2017 Lexus GS450h warning

3725-4. Using the storage features
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●Rear cup holder: When stowing the cup holder, stow the cup holder with the armrest
down. The cup holder cannot be stowed if the armrest is not down.
●Front cup holder: The cup holder insert may be removed for cleaning.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holder s in the event of an accident or sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear cup holder, stow the cup holder before stowing the arm-rest.

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Interior features
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Auxiliary boxes
Type AType B
Press in the button. Pull up the lever to release the lock
and lift the lid.
Type C (if equipped)
Open the lid.
WARNING
Type C: Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray.
Doing so may cause a fire.

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Trunk features
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Pull the strap when using the hook.
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.
Luggage hook
NOTICE
Do not hang any object heavier than 5 kg (11 lb.) on the luggage hook.

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Loosen the belt
Tighten the belt
Warning reflector storage belt
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To prevent damage to the warning reflector stor- age belt when it is not in use, fold the belt (as
shown in ) and secure it with the clip ( ).12

3785-5. Using the other interior features
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The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Open the ashtray lid.
To remove the ashtray, pull the ashtray lid upwards.
Clock
Ashtrays (if equipped)
WARNING
●Keep the ashtray closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ash- tray or ash flying out.
●To prevent fire
• Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.• Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.

3815-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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■Rear door sunshades
Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on using
the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade, unhook the shade and retract it
slowly.
●The rear sunshade can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto- matically lowers when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.*• Shift the shift lever into P.
• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). If the hybrid system is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be rais ed even when the hybrid system is turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). To raise the sunshadeagain, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
●Vehicles with rear control panel: To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked. ( P. 360)
●Vehicles with rear control panel: Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be
turned off. ( P. 360)
●Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 561)
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.

3825-5. Using the other interior features
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The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.
NOTICE
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade
and rear door sunshades.
• Do not place excessive load on the moto r or other components of the rear sun- shade.
• Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations. • Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.
Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-
tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri- ous injury.

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Interior features
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An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load
on the assist grip.