621-1. For safe use
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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. 30)
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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2
631-1. For safe use
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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 FMVSS213 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. 31)
■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).
641-1. For safe use
GS450h_OM_OM30G62U_(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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1273-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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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GS450h_OM_OM30G62U_(U)5-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
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, 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 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 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system
is off.
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 287Air conditioning filter....................... 380
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................294
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................287
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........293
Rear air conditioning system....... 298
S-FLOW mode ................................. 288
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 268 Function ................................................. 268
Warning light ...................................... 404
Warning message .............................. 410
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ....................................................... 201
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 269
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................................... 201
Air conditioning filter ..........................380
Air conditioning system ..................... 287 Air conditioning filter....................... 380
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................294
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................287
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........293
Rear air conditioning system....... 298
S-FLOW mode ................................. 288 Airbags ........................................................ 35
Airbag operating conditions ...........42
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 38
Airbag warning light ........................ 404
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................42
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 46
General airbag precautions ........... 38
Locations of airbags............................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ..............................................42
Side airbag precautions .................... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 38
SRS airbags ............................................. 35
Alarm ............................................................ 77 Alarm ........................................................... 77
Warning buzzer...................... 404, 410
Anchor brackets....................................... 57
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 268 Function .................................................. 268
Warning light ....................................... 404
Warning message...............................410
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Child restraint system............................ 53Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation....................61
Convertible seats, definition ............ 53
Convertible seats, installation .........59
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 46
Infant seats, definition .......................... 53
Infant seats, installation .......................59
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ......................... 62
Child safety ................................................ 52 12-volt battery precautions ........................... 363, 460
Airbag precautions ..............................38
Child restraint system ......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions.................... 165
Power window lock switch ............ 160
Power window precautions .......... 162
Rear door child-protectors ........... 125
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 383
Seat belt comfort guide .......................31
Seat belt extender precautions ...... 34
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions................... 301
Trunk precautions................................. 131 Child-protectors .................................... 125
Cleaning .......................................336, 340
Aluminum wheels .............................. 337
Exterior ................................................... 336
Interior .....................................................340
Seat belts.................................................. 341
Clock........................................................... 315
Coat hooks ............................................. 320
Condenser.............................................. 359
Console box ........................................... 308
Console box light ................................. 309
Consumption screen ..............................112
Coolant .................................................... 358 Capacity................................................. 475
Checking ...............................................358
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 276
Cooling system ..................................... 358 Hybrid system overheating ............461
Consumption screen ............................109
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 255
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 243
Cup holders............................................ 309
Curtain shield airbags ............................36
Customizable features .......................494
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Daytime running light system ........... 201
DefoggerFront windshield .................................293
Outside rear view mirrors .............293
Rear window ........................................293
Differential ............................................... 476
Dimensions ............................................. 470
Dinghy towing........................................... 181
Display 12.3-inch display................................ 285
Drive information .................................. 97
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 243
Energy monitor .................................... 109
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 238
Multi-information display ..................95
Trip information .................................... 88
Warning message .............................. 410
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 349
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 304
Door lock Doors ......................................................... 122
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 135
Wireless remote control .................. 122 Doors .......................................................... 122
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 125
Door glasses ......................................... 160
Door lock................................................. 124
Open door warning buzzer ..........136
Outside rear view mirrors ..............156
Rear door child-protector .............. 125
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/ Drive info 3........................................... 100 Drive information...................................97
Drive-Start Control..................... 169, 193
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 145 Driving position memory.................146
Memory recall function .................... 147
Power easy access system .............145
Driving ........................................................168 Break-in tips ...........................................169
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch ..........258
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............274
Procedures ............................................ 168
Winter drive tips ................................ 276
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message...............................410
DVD player
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range Function .................................................. 243
Warning message...............................410
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message...............................410
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.