Lexus NX350h (2024 year). Manual in english

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Jam protection function (vehicles with the power back door)

Sensors are installed in the right and left sides of the
power back door.
When the door is automatically closing and the sen-
sors are pushed due to an object being clamped, the
jam protection function operates. When the function
operates, the door will automatically move slightly in
the opposite direction then stop.

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Customizable features(P. 751)

Operating the back door using the smart access system with push-button
start

The back door can be locked/unlocked while carrying an electronic key or the
card key.The driver should always carry the electronic key or the card key.

Lock/unlock the back door using smart access system with push-button start

Perform the following while carrying an electronic key.

Press

All of the doors will unlock. However, the doors
cannot be unlocked within 3 seconds after they
were locked.

Press

All of the doors will lock. Make sure that the
doors are securely locked.

Locking/unlocking the back door using the door lock switches

Press the

switch.

All of the doors, including the back door, will
lock.

Press the

switch.

All of the doors, including the back door, will
unlock.

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Back door operations using the wireless remote control

Opening/closing the back door using the wireless remote control(vehicles
with the power back door)

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Press

for 1 second.

The back door will open.

Lock/unlock the back door using wireless remote control

Press

All of the doors, including the back door, will
lock.
Make sure that the doors are securely locked.

Press

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door.
Pressing the button again within 3 seconds un-
locks all of the other doors, including the back
door.
All of the doors, including the back door, will
unlock.

Back door operations using the back door operation switch inside the vehi-
cle

Opening/closing the back door from the inside

Press the

for 1 second.

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly opens and closes.

Pressing the

while the back door is

opening/closing stops the operation.

When the

is pressed again during the

halted operation, the back door will perform the reverse operation.

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Back door operations using the back door switch

Opening/closing the back door using the back door switch

Press the

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly closes.

Pressing the

while the back door is clos-

ing stops the operation.

Pressing the

again will reverse the oper-

ation.

Back door operations using the back door opener switch

Open the back door automatically using the back door opener switch(vehicles
with power back door)

Press the back door opener switch with the back
door unlocked.
A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly opens.

Pressing the switch while the back door is opening
stops the operation.

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Open the back door with the back door opener switch when the back door is locked

While carrying the electronic key on your person, press the back door opener switch.
A buzzer sounds and the back door automatically opens.

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Open the back door manually using the back door opener switch (vehicles
without power back door)

Lift the back door while pressing the back door opener switch.

Back door operations using the back door handle

Closing the back door automatically using the back door handle (vehicles with
power back door)

WARNING

Observe the following when closing the back door.

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When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being
caught.

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When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface.
If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.

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Do not pull on the back door spindle to close the back door, and do not hang on the
back door spindle.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door spindle to break, causing an
accident.

Pull the back door downward using the back
door handle.
A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly closes.

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Close the back door manually using the back door handle (vehicles without
power back door)

WARNING

Observe the following when closing the back door.

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When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being
caught.

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If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.

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Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do not hang on
the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break,
causing an accident.

Lower the back door using the back door handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.

Back door operations using the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free Power
Back Door)

NOTICE

The kick sensor is located behind lower center part of the rear bumper.
Observe the following to ensure that the power back door operates properly:

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Keep the lower center part of the rear bumper clean at all times.
If the lower center part of the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the kick
sensor may not operate.
In this situation, clean off the dirt or snow, move the vehicle from the current position
and then check if the kick sensor operates.
If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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NOTICE

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Do not apply coatings that have a rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other coatings,
to the lower center part of the rear bumper.

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Do not park the vehicle near objects that may move and contact the lower center part
of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees.
If the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the
lower center part of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees, the kick sensor may not
operate.
In this situation, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick
sensor operates.
If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Do not subject the kick sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the kick sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact, the
kick sensor may not operate properly.
If the kick sensor does not operate in the following situations, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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The kick sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact.

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The lower center part of the rear bumper is scratched or damaged.

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Do not disassemble the rear bumper.

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Do not attach stickers to the rear bumper.

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Do not paint the rear bumper.

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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, disable
the kick sensor.

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Kick sensor operating conditions

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When the kick sensor operation setting is turned on

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The electronic key is within the operational range

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Situations in which the kick sensor does not operate properly

In the following situations, the kick sensor may not operate properly:

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When a foot remains under the rear bumper

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If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a foot or is touched for a while
If the rear bumper has been touched for a while, wait for a short time before attempt-
ing to operate the back door again.

