1997 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual

1997 Lexus GS 300 Manual

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    SECTION Keys and doors Keys Doors 1-1 8 9 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 7
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    to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. You can use up to 4 wireless keys for the same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information. The wireless remote control key is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage to the key. S Do
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    may fall out or become bent also. S The flat key is designed for emergency use only, so do not use it regularly instead of the other master keys. DOORS Locking with key Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock. The door's lock and
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    the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle if the key is left in the ignition switch when closing the front doors. 10
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    KEYS AND DOORS Locking with power door lock switch Locking with rear door child-protector Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear door so that it does not open from the inside. To do this, turn the knob to the "LOCK" position then close the door. To lock all the doors
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    remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors from a distance within approximately 1 meter (3 feet) from your Lexus. You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again. If
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    not actuate the doors, or does not operate from a normal distance, the battery may have been consumed. Contact your Lexus dealer. For vehicles sold in U.S.A. HYQ1512A MADE IN JAPAN This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
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    KEYS AND DOORS 14
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    SECTION Switches Headlight switch Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch Fog light switch Windshield wiper and washer switch Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch Power window switches Emergency flasher switch Seat heater switches 1-2 16 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 INSTRUMENTS AND
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    in the instrument cluster. Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc
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    intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights. HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low beam. For
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    the turn signal lever partway and holding it there. If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse or the indicator light itself has probably
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    empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 226. In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could block your vision. NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
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    wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are turned off. If retraction is obstructed by snow, etc., at the bottom of the windshield, use the wiper switch to shift the wipers from the retracted position to the rest position above hood level. When the snow season is over, return
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    SWITCHES Headlight cleaner (Canada only) REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH To spray fluid on the headlights, push the lever away from you with the headlights on. The ignition key must be in the "ON" position. The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluser comes
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    is desired, simply actuate the switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow. If the outside
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    switches can be operated. ! CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. S Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupante are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone's ncek, head or hands gets caught
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    with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a lights will flash. The emergency flashers will work with the engine running or off and with or without the ignition key. battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary
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    position. Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because exhausted S Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.) To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
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    SWITCHES 26
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    SECTION 1-3 28 29 30 30 31 36 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Odometer and trip meter Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Instrument panel light control 27
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    GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE The gauge is displayed indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the idicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection.
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    GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOTICE S Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the
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    GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS TACHOMETER ODOMETER AND TRIP METER The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to prevent engine overrevving. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor
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    check. Fasten seat belts. (k) (l) (m) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. Add washer fluid. (indicator and buzzer) (c) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer immediately. Stop and check. (d) (e) (n) Stop and check. (o) (f) Add engine oil. Key reminder buzzer Fill up tank. Remove
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    pedal effort may be increased. There may be a problem somewher ein the brake system. Check the fluid level airbag warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
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    properly. S If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. This light warns
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    See "Fuel gauge" on page 28 for instructions.) b. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S
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    to remove the key when you open the driver's door with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. How to check all the service reminder indicators (except the low fuel level warning light): 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open the door. The following
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    reminder indicators should come on. If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the
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    SECTION Interior equipment Vanity mirrors Interior lights Personal lights Ignition switch light Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray Glovebox Cup holder Floor mat Luggage stowage precautions 1-4 38 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 45 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 37
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT VANITY MIRRORS Front INTERIOR LIGHTS To use the vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down and open the cover. The vanity light comes on when you open the cover. To turn on
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Rear Front PERSONAL LIGHTS When you open the rear door, the light turns on. Closing it turns off the light. Rear To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again 39
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT CLOCK For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when either of the side doors is opened. The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after both side doors are closed. However, the light goes out immediately when
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    engine is not running, the ignition key must be in the "ACC" position. When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely. To remove the ashtray, pull it out. Use a Lexus
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    EQUIPMENT ! CAUTION GLOVEBOX To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always close the ashtray completely after using. To open the glovebox door, pull the lever. To lock the glovebox door, insert the master key and turn it clockwise. With the tail
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT CUP HOLDER To use the cup holder, push the top of the cup holder portion of the console box. The cup holder is designed so that cups the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. S Keep the cup holders shut when not in use. 43
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT FLOOR MAT Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor mat has a hole, then it is designed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet. ! CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on the tire pressure label. S Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items
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    INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 46
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    SECTION Exterior equipment Hood Trunk lid Fuel tank cap Moon roof 1-5 48 48 50 51 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 47
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    lever and lift the hood. Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. 48
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    EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT Trunk lid opener To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat, pull the lever with the main switch not pushed in. 1. If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system, push in the main switch. 2. To activate the system, insert the master key and turn in
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    , turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. ! CAUTION S Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. S Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum. 50
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    Pull the manual lever toward the back. This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be operated due to a discharged battery or other trouble. To manually. However, if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened with the moon roof. To close the moon roof, push the switch toward the front
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    especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the the switch on the rear side or on the front side to lower it. To operate the moon roof , always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening.
