2014 Lexus GS350 heating

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5835-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■When the switch is disabled (vehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the button lock
function is released, check whether the switch is disabled due to pressing on Remote Touch screen. ( →P. 363)
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( →P. 3 7 3 )
■Customization
The automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear
seat heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 800)
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.
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7287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-col-
lision system is not cur-
rently functional because
the grille cover or the
sensor is dirty This message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating.
• Check the grille coverand the sensor and
clean them if they are
dirty.
• In case of overheating, the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
Indicates that operation
of large electricity con-
suming systems such as
the air conditioning sys-
tem are suspended
Stop using unnecessary
electric components to
reduce electricity con-
sumption until the warn-
ing message disappears.If the warning message
is displayed frequently,
have the vehicle
inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks. Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 81) enters
the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Correction procedures
1
2
3
1
2
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830Alphabetical index
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Care .................................................608, 612Aluminum wheels ............................. 609
Exterior................................................... 608
Interior ...................................................... 612
Seat belts ................................................. 613
Cargo capacity........................................170
Cargo hooks ............................................ 571
CD player ..................................................421
Chains ....................................................... 306
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66 Child safety .................................................54
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 639, 760
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................153
Power window lock switch............. 147
Power window precautions ...........149
Rear door child-protectors ............120
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 660
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions ..........................58
Seat heater precautions .................583
Trunk precautions ............................... 126
Child-protectors ....................................120
Cleaning ........................................ 608, 612 Aluminum wheels ............................. 609
Exterior .................................................. 608
Interior ....................................................... 612
Seat belts..................................................613
Clock..........................................................575
Coat hooks ............................................. 590
Condenser.............................................. 636
Console box............................................567
Console box light ..................................567
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................ 761
Cruise control Cruise control .........................................211
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 215
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer
sounds..................................................702
If a warning light turns on...............702
If a warning message is displayed .......................................... 712
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........754
If the engine will not start................ 749
If the parking brake cannot be released........................ 752
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................................... 757
If you have a flat tire ..........................736
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 700
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................................... 764
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 693
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 694
If your vehicle overheats ..................761
Emergency flashers ............................. 692
Engine Accessory mode..................................174
Compartment ......................................629
Engine switch .........................................173
Hood ........................................................626
How to start the engine ....................173
Identification number .......................769
If the engine will not start................ 749
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..................................173
Overheating ...........................................761 Engine compartment cover............. 630
Engine coolant ...................................... 634
Capacity ..................................................772
Checking ............................................... 634
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................304
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ................................................... 631 Capacity ................................................. 770
Checking .................................................631
Oil level warning message ............. 721
Oil pressure warning message............................. 713
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................304
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 616
Engine switch........................................... 173
Enhanced VSC ......................................269
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..............270
Function .................................................. 270
Warning light ....................................... 703
Warning message............................... 717
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself ma intenance..........623
General maintenance ...................... 618
Maintenance data ............................. 768
Maintenance requirements............ 615
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 703
Master warning light ........................... 705
Meter ..............................................................81 Head-up display.................................... 92
Indicators................................................... 79
Instrument panel light control .........82
Meters.......................................................... 81
Multi-information display ..................84
Warning lights ........................................ 77
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 363
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ......................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................................... 374
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 144
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 574
Mobile Assistant
*............................... 351
Moon roof................................................. 150
Door lock linked moon roof operation ....................... 151
Jam protection function ..................... 151
Operation ............................................... 150
Warning message .............................720
MP3 disc .................................................. 423 Multi-information display..................... 84
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 215
Lane-Keeping Assist ....................... 234
Language.................................................. 88
Switching the display .......................... 85
Trip information .....................................85
Warning message............................... 712
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer .................................................... 81
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 770
Front differential oil ............................774
Rear differential oil .............................774
Opener Hood........................................................ 626
Trunk .......................................................... 123
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ...................................561
Wattage .................................................. 777
Outside rear view mirrors.................. 144 Adjusting and folding ........................ 144
Blind spot monitor ............................288
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................145
Mirror position memory .................. 132
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 374
Outside temperature display ............. 85
Overheating, Engine ............................ 761
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