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When operated while a person is too close to the rear bumper

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When an external radio wave source interferes with the communication between the
vehicle and electronic key

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When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity
of the kick sensor, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, or
fluorescent light

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When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

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When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle
is being washed or in heavy rain

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When mud, snow or ice is attached to the rear bumper

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When the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact
the rear bumper, such as plants

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When an accessory is installed to the rear bumper
If an accessory has been installed, turn the kick sensor operation setting off.

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Situations in which the kick sensor may operate unintentionally

When an electronic key is in the operation range, the kick sensor may operate uninten-
tionally, so be careful in the following situations.

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When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle
is being washed or in heavy rain

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When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper

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When a small animal or small object, such as a ball, moves under the rear bumper

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When an object is moved from under the rear bumper

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If someone is swinging their legs while sitting on the rear bumper

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If the legs or another part of someone’s body contacts the rear bumper while passing
by the vehicle

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When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity
of the kick sensor, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, or
fluorescent light

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When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

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When the vehicle is parked in a place where objects such as plants are near the rear
bumper

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If luggage is set near the rear bumper

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If accessories or a vehicle cover is installed/removed near the rear bumper

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When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the kick sensor operation setting off.

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Open/close the back door using the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free
Power Back Door)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.

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Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or
anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

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When putting your foot near the lower center part of the rear bumper and moving it
from the rear bumper, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipes until they have cooled
down sufficiently.
If the exhaust pipes are hot, they can cause burns.

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Do not operate the Hands Free Power Back Door if there is little space under the rear
bumper.

Kick sensor

Kick sensor detection area

Smart access system with push-button start
operation detection area

While carrying an electronic key, stand with-
in the smart access system with push-button
start operation range, approximately 19.7 to
27.6 in. (50 to 70 cm) from the rear bumper.

Move your foot to approximately 3.9 in. (10
cm) from the rear bumper.

Operate the back door without contacting the rear
bumper with your foot.

When a buzzer sounds, move your foot back. A buzzer will sound and the back
door will automatically fully open or close.

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Perform the entire kick operation within 1 second.

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The back door will not start operating while a foot is detected under the rear
bumper.

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If another electronic key is in the cabin or luggage compartment, it may take slightly
longer than normal for the operation to occur.

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If the buzzer sounds twice, perform a kick operation again.

If a kick operation is performed while the power back door is operating, the power
back door will stop.

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INFORMATION

When all of the doors are locked, if a kick operation is detected by the kick sensor, all
of the doors will unlock.

Back door reserve lock function (vehicles with power back door)

This function reserves the locking of the power back door when the power back
door is open.

Reserves the locking of the all the doors

If the following operations are performed, all of the doors except the power back
door will lock and then the power back door will lock when it is completely closed.
Close all of the doors, except the power back door.

Close all of the doors, except the power back door.

Perform an automatic closing operation of the power back door and lock
the doors using the wireless remote control or smart access system with
push-button start while the power back door is closing.

Operation signals will indicate that all the doors have been closed and locked.

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If the electronic key is placed inside the vehicle after starting a close operation via
the door reserve lock function, the electronic key may become locked inside the
vehicle.

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If the back door does not fully close due to the operation of the jam protection
function, etc., while the back door is automatically closing after a reserve lock
operation is performed, the reserve lock function is canceled and all the doors will
unlock.

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Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that all the doors are closed and locked.

Adjusting the open position of the back door(vehicles with the power back
door)

The open position of the power back door can be adjusted.

Stop the back door in the desirable position.

Press and hold the

switch on the lower part of the back door for

approximately 2 seconds.

When the settings are completed, the buzzer sounds 4 times.
When opening the back door the next time, the back door will stop at that position.

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Canceling the adjusted open position of the back door

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Press and hold the

switch on the lower part of the back door for

approximately 7 seconds.

After the buzzer sounds 4 times, it sounds twice more.
When the power back door does the opening operation the next time, the door will
open to the initial settings position.

Rear seat seatbacks

Folding the seat backs can be done with either lever or switch operations.

WARNING

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When operating the rear seatback

Observe the following precautions.

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Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.

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After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. If the seatback is
not securely locked, the red marking will be visible. Make sure that the red marking is
not visible.

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When a rear seatback is folded

Observe the following precautions.

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Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving.

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Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and change the shift position
to P.

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Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded rear seatback or in the luggage compartment
while driving.

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Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

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After adjusting the rear seats

Observe the following precautions.

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Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.

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WARNING

If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible. Make sure that
the red marking is not visible.

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Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.

