heater Lexus GS350 2014 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2014 GS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM30D41U)

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5-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features ............ 564
• Glove box ............................... 566
• Console box ...........................567
• Cup holders ...........................568
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 570
Trunk features ................................ 571
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors .................... 574
Clock ...............................................575
Ashtrays .......................................... 576
Power outlets ................................577
Heated steering wheel .............579
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .......................... 581
Armrest ..........................................585
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades.............. 586
Trunk storage extension .......... 589
Coat hooks ................................... 590
Assist grips .................................... 591
Utility hook ................................... 592
Garage door opener ............... 593
Safety Connect...........................600 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................608
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................... 612
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 615
General maintenance................618
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................622
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 623
Hood ................................................626
Positioning a floor jack.............. 627
Engine compartment ............... 629
Tires.................................................. 642
Tire inflation pressure ............... 652
Wheels ........................................... 655
Air conditio ning filter ................657
Electronic key battery.............. 659
Checking and replacing fuses................................................ 661
Headlight aim ............................... 674
Light bulbs ..................................... 6766Maintenance and care

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Seat heater switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 581
Seat ventilator switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 581
Intuitive parking assist switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Rear sunshade switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 586
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 264
Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: If equipped
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Driving
NOTICE
■Camera sensor (P. 2 3 0 )
Observe the following to ensure that the LKA system functions correctly.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshield is dirty, or if raindrops, conden-
sation or ice are adhering to the windshield.
●When adjusting the rear view mirror, make sure that it does not block the camera
lens.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Do not install an antenna in front of the camera lens.
●If the windshield is fogged up, use the windshield defogger to remove fog from
the windshield.
When it is cold, using the heater with ai r blowing to the feet may allow the upper
part of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images.
●Do not place anything on the dashboard.
The camera sensor may recognize the image reflected on the windshield as lane
markers by mistake.
●Do not scratch the camera lens, or let it get dirty.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, be careful not to get any glass
cleaner etc. on the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
For lens repair, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it. The direction of the camera sensor is precisely adjusted.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to stro ng impact or force, and do not disas-
semble the camera sensor.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the
windshield near the camera sensor.
●Do not install or place anything near the
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■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 353). To improve air condition-
ing performance, adjust the fan sp eed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operation and fan speed of the air conditioning
system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco
drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater will be automatically operated to
assist heating performance.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-
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5-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ......................376
Using the radio ............................399
Using the CD/DVD player ..... 421
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs.......... 423
Playing DVD video .................... 429
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............ 441
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio.................... 452
Listening to a USB memory.........................463
Listening to an iPod ................... 473
Optimal use of the audio/video system ........ 483
Using the AUX port................. 485
Using the rear seat audio controls ........................... 487
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 492
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 495
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ... 503
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 524
Setting the Bluetooth
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Interior lights list ...........................561• Interior light ............................ 562
• Personal lights ....................... 562
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 564• Glove box ............................... 566
• Console box........................... 567
• Cup holders ...........................568
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 570
Trunk features ................................571
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors .................... 574
Clock............................................... 575
Ashtrays .......................................... 576
Power outlets ................................577
Heated steering wheel ............ 579
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .......................... 581
Armrest ......................................... 585
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ..............586
Trunk storage extension ..........589
Coat hooks ...................................590
Assist grips..................................... 591
Utility hook.................................... 592
Garage door opener................ 593
Safety Connect .......................... 600

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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 pas-
senger’s and rear seats ( P. 369) can be adjusted separately.
Air outlets and fan speed for the driver and passenger seats may be adjusted sep-
arately depending on the temperature setting.
When the front seat heaters and ventilators/rear seat heaters are set to “AUTO”
mode, the system is operated automatically according to the set temperature,
outside temperature, etc.
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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■Using the automatic mode
Select .
Select .
The air conditioning system will
operate, and air outlets and speed
will be set automatically.
When the rear seat heaters are set
to “AUTO” mode, the system is
operated automatically according
to the set temperature, outside
temperature, etc.
Select to increase the temperature and to decrease the temper-
ature.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Select .
Select (increase) or
(decrease) on the operation
screen.
The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time
is selected.
Changing the rear seat settings (with rear air conditioning sys-
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■Disabling the switches on the rear armrest.
Select .
Rear seat heater switches ( P. 5 8 1 )
are also locked.
Operates micro dust and pollen fil-
ter on/off.
Outside air mode switches to
(recirculated air) mode. Pollen is
removed from the air and the air flows
to the upper part of the body.
Usually the system will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 1 to 3
minutes.
Operates S-FLOW mode on/off.
When the S-FLOW mode button is
pressed, the airflow changes as fol-
lows.
Without rear air conditioning system:
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 unoccupied, the set
temperature, outside humidity and
temperature inside the cabin are
assessed, and air flows to the driver
seat only.
Micro dust and pollen filter button
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Press .
The air conditioning system will operat e, and air outlets and fan speed will be
adjusted automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “” to decrease
the temperature.
When the rear seat heaters are s et to “AUTO” mode, the system is
operated automatically according to the set temperature, outside tem-
perature, etc.
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Heated steering wheel
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
■Operating condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering wheel.