2005 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when operating the seat
heater because they may experience minor burns even
at low temperatures. Use extra caution for;
Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons
or persons with physical disabilities
 Persons who have delicate skin
 Persons who are exhausted
 Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.).
To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the
seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and
do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat
surface.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SEATSWITCHES
The climate control seat feeds air at the temperature you
desire from the seat surface, for the comfort of the
occupants.
Front climate control seats
12L175
 1For driver’s seat 2For front passenger’s seat
3Air at room temperature 4Cool air 5Warm air
The front climate control s eat has two switches: one
marked “L” (for the front left seat) and the other marked
“R” (for the front right seat).
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
The front climate control seat has three modes: air at room
temperature, cool air and warm air. To use the front seat climate control, push the knob to pop
it out and then turn the knob. The indicator light comes
on.
To feed air at room temperature,
turn the knob to the gray
zone.
To feed cool air, turn the knob counterclockwise and set the
knob in the blue zone. Three setting levels are available.
To feed warm air, turn the knob clockwise and set the knob in
the red zone. Three setting levels are available.
After the switch is turned on, it takes several minutes until you
feel warm or cool.
To disable this function, turn the knob to the center position (the
gray dot). The indicator light goes off.
Push the knob into the recessed position when not in use.

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Rear climate control seats
12L178
 1For left seat 2For right seat
3Warm air 4Air at room temperature 5Cool air
The rear climate control switches are located in the rear
armrest.
The rear climate control seat has two switches: one
marked “L” (for the rear left seat) and the other marked
“R” (for the rear right seat).
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
The rear climate control seat has three modes: air at room
temperature, cool air and warm air. To use the rear seat climate control, push the knob and
turn the knob. The indicator light comes on.
To feed air at room temperature,
turn the knob to the gray
zone.
To feed cool air, turn the knob counterclockwise and set the
knob in the blue zone. Three setting levels are available.
To feed warm air, turn the knob clockwise and set the knob in
the red zone. Three setting levels are available. When you
push and turn the knob to the red zone, the seat heater turns
on first and then the rear climate control operates to feed warm
air.
After the switch is turned on, it takes several minutes until you
feel warm or cool.
To disable this function, push the knob again. The indicator
light goes off.
If you turn off the ignition switch without turning off the rear
climate control seat, the rear climate control seat does not turn
on with the ignition on.

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CAUTION
Use caution when operating the climate control seat.
The occupants listed below may experience minor
burns even at low temperatures from warm air.
Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons
or persons with physical disabilities
 Persons who have delicate skin
 Persons who are exhausted
 Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (such as sleeping drugs or cold
remedies).
To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the
climate control seat if a blanket, cushion, or other
insulating object covers the seat. Use also caution not
to overuse this feature, which may cool down the
occupants excessively.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat .
Do not stick sharp objects (such as needles or nails)
into the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use harsh cleaning
substances (such as paint thinner, benzine, alcohol
or gasoline). They may damage the climate control
seat and seat surface.
 Clean the seats using a towel wrung out of water.
Entering water in the seats may cause the
malfunction of the climate control seats.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Replacing the air filters
The air filters may clog after the long use of the climate control
seats which will reduce the air flow. However, you can inspect
the filters easily.
When you replace the air filters, be sure to turn off the fans.
Front
12L130
Under the seat
1
Remove the air filter locks.
2Remove the air filter.
The front climate control seat filters are located under the
driver and front passenger seats.
Replace the air filter when the performance of air flow becomes
low by the deterioration of filter.
NOTICE
The air filters should be installed properly in position.
The use of front climate control seat with the air filter
removed may cause the malfunction of the front climate
control seat.

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Rear
The rear climate control seat filters are located in the rear side
garnishes and under the rear outboard passenger seats.
12L182
Under the seat
1
Push the rear seat po sition control button to slide the rear
seat to the foremost position.
2 Remove the air filter lock under the seat.
3Remove the air filter.
Replace the air filter when the performance of air flow becomes
low by the deterioration of filter.
NOTICE
The air filters should be installed properly in position.
The use of rear climate control seat with the air filter
removed may cause the malfunction of the rear climate
control seat.

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12L240
On the side garnish
The side garnish filters should be replaced at your Lexus
dealer. When you replace the filters under the seats, have the
side garnish filters replaced as well.
NOTICE
Do not remove the side garnish filters or clean them by
washing or air blowing. Doing so may cause the
malfunction of the rear climate control seat.
REFRESHING REAR SEAT SWITCHES
12L151
 1For left rear seat 2For right rear seat
The refreshing rear seat is designed to reduce lumbar
fatigue by means of a lumbar vibrator.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
To operate the lumbar vibrator, push the switch on the front
side. Keep pushing the switch down to change the vibration
speed.
To stop the vibrator, push the switch on the rear side.

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CAUTION
Those who are pregnant, have just given birth, or
suffer from heart disease and other ailments
requiring rest, should consult a doctor before using
the refreshing seat.
 Do not allow children to use the refreshing seat.
 Do not use the refreshing seat immediately after
meals or for extended periods.
 If you feel sick while using the refreshing seat,
immediately stop using it.