Battery Lexus GS350 2015 Owner's Guide

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3235-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Button lock function
■Rear control panel illumination off function To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons
on the rear armrest can be locked. Press until you hear a beep to lock the but-
tons. Pressing again until you hear a
beep will release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press until you hear a
beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing again until you hear a beep will turn the
illumination on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
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3295-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are opened/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 559)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and swing
it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position, then
slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
Sun visors
1
2
3
Va n i t y m i r r o r s
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
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5-5. Other interior features
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V 10A.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is off.
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5-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes
in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering wheel is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the 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.)
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn the switch off when the engine is not running.
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5-5. Other interior features
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
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the engine is off.
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5-5. Other interior features
■Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
(→ P. 323)
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( →P. 3 2 3 )
■Customization
Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 559)
CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being operated
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is off.
■To ensure normal operation of the re ar sunshade and rear door sunshades
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear sun-
shade.
●Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
●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 cont inuously for long periods of time.
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5-5. Other interior features
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter.
●The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink® button.
■Certification for the garage door opener
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NZLOBIHL4
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
XFor vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
■When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.
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Maintenance and care6
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 374
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 378
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 381
General maintenance ..............384
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................... 388
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................389
Hood ............................................... 392
Positioning a floor jack ............. 393
Engine compartment ............... 395
Tires................................................. 408
Tire inflation pressure ................ 418
Wheels .............................................421
Air conditioning filter ............... 423
Electronic key battery .............. 425
Checking and replacing fuses...............................................427
Headlight aim .............................. 440
Light bulbs..................................... 442
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