2013 Lexus GS450h Using the audio system / LEXUS 2013 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30D01U)

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Ashtrays
Open the ashtray lid.
To remove the ashtray, pull the ashtray
lid upwards.
: If equipped
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant be ing struck by the open ashtray or ash
flying out.
■To prevent fire
●Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes be fore putting them in the ashtray, then
make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
●Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.

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Power outlets
■Front
Open the lid.
■Rear (if equipped)
Open the lid.
Open the lid.
The power outlets can be used for the following components: 12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A.
120 V AC (if equipped): Accessories that use less than 100 W.
12 V
120 V AC (if equipped for rear only)

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■The power outlets can be used when
12 V: The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
120 V AC: The power switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V:
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC:
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than 100W. If a 120 V AC
appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit will cut
the power supply.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W:
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

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Heated steering wheel
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
■Operating condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
■If the indicator light flashes
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel off and then press the button
again. If the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be occurring. Turn the
heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering wheel.

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CAUTION
■Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes
in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering wheel is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Turn the switch off when the hybrid system is off.

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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
■Front seats
Turns the seat heater onHi
Mid
Lo
Off
The indicator light (yellow) on the
switch and the level indicator lights
(green) come on.
■Rear seats (if equipped)
Turns the seat heater onHi
Mid
Lo
Off
The level indicator lights (yellow)
come on.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good air-
flow by blowing air from the seats.
Seat heaters
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2
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Blows air from the seatHi
Mid
Lo
Off
The indicator light (green) on the
switch and the level indicator lights
(green) come on.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■The seat heater timer control
The seat heater automatically switches from Hi  Mid  Lo  Off. The switching
timing differs depending on the temperature inside the cabin etc. when the seat
heater was operated.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operat ions and fan speed of the air conditioning
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.
■Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
(  P. 383)
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( P. 3 8 3 )
Seat ventilators (front seats only)
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CAUTION
■Burns
●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 challenged
• 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en 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 ventilator s off when the hybrid system is off.