fold seats LEXUS RX450h 2021 Owners Manual

1323-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
WARNING
■When a rear seatback is folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold down the rear seatbacks
while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply
the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded
rear seatback or in the luggage com-
partment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the lug-
gage compartment.
■When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that passengers are clear of
the rear seatback before operating it.
●To prevent hands and other body parts
from being caught, keep them away
from the gaps in the seats and the mov-
ing parts of the seat s when operating a
rear seatback.
●Power seat: Do not let children oper-
ate the rear seatback. Other passen-
gers may get caught in the seat.
●Power seat: Make sure that all passen-
gers are clear of a seat before folding
it. Do not let passeng ers sit in the seat
while it is being folded.
■Seat adjustment
Second-row seats: To reduce the risk of
sliding under the lap belt during a colli-
sion, do not recline the seat more than
necessary.
If the seat is reclin ed excessively, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen,
or your neck may contact the shoulder
belt, increasing the ri sk of death or seri-
ous injury in the event of an accident.
■After adjusting the rear seats
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the rear seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
●Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught between or behind
in the rear seatback.
●Arrange the seat belts in the proper
positions for ready use.
■Jam protection function (power seat)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not
operate if something is caught just
before the fully folded position. Be
careful so that finger s, etc. do not get
caught.
●The jam protection function may not
operate depending on the shape or
position of the obstruction. Be careful
so that fingers, etc. do not get caught.

1333-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before drivingManual seatSeatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
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.342)
●Third-row seats: Ma ke sure that the
third-row seats and trays are free of
obstructions before folding the seat-
backs. Otherwise the seat or tray may
be damaged.
Adjustment procedure (RX450h)
A
B

1353-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
Second-row seatsSeatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback folding lever
Third-row seatsRight seat fold switch ( P.140)
Right seat return switch ( P.141)
Left seat fold switch ( P.140)
Left seat return switch ( P.141)
Adjustment procedure (RX450hL)
A
B
C
A
B
C
D

1363-3. Adjusting the seats
■Before folding the rear seatbacks
1 Stow the center seat seat belt
buckle.
2 Lower the rear seat head restraints
to the lowest position. ( P.145)
■Folding the rear seatbacks (manual
seat)
Using the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever
Pull the lever and fold the rear seat-
back.
Using the lever in the luggage com-
partment
Pull the lever and fold the rear seat-
back.
■Folding the rear seatbacks (power
seat)
Press and hold the fo ld switch until the
rear seatback begins to operate.
A buzzer will sound and then the operation
will start. When the operation is com-
pleted, the buzzer will sound again.
To stop the operation partway, press either
side of the switch for the operating seat.
Any rear seat operat ion 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
If the rear seatback is reclined, adjust it
to the most upright position and then
press the switch again.
Using the switch in the luggage
compartment
Folding the second-row seat
seatbacks (RX450h)

1373-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
■Returning the rear seatbacks
(manual seat)
1 Lift the rear seatback until it locks in
position.
2 Check that the plate of the seat belt
is on the front side of the seatback.
■Returning the rear seatbacks
(power seat)
1 Press and hold the return switch
until the rear seatback begins to
operate.
A buzzer will sound and then the operation
will start. When th e 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-

1383-3. Adjusting the seats
tion.
■Power 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 power switch is in either of
the following modes:
●When the power switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode
●When the power switch is in ON mode
and any of the following conditions 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 the 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
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 operat ion 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 seatback of a power seat,
make sure that the seat and area around the
seat is free of obstructions 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
C
B
A
B

1393-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
A buzzer will sound continuously when the
seatback stops and intermittently 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.145)
■Folding the second-row seat seat-
backs
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.
■Before moving the second-row
seat
To prevent the seat belt from being
damaged, hook it to the seat belt
hanger.
Folding the second-row seat
seatbacks (RX450hL)
Moving the second-row seat for
third-row seat access
(RX450hL)

1403-3. Adjusting the seats
■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 seat belts from the
seat belt hangers.
■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.145)
■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.
NOTICE
■When moving the second-row seat
for third-row seat access
Do not slide the se cond-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.
AB
Folding the third-row seat seat-
backs (RX450hL)

1413-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
■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 seat 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 an d 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 seat back of a seat, make
sure that the seat and area around the seat
is free of obstructions which may interfere
the operation.
■If a buzzer sounds continuously 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 procedure with two people.)
1
Check that the seat is free of obstruc-
tions.
2 Press and hold the side switch of
the luggage compartment side switch
for the seat which the buzzer is sound-
ing.
3 Within 10 seconds of the performing
the above step, press the side
switch of the seat side switch 5 times.
4 When a buzzer sounds 3 times, release
the luggage compartment side switch.
5 Press the side sw itch of the seat
side switch until the seatback is folded
completely.
A buzzer will sound twice when the opera-
tion is complete.
If the buzzer does not stop sounding even
though the above procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■Precautions for third-row seat
When operating a third-row seat, make
sure to press and hold the switch until the
third-row seat seatba ck is completely
folded/upright. Do not use a third-row
seat in a position other than the com-
pletely upright position, as doing so may
lead to death or serious injury in an acci-
dent. (If the switch is released while the
seatback is still moving, a buzzer will
sound continuously until the seatback is
completely folded/upright.)
NOTICE
■Before returning th e third-row seat
seatbacks to the upright position
If the luggage cover is installed in the lug-
gage compartment, make sure to
remove it before re turning the third-row
seat seatbacks. ( P.330) Otherwise,
the luggage cover may be damaged.

1714-1. 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.460)
●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.