LEXUS LS 500 (2019 year). Instruction - part 7

 

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LEXUS LS 500 (2019 year). Instruction - part 7

 

 

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Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear 
bumper and then pulling it back.

• Perform the entire kick operation 

within 1 second.

• The trunk lid will not start operating 

while a foot is detected under the 
rear bumper.

• Operate the Hands Free Power 

Trunk Lid without contacting the 
rear bumper with your foot.

• If another electronic key is in the 

cabin or trunk, it may take slightly 
longer than normal for the opera-
tion to begin.

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid opera-
tion detection area

3

When the sensor detects that your 
foot is pulled back, a buzzer will 
sound and the trunk will automati-
cally fully open/close.

If a foot is moved under the rear bumper 

while the trunk lid is opening, the trunk lid 

will stop moving.

If a foot is moved under the rear bumper 

while the trunk lid is closing, the trunk lid 

will open.

Trunk closer switch (vehicles with 
power trunk opener and closer)

Press the trunk closer switch.

A buzzer will sound and the trunk lid will 
fully close.
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is 
closing opens the trunk lid again.

Trunk grip

Using the trunk grip, pull down the 
trunk lid without applying sideways 
force and push the trunk lid down from 
the outside to close it.

Trunk lid light/trunk light

The trunk lid light/trunk light turns on 

when the trunk is opened.

If the trunk lid light/trunk light is left on 

when the engine switch is turned off, the 

light will go off automatically after 20 

minutes.

Trunk easy closer

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly 

open, the trunk easy closer will automati-

A
B

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cally close it to the fully closed position.

The trunk easy closer will operate 

regardless of the engine switch mode.

If the trunk easy closer does not operate, 

open the trunk to the half open position 

or more and then close it.

Function to prevent the trunk being 

locked with the electronic key inside

When all doors are locked, closing the 

trunk lid with the electronic key left inside 

the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened 

pressing the trunk release button on the 

trunk lid.

If the spare electronic key is put in the 

trunk with all the doors locked, the key 

confinement prevention function is acti-

vated so the trunk can be opened. In 

order to prevent theft, take all electronic 

keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

If the electronic key is put in the trunk with 

all the doors locked, the key may not be 

detected depending on the location of 

the key and the surrounding radio wave 

conditions. In this case, the key confine-

ment prevention function cannot be acti-

vated, causing the doors to lock when the 

trunk is closed. Make sure to check 

where the key is before closing the trunk.

The key confinement prevention function 

cannot be activated if any one of the 

doors is unlocked. In this case, open the 

trunk using the trunk opener.

Overload protection function (vehicles 

with power trunk opener and closer)

The trunk lid will not operate when exces-

sive load is present on the top of the trunk 

lid.

Fall-down protection function (vehicles 

with power trunk opener and closer)

While the trunk lid is opening automatically, 

applying excessive force to it will stop the 

opening operation to prevent the trunk lid 

from rapidly falling down.

Jam protection function (vehicles with 

power trunk opener and closer)

While the trunk lid is closing automatically, 

the trunk lid will stop closing and open if 

something gets caught.

Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the 

glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside 

of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some 

time after the trunk lid is closed.

Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the 

mechanical key. (

P.433)

If the trunk is unlocked using the mechani-

cal key, the power trunk lid and trunk easy 

closer will not be operational. To return 

them to an operational state, fully close the 

trunk lid by hand.

If the smart access system with 

push-button start or the wireless remote 

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. 

(

P.433)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it 

is depleted.

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid operating 

conditions (if equipped)

When the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid 

(kick sensor) operation setting is turned 

on and the engine switch is turned off

When an electronic key is carried within 

the operation range

Situations in which the Hands Free 

Power Trunk Lid may not operate prop-

erly (if equipped)

In the following situations, the Hands Free 

Power Trunk Lid may not operate properly:

When a foot remains under the rear 

bumper

If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a 

foot or is touched for a while

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If the rear bumper has been touched for a 

while, wait for a short time before 

attempting to operate the Hands Free 

Power Trunk Lid again.

When standing excessively close to the 

rear bumper

When an external radio wave source 

interferes with the communication 

between the electronic key and the vehi-

cle (

P.113)

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid, 

such as a pay parking spot, gas station, 

electrically heated road, or fluorescent 

light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to 

the rear bumper

When the vehicle has been parked for a 

while near objects that may move and 

contact the rear bumper, such as plants

When an accessory is installed to the rear 

bumper

If an accessory has been installed, turn the 
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor) 
operation setting off.

