2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

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Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
■“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction in the
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
●The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag, front passenger
knee airbag and front passenger side airbag
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In the event
that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long as the airbag
manual on-off system is set to off.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag deploy-
ment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
■When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to on.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which may
result in serious injury or even death.
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Safety information for children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental
contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the power
window accidentally. ( →P. 172, 204)
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch
body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Observe the following precautions wh en children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropri ate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
CAUTION
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the
moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Child restraint systems
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much
safer than installing one on the front passenger seat.
●Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropri-
ate to the age and size of the child.
●For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child
restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 7 0 )
●If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you
reside, please contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for the child restraint
system installation.
●Lexus recommends that you use a child restraint system which con-
forms to the regulation ECE No.44.
Lexus strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.
Points to remember
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Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups accord-
ing to the regulation ECE No.44:
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)
Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)
In this owner’s manual, the following 3 types of popular child restraint sys-
tems that can be secured with the seat belts are explained:
Types of child restraints
XBaby seat XChild seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0+ of ECE
No.44 Equal to Group 0+ and I of ECE
No.44
XJunior seat
Equal to Group II and III of ECE
No.44
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Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suit-
ability for various seating positions.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual on-off switch
ONOFFOutboardCenter
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months) X
Never put U
*1U, L X
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years) X
Never put U
*1U, L X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years) Rear-
facing — X Never put U
*1U*2X
Forward-
facing — UF
*1
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years) UF
*1U*1U*2X
Mass groupsSeating
position
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Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved for
use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint sys- tems approved for use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for child restraint systems shown in the child restraint system list.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
*1: Adjust the front seatback to the most upright position. Move the front seat to the rearmost position.
If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head
restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
If the passenger seat is equipped with a vertical height adjuster, it must be placed
in the upper most position.
Follow these procedures:
• For installing a baby seat with support base If the baby seat interferes with the seatback when latching the baby seat into
the support base, adjust the seatback rearward until there is no interference.
• For installing a forward-facing child seat If there is gap between the child seat and the seatback, tilt the seatback rear-
ward until good contact is achieved.
If the seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the
seat cushion forward.
• For installing a junior seat If the child in your child restraint system is in a very upright position, adjust the
seatback to the most comfortable position.
If the seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the
seat cushion forward.
*2: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head
restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
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The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be available out-
side of the EU area.
Other child restraint system which is different from the system mentioned
in the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be carefully
checked with the child restraint system manufacturer concerned and the
seller of those seats.
Child restraint system list
Mass groupsChild restraint systemsCategory
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS with
SEAT BELT FIXATION, BASE PLAT-
FORM
Semi-universal
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS with
SEAT BELT FIXATION, BASE PLAT-
FORM
Semi-universal
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Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suit-
ability for various seating positions.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(with ISOFIX rigid anchors)
Mass groupsSize classFixture
Vehicle ISOFIX positions
Outboard rear seat
Carrycot FISO/L1 X
GISO/L2 X
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months) EISO/R1 IL
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years) EISO/R1 IL
DISO/R2 IL
CISO/R3 X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years) DISO/R2 X
CISO/R3 X BISO/F2IUF
*, IL*
B1 ISO/F2X IUF*, IL*
AISO/F3IUF*, IL*
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