obstru ctions which may inter-
fere the operation.
■Rear seatback jam protection function
(power seat)
When folding or return ing the seatback of a
power seat, if an object is detected between
the seatback and seat cushion or behind the
seatback, the seatback may stop or move in
the opposite direction slightly.
A buzzer will sound continuously when the
seatback stops and in termittently when
moving in the opposite direction.
■Before folding the second-row seat
seatbacks
1 To prevent the seat belt from being
damaged, hook it to the seat belt
hanger.
2 Stow the center seat seat belt
buckle.
3 Lower the second-row seat head
restraints to the lowest position.
(P.136)
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Folding the second-row seat
seatbacks (RX350L)

1303-3. Adjusting the seats
■Folding the second-row seat seat-
backs
Separate seat
1 Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and tilt the seatback forward.
2 Pull the seatback folding lever and
fold the seatback.
Bench seat
1 Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and tilt the seatback forward. 2
Pull the seatback folding lever and
fold the seatback.
■Returning the second-row seat
seatbacks
Lift the second-row seat seatback until
it locks in position.
Remove the secured se at belts from the
seat belt hangers.
■Folding the second-row center
seatback only (Bench seat)
Pull the lock release lever on the back
side of the seatback and fold the center
seatback.
To return the second-row center seatback
to its original position, lift it until it locks in
position.

1313-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
■Before moving the second-row
seat
To prevent the seat belt from being
damaged, hook it to the seat belt
hanger.
■When entering/exiting the vehicle
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever or to tilt the seatback for-
ward and then slid e the seat forward.
Make sure that the seco nd-row seat is free
of passengers and ob structions before
operating the seatback tilt lever.
■After passengers have
entered/exited the vehicle
Tilt back and slide the second-row seat
until it locks in position.
Remove the secured se at belts from the
seat belt hangers.
Moving the second-row seat for
third-row seat access (RX350L)
AB
NOTICE
■When moving the second-row seat
for third-row seat access
Do not slide the second-row seat for-
ward if an electronic device is connected
to the USB charging port on the rear
console. Otherwise, the second-row
seat may contact the electronic device,
possibly resulting in damage to the
device.

1323-3. Adjusting the seats
■Before folding the third-row seat
seatbacks
1 To prevent the seat belt from being
damaged, hook it to the seat belt
hanger.
2 Lower the third-row seat head
restraints to the lowest position.
(P.136)
■Folding the third-row seat seat-
backs
Press and hold the side of the
switch until the seatback is folded com-
pletely.
A buzzer will sound twice before the oper-
ation begins and twice when the operation
is complete.
If the switch is releas ed while the seatback
is operating, the seatback will stop and a
buzzer will sound continuously.
■Returning the third-row seat seat-
backs
Press and hold the side of the
switch until the seatback is fully upright.
A buzzer will sound twice before the oper-
ation begins and twice when the operation
is complete.
If the switch is releas ed while the seatback
is operating, the seatback will stop and a
buzzer will sound continuously.
Remove the secured se at belts from the
seat belt hangers.
■The third-row seats can be folded when
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The back door is open. (When using the
switches in the luggage compartment)
●A seat side switch and switch in the lug-
gage compartment are not being oper-
ated simultaneously.
■Precautions for third-row seats
If a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a
seat, the seat may not operate properly.
Before folding the seatback of a seat, make
sure that the seat and area around the seat
is free of obstructio ns which may interfere
the operation.
■If a buzzer sounds co ntinuously after a
third-row seat seatback is completely
folded
The power seat system may be malfunction-
ing or it may need to be initialized. To initial-
ize the system, perform the following
procedure. (It is necessary to perform this
Folding the third-row seat seat-
backs (RX350L)

1343-3. Adjusting the seats
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
When any of the following has been
performed, the seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their
original positions.
• The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fas- tened.
■Operation of the power easy access sys-
tem
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy
access system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.461)
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (if equipped)
to the desired positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position will be overwritten.
■Seat positions that can be memorized
(
 P.121)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumb ar support switch can
be recorded.
■In order to correctly use the driving
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
1Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Recording a driving position into
memoryWARNING
■Seat adjustme nt caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position

1363-3. Adjusting the seats
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display [if
equipped]). However, the seat will move to
a position slightly behind the recorded
position in order to make entering the vehi-
cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.
The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) will move to the
recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.
●If a door other than the driver’s door is
unlocked with the smart access system
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press
the driving position button which has
been set.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.461)
■Front seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restra int down while press-
ing the lock release button .
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all
seats.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head re straints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for
each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints,
push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints
removed.
Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally
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1393-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
1Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted
when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode
*.
*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering
position (if equipped)
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
(  P.133)
■Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat (on
some models) move in accordance with
engine switch mode and the driver’s seat
belt condition. ( P.133)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.461)
When the engine swit ch is turned off,
the steering wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away to
enable easier driver entry and exit.
Turning the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original position.
Press on or close to the mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Auto tilt away
Sounding the horn

1614-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the
luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●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 lug-
gage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle
weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s
weight and the cargo load is less than
the total load capacity, do not apply the
load unevenly. Improper loading may
cause deterioration of steering or
braking control which may cause
death or serious injury.
■Roof luggage carrier precautions
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the front and
rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (
P.442)
●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 gravity
of the vehicle higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly and
result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough
roads, or at high sp eeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
●Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo (vehicles with a
moon roof or panoramic moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.

1844-2. Driving procedures
The parking brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an
emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.
2Push the parking brake switch to
release the parking brake
Operate the switch while depressing the
brake pedal or slowly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the pa rking brake indicator
light and parking brake light turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light flashes, operate the
switch again. ( P.409)
■Turns automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until
“Automatic Mode On” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.
 When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released,
and the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light turn off.
 When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set, and the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
■Turns automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until
“Automatic Mode Off” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake
switch.
●When the engine switch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, auto matic mode (auto-
matic brake setting an d releasing) is not
available.
■Parking brake automatic release func-
tion
The parking brake is automatically released
when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released auto-
matically under the following conditions:
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
• Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
• The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illuminated.
If the automatic release function does not