Preventing unintentional operation of 

the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if 

equipped)

When an electronic key is in the operation 

detection area, the Hands Free Power Trunk 

Lid may operate unintentionally, so be care-

ful in the following situations:

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper

When a small animal or small object, such 

as a ball, moves under the rear bumper

When an object is moved from under the 

rear bumper

If someone is swinging their legs while sit-

ting on the rear bumper

If the legs or another part of someone’s 

body contacts the rear bumper while 

passing by the vehicle

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid, 

such as a pay parking spot, gas station, 

electrically heated road, or fluorescent 

light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

When the vehicle is parked in a place 

where objects such as plants are near the 

rear bumper

If luggage, etc. is set near the rear 

bumper

If accessories or a vehicle cover is 

installed/removed near the rear bumper

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the 

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor) 

operation setting off.

Open door warning buzzer

P.103

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.466)

The trunk opener switch can be tem-
porarily disabled to protect luggage 
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the main switch in the glove box 
off to disable the trunk opener.

Luggage security system

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On
Off

The trunk lid cannot be opened even with 
the wireless remote control, entry function 
or Hands Free Power Trunk Lid.

When leaving a key to the vehicle with a 

parking attendant

P.99

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna inside the trunk

Antenna outside the trunk

A
B

Smart access system with 
push-button start

The following operations can be 
performed simply by carrying the 
electronic key (including the card 
key) on your person, for example in 
your pocket. The driver should 
always carry the electronic key.

 Locks and unlocks the doors 

(

P.100)

 Opens the trunk (

P.107)

 Starts the engine (

P.164)

A
B
C
D

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Effective range (areas within which the 

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 
of an outside door handle. (Only the doors 
detecting the key can be operated.)

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 
of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing 
engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning messages 

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from 

erroneous operation. When a warning mes-

sage is displayed, take appropriate mea-

sures based on the displayed message. 

(

P.425)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances 

and correction procedures are as follows.

When an exterior alarm sounds once for 

5 seconds

When an interior alarm sounds continu-

ously

If “Key Detected in Vehicle” is shown on 

the multi-information display

An attempt was made to lock the doors 

using the smart access system with 

push-button start while the electronic key 

was still inside the vehicle. Retrieve the elec-

tronic key from the vehicle and lock the 

doors again.

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key 

battery and the battery from being dis-

charged while the vehicle is not in operation 

for a long time.

In the following situations, the smart 

access system with push-button start may 

A

B

C

Situation

Correction 

procedure

An attempt was made to 

lock the vehicle while a 

door was open.

Close all of the 
doors and lock 

the doors 

again.

The trunk was closed 

while the electronic key 

was still inside the trunk 

and all the doors were 

locked.

Retrieve the 

electronic key 
from the trunk 

and close the 

trunk lid.

Situation

Correction 

procedure

The engine switch was 

turned to ACCESSORY 

mode while the driver’s 

door was open (The 

driver’s door was opened 

when the engine switch 

was in ACCESSORY 

mode).

Turn the engine 

switch off and 

close the 

driver’s door.

The engine switch was 

turned off while the 

driver’s door was open.

Close the 

driver’s door.

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take some time to unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an 

area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the 

outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or 

longer.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 5 days or 

longer.

If the smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 14 days or 

longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at 

any doors except the driver’s door. In this 

case, take hold of the driver’s door han-

dle, or use the wireless remote control or 

the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Turning an electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery 

depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

tronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press 

 twice while pressing and holding 

. Confirm that the electronic key indica-

tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the 

smart access system with push-button start 

cannot be used. To cancel the function, 

press any of the electronic key buttons.

Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button 

start uses weak radio waves. In the following 

situations, the communication between the 

electronic key and the vehicle may be 

affected, preventing the smart access sys-

tem with push-button start, wireless remote 

control and engine immobilizer system 

from operating properly. (Ways of coping: 

P.433)

When the electronic key battery is 

depleted

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, 

gas station, radio station, large display, 

airport or other facility that generates 

strong radio waves or electrical noise

When carrying a portable radio, cellular 

phone, cordless phone or other wireless 

communication device

When the electronic key is in contact 

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil 

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

When other wireless keys (that emit radio 

waves) are being used nearby

When carrying the electronic key 

together with the following devices that 

emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a 

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital 

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

If window tint with a metallic content or 

metallic objects are attached to the rear 

window

When the electronic key is placed near a 

battery charger or electronic devices

When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-

ing spot where radio waves are emitted.

