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LEXUS RX 350 L (2019 year). Instruction - part 10

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Manual seat

Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever

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Power seat

Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat position adjustment lever

Rear seats

Second-row seats (RX350)

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Separate seat

Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback folding lever

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Bench seat

Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback folding lever

Second-row seats (RX350L)

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Right seat fold switch
Right seat return switch
Left seat fold switch
Left seat return switch

Third-row seats (RX350L)

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Before folding the rear seatbacks

Stow the center seat seat belt buckle.
Lower the rear seat head restraints to the lowest position. (

P. 177)

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Folding the rear seatbacks (manual seat)

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Using the seatback angle adjustment lever

Pull the lever and fold the rear seat-
back.

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Using the lever in the luggage compartment

Pull the lever and fold the rear seat-
back.

Folding the second-row seat seatbacks (RX350)

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Folding the rear seatbacks (power seat)
Press and hold the fold 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 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.)

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Returning the rear seatbacks (manual seat)

Lift the rear seatback until it locks
in position.

Check that the plate of the seat
belt is on the front side of the seat-
back.

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Using the seatback angle adjust-
ment switch



Using the switch in the luggage
compartment

When using the seatback angle adjustment switch: If the rear seatback is
reclined, adjust it to the most upright position and then press the switch again.

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Returning the rear seatbacks (power seat)

Press and hold the return 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 twice again.
To stop the operation partway, press either side of the switch for 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.)

Check that the plate of the seat
belt is on the front side of the seat-
back.

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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 position.

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Using the seatback angle adjust-
ment switch



Using the switch in the luggage
compartment

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Before folding the second-row seat seatbacks

To prevent the seat belt from
being damaged, hook it to the
seat belt hanger.

Stow the center seat seat belt buckle.
Lower the second-row seat head restraints to the lowest position.
(

P. 177)

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Folding the second-row seat seatbacks

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Separate seat
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and tilt the seatback
forward.

Pull the seatback folding lever
and fold the seatback.

Folding the second-row seat seatbacks (RX350L)

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Bench seat
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and tilt the seatback
forward.

Pull the seatback folding lever
and fold the seatback.

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Returning the second-row seat seatbacks
Lift the second-row seat seatback
until it locks in position.

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Folding the second-row center seatback only
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.

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Before moving the second-row seat
To prevent the seat belt from being
damaged, hook it to the seat belt
hanger.

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When entering/exiting the vehicle
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever A or B to tilt the seatback for-
ward and then slide the seat forward.

Make sure that the second-row seat

is free of passengers and obstruc-

tions before operating the seatback

tilt lever.

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After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle
Tilt back and slide the second-row seat until it locks in position.

Moving the second-row seat for third-row seat access (RX350L)

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Before folding the third-row seat seatbacks

To prevent the seat belt from
being damaged, hook it to the
seat belt hanger.

Lower the third-row seat head restraints to the lowest position. (

P. 177)

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Folding the third-row seat seatbacks

Press and hold the

side of the

switch until the seatback is folded
completely.

A buzzer will sound twice before the

operation begins and twice when the

operation is complete.
If the switch is released while the

seatback is operating, the seatback

will stop and a buzzer will sound con-

tinuously.

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Returning the third-row seat seatbacks

Press and hold the

side of the

switch until the seatback is fully
upright.

A buzzer will sound twice before the

operation begins and twice when the

operation is complete.
If the switch is released while the

seatback is operating, the seatback

will stop and a buzzer will sound con-

tinuously.

Folding the third-row seat seatbacks (RX350L)

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The rear seatbacks can be adjusted when (power second-row seat)

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Engine switch mode conditions under which the rear seatbacks can be folded down or

raised
The rear seatbacks can be folded down or raised when the engine switch is in either of

the following modes:

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When the engine switch is turned off or in ACCESSORY mode

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When the engine switch is in IGNITION 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.

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The rear seatbacks can be folded down when (power second-row seat)
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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The other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.