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Jam protection function (vehicles with power seat)

Observe the following precautions.

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

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The jam protection function may not operate if something is caught just before the
seatback is fully returned. Be careful so that fingers, etc. do not get caught.

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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.

NOTICE

The seat belt for the rear center seat, seat belt buckles and armrest must be stowed
before you fold down the rear seatbacks.

Automatic folding of the rear seat seatbacks by pressing the switch in the
luggage compartment (vehicles with power seats)

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Operating conditions for folding down the seatback

When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:

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When the back door is open.

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When the other operation switches for the seat being operated are not pressed.

When the power switch is in ON, in addition to the above, the power seat operates for
any of the following conditions:

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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The shift position is in P

Stow the rear center seat belt, seat belt buckles and armrest.

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat.

Press and hold the switch to fold down the
corresponding seatback.

A buzzer will sound and the seatback folding op-
eration will begin. When the operation is complet-
ed, the buzzer will sound again.
To stop the seatback folding operation partway,
press either side of the rear seat switch or the
switch in the luggage compartment for the oper-
ating seat. When the operation stops, a buzzer will sound.

If the seatback is outside of the range

shown in the illustration, it will not be possible

to stop the operation.

Automatic folding of the rear seat seatbacks by touching the switch on the
center display (vehicles with power seats)

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Operating conditions for folding down the seatback

When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:
When the other operation switches for the seat being operated are not pressed.
When the power switch is in ON, in addition to the above, the power seat operates for
any of the following conditions:

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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The shift position is in P

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Stow the rear center seat belt, seat belt buckles and armrest.

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat.

Touch the

on the main menu.

Touch the [Seats].

Touch the [Rear arrangement].

When folding down all of the seatbacks: Touch [Fold all]. When folding down a
selected seatback: Touch the seat you wish to adjust, and then touch [Fold].

A buzzer will sound and the seatback folding operation will begin. When the operation
is completed, the buzzer will sound again.

Fold the rear seatbacks manually

Stow the rear center seat belt, seat belt buckles and armrest.

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat.

Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever and
fold down the seatback.

Automatic returning of the rear seat seatbacks by pressing the rear seat
switch/switch in the luggage compartment (vehicles with power seats)

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Operating conditions for folding down the seatback

When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:

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When operating the rear seat switch: When the rear door for the seat to be operated
is open.

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When operating the luggage compartment switch: When the back door is open.

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When the other operation switches for the seat being operated are not pressed.

When the power switch is in ON, in addition to the above, the power seat operates for
any of the following conditions:

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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The position lever is in P

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Seatback jam protection function

When returning the seatback, if an object is detected between the seatback and seat
cushion, the seatback will move in the opposite direction and then stop. A buzzer will
sound intermittently when the seatback is moving in the opposite direction. When it stops
moving, the seatback can be operated again.

Using the rear seat switch/switch in the luggage compartment:Press either
switch to return the seatback.

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Rear seat switch

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Switch in the luggage compartment

A buzzer will sound and the seatback returning operation will begin. When the
operation is completed, the buzzer will sound again.
To stop the seatback return operation partway, press either side of the rear seat switch
or the switch in the luggage compartment for the operating seat. When the operation
stops, a buzzer will sound.

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Check that the plate for each seat belt is on
the front side of the seat.

Automatic returning of the rear seat seatbacks by touching the switch on the
center display (vehicles with power seats)

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Operating conditions for folding down the seatback

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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The position lever is in P

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Seatback jam protection function

Touch the

on the main menu.

Touch the [Seats].

Touch the [Rear arrangement].

When returning a selected seatback: Touch the seat you wish to adjust, and
then touch [Raise]. When returning all of the seatbacks: Touch [Raise all].

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, braking,
durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appro-
priate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been installed correctly
and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving habits.Vehicle-trailer
stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake perform-
ance and setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).To tow
a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with your
trailer's characteristics and operating conditions.Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.

INFORMATION

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

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Ensure that your vehicle's tires are properly inflated.

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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

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All lights work each time you connect them.

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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

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The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50
mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Maintenance

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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the
additional load. (See "Warranty and Services Guide", "Owner’s Manual Supplement"
or "Scheduled Maintenance".)

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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.

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If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.

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If trailer swaying occurs:

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Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.

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Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to stabilize the vehicle and
trailer.)

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After the trailer swaying has stopped:

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Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.

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Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.

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Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if
possible.

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Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a lower speed to prevent
instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed
increases.

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are affected
by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle
differently when towing a trailer.