Note for the entry function

Even when the electronic key is within the 

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the 

ground, or in a high place when the doors 

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or 

in a high place, or too close to the center 

of the rear bumper when the trunk is 

opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument 

panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the 

door pockets or glove box when the 

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engine is started or engine switch modes 

are changed.

Do not leave the electronic key on top of 

the instrument panel or near the door 

pockets when exiting the vehicle. 

Depending on the radio wave reception 

conditions, it may be detected by the 

antenna outside the cabin and the doors 

will become lockable from the outside, 

possibly trapping the electronic key 

inside the vehicle.

As long as the electronic key is within the 

effective range, the doors may be locked 

or unlocked by anyone. However, only 

the doors detecting the electronic key 

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

Even if the electronic key is not inside the 

vehicle, it may be possible to start the 

engine if the electronic key is near the 

window.

The doors may unlock or lock if a large 

amount of water splashes on the door 

handle, such as in the rain or in a car 

wash, when the electronic key is within 

the effective range. (The doors will auto-

matically be locked after approximately 

60 seconds if the doors are not opened 

and closed.)

If the wireless remote control is used to 

lock the doors when the electronic key is 

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that 

the door may not be unlocked by the 

entry function. (Use the wireless remote 

control to unlock the doors.)

Touching the door lock sensor while 

wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock 

operation.

When the lock operation is performed 

using the lock sensor, recognition signals 

will be shown up to two consecutive 

times. After this, no recognition signals 

will be given.

If the door handle becomes wet while the 

electronic key is within the effective 

range, the door may lock and unlock 

repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the 

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. 

(2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 

(Take care to ensure that the key is not 

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving 

mode to disable the smart access system 

with push-button start. (

P.113)

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 

and a door handle becomes wet during a 

car wash, a message may be shown on 

the multi-information display and a 

buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 

turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

The lock sensor may not work properly if 

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, 

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to 

operate it again.

A sudden approach to the effective 

range or door handle may prevent the 

doors from being unlocked. In this case, 

return the door handle to the original 

position and check that the doors unlock 

before pulling the door handle again.

If there is another electronic key in the 

detection area, it may take slightly longer 

to unlock the doors after the door handle 

is gripped.

When the vehicle is not driven for 

extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 

leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) 

of the vehicle.

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start can be deactivated in advance.

Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-

ing mode helps to reduce key battery 

depletion. (

P.113)

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key 

when operating the system. Do not get 

the electronic key too close to the vehicle 

when operating the system from the out-

side of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding 
condition of the electronic key, the key may 
not be detected correctly and the system 
may not operate properly. (The alarm may 
go off accidentally, or the door lock pre-
vention function may not operate.)

Do not leave the electronic key inside the 

trunk.

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The key confinement prevention function 

may not operate, depending on the loca-

tion of the key (the inside edge of the 

trunk), conditions (inside a metal bag, 

close to metallic objects) and the radio 

waves in the surrounding area. (

P.109)

If the smart access system with 

push-button start does not operate 

properly

Locking and unlocking the doors and 

trunk: 

P.433

Starting the engine: 

P.434

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.466)

If the smart access system with 

push-button start has been deactivated 

in a customized setting

Locking and unlocking the doors and 

opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or 

mechanical key. (

P.100, 107, 433)

Starting the engine and changing engine 

switch modes: 

P.434

Stopping the engine: 

P.165

Certification for the smart access system with push-button start

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

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WARNING

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization 

therapy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators should keep 

away from the smart access system 

with push-button start antennas. 

(

P.111)

The radio waves may affect the opera-

tion of such devices. If necessary, the 

entry function can be disabled. Ask 

your Lexus dealer for details, such as 

the frequency of radio waves and tim-

ing of the emitted radio waves. Then, 

consult your doctor to see if you 

should disable the entry function.

Users of any electrical medical device 

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization 

therapy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for 

information about its operation under 

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected 

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask your Lexus dealer for details on dis-

abling the entry function.

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3-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat adjustment switches

Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch

Front seats

WARNING

When adjusting the seat position

Take care when adjusting the seat 

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving 

seat.

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.

