2017 Lexus GS450h heater

3966-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances su ch as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■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 theymay stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■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 contactwith electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Lexus Safety System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P. 263)
■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.

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the messages off.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem- porarily limited due to high power consumption
 Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to reduce power consumption.Please wait until the power supply returns to nor-
mal. If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme- diately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PC S (Pre-Crash Safety system) sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.  Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Other displayed messages
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is required The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may beblocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
 Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component at any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 346)
■Front seat heaters (without seat ventilators)* (P. 363)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modelinked to “AUTO” switch* oper-
ation
OnOffO—O
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3O—O
*: This is the switch for turning on and off the auto-
matic mode of the air conditioning system, not
the outside air or recirculated mode switch.
123
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Automatic operation of front seat heaterOffOn——O
123

5728-2. Customization
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■Front seat heaters and ventilators*1/rear seat heaters*2 ( P. 362)
*1: If both are equipped
*2:If equipped
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Adjustment of the front seat heater temperature or the ven-tilator fan speed during auto-
matic operation (individual seat adjustment available)
Level 3(standard)Level 1 (low) to level 5 (high)O—O
Adjustment of the rear seatheater temperature during
automatic operation (individual seat adjustment available)
Level 3
(standard)
Level 1 (low) to
level 5 (high)O—O
Rear seat heater start-up con- ditions when the power switch
is in ON mode (individual seat adjustment available)
OffOn (AUTO)O—O
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584Alphabetical index
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Cargo hooks........................................... 374
CD player*
Chains ....................................................... 336
Child restraint system ............................ 57
Baby seats, definition ..........................58
Baby seats, installation ....................... 67
Child seats, definition..........................58
Child seats, installation....................... 67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors........................................ 70
Installing CRS with seat belts.......... 67
Installing CRS with top strap ............ 71
Junior seats, definition ........................58
Junior seats, installation ..................... 69
Child safety................................................. 56
12-volt battery
precautions............................. 414, 534
Airbag precautions .............................. 45
Child restraint system......................... 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ..................... 39, 40
Installing child restraints .................... 66
Moon roof precautions ................... 198
Power window lock switch.............193
Power window precautions .......... 195
Rear door child-protectors ............143
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ....................... 436
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 42
Seat heater precautions ...................361
Trunk precautions ..............................149
Child-protectors ................................... 143
Cleaning....................................... 390, 394
Aluminum wheels................................ 391
Exterior ................................................... 390
Interior..................................................... 394
Seat belts ............................................... 395
Clock ............................................... 105, 378
Coat hooks.............................................. 382
Condenser ................................................ 411
Console box ........................................... 370
Console box light ................................... 371
Coolant..................................................... 409
Capacity................................................. 552
Checking ............................................... 409
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 334
Cooling system ..................................... 409
Engine overheating .......................... 535
Hybrid system overheating.......... 535
Consumption screen ........................... 126
Cruise control
Cruise control .....................................308
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 296
Cup holders .............................................. 371
Curtain shield airbags .......................... 43
Customizable features.........................561

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Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil..................................................406
Capacity ................................................ 550
Checking .............................................. 406
Oil level warning message ...........466
Oil pressure warning
message..............................................466
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 334
Engine switch ...........................................217
Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch
modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........453
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........ 325
Function .................................................. 325
Warning light .........................................461
Warning message.............................466
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net....................... 375
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ................. 498
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 509
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake........................................................554
Hybrid transmission .........................553
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Follow me home system .................... 238
Footwell light .......................................... 366
Front air conditioning system .......... 346
Front fog lights ....................................... 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Wattage ................................................. 449
Front personal lights............................ 367
Front position lights ............................. 237
Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 140
Front seats ................................................. 175
Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Front turn signal lights ..........................231
Replacing light bulbs ........... 443, 449
Turn signal lever................................... 231
Wattage .................................................558
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Fuel ............................................................. 257
Capacity .................................................549
Fuel gauge.............................................. 105
Information ........................................... 559
Refueling ................................................ 257
Type ........................................................ 549
Warning light ....................................... 462
Warning messages...........................466
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption .............. 113
Average fuel consumption
after refueling ...................................... 113
Current fuel consumption................ 113
Fuel filler door ........................................ 257
Refueling ................................................ 257
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 259
Fuses .......................................................... 437
Gauges ...................................................... 104
Glove box ................................................ 370
Glove box light ...................................... 370
Grille Shutter system
Warning message.............................466
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Head restraints ....................................... 183
Headlight cleaner...................... 252, 254
Headlights ............................................... 237
Adaptive Front-lighting
System (AFS)................................... 239
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) ................................................. 241
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 246
Follow me home system................ 238
Headlight leveling warning
message ............................................. 466
Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Head-up display....................................... 119
Heated steering wheel.........................361
Heaters ..................................................... 346
Air conditioning system ................. 346
Heated steering wheel ................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 352
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
High-voltage components .................. 80
Hood........................................................... 401
Open ......................................................... 401
Warning message ............................ 466
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593Alphabetical index
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Power control unit coolant ...............409
Capacity .................................................552
Checking .............................................. 409
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 334
Power easy access system ................ 178
Power outlets ......................................... 379
Power steering....................................... 325
Warning light .........................................461
Warning message.............................466
Power switch ............................................217
Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch
modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........453
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
Power trunk lid........................................ 146
Power windows ...................................... 193
Door lock linked window
operation ..............................................194
Jam protection function....................193
Operation ................................................193
Window lock switch...........................193
Pre-Crash Safety system
(PCS)...................................................... 270
Function .................................................. 270
Warning light .........................................461
Warning message.............................466
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ............................... 296
Radiator ....................................................... 411
Radio*
Radio Data System (RDS)*
Rear air conditioning system ........... 358
Rear door sunshades ..........................380
Rear fog light .......................................... 250
Replacing light bulb ......................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Rear personal lights............................. 367
Rear seat heaters.................................. 362
Rear sunshade .......................................380
Operation .............................................380
Reverse operation feature ..............381
Rear turn signal lights ...........................231
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Turn signal lever................................... 231
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror*
Outside rear view mirrors ..............190
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window defogger ..................... 352
R
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.