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    SECTION Comfort adjustment Front seats Head restraints Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Inside rear view mirror Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint 1-6 54 57 58 60 61 62 72 79 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 53
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    precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver. Adjusting front seats ! CAUTION S Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Adjusting seat position Adjusting seatback angle Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position. Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement. Move the control switch in the desired
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    Adjusting seat cushion angle and height Adjusting lumbar support Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position. Move the control switch on either side. The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the switch is
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS Front seats ! CAUTION S Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your it to the upright position. The head restraint is most effective when it is close your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended. 57
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    it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down. The head restraint is most effective when it is close your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended. To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel, push the control switch upward or downward to set it
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Adjustment of telescopic steering column Auto tilt away To adjust the steering column length, push the control switch forward or backward to set the steering wheel to the desired position. ! CAUTION When the ignition key is removed, the steering column moves forward away
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    see the side of your vehicle in the mirror. Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the or "R" (right), and push the control switch on the desired side. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the "ACC" position for the operation
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Folding rear view mirrors INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas. When driving at night, pull the lever toward you to reduce the glare from the headlights of vehicles
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    to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury use the center lap belt. Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 62
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    smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. Front seat belts ! CAUTION Adjust the seat as buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and seat position. S After inserting the tab, normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is
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    by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To lower the anchor position, support the anchor while you push the lock release button then slide the anchor down. After adjustment
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    twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Before you use the seat belt, make sure it passes through the hanger. Sit up the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It
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    as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. Adjust the position of the
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Rear center seat belt To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Sit up straight and well back in the
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. ! CAUTION High-positioned lap belts and
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    proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Lexus dealer. ! CAUTION When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failre to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of
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    S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an frontal impact, the front seat belt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupant. When
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    to the front end. In the following case, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: S If either the front seat belt does front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in personal injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries. S The front
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    , in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts. The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is
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    Parts of the seat belt systems of the driver and front passenger. The front seat occupants are particularly susceptible to injury if they when driving because serious injuries can result to unrestrained occupants. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see "Seat belts"
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    it is unavoidable, should a forward-facing child restraint system be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see
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    up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child may be severely injured. S Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint
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    Lexus the front end structure front end. S Repairs made on or near the front fenders, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag. S Do not put objects on or in front front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, center airbag sensor assembly or front
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    ADJUSTMENT This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S The light does not
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    front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate. S The pad section of the steering wheel or front you are unrestrained. S Lexus strongly urges use of a proper child restraint conforms to the size of the child on
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    instructions which accompany by your child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size than in the front seat. S Never install of rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the
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    use anchor nuts. For instructions about how to Lexus dealer. S CRS installation kit (Part No. 04731-22012) - contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacer and 1 locking clip. Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child's age and size
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT (B) Convertible seat INSTALLATION WITH 2-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT (A) Infant seat installation (C) Booster seat An infant seat is used in rear-facing only. 82
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    lap belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT ! CAUTION 3. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button. Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. 84
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    used in forward-facing and rear-facing dpending on the age and size of the child. When installing, follow the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size does not function normally, immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 2. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely. ! CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. 86
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT INSTALLATION WITH 3-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT (A) Infant seat installation 3. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle-release button. An infant seat is used in rear-facing only. 87
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    instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight. S Never use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front , immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is
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    is securely locked. Also make sure the child restraint is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as
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    for an adult or older child passenger. A convertible seat is used in forward-facing and rear-facing depending on the age and size of the child. When installing, follow the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child as well as direction of a child restraint system
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    shown above to remind you not to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat at any time. S Only when it is unavoidable, should a forward-facing child restraint system be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of deploying airbag
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    shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult
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    the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child restraint is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 93
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    belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger. A booster seat is used in forward-facing only. 94
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    be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child. 1. Sit the child on the booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around thebooster seat and chils following the instructions provided
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    buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 2. To remove the child
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Top strap anchors and locations If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket. 1. Run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel
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    COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 3. Remove the seals from the anchors using a screwdriver or the like. 4. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer, and tighten down the sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of three anchor locations shown in the illustration. 98
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    SECTION Theft deterrent Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels 1-7 100 102 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 99
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    and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors, trunk and hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be disabled. The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. When the front
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    the key removed. Cancelling the system Open any of the doors using an ignition key or wireless door lock remote control. This cancels the is inactive. You may open any door, trunk or hood. S If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. STOPPING THE ALARM Turn the ignition key from
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    described above. The front doors should be battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Lexus dealer. NOTICE Disconnecting the battery by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys
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Doors
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