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To avoid accident or injury

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Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

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Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads as close to
the trailer axle as possible.

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Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual, whichever is lowest. Slow
down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.
to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing
a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you experience the instability.

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Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

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Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of
vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.

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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

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Dynamic radar cruise control

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WARNING

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Cruise control

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PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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Intuitive parking assist

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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

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RCD (Rear Camera Detecrtion) fucntion

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Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

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Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descending
steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding the brake
pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow the vehicle when the
tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit.

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When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/
provincial regulations.

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If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Lexus
recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state/
provincial regulations.

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Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle's braking
effectiveness.

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Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer
and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of
the trailer wandering into another lane.

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Towing related terms

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GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combination
weight. The gross combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional equipment instal-
led on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer
being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight.
The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum
of the vehicle weight (including the occupants,
cargo and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed
on each axle (front and rear).

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the sum of
the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger,
towing package (if available), hitch and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the trailer
weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.

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With brakes

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Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.

Without brakes

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Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

Weight limits

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The gross trailer weight must never exceed 2000 lb. (910 kg).

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The gross combination weight must never ex-
ceed 6245 lb. (2835 kg)

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The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label.

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The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on
the Certification Label.

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If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are
required.

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR

Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits.

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GCWR

6245 lb. (2835 kg)

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TWR

2000 lb. (910 kg)

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Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (450 kg)

Trailer Tongue Weight

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A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers
or towing as described below.

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To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following instructions.

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Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured
with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Gross trailer weight

Tongue weight

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Lexus recommends the
use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus dealer.

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These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per

SAE J2807.

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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your
vehicle.

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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.

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Remove the hitch ball whenever you are not towing a trailer. Remove the trailer
hitch if you do not need it. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in
the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

WARNING

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufac-
turer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly
and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident
resulting in death or serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

When installing a trailer hitch, use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball

Weight carrying ball position: 43.0 in.
(1093.0 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole position: 34.6 in.
(880.0 mm)

Connecting trailer lights

Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may
cause damage to the vehicle's lights. Please take care to comply with your state's
laws when installing trailer lights.

NOTICE

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your
vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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Trailer towing tips

Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident,
death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:

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Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.

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Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h)
on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual,
whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer
sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of
control.

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Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer connec-
tions. Recheck after driving a short distance.

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Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area
away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle-trailer
combination.

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Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the
trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to right. (This
is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk
of an accident.

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As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to vehicle
distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least
one vehicle and trailer length.

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Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jackknifing and a
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

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Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making turn.

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Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle
wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a wider than normal
turning radius.

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Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.

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Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable distance.
After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be sure you
have plenty of room before changing lanes.

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To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance when
using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D. If in the S mode, the
hybrid transmission shift range position must be in 5 or lower.

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Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

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Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking
efficiency.

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Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on
hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a long or
steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating,
immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road
and stop in a safe spot.

Parking on a slope when towing a trailer

Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle's and the trailer's wheels when
parking. Put the transmission in P and apply the parking brake. Avoid parking on a
slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle's and trailer's
wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks
absorb the load.

Shift into P and apply the parking brake.

Turn off the hybrid system.

Starting off on a slope when towing a trailer

With the transmission in the P, start the hybrid system.

Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear.

If reversing, shift into R.

If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed
(with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor
home.

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission and AWD system

Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage to the hybrid
transmission and AWD system.

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Obtaining the correct driving posture

Adjusting the seats

Adjusting the front seats

Adjust the seat forward/backward and up/down as necessary to obtain a correct
posture.

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Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and so that
you do not have to lean forward to steer.

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Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms
bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel.

Seat position adjustment switch

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
switch

Seatback angle adjustment switch

Vertical height adjustment switch

Lumbar support firmness adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

Lumbar support height adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

INFORMATION

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When adjusting the seats

Take care so that a head restraint does not contact the ceiling or a sun visor.

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seats.

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Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Be careful so that the seat does not contact and injure a passenger.

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Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and
stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment
mechanism may also be damaged.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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If equipped

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WARNING

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, in a collision, one may slide under the lap belt and it
may apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, etc., or their neck may contact the
shoulder belt.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked
in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints vertically

Pull the head restraints up.

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraints vertically

Pull the head restraints up.

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

INFORMATION

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is closest to the
top of your ears

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Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint

When the rear seat is to be used, make sure the head restraint is at least one step above
the storage position.

Removing the head restraints

▶

Front seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

If the head restraint touches the ceiling, making the
removal difficult, change the seat height or angle.

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