When the rear seatback is in a position within

the range A shown in the illustration, the rear

seat operation switch (rear seat) can be used to

adjust the rear seatback.

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When using the rear seat operation switch

(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position

within the range A shown in the illustration

with the rear door nearest to the seat to be

operated open

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When using the rear seat operation switch

(luggage compartment): The rear seatback is

in a position within the range B shown in the

illustration with the back door open

Most

upright

position

Most upright

position

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The rear seatbacks can be raised when (power second-row seat)
When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to

return the rear seatback:

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Fully reclining the rear seatback (power second-row seat)

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The third-row seats can be folded when (RX350L)

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The vehicle is stopped.

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The back door is open. (When using the switches in the luggage compartment)

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A seat side switch and switch in the luggage compartment are not being operated

simultaneously.

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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 interfere the operation.

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Rear seatback jam protection function (power seat)
When folding or returning 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 intermittently when mov-

ing in the opposite direction.

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When using the rear seat operation switch

(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position

within the range A shown in the illustration

with the back door open

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When using the rear seat operation switch

(rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat to

be operated is open

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The other seat operation switch for the seat to

be operated is not being pressed.

Operate the rear seat operation switch (rear

seat) to recline the rear seatback and stop it

partway. To set the rear seatback to the rear-

most position, press the button again.

Most

upright

position

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If a buzzer sounds continuously after a third-row seat seatback is completely folded

(RX350L)
The power seat system may be malfunctioning or it may need to be initialized. To initialize

the system, perform the following procedure. (It is necessary to perform this procedure

with two people.)

Check that the seat is free of obstructions.

Press and hold the

side switch of the luggage compartment side switch for the

seat which the buzzer is sounding.

Within 10 seconds of the performing the above step, press the

side switch of

the seat side switch 5 times.
When a buzzer sounds 3 times, release the luggage compartment side switch.

Press the

side switch of the seat side switch until the seatback is folded com-

pletely.

A buzzer will sound twice when the operation 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

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When a rear seatback is folded
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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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 shift the shift lever 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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When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Make sure that passengers are clear of the rear seatback before operating it.

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To prevent hands and other body parts from being caught, keep them away from the

gaps in the seats and the moving parts of the seats when operating a rear seatback.

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Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get

caught in the seat.

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Power seat: Make sure that all passengers are clear of a seat before folding it. Do not

let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded.

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Seat adjustment

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Second-row seats: 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, 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 risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

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Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move

and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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After adjusting the rear seats
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Manual seats: Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked in position by

lightly pushing it back and forth.

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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 (power seats)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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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

fully folded position. 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.

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Precautions for third-row seat (RX350L)
When operating a third-row seat, make sure to press and hold the switch until the third-
row seat seatback is completely 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 completely folded/upright.)

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Before folding a rear seat seatback

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Second-row seats: Make sure to stow the center seat seat belt buckle and armrest

before folding the second-row seat seatbacks. (

P. 555)

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Third-row seats: Make sure that the third-row seats and trays are free of obstructions

before folding the seatbacks. Otherwise the seat or tray may be damaged.

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When moving the second-row seat for third-row seat access (RX350L)
Do not slide the second-row seat 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 resulting in damage to the device.

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Before returning the third-row seat seatbacks to the upright position (RX350L)
If the luggage cover is installed in the luggage compartment, make sure to remove it
before returning the third-row seat seatbacks. (

P. 537) Otherwise, the luggage

cover may be damaged.

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The seat and steering wheel are automatically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the seat and steering wheel
are automatically adjusted to a position
that allows driver to enter and exit the
vehicle easily.

• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The engine switch has been turned

off.

• 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 IGNITION

ON mode.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

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Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rearmost position, etc.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 722)

Driving position memory

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: If equipped

This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat (on some models), steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors and head-up display (if equipped) to make
entering and exiting the vehicle easier or to suit your preferences.

Power easy access system (driver’s side only)

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