Make sure to leave enough space 

around the feet so they do not get 

stuck.

Seat adjustment

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 too reclined, 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.

Adjustments should not be made while 

driving as the seat may unexpectedly 

move and cause the driver to lose control 

of the vehicle.

Operating the front passenger’s seat 

from the driver’s seat or rear seat

Do not operate the front passenger’s seat 

when a passenger is seated in it. In addi-

tion, do not let anyone sit down in the 

front passenger’s seat while the seat is 

being operated or when the head 

restraint is being folded. The front pas-

senger may catch their legs between the 

instrument panel and seat, or the head 

restraint may interfere with their head, 

resulting in injury.

When the front passenger’s seat is 

folded forward

If the outside rear view mirror is difficult 

to see, due to the position of the front 

passenger’s seat, move the front passen-

ger’s seat to an appropriate position.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the 

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Operating the front passenger’s seat 

from the driver’s seat or rear seat

Before operating the front passenger’s 

seat, make sure that there is no luggage 

or any other objects on the seat or in the 

footwell that could prevent its operation.

Such items may result in excess force 

being applied, causing damage to the 

seat and/or the luggage.

Adjustment procedure

A
B
C

D

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Lumbar support adjustment switch
Seat cushion length adjustment 
switch (if equipped)

Center Display

1

Press the seat switch.

2

Using the Remote Touch pad, 
select “Driver Seat Adjustment” or 
“Passenger Seat Adjustment”.

3

Select the button for the desired 
adjustment.

Head restraint adjustment (if 
equipped) (

P.135)

Shoulder bolster adjustment (if 
equipped)
Lumbar support adjustment
Pelvic support adjustment
Seatback side bolster adjustment (if 
equipped)
Seat cushion side bolster adjust-
ment (if equipped)

Hip support adjustment (if 
equipped)

4

Perform adjustment using the dis-
played buttons.

The seat will move while a button is 

selected.

When adjusting the front seats

While adjusting a front seat, to avoid con-

tact with the ceiling, instrument panel or 

rear seats, the operation of the seat may be 

restricted or parts of the seat other than that 

being adjusted may move.

Operation after the engine switch is 

turned off

After a certain time elapses after the engine 

switch is turned off, the following parts of 

the front seats will move to their neutral 

positions.

Shoulder bolster (if equipped)

Lumbar support

Pelvic support

Seatback side bolster (if equipped)

Seat cushion side bolster (if equipped)

Hip support (if equipped)

Automatic angle adjustment of the rear 

displays (if equipped)

When a seat is adjusted, the angle of the 

rear display will be adjusted automatically 

to maintain an optimal viewing angle for the 

rear display from the rear seat.

Pre-collision seatbacks for the passen-

ger seats

P.205, 215

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.466)

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F

A

B

C
D

E

F

G

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Using the driver’s seat adjustment 
switches to adjust the front passen-
ger’s seat (front passenger mode)

The mode of the driver’s seat adjust-
ment switches can be changed to 
adjust the front passenger’s seat.

1

Press the mode change button on 
the driver’s side door.

The indicator 

 will illuminate when front 

passenger mode is selected.

2

Using the seat adjustment switches 
on the driver’s seat, adjust the front 
passenger’s seat.

To cancel front passenger mode, press the 

mode change button again.
Front passenger mode will be canceled 

automatically if the driver’s seat adjustment 

switches are not operated for approxi-

mately 30 seconds.

Using the Center Display (vehicles 
with a foldable head restraint)

1

Press the seat switch.

2

Press the sub function button of the 
Remote Touch. (

P.304)

3

Select the button for the desired 
operation.

Moves the front passenger’s seat 
forward and folds the seatback and 
head restraint forward
Moves the front passenger’s seat 
backward and the seatback and 
head restraint to the upright posi-
tion

If the rear seat behind the front passenger’s 
seat is not in the upright position, it will 
move to the upright position before the 
front passenger’s seat moves to its upright 
position.
To stop the front passenger seat while it is 
moving, select the 

 or 

 button or 

press the seat switch.

Operating the front passenger’s 
seat from the driver’s seat

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A

B

A

B

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Operating the foldable head restraint 

using the driver’s seat adjustment 

switches in front passenger mode (if 

equipped)

When the front passenger’s seatback 

angle is adjusted using the driver’s seat 

adjustment switches in front passenger 

mode, the front passenger’s head 

restraint will operate automatically as fol-

lows:

• When the front passenger’s seatback is 

moved forward to the upright position, 

the head restraint will lower and fold for-

ward when the seatback angle adjust-

ment switch is released.

