remove seats Lexus GS450h 2015 Owner's Manual

551-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This
may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates
that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a
severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a
position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback
as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback exces-
sively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illu-
minated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit
up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn cor-
rectly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the pas-
senger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger
seat fully rearward.
●When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
in the proper order. (→P. 6 1 )
●Do not modify or remove the front seats.
●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,
the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the front passen-
ger occupant classification system. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-
backs.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that covers the
seat cushion surface.
●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.
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651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
While pushing the child
restraint system down into the
rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child
restraint system is securely in
place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Forward-facing  Convertible seat
Rear outboard seats:
Remove the head restraint.
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of
the vehicle.
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681-1. For safe use
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)Rear outboard seats:
Remove the head restraint.
Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or LATCH
anchors.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
■Laws and regulations pe
rtaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can
be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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751-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move.
For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts
or stops.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the
rear seatback.
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for
surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehi-
cle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared to the
front.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 599)
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791-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
CAUTION
■High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables or
their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage.
Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and
turn the hybrid system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may
occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte
from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or
eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric
acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small
amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with rear wheels raised. If the wheels
connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing,
the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity
leakage leading to a fire. (→P. 4 9 6 )
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as
soon as possible.
●Never try to open the service plug access
hole located behind the rear seats. The ser-
vice plug is used only when the vehicle is
serviced and is subject to high voltage.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
■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.
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3395-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Option control screen
Select on the operation screen to display the option control
screen. The functions can be switched on and off.Select to set cooling and de humidification function on/off
Vehicles without rear air conditioning system:
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be
adjusted separately (DUAL mode) ( →P. 3 4 1 )
Vehicles with rear air conditioning system:
The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats
(→ P. 355) can be adjusted se parately (3-ZONE mode) ( →P. 3 4 1 )
Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades
(if equipped) ( →P. 361)
Remove pollen from the air (Micro dust and pollen filter) ( →P. 3 4 9 )
XWithout rear air conditioning sys-
temXWith rear air conditioning sys-
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3495-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Select on the operation screen to display the option control
screen.
Operate micro dust and pollen
filter 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.
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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.
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: Air may also flow to the rear seats depending on the situation.
Micro dust and pollen filter button
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S-FLOW mode button
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6-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkalineor acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LKA [Lane-Keeping
Assist])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( →P. 2 7 0 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LKA may not operate properly or
may cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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636Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system............................ 57Booster seats, definition .................... 57
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............ 57
Convertible seats, installation .........64
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................49
Infant seats, definition .......................... 57
Infant seats, installation .......................64
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 56 12-volt battery
precautions.............................441, 565
Airbag precautions ................................41
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ................................. 33, 35
Installing child restraints.......................61
Moon roof precautions.....................174
Power window lock switch .............167
Power window precautions .......... 170
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 461
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 33
Seat belt extender precautions ...... 37
Seat belt precautions ..........................60
Seat heater precautions................. 384
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors ....................................140
Cleaning ........................................ 408, 412
Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior ....................................................... 412
Seat belts.................................................. 413
Clock..........................................................376
Coat hooks ............................................. 390
Condenser.............................................. 436
Console box........................................... 369
Console box light ................................. 369
Consumption screen ..............................114
Coolant .....................................................434 Capacity ................................................. 579
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking before
winter..................................................... 318
Cooling system ......................................434
Engine overheating ..........................566
Hybrid system overheating ..........566
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 235
Dynamic radar crui se control ..... 239
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 254
Cup holders............................................ 370
Curtain shield airbags ............................39
Customizable features ...................... 599
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