airbag off Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
For your information...................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ..................... 34
For safety drive ................... 36
Seat belts ............................. 38
SRS airbags ......................... 44
Airbag manual on-off sys-
tem.....................................56
Safety information for chil-
dren...................................58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ..... 68
Exhaust gas precautions ...... 79
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system. 80
Double locking system ........ 85
Alarm .................................. 86
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-
tors.......................................94
Gauges and meters .............. 98
Multi-information display . 101
Head-up display ................ 1093-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system 123
Wireless remote control .... 141
Doors ................................. 146
Trunk ................................. 150
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 157
Driving position memory .. 161
Head restraints................... 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel.................170
Inside rear view mirror ...... 171
Outside rear view mirrors . 174
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows ................. 178
Moon roof ......................... 181
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each compo-
nent

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1For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ..................... 34
For safety drive ................... 36
Seat belts ............................. 38
SRS airbags......................... 44
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................... 56
Safety information
for children ....................... 58
Child restraint systems........ 59
Installing child restraints .... 68
Exhaust gas precautions...... 79
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system 80
Double locking system ....... 85
Alarm .................................. 86

461-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
SRS airbag system components
Knee airbags
Airbag manual on-off switch
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator lights
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side impact sensors (front)
Front side airbagsSRS warning light
Driver airbag
Rear side airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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14
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501-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad, door of the glove box and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged
or cracked, have them replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifica-
tions without consulting any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunc-
tion or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front,
side and rear pillars or roof side rails
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or
kangaroo bar etc.)
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
Installation of electronic devices such as an RF-transmitter and CD play-
ers
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

561-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Airbag manual on-off system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator light turns on when
the airbag system is on (only when
the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag, front passenger
knee airbag and front passenger side airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
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2

571-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Insert the mechanical key into
the cylinder and rotate to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag, front passenger
knee airbag and front passenger side airbag
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long
as the airbag manual on-off system is set to off.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to on.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

621-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(except for Ukraine)
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual
on-off switch
ONOFFOutboardCenter
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never putUF
*1U*2
L*2U
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never putUF*1U*2
L*2U
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)Rear-
facing — X
Never put
UF
*1U*2U
Forward-
facing —
UF
*1
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)UF
*1UF*1U*2U
Mass groupsSeating
position

671-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Child restraint precautions
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is on. (P. 5 6 )
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since
there is no top strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seat-
back as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possi-
ble because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags
deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is danger-
ous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the
impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided
by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly
secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury
to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

761-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Ty p e A
Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch
is on.
(P. 5 6 )
The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the
event of an accident.
There is a sticker on the passenger side
of the instrument panel and a label on
both sides of the passenger side sun
visor, both indicating it is forbidden to
attach a rear-facing child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat.
Details of the label on the passenger
side sun visor are shown in the illustra-
tion below. The label includes informa-

6496-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a possibility that the surface of the
carpet could be damaged.
CAUTION
Water in the vehicle
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.
Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior
wet.
(P. 46)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.