681-1. 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. 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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2
691-1. For safe use
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1
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_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(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 su dden 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_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(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 death 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_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)5-2. Using the air conditioning 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 automatically 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, 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 battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (If equipped)
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 318Air conditioning filter....................... 409
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................325
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 318
Micro dust and pollen filter ........... 324
Rear air conditioning system........329
S-FLOW mode ................................... 319
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning light .......................................435
Warning message ............................. 442
Active Sound Control (ASC) ........... 221
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ...................................................... 223
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 298
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................. 223
Air conditioning filter .......................... 409
Air conditioning system ...................... 318 Air conditioning filter....................... 409
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................325
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 318
Micro dust and pollen filter ........... 324
Rear air conditioning system........329
S-FLOW mode ................................... 319 Airbags .......................................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .......... 48
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 44
Airbag warning light ........................ 435
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 ............................................................ 79 Alarm ...........................................................79
Warning buzzer..................... 435, 442
Anchor brackets.......................................63
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 156
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning light ....................................... 435
Warning message............................. 442
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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 .............392, 508
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions.................... 186
Power window lock switch .............. 181
Power window precautions .......... 183
Rear door child-protectors ........... 146
Removed electronic key battery precautions.................412
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions.................. 332
Trunk precautions............................... 152 Child-protectors .................................... 146
Cleaning ....................................... 362, 367
Aluminum wheels .............................. 363
Exterior ................................................... 362
Interior ..................................................... 367
Seat belts................................................368
Clock................................................. 93, 347
Coat hooks ............................................. 352
Condenser.............................................. 389
Console box ............................................. 341
Console box light ................................... 341
Consumption screen ............................ 134
Cooling system ..................................... 388 Engine overheating ......................... 509
Consumption screen ............................ 133
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
Cup holders.............................................342
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features .......................542
Daytime running light system...........223
Defogger Front windshield................................. 324
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 324
Rear window........................................ 324
Differential Front differential ................................. 523
Rear differential................................... 524
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Dimensions ...............................................516
Dinghy towing........................................ 202
Display12.3-inch display.................................. 316
Drive information ....................... 108, 115
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................266
Energy monitor .................................... 133
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 260
Multi-information display ....... 106, 114
Trip information ........................... 84, 98
Warning message ............................. 442
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 376
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 337
Door lock Doors ........................................................ 143
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 156
Wireless remote control ................. 143
Doors...........................................................143 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 146
Door glasses ........................................... 181
Door lock ................................................ 145
Open door warning buzzer.......... 157
Open door warning light............... 437
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 177
Rear door child-protector.............. 146 Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3..................................... 111, 122 Drive information....................... 108, 115
Resetting ........................................ 108, 115
Drive-Start Control.....................189, 213
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 166 Driving position memory................. 167
Memory recall function ................... 168
Power easy access system .............166
Driving ....................................................... 188 Break-in tips .......................................... 189
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving mode select switch ............281
Procedures ............................................ 188
Winter drive tips ................................305
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 298 Function .................................................. 298
Warning message............................. 442
DVD player
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range Function .................................................. 266
Warning message............................. 442
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 298 Function .................................................. 298
Warning message............................. 442
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.