2016 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2016 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30E99U)

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Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be adjusted
automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.
Adjust the temperature setting.
When the rear seat heaters are set to “AUT O” mode, the system is operated automat-
ically according to the set temperature, outside temperature, etc.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Using automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets
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■Button lock function
■Rear control panel illumination off function To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons on
the rear armrest can be locked. Press
until you hear a beep to lock the buttons. Press-
ing again until you hear a beep will
release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press until you hear a
beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing
again until you hear a beep will turn the illumina-
tion on.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.

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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
Heated steering wheel and seat heater s heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WA R N I N G
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, th e 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
●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 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system
is off.

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Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
■Front seat heaters and ventilators/rear seat heaters
Seat heater switches
The indicator light (yellow) on the switch co mes 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 ventilator is operat-
ing.
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level or the seat ventilator fan speed level (for front seats
only) is displayed.
“AUTO” indicator lights
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters/seat ventilators
Front seatsRear seats (if equipped)
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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 on the
air conditioning settings.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operat ions and fan speed of the air conditioning
system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driv ing mode select switch is switched to Eco
drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat he ater may be automatically operated 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. 2 8 6 )
■Button lock function (vehicle s with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
(  P. 2 9 8 )
■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 sw itch is disabled due to selecting on
Remote Touch screen. ( P. 2 9 2 )
■Rear control panel illumination off functi on (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the re ar armrest can be turned off. (P. 2 9 8 )
■Customization
The automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear seat
heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 4 9 1 )
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1

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Interior lights list
When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum and the tail lights
are on, the inside door handle lights, the ornament lights and the footwell lights will
turn off. ( P. 8 9 )
Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Front interior light ( P. 3 0 3 )
Front personal lights ( P. 3 0 3 )
Inside door handle lights Rear personal lights (
P. 3 0 3 )
Rear interior light
Ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Power window switch lights
Footwell lights1
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Tu r n s t h e l i g h t s o n /o f f
The rear interior light is also turned on/
off.
Turns the door position on/off
■Front
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
■Rear
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
Interior lights
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Personal lights

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●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on /off according to power switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 4 9 1 )
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.