2018 Lexus GS450h seats

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Interior features
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Select the air flow to the feet an d operate the windshield defogger
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
* (the front seats)
Function on/off indicators on the option control screen
Display the option control screen ( →P. 290)
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Set eco air conditioning mode ( →P. 296)
Air conditioning and heater output is limited to prioritize fuel economy.
Adjust the temperature for the driver ’s and front passenger’s seats sepa-
rately (DUAL mode) ( →P. 288)
Set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select the air flow mode
* (the left-hand side)
Select the air flow mode
* (the right-hand side)
Display the rear air conditioning operation screen ( →P. 291)
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats
(→ P. 298) separately (3-ZONE mode) ( →P. 288)
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the
screen button, and then press the Re mote Touch knob or the “ENTER” but-
ton of Remote Touch to enter the selected function.
Control screen
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Interior features
■Side display
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Select the air flow mo de (the front seats)
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats separately
(DUAL mode) ( →P. 288)
Set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select the air flow mode (the left-hand side)
Select the air flow mode (the right-hand side)
Adjust the temperature for the driver ’s, front passenger’s and rear seats
( → P. 298) separately (3-ZONE mode) ( →P. 288)
■Rear air conditioning control screen (with rear air conditioning system)
Adjust the rear seat temperature
setting
Disabling the switches on the rear
armrest
Turn the fan off (rear seat)
Select to set automatic mode on/
off (rear seat)
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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Using the automatic mode
Press or select “AUTO” on the control screen.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically switches between outside air and recir-
culated air modes.
Adjust the temperature setting. ( →P. 288)
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
Air outlets and fan speed for the driver an d passenger seats may be adjusted sepa-
rately depending on the temperature setting.
When the front seat heaters and ventilat ors/rear seat heaters are set to AUTO
mode, the system is operated automatically according to the set temperature, out-
side temperature, etc.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
Air conditioning control
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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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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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 comes on when the seat heater is operating.
Seat ventilator switches (front seats only)
The indicator light (green) on the switch co mes 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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5-5. Using the other interior features
■Rear sunshade
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the button shown
below.Pull up the lever to release the lock.
Slide the armrest.
Raise/lower
■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.
Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades (If equipped)
From the front seatsFrom the rear seats (if equipped)
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6-1. Maintenance and care
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, su ch as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument pane l’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 they
may stick to the leather su rface 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 ma y be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshie ld (vehicles with Lexus Safety System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( →P. 219)
■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 th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

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6-2. Maintenance
*: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Hybrid transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( →P. 477)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 477)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
* (→ P. 389)
Parking brake• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
•Does the steering wh eel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount
of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.