• When the front passenger’s seatback is 

moved backward to the upright position, 

the head restraint will move to the upright 

position when the seatback angle adjust-

ment switch is released.

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the front passenger’s head restraint will 

not fold forward even though the front 

passenger’s seatback angle is being 

adjusted using the driver’s seat adjust-

ment switches in front passenger mode:

• The engine switch is in ACCESSORY 

mode or off.

• The weight of an occupant or heavy 

object, etc. is detected on the front pas-

senger’s seat.

Once weight is detected on the seat, the 
seat will be judged as occupied until the 
front passenger’s door is opened then 
closed or the engine switch is turned off.
• Vehicles without a rear seat entertain-

ment system:The front passenger’s seat is 

in the rear most position.

• The front passenger’s seat belt is fas-

tened.

• The front passenger’s door is open. (The 

front seat will not move forward.)

• The front passenger’s seat is not in the 

lowest position.

• The front passenger’s seat seat cushion 

(front) is not in the lowest position.

• The front passenger’s seat seat cushion is 

extended (if equipped).

If either of the following conditions is met, 

the front passenger’s head restraint will 

not return to the upright position even 

though the front passenger’s seatback 

angle is being adjusted using the driver’s 

seat adjustment switches in front passen-

ger mode:

• The engine switch is in ACCESSORY 

mode or off.

• The front passenger’s seat position is 

moved to a position forward of the neu-

tral position.

Operating the foldable head restraint 

using the front passenger’s seat adjust-

ment switches (if equipped)

When the front passenger’s head restraint is 

folded forward and the front passenger’s 

door is open, if the front passenger’s seat 

adjustment switches are used to move the 

seat backward or recline the seatback, the 

head restraint will move to the upright posi-

tion automatically when the switch is 

released.
To stop the operation of the front passen-

ger’s head restraint part-way, perform any 

of the following operations:

Operate any front passenger’s seat 

adjustment switch.

The head restraint will stop when the seat 
position adjustment switch or seatback 
angle adjustment switch is operated to 
move the seat backward or recline the 
seatback, and will resume operating when 
the switch is released.

Press the “SET” button.

Press the “1”, “2” or “3” button.

Press the seat switch.

Operation of the front passenger’s seat 

using the Center Display will be can-

celed when (vehicles with a foldable 

head restraint)

In the following situations, the front passen-

ger’s seat cannot be operated using the 

Center Display:

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY 

mode or off.

The weight of an occupant or heavy 

object, etc. is detected on the front pas-

senger’s seat.

Once weight is detected on the seat, the 

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seat will be judged as occupied until the 
front passenger’s door is opened then 
closed or the engine switch is turned off.

The front passenger’s seat belt is fas-

tened.

The front passenger’s door is open. (The 

front seat will not move forward.)

When the front passenger’s seat is 

folded forward

By reclining the front passenger’s seat seat-

back, the forward view of the rear passen-

ger can be improved.

1

Press and hold to move the front 
passenger’s seat forward and fold 
the seatback forward.

2

Press and hold to move the front 
passenger’s seat backward and 
move the seatback to the upright 
position.

Automatic operation

1

Display the home screen on the 
Rear Multi Operation Panel 
(

P.308) and then touch “Seat”.

2

Touch the button for the desired 
operation.

When the operating conditions are not 

met, the buttons will be grayed out.

Move the front passenger’s seat 
forward and fold the seatback for-
ward.

On vehicles with a foldable head restraint, 
the head restraint will also fold forward.

Move the front passenger’s seat 
backward and the seatback to the 
upright position.

If the rear seat behind the front passenger’s 
seat is not in the upright position, it will 
move to the upright position before the 
front passenger’s seat moves to its previous 
position.
On vehicles with a foldable head restraint, 
the head restraint will also move to the 
upright position.
To stop the front passenger seat while it is 

moving, touch “STOP”.

Manual operation

1

Display the home screen on the 
Rear Multi Operation Panel 
(

P.308) and then touch “Seat”.

2

Touch “Right”

Operating the front passenger’s 
seat from the rear seat (vehicles 
without power rear seat)

Operating the front passenger’s 
seat from the rear seat (vehicles 
with power rear seat)

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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