2015 Lexus GS350 TIPS FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM / LEXUS 2015 GS350 FROM MAR. 2015 PROD. OWNERS MANUAL (OM30F69U)

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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 engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
: 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 battery from being discharged
Turn the switch off when the engine is not running.

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Seat heaters/s e a t v e n t i l a t o r s
: If equipped
The seat can be warmed and air from the seat can improve ventilation.
Front seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)/rear seat heaters
(if equipped)
Seat heater switches
The indicator light (yellow) on the
switch comes on when the seat heater
is operating.
Seat ventilator switches (front
seats only)
The indicator light (green) on the
switch comes on when the seat venti-
lator is operating.
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level or
the seat ventilator fan speed level (for
front seats only) is displayed.
“AUTO” indicator lights
Front seats
Rear seats
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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 onthe air conditioning settings.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures,
the seat heater may be automatically op erated 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. 3 1 3 )
■Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
( P. 3 2 3 )
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1

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■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 selecting
on Remote Touch screen. (P. 3 1 2 )
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( P. 3 2 3 )
■Customization
The automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear
seat heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 559)
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following pers ons 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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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 battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the engine 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 button
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
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