seats Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Guide

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3 3-3. Adjusting the seats
Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When driving position memory is linked with door unlock operation
If the driver’s door is opened, the driver’s seat will move toward the memo-
rized position but stop slightly beforehand to allow easy access to the vehi-
cle.
Turning the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or fas-
tening the driver’s seat belt moves the seat fully into the memorized position.
Operating the driving position memory after turning the engine switch off
Driver’s seat:
Memorized seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the
driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again. Mem-
orized steering wheel position can be activated by pressing the engine switch.
Front passenger’s seat:
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front pas-
senger’s door is opened by pressing button “1”, “2” or “3”.
Correct seat position
When the seat is in the most forward or most backward position, and the seat
is being moved in those directions, the system may not correctly recognize
the current position and the memorized position will not be correctly
recalled.
The auto away function for exiting the driver’s seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function
may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat moves backward during the auto away
function can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 855)
CAUTION
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

1683-3. Adjusting the seats
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Head restraints
Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release but-
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Angle adjustment (if
equipped)Side support adjustment
(if equipped)
The position of the head restraint
can be adjusted forward in 4
stages.
If the head restraint is pulled for-
ward from the foremost position, it
will return to the rearmost posi-
tion.

1693-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Removing the head restraints
Installing the head restraints
Front seats
Rear seats
Rear seats
Lock release but-
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Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.
Lock release but-
Lock release but-
Lock release but-

1703-3. Adjusting the seats
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
CAUTION
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

1984-1. Before driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
CAUTION
Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passen-
gers, possibly causing an accident.
Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Remote Touch screen
Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
Load and distribution
Do not overload your vehicle.
Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.

4135-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting and
humidity.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically switches between outside air
and recirculated air modes.
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “” to decrease
the temperature.
Without rear air conditioning system
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver
and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
With rear air conditioning system
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver’s,
front passenger’s and rear seats (P. 425) can be adjusted separately.
Air outlets and fan speed for the driver and passenger seats may be
adjusted separately depending on the temperature setting.
Using the automatic air conditioning system
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4145-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Without rear air conditioning system
To adjust the fan speed, select “” on to increase the fan
speed and “” to decrease the fan speed on the operation screen.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press “” on to increase the
temperature and “” to decrease the temperature.
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver
and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets,
select an air outlet switch on
the operation screen.
Adjusting the settings manually
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4155-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
With rear air conditioning system
To adjust the fan speed, select “” on to increase the fan
speed and “” to decrease the fan speed on the operation screen.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press “” on to increase the
temperature and “” to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultane-
ous modes each time is selected.
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver’s,
front passenger’s and rear seats (P. 425) can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets,
select an air outlet switch on
the operation screen.
Left-hand front seat
Right-hand front seat
Different air outlets for the driver
and front passenger seats can be
chosen.
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4195-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Operates pollen removal mode
on/off.
Outside air mode switches to
(recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approximately
1 to 3 minutes.
Operates S-FLOW mode on/off.
When the S-FLOW switch is
pressed, the airflow changes as fol-
lows.
Without rear air conditioning sys-
tem: Air flows to the front seats
only.
With rear air conditioning system:
Air flows to the front seats only,
and if the passenger seat is unoccu-
pied, the set temperature, outside
humidity and temperature inside
the cabin are assessed, and air
flows to the driver seat only.
Pollen removal mode button
S-FLOW mode button

5375-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the rear seat audio controls
: If equipped
Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.
Display
Power on/off
Selecting an audio sourceVolume up/down
Selecting a track or file etc.
Selecting a preset station or
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