Lexus RX350 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

3

Be

fore
dri
ving



Second-row seats (Separate seat)

Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback folding lever



Second-row seats (Bench seat)

Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback folding lever

Adjustment procedure (RX350L)

A
B
C

A
B
C

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

Third-row seats

Right seat fold switch (



P.128)

Right seat return switch (



P.128)

Left seat fold switch (



P.128)

Left seat return switch (



P.128)

■

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.132)

■

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.

A
B
C
D

Folding the second-row seat
seatbacks (RX350)

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3

Be

fore
dri
ving

■

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.)



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

■

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.

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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.)



Using the seatback angle adjust-
ment switch



Using the switch in the luggage
compartment

2

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

■

Folding the rear center seatback
only

Pull the lock release lever on the back
side of the seatback and fold the center
seatback.

To return the rear center seatback to its
original position, lift it until it locks in posi-
tion.

■

Engine switch mode conditions under

which the rear seatbacks can be folded

down or raised (power seat)

The rear seatbacks can be folded down or

raised when the engine switch is in either of

the following modes:

●

When the engine switch is turned off or in

ACCESSORY mode

●

When the engine switch is in IGNITION

ON mode and any of the following con-

ditions are met:

• The parking brake is engaged.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The shift lever is in P.

■

The rear seatbacks can be folded down

when (power seat)

When all of the following conditions are

met, a rear seat operation switch can be

used to fold down the rear seatback:

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in
a position within the range

shown in

the illustration with 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

A

C

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fore
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ving

switch (luggage compartment): The rear

seatback is in a position within the range

shown in the illustration with the back

door open

●

The other seat operation switch for the

seat to be operated is not being pressed.

■

The rear seatbacks can be raised when

(power seat)

When all of the following conditions are

met, a rear seat operation switch can be

used to return the rear seatback:

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in
a position within the range

shown in

the illustration with the back door open
(

is where the rear seatback is at its

most upright position)

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (rear seat): The rear door nearest

to the seat to be operated is open

●

The other seat operation switch for the

seat to be operated is not being pressed.

■

Precautions for power seats (if

equipped)

If a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a

power seat, the power seat may not operate

properly.

Before folding the 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 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

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.132)

B

A

B

Folding the second-row seat
seatbacks (RX350L)

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■

Folding the second-row seat seat-
backs



Separate seat

1

Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and tilt the seatback forward.

2

Pull the seatback folding lever and
fold the seatback.



Bench seat

1

Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and tilt the seatback forward.

2

Pull the seatback folding lever and
fold the seatback.

■

Returning the second-row seat
seatbacks

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

Remove the secured seat belts from the
seat belt hangers.

■

Folding the second-row center
seatback only (Bench seat)

Pull the lock release lever on the back
side of the seatback and fold the center
seatback.

To return the second-row center seatback
to its original position, lift it until it locks in
position.

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3

Be

fore
dri
ving

■

Before moving the second-row
seat

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

■

When entering/exiting the vehicle

Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever or to tilt the seatback for-
ward and then slide the seat forward.

Make sure that the second-row seat is free
of passengers and obstructions 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.

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

A

B

NOTICE

■

When moving the second-row seat

for third-row seat access

Do not slide the second-row seat for-

ward if an electronic device is connected

to the USB charging port on the rear

console. Otherwise, the second-row

seat may contact the electronic device,

possibly resulting in damage to the

device.

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■

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.132)

■

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 released while the seatback
is operating, the seatback will stop and a
buzzer will sound continuously.

■

Returning the third-row seat seat-
backs

Press and hold the

side of the

switch until the seatback is fully upright.

A buzzer will sound twice before the oper-
ation begins and twice when the operation
is complete.
If the switch is released 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 and switch in the lug-

gage compartment are not being oper-

ated simultaneously.

■

Precautions for third-row seats

If a seat cover or seat cushion is used on a

seat, the seat may not operate properly.

Before folding the seatback of a seat, make

sure that the seat and area around the seat

is free of 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

Folding the third-row seat seat-
backs (RX350L)

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Be

fore
dri
ving

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 switch 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.

*

: If equipped

The seat and steering wheel are auto-
matically 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.

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 seatback 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 the 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 returning the third-row

seat seatbacks. (



P.310) Otherwise, the

luggage cover may be damaged.

Driving position memory

*

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.

Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.

Each electronic key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position.

Power easy access system
(driver’s side only)

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• The driver’s seat belt has been

unfastened.

When any of the following has been
performed, the seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their
original positions.
• The engine switch has been turned

to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fas-

tened.

■

Operation of the power easy access sys-

tem

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy

access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rearmost position, etc.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

1

Check that the shift lever is in P.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

3

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (if equipped)
to the desired positions.

4

While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded position

will be overwritten.

■

Seat positions that can be memorized

(



P.117)

The adjusted positions other than the posi-

tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can

be recorded.

■

In order to correctly use the driving

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

1

Check that the shift lever is in P.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Recording a driving position into
memory

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position

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Be

fore
dri
ving

3

Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.

■

To stop the position recall operation

part-way through

Perform any of the following operations:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment

switches (only cancels seat position

recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering

control switch (only cancels steering

wheel position recall).

■

Operating the driving position memory

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is

closed again.

■

Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.

If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.

1

Check that the shift lever is in P.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

3

Recall the driving position that you
want to record.

4

While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

■

Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled
properly.

1

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

2

While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.

If it button could not be canceled, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (memory recall function)
(driver’s side only)

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Recall procedure

1

Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the

recorded position (not including the steer-

ing wheel and head-up display [if

equipped]). However, the seat will move to

a position slightly behind the recorded

position in order to make entering the vehi-

cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that

has already been recorded, the seat and

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

2

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (if equipped) will move to the

recorded position.

■

Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore,

the driving position that is recalled may

be different depending on the key being

carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is

unlocked with the smart access system

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press

the driving position button which has

been set.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

■

Front seats

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down

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

.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all
seats.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for

each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints,

push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints

removed.

Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally

A

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3

Be

fore
dri
ving

■

Second-row seats

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down

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

.

■

Third-row seats (RX350L)

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down

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

.

■

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.

■

Adjusting the second-row center and

third-row seat head restraints

Always raise the head restraint one level

from the stowed position when using.

The position of the head restraint can
be adjusted forward in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward from
the foremost position, it will return to the
rearmost position.

■

Front and second-row seats

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. (



P.117, 118)

A

A

Adjusting a head restraint hori-
zontally (if equipped)

Removing the head restraints

A

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■

Third-row seats (RX350L)

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat angle. (



P.118)

■

Front and second-row seats

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button

when lowering the head restraint.

■

Third-row seats (RX350L)

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button

when lowering the head restraint.

Installing the head restraints

A

A

A

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3

Be

fore
dri
ving

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

1

Up

2

Down

3

Toward the driver

4

Away from the driver

■

The steering wheel can be adjusted

when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode

*

.

*

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.

■

Automatic adjustment of the steering

position (if equipped)

A desired steering position can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory system.

(



P.129)

■

Power easy access system

The steering wheel and driver’s seat (on

some models) move in accordance with

engine switch mode and the driver’s seat

belt condition. (



P.129)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

When the engine switch is turned off,
the steering wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away to
enable easier driver entry and exit.

Turning the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original position.

Press on or close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

Auto tilt away

Sounding the horn

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The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns

off.)

■

To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly,

do not touch or cover them.

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

A

A