2013 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

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Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.
*: When automatic mode is selected, the level automatically changes
depending on the air conditioning settings.
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1

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Seat heater switches
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level
is displayed.
Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:
*: The mode changes automatically depending on the amount of time that
has elapsed. The amount of time until the mode changes varies depending
on the interior temperature when the seat heater was operated and other
factors.
Seat heaters (without seat ventilators) (if equipped)
1
2
ModeLevel indicator lightsAutomatic operation*
OffOff
Hi3Hi  Mid  Lo
Mid2Mid  Lo
Lo1Lo

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Seat ventilator switches
Level indicator lights
The seat ventilator fan speed level
is displayed.
Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:
Seat ventilators (without seat heaters) (if equipped)
1
2
ModeLevel indicator lights
OffOff
Hi3
Mid2
Lo1

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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Seat heater control (vehicles without automatic mode)
The seat heater automatically changes operations. If the power switch is
turned off while the seat heater is operating, the starting operation of the
heater differs depending on the amount of time that elapses before it is turned
back on.
Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch
is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater may be
automatically operated to assist heating performance.
Automatic operation during S-FLOW mode
The front seat heater and ventilator or the rear seat heater may automatically
turn off when S-FLOW mode is turned on during automatic mode. (P. 488)
Current operation
Starting operation mode and amount of time
elapsed until power switch in ON mode
0 to 15 minutesOver 15 minutes
HiHiHi
MidMidHi
LoLoHi

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Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be
locked. (P. 500)
When the switch is disabled (vehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the but-
ton lock function is released, check whether the switch is disabled due to
pressing on Remote Touch screen. (P. 488)
Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (P. 500)
Customization
The automatic operation of the front seat heaters (without seat ventilators)
and the automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or
the rear seat heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 950)
CAUTION
Burns (vehicles with seat heaters)
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seat heaters/seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the hybrid system is off.

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Armrest
Fold down the armrest for use.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.

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Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the but-
ton shown below.
From the front seats
Pull up the lever to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Raise/lower
From the rear seats (if equipped)
Raise/lower

: If equipped
Rear sunshade
1
2
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