Tumbling Second Seat (For Third Seat Entry) - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a

collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than

needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection

when the passengers are sitting up straight and well

back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may

slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly

to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the

more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Tumbling second seat (for third seat entry)

Vehicles with third seat: For easy access to the third seat,

tumble the second seat in accordance with the following

Before tumbling the second seat, stow the second seat

buckles as shown above.

This prevents the buckles from falling out when you fold up the

second seat.

Vehicles with rear seat audio system or rear seat

entertainment system: Before tumbling the second seat,

close the headphone input jack lid.