Lexus SC430 owner's manual: Comfort adjustment (continued)

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT

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.

• Do not put a child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This may cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
• 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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If the seatback in the front passenger seat is inclined, return it in position and slide the seat forward before installing the child restraint system.

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.

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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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165A67 ►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 door or around the door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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• Do not put a child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This may cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
• 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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If the seatback in the front passenger seat is inclined, return it in position and slide the seat forward before child restraint system installation.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(C) Booster seat installation

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

▶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 door or around the door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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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 103 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.
• 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 hip 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.

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

Using a top strap

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap. When installing a top strap, the retractable hardtop should be open. How to open the retractable hardtop can be found in “Retractable hardtop” on page 80.

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▶Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket in the head restraints of the rear seats. Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.

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▶ 1 Rear cover 2 Anchor bracket

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET

1. Insert your hand under the rear cover and remove it.
2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
3. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

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1 Top strap 2 Rear cover

4. Install the rear cover as shown in the illustration A . For instructions to install the child restraint system, see “Type of child restraint system” on page 128. When the top strap is not used, install the rear cover as shown in illustration B .

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 each rear seat. 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 141.)

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.
• Do not put a child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause death or severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

A microcomputer will memorize the position of the driver's seat, 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 switch is in the "ON" position and the selector lever is in the "P" position.

The same buttons are found on the front passenger's side, allowing the position of the front passenger's seat to be memorized.

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.

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Recalling the memorized position

When you push button "1" or "2", the signal beeps and the driving position automatically adjusts to the position recorded for that button.

Conditions for memorized position activation Driver's side:

• Ignition switch "ON" and selector lever in "N" or "P" position with the vehicle stopped. All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
• Ignition switch off and within 30 seconds of opening driver's door. The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt and telescopic steering.

Front passenger's side:

• Ignition switch "ON" and selector lever in "N" or "P" position with the vehicle stopped.
• Within 30 seconds of opening front passenger's door.

If any driving position memory button 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 button.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Theft deterrent

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• Theft prevention labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 152

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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 horn intermittently, flashes the headlights, tail lights, turn signal lights and other exterior lights, and illuminates the interior lights.

►Security indicator light

Setting the system

1. If the retractable hardtop is opened, close it.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and remove the key.

The engine immobiliser system causes the indicator light to flash.

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

If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals flash once.*

NOTE: The turn signals can be set not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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

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

Cancelling the system When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled. If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote control, the turn signals flash twice.* NOTE: The turn signals can be set not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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 and the ignition key is not in the ignition switch 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 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. 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 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.

NOTICE When disconnecting the battery, be sure to cancel the theft deterrent system. Otherwise, the system could activate an alarm and lock the unlocked door(s) automatically.

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THEFT PREVENTION LABELS

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

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS

►You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 59 for details.

The display may be tinged in purple due to the reflection of sunlight, but this is not a malfunction.

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 switch 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 display (in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)

[2] Fan speed display

[3] Air flow display

[4] Outside temperature display (in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)

[5] Passenger side temperature display (in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)

[6] Separate/dual control button

[7] Passenger side temperature control button

[8] Air conditioning on-off button

[9] Air intake control button

[10] Air flow control button

[11] Fan speed control button

[12] OFF button

[13] Automatic control button

[14] Driver side temperature control button

[15] Front windshield button

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▶Air flow selection ➡ Air flows from the lap-jet vents only when the retractable hardtop is opened. ➩ See “Lower vent” on page 165.

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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 165.

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

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

The "TEMP" or "PASSENGER TEMP" button is used 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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