2014 Lexus GS250 steering

361-1. For safe use
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For safety drive
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting straight up
and so that you do not have to
lean forward to steer. (→P. 182)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. ( →P. 182)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your
ears. ( →P. 1 9 2 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( → P. 38)
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving
the vehicle. ( →P. 38)
Use a child restraint system approp riate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( →P. 5 9 )
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
1
2
3
4
Correct use of the seat belts
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471-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags
deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with
non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag provides you
with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the
steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now,
you can change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.)
distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the
back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to
see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintaining con-
trol of the foot pedals, steering wheel, an d your view of the instrument panel con-
trols.
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501-1. For safe use
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door
or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off
any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad,
door of the glove box and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked,
have them replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars
or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or winches
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-transmitter)
and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as
the seats, the glove box, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be
hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 - 30 km/h
[12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situa-
tions:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which canmove or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretension-
ers will activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact
force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the
vehicle cabin from a direction perpendi cular to the vehicle orientation at an
approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
●The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal colli-
sion.
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■When to contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS airbags to inflate.
●A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel, dash-
board near the front passenger airbag,
lower portion of the instrument panel or
door of the glove box is scratched, cracked,
or otherwise damaged.
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952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
Brake system warning light
( → P. 5 4 4 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 545)*1Slip indicator
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 545)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 545)*2Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1ABS warning light
(→ P. 545)*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 5 4 6 )Open door warning light
(→ P. 5 4 7 )
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Operation of
each component
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3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................122
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system....... 127
Wireless remote control .......... 155
Doors ................................................. 171
Trunk .................................................. 175
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 182
Driving position memory ......... 186
Head restraints .............................192
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 195
Inside rear view mirror.............. 196
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 199
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 204
Moon roof .....................................208
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1833-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Tilts the seatback forward
Tilts the seatback backward
Moves the seat forward
Moves the seat backward
■Power easy access system
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch mode
and the driver’s seat belt condition. The passenger’s seat moves when the passen-
ger’s door is opened. (→P. 1 8 6 )
Seat operation switches on the side of the front passenger’s seat
(if equipped)
1
2
3
4
CAUTION
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are
not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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