fold seats LEXUS RX450h 2018 User Guide
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180 3-3. Adjusting the seats
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UWARNING ■
Jam protection function (power seats)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. ●
The jam protection function may not operate if something is caug ht just before the
fully folded position. Be careful so th at fingers, etc. do not get caught.●
The jam protection function may not operat e depending on the shape or position of
the obstruction. Be careful so that fingers, etc. do not get caught.■
Precautions for third-row seat (RX450hL)
When operating a third-row seat, make sure to press and hold the sw itch until the third-
row seat seatback is complete ly folded/upright. Do not use a third-row seat in a posi-
tion other than the completely upright position, as doing so may lead to death or seri-
ous injury in an accident. (If the switch is released while the seatback is still moving, a
buzzer will sound continuously until the seatback is complete ly folded/upright.)
NOTICE ■
Before folding a rear seat seatback ●
Second-row seats: Make sure to stow the center seat seat belt buckle and armrest
before folding the second-row seat seatbacks. ( → P. 558)●
Third-row seats: Make sure th at the third-row seats and trays are free of obstructions
before folding the seatbacks. Otherwise the seat or tray may be damaged. ■
When moving the second-row seat for third-row seat access (RX450hL)
Do not slide the second-row se at forward if an electronic device is connected to the
power outlet on the rear console. Otherwise, the second-row seat may contact the
electronic device, possibly resu lting in damage to the device.■
Before returning the third-row seat seatbacks to the upright position (RX450hL)
If the luggage cover is insta lled in the luggage compartmen t, make sure to remove it
before returning the third-row seat seatbacks. ( → P. 541) Otherwise, the luggage
cover may be damaged.
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222 4-1. Before driving
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UWARNING ■
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passeng ers, possibly causing
an accident. ●
Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.●
Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs. ●
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 pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their se at belts properly fastened.●
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard ●
Secure all items in the occupant compartment. ■
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 whic h may cause death or serious injury.■
Roof luggage carrier precautions
Observe the following precautions: ●
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.
( → P. 710) ●
Before driving, make sure the cargo is secu rely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.●
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehi-
cle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden star ts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may re sult in loss of control 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 road s, or at high speeds , stop the vehicle 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.
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542 6-4. Using the storage features
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U■
Using the luggage cover
RX450hL: Before installing the luggage cover, fold down the third-row seats.
( → P. 168)
Insert either end of the luggage
cover into the recess, then com-
press the other end of the lug-
gage cover and insert it into the
recess.
Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it onto the anchors. 1
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Page 785 of 792

785Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85US-FLOW mode .......................................514
Seat belts..................................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 32
Automatic Locking
Retractor ................................................ 33
Child restraint system
installation ..............................................55
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt .............................................. 585
Emergency Locking
Retractor ................................................ 33
How to wear your seat belt ............. 32
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use.................................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer ...........662
Seat belt extender................................. 33
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners ...................753
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light.............................. 660 Seat position memory ........................... 181
Seat ventilators.......................................527
Seating capacity ....................................223
Seats
Adjustment.............................................. 167
Adjustment precautions................... 167
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 55
Cleaning.................................................584
Driving position memory.................. 181
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................ 168
Front seat heaters.............................. 526
Head restraint....................................... 186
Power easy access system .............. 181
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Rear seat heaters ............................... 527
Seat position memory ........................ 181
Seat ventilators.................................... 527S
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.