Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

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Seat ventilator switches
Level indicator lights
The seat ventilator fan speed level
is displayed.
Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:
Seat ventilators (without seat heaters) (if equipped)
1
2
ModeLevel indicator lights
OffOff
Hi3
Mid2
Lo1

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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Seat heater control (vehicles without automatic mode)
The seat heater automatically changes operations. If the power switch is
turned off while the seat heater is operating, the starting operation of the
heater differs depending on the amount of time that elapses before it is turned
back on.
Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch
is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater may be
automatically operated to assist heating performance.
Automatic operation during S-FLOW mode
The front seat heater and ventilator or the rear seat heater may automatically
turn off when S-FLOW mode is turned on during automatic mode. (P. 488)
Current operation
Starting operation mode and amount of time
elapsed until power switch in ON mode
0 to 15 minutesOver 15 minutes
HiHiHi
MidMidHi
LoLoHi

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Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be
locked. (P. 500)
When the switch is disabled (vehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the but-
ton lock function is released, check whether the switch is disabled due to
pressing on Remote Touch screen. (P. 488)
Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (P. 500)
Customization
The automatic operation of the front seat heaters (without seat ventilators)
and the automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or
the rear seat heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 950)
CAUTION
Burns (vehicles with seat heaters)
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.

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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
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the hybrid system is off.

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Armrest
Fold down the armrest for use.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.

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Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the but-
ton shown below.
From the front seats
Pull up the lever to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Raise/lower
From the rear seats (if equipped)
Raise/lower

: If equipped
Rear sunshade
1
2
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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.
The rear sunshade can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Operating the rear sunshade after the hybrid system is turned off
The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers
when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
The button is pressed again.*
Shift the shift lever into P.
The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/
h (9 mph).
If the hybrid system is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the hybrid sys-
tem is turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph).
To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch
has been pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
Rear door sunshades

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Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be
locked.
(P. 500)
Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (P. 500)
Customization
Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 942)
CAUTION
When the rear sunshade is being operated
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the open-
ing.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off.
To ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades
Observe the following precautions.
Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear
sunshade.
Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.
Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.

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Coat hooks
The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
CAUTION
Items that cannot be hung on the coat hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.
CAUTION
Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising
from your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.