2015 Lexus GX460 heater

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ...............380
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 390
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators ........ 393
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 396• Personal/interior lights main switch ..............................397
• Personal/interior lights ......398
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 399
• Glove box ...............................400
• Console box ..........................400
• Coin holder ............................ 402
• Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets.......................... 402
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 404
Luggage compartment features ....................................... 406 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ..............413 • Cool box....................................413
• Sun visors ..................................415
• Vanity mirror ............................415
• Conversation mirror ............416
• Clock ..........................................416
• Power outlets ........................... 417
• Armrest...................................... 421
• Coat hooks............................... 421
• Assist grips ..............................422
• Compass ................................. 423
Garage door opener ................ 427
Safety Connect........................... 432
5Interior features
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20Pictorial index
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Front seat heater/ventilator switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Height control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Height control OFF button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
AV S s w i t c h
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Four-wheel drive control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Crawl Control speed selection switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Crawl Control ON/OFF switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
“DAC” switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343
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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............. 380
Rear air conditioning system ......................................... 390
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.........393
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................396• Personal/interior lights main switch ............................. 397
• Personal/interior lights...... 398 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............399• Glove box .............................. 400
• Console box.......................... 400
• Coin holder ............................ 402
• Cup holders/bottle holders/ door pockets.......................... 402
• Auxiliary boxes .....................404
Luggage compartment features........................................406
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............. 413 • Cool box ................................... 413
• Sun visors ................................. 415
• Vanity mirror ........................... 415
• Conversation mirror.............416
• Clock ..........................................416
• Power outlets ...........................417
• Armrest ......................................421
• Coat hooks ...............................421
• Assist grips.............................. 422
• Compass ................................. 423
Garage door opener.................427
Safety Connect ........................... 432
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)5-1. Using the air conditio
ning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat
ventilators
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Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
∗: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater 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.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●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, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch 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.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
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3955-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
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4195-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Using a power outlet (120 V AC)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in electrical
shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be thoroughly dried
before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices written on
their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way. Doing
so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause serious
damage or injuries. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary repairs.
■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure al l electric appliances before use and do not
use any appliances that may do any of the following (120 V AC):
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or overheating while
driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not perform any of the
following actions (120 V AC):
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug (120 V AC)
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this may cause a
short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet. (120 V AC)
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid. (120 V AC)
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4436-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor (→P. 232).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or may
cause a malfunction.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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