2005 LEXUS LS430 seats

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTYOUR LEXUS
Occupant restraint systems
Lexus encourages you and your family to take the time to read
Section 1 −6 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of
helping you understand how you can receive the maximum
benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides,
Section 1 −6 of this Owner’s Manual is the most important
section for you and your family to read.
Section 1 −6 describes the function and operation concerning
seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint systems of
this vehicle and some potential hazards you should be aware
of. These systems work together along with the overall
structure of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint
in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced
when it is used properly and together with other systems. No
single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or
your family with the equal level of restraint which these
systems can provide when used together. That is why it is
important for you and your family to understand the purpose
and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate
to each other. The purpose of all occupant
restraint systems is to help reduce
the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a
collision. None of these systems, either individually or
together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of
collision. However, the more you know about these systems
and how to use them properly, the greater your chances
become of surviving an acci dent without death or serious
injury.
Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the
vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat
belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured
in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and
size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as
their names imply, designed to work with, and be supplemental
to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags
can be very effective in reducing the risk of head, chest and
knee injuries by preventing contact of the head, chest and knee
with interior portions of the vehicle.
In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with
tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags
makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources of
serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an
object or some part of his or her body has been placed between
the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This
is just one example of how the instructions in Section 1 −6 of
this Owner’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the
occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can
provide to you and your family in the event of an accident.
Lexus recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1− 6
carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of
ownership of this vehicle.

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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
Front seat heater
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1For driver’s seat 2For front passenger’s seat
The front seat heater has two switches: one marked “L”
(for the left seat) and the other marked “R” (for the right
seat).
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
To use the seat heater:
1. Push the knob to pop it out.
2. Turn the knob clockwise. The indicator light turns on.
3. Adjust the knob to the desired temperature.
To turn off the seat heater, turn the knob counterclockwise until
it stops.
Push the knob into the recessed position when not in use.
Rear seat heater
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 Vehicles without rear power seats
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For left seat 2For right seat
The rear seat heater has two switches: one marked “L”
(for the left seat) and the other marked “R” (for the right
seat). Push these switches to turn the respective seat
heaters on, and push the switches again to turn them off.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
The indicator light turns on when the seat heater is operating.

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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
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 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
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 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
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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.
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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.