2018 Lexus GS350 child seat

681-1. For safe use
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder and
that the lap belt is as low as possible. ( →P. 36)
Push the buckle release button and fully
retract the seat belt.
Rear outboard seats:
Remove the head restraint.
Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or LATCH
anchors.
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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691-1. For safe use
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
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For safety and security
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMV SS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
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WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. ( →P. 37)
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child rest raint system installation manual and fix the
child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers
may be seriously injured or even killed in th e event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, atta ch the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does
not interfere with the child restraint system.
●Only put a forward-faci ng child restraint sys-
tem on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible even if
the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

701-1. For safe use
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the ch ild’s shoulder. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will
not securely hold the child restraint system , which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
■To correctly attach a child re straint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the
anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system. Make sure
the child restraint system is securely attached , or it may cause death or serious injury to
the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door openin g and an occupant throwing out of the vehi-
cle, resulting in deat h or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)5-2. Using the air conditio
ning system and defogger
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat ventilators∗
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 engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
∗: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●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, 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 pr event 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 battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (If equipped)

580Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................308Air conditioning filter....................... 408
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................. 315
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 308
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 314
Rear air conditioning system......... 319
S-FLOW mode ................................. 309
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......288 Function ................................................. 288
Warning light .......................................434
Warning message .............................. 441
Active Sound Control (ASC) ...........215
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ........................................................ 217
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 289
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................... 217
Air conditioning filter ..........................408
Air conditioning system .....................308 Air conditioning filter....................... 408
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................. 315
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 308
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 314
Rear air conditioning system......... 319
S-FLOW mode ................................. 309 Airbags .......................................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .......... 48
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 44
Airbag warning light ........................ 434
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 48
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 52
General airbag precautions ........... 44
Locations of airbags.............................. 41
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 48
Side airbag precautions .................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 48
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 44
SRS airbags ............................................... 41
Alarm ............................................................ 74 Alarm ...........................................................74
Warning buzzer....................... 434, 441
Anchor brackets.......................................63
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .....................150
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 288 Function ..................................................288
Warning light ....................................... 434
Warning message............................... 441
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Child restraint system............................ 59Booster seats, definition ....................59
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............59
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 52
Infant seats, definition ..........................59
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 58 Airbag precautions .............................. 44
Battery precautions .............. 391, 508
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions....................180
Power window lock switch ............ 175
Power window precautions ........... 177
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions.................. 411
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions.................. 322
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors .................................... 140
Cleaning .......................................358, 362
Aluminum wheels ..............................359
Exterior ...................................................358
Interior ..................................................... 362
Seat belts................................................ 363
Clock................................................. 87, 339
Coat hooks ..............................................344
Condenser.............................................. 388
Console box ............................................. 331
Console box light ................................... 331
Consumption screen ............................ 128
Cooling system ..................................... 386 Engine overheating ......................... 509
Consumption screen ............................ 127
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 270
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................258
Cup holders............................................ 332
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features ...................... 545
Daytime running light system............ 217
Defogger Front windshield................................... 314
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 314
Rear window.......................................... 314
Differential Front differential ................................. 526
Rear differential................................... 527
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Dimensions .............................................. 518
Dinghy towing..........................................196
Display12.3-inch display................................ 306
Drive information ..................... 102, 109
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 258
Energy monitor ..................................... 127
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........253
Multi-information display .....100, 108
Trip information ............................ 78, 92
Warning message .............................. 441
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............... 371
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 327
Door lock Doors .........................................................137
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 150
Wireless remote control ..................137
Doors........................................................... 137 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 140
Door glasses ......................................... 175
Door lock ................................................ 139
Open door warning buzzer............ 151
Open door warning light...............436
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Rear door child-protector.............. 140 Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3................................... 105, 116 Drive information...................... 102, 109
Resetting ....................................... 102, 109
Drive-Start Control................... 183, 207
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 160 Driving position memory.................. 161
Memory recall function .................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 160
Driving ........................................................ 182 Break-in tips .......................................... 183
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving mode select switch ...........273
Procedures .............................................182
Winter drive tips ................................ 296
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 289 Function .................................................. 289
Warning message............................... 441
DVD player
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range Function ..................................................258
Warning message............................... 441
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 289 Function .................................................. 289
Warning message............................... 441
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.