Lexus GS300 owner's manual: Comfort adjustment

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT

• Do not allow a child to stand up or kneel on the front passenger seat, since the front passenger airbag inflates with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
• 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 system, see "Child restraint" on page 111.

• Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the driver and front passenger airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

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● Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force, or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

● Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object around the part where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass, side door glass and front and side pillar. When the curtain shield airbag inflates, the microphone or other device or object will be thrown with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

• Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.
• Do not modify or remove any wiring. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components, such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front seats or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may cause sudden SRS front airbags inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of front seats equipped with side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not disassemble or repair the front pillar and roof side rail containing the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer about any repairs and modifications.

NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases.

• Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player.
• Modification of the suspension system.
• Modification of the front end structure and side structure of the passenger compartment.
• Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end.
• Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger airbag or front seats.

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This SRS airbag system has an 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.

• When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, stays on or flashes.
• The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.

If the light stays on, it indicates that the driver and front passenger airbags have a problem. If the light flashes, the side and curtain shield airbags have a problem.

In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible:

• Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
• The front of the vehicle and portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

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• The surface of the seats with the side airbags or the pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
• The portion of the front pillar and roof side rail garnish (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

CHILD RESTRAINT

Child restraint precautions

Lexus strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.

The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. See "Seat belts" on page 88 for details.

CAUTION

• 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 age and size. 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 if you are unrestrained.
• Lexus strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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• Never put a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear-facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.
• A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger airbag 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.
• Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
• Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

Child restraint system

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the restraint system.

Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations.

The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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CAUTION

• Never put a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear-facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.
• A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
• Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
• After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place according to the manufacturer's instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than in the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system.

For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see "Using a top strap" on page 126.

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Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

Child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used. See “Installation with child restraint lower anchorages” on page 127.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

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INSTALLATION WITH 3–POINT TYPE SEAT BELT (A) Infant seat installation

An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only.

CAUTION

• Never put a rear–facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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• If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right seat.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and inserting the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

• After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
• Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
• If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect your child from injury.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat securely.

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CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

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(B) Convertible seat installation

A convertible seat is used in forward-facing or rear-facing position 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 directions for installing the child restraint system.

CAUTION

• Never put a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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►Move seat fully back

• A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
• Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbags inflate, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

• If the driver's seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right seat.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and inserting the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be extended. To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

CAUTION

• After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
• Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
• If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect your child from injury.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

(C) Booster seat installation

A booster seat is used in forward-facing position only.

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►Move seat fully back

CAUTION

• A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
• Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbags inflate, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child's hips. See "Seat belts" on page 88 for details.

CAUTION

• Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child's neck, but not falling off child's shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.

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• Both high-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.
• For child’s safety, do not place the shoulder belt under child’s arm.
• After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
• Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
• If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect your child from injury.

2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract.

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Using a top strap

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

▶Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.

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1. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
2. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child restraint system, see “Type of child restraint system” on page 114.

CAUTION

• Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.
• Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

INSTALLATION WITH CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGES

The lower anchorages for the child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specification are installed in the rear seat.

The anchorages are installed in the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.

Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specification can be fixed with these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

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►Type A

►Type B

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For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION Type A:

1. Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the seatback.
2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps.

Type B:

1. Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the seatback.
2. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages

If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see “Using a top strap” on page 126.)

For the installation details, refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

• When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular objects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.
• Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

A microcomputer will memorize the position of the driver's seat, and the positions of the tilt and telescopic steering, and outside rear view mirrors. Two different driving position profiles can be entered into the computer's memory.

Recording a driving position in the computer's memory can only be done when the ignition key is in the "ON" position and the selector lever is in the "P" position.

Setting the driving position

1. Adjust the driver's seat, tilt and telescopic steering and outside rear view mirrors to the desired position.
2. While pushing the "SET" button, push button "1" or "2" until the signal beeps.

The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the computer's memory.

By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button, the driving position for another driver can be recorded.

To set a new memorized position, select the desired position and perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and the new position will be set.

To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.

Recalling the memorized position

When you push button "1" or "2", the driving position will be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button.

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Conditions for memorized position activation

• Ignition key "ON" and selector lever in "P" position. All parts of the memorized positions can be activated. However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the seat position will not change.
• Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening driver's door. The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt and telescopic steering.

If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the operation will stop.

To activate the system, push the desired button ("1" or "2") again.

The driving position memory control system cannot be operated while the vehicle is moving.

If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the computer's memory will be erased and the memorized positions will have to be set again.

CAUTION

• Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made.
• Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake pedal.

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SECTION 1 – 7

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Theft deterrent

• Theft deterrent system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 134

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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the vehicle's horn and intermittently flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.

►Security indicator light

Setting the system

1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it.

The engine immobiliser system causes the indicator light to flash.

2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an ignition key or wireless remote control.

The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.

3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the system is set.

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Cancelling the system When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.

Activating the system The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated:

• Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition key or wireless remote control.
• Opening the hood forcibly.
• Reconnecting the battery.

If any door is unlocked during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically locked.

To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.

• Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control.
• Turn the ignition switch on.

Testing the system

1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.

The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside through one of the opened windows.

The system should activate the alarm.

4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless remote control to cancel the system.

5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood.

When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.

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NOTICE Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of information you have set in the computer memory. After reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into the computer once more.

THEFT PREVENTION LABELS (U.S.A.ONLY)

Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).

The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove it will result in destroying the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to another will be impossible.

NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws.

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SECTION 2–1

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Air conditioning

• Automatic air conditioning controls ........ 138

For vehicles equipped with Navigation System, please refer to the separate “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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AIR CONDITIONING

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS

►The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the set temperature.

In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on-off of the air conditioning according to the temperature.

The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.

NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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[1] Driver side temperature control button [2] Driver side temperature display (in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade) [3] Front windshield button [4] Fan speed display [5] Outside temperature display (in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade) [6] Air intake control button [7] Air flow display [8] Air conditioning on–off button [9] Passenger side temperature control button [10] Passenger side temperature display (in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade) [11] Separate/dual control button [12] Air flow control button [13] Fan speed control button [14] OFF button [15] Automatic control button

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▶Air flow selection ⇨ See “Lower vent” on page 149.

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(a) Climate control SETTING OPERATION – automatic control

1. Push the "AUTO" button.

Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air conditioning, and switching of the air intake between RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.

When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to the depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to be adjusted automatically.

It is recommended that you close the lower vent. For details about this, see page 149.

Push the "OFF" button to turn the air conditioning off.

2. Use the "TEMP" or "PASSENGER TEMP" button to set the desired temperature.

The temperature will be controlled on the driver and passenger sides simultaneously or individually.

"TEMP" button – Changes the temperature on the driver and passenger sides simultaneously or the driver side only.

"PASSENGER TEMP" button – Changes the temperature settings separate from the driver side.

"DUAL" button – Changes the mode of the temperature setting.

The indicator on the "DUAL" button has two modes:

• With the indicator on – For individual temperature setting

• With the indicator off – For simultaneous temperature setting

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