cpxdamon

i was wondering if these 2nd generation GSs come with seat heaters, because i was looking at my owners manual and i see the diagram of the instrument panel and they have seat heater switches, but when i look at my car, i dont see these switches. i have the 2001 model, do they not come with seat heaters or something?

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

Mine has it. I think it was optional back then. I've seen a few GS without heated seats before. The switch should be located between the VSC OFF and PWR/SNOW button.

mex lex

iTrader: (4)

I've seen more GS's without seated heats than with. Mine doesn't have heated seats, which is ok because they wouldn't be of any use for me. Cooled seats is what I need.

GS430V8

i have heated seats in my gs

LexFather

I wanted to say 2001 GSs had heated seats standard...my 01 has them...

lol my 92 ES 300 has them too

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

They are optional on every GS and standard on GS430s I believe.

cpxdamon

ohh okay. thanks for the info. i was just wondering thats all cause mine doesnt have it. it wudve been nice with it. would come in handy in the winter time. but o wells. not a big deal.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

They warm up a bit, but they aren't too effective. You'll probably warm up more just by sitting there

One thing I hate is how it's only an on and off switch. My old car was variable where the lowest setting would be less warm than ours, but at full heat, it warmed up within 1 minute and it stayed warmer throughout the drive.

huddleston

iTrader: (3)

be positive - one less thing that can stop working!

scottgs

iTrader: (2)

I would never worry with mine, as it never gets that cold around here to use them. And even during the cold times, I have auto start, to "pre-warm" my car before I get in and drive off.

samster16

I like to use mine on the cold days.. =D

BCP43002

I would prefer to buy a car that had leather with seat heaters rather then not. Only if the car was a great buy would I think otherwise. The heaters were an option put in the 3 option packages, not by themselves. At least for the 2002's

GS Model Details
2002

• GS 430
• GS 300

The 2002 GS 430 retains the significant upgrades that were added to the 2001 model.

Power meets luxury in this exceptional sport sedan. Tear up the road with the GS 430's 4.3-liter V8 engine and sleek styling, while you relax in the utmost comfort inside. The GS 430's available DVD navigation system, state-of-the-art safety features and thundering sound system make even a routine drive to the office unforgettable.

The 2002 GS 300 retains the significant upgrades that were added to the 2001 model.

Power meets luxury in this exceptional sport sedan. Tear up the road with the GS 300's 220-horsepower engine and sleek styling, while you relax in the utmost comfort inside. The GS 300's available DVD navigation system,[1] state-of-the-art safety features and thundering sound system make even a routine drive to the office unforgettable.

All Detailed Specs

Safety Equipment
- Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)[1]

- Brake Assist[2]

- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Driver's and front passenger's airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)[3]

- Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)[3]

- Front side-curtain airbags (SRS)[3]

- Occupant-detecting front passenger airbag cutoff mechanism
- Three-point seatbelts front and rear, fronts with height-adjustable anchors, pre-tensioners and force limiters
- Strong cabin structure with front and rear crumple zones
- Side-impact door beams
- Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
- Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system, with in-key transponder
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with automatic on/off
- Daytime running lights
- Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
- First aid kit
- Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for all rear seating positions
- Impact-detecting door-lock release system



Luxury and Convenience
- Available leather-trimmed seats and interior, with Lexus Memory System to control power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside rearview mirrors and steering wheel
- Walnut interior trim
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
- Lexus AM/FM/cassette seven-speaker 96-watt (@ 0.1% THD) Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
- Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature with pinch protection
- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside mirror with compass and heated outside mirrors (on vehicles equipped with the available Lexus DVD Navigation System,[4] compass display is on navigation screen)
- Cruise control
- Automatic dual-zone climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
- Outside temperature gauge
- Multifunction remote entry system
- Three-way programmable transmitter to activate garage door and driveway gate
- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
- Multi-adjustable power front seats and headrests
- Power door locks with driver's two-turn unlock feature
- Remote trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Sliding left and right sun visors
- Floor mats
- Fuel-cap tether
- Dual front and rear cupholders
- Illuminated entry system
- Retained accessory power
- Dual-compartment center console with accessory power outlet and Lexus Dual-Mode Mobile Phone storage capability
- Headrests for all seats, including rear-center



Available Options:
Premium Package
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
- In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Heated front seats

Mark Levinson® Audio System Package
- Mark Levinson® 10-speaker 240-watt[5] Premium Sound System
- In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
- Heated front seats

Navigation System Package
- Lexus DVD Navigation System[4]
- In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
- Heated front seats

Navigation System/Mark Levinson® Audio System Package
- Lexus DVD Navigation System[4]
- Mark Levinson® 10-speaker 240-watt[5] Premium Sound System
- In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
- Heated front seats

Individual Options
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
- In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Lexus Chrome Wheels
- All-season tires (no-cost option)
- Walnut- and leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls (requires Premium Package, Mark Levinson® Audio System Package, Navigation System Package or Navigation System/Mark Levinson® Audio System Package)
- Upgraded tire size with Lexus Chrome Wheels
- 17 x 8.0-in wheels with 235/45ZR17 tires[6]

- Lexus Dual-Mode Mobile Phone with Command Module and audio muting
- Rear spoiler
- Wheel locks
- Gold-trim kit
- Car cover
- Cargo net
- Trunk mat
- Front-end mask



Dimensions:
- Overall length 189.2 in
- Width 70.9 in
- Height 55.9 in
- Wheelbase 110.2 in
- Curb weight 3,715 lb
- Trunk space 14.8 cubic feet
- Fuel-tank capacity 19.8 gallons



Engine:
- 90º V8, aluminum block and heads. Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV)[7]

- Horsepower at rpm 300 hp @ 5,600
- Torque at rpm 325 lb-ft @ 3,400



Transmission:
- Five-speed, automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter



Performance:
- 0-60 mph acceleration 5.8 seconds[8]

- 1/4-mile acceleration 14.3 seconds[8]

- Top track speed 149 mph (electronically limited)[8]

- Fuel consumption 18/23 mpg city/highway[9]

- Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.29

BCP43002

Make that 4 option packages

98gslex

haha yeah definately hear ya there man..who needs heated leather seats in 100 degree weather...the black on black leather interior gets hot enough as is.

for cooled seats

Anthony

iTrader: (4)

Right there with ya I wish i had cooled seats

Too damn hot in FL for heated seats