2003 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 598

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Folding up second seat (for third seat entry) Vehicles with third seat: For easy access to the third seat, fold up the second seat in accordance with the following procedure. " Third seat Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. CAUTION 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 injury. Before folding up 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 folding up the second seat, close the headphone input jack lid. 101