Lexus GS 350 User manual

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read though them
2Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specification, customizable features, etc.
For owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information...................................8
Reading this manual...................................12
How to search..............................................13
Pictorial index...............................................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 26
For safety drive...............................28
Seat belts..........................................30
SRS airbags.....................................36
Front passenger occupant
classification system...................47
Safety information
for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems...............53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions.............67
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................................68
Alarm................................................. 70
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators...............................74
Gauges and meters......................79
Multi-information display..........82
Head-up display............................90
3-1. Key information
Keys....................................................98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system
with push-button start..............101
Wireless remote control............114
Doors................................................. 117
Trunk...................................................121
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................128
Driving position memory......... 130
Head restraints.............................136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel..............................139
Inside rear view mirror ............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors........142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows.............................145
Moon roof...................................... 148
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage.....................165
Vehicle load limits.......................168
Trailer towing.................................169
Dinghy towing...............................170
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch.............. 171
Automatic transmission ............178
Turn signal lever........................... 184
Parking brake ...............................186
Horn.................................................189
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch .........................190
Fog light switch.............................195
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................................196
Headlight cleaner switch........203
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.....204
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control.............................209
Dynamic radar
cruise control..............................213
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)..........228
Intuitive parking assist..............238
Rear view monitor system........251
Drive mode select switch....... 263
Driving assist systems ..............268
Hill-start assist control..............276
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..........278
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ..............287
Lexus night view......................... 293
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.....................298
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5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch.............................306
Remote Touch screen..............308
Set up screen.................................317
Voice command system..........334
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic
air conditioning system.........345
Rear air conditioning
system..........................................360
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers..........365
Windshield wiper de-icer.......366
5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type......................367
Using the radio ...........................390
Using the CD/DVD player......412
Playing an audio CD
and MP3/WMA discs...........414
Playing DVD video ...................420
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information .......... 432
Listening to
Bluetooth®audio...................444
Listening to
a USB memory........................ 454
Listening to an iPod...................464
Optimal use of
the audio/video system ......... 474
Using the AUX port..................476
Using the rear seat
audio controls............................477
Using the steering wheel
audio switches..........................482
5-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................485
Using a Bluetooth®phone.... 493
Setting the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ..................512
Setting the Bluetooth®............535
5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.........................548
• Interior light............................549
• Personal lights.......................549
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5-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features..............551
• Glove box...............................553
• Console box ..........................554
• Cup holders...........................555
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 557
Trunk features..............................558
5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors
and vanity mirrors.....................561
Clock .............................................. 562
Ashtrays.........................................563
Power outlets...............................564
Heated steering wheel............566
Seat heaters/
seat ventilators.........................568
Armrest............................................571
Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades...............572
Trunk storage extension...........575
Coat hooks....................................576
Assist grip.......................................577
Utility hook ................................... 578
Garage door opener ................579
Safety Connect...........................586
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................594
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................598
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements.... 601
General maintenance..............604
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................608
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................609
Hood.................................................612
Positioning a floor jack...............613
Engine compartment.................615
Tires.................................................. 629
Tire inflation pressure...............639
Wheels........................................... 642
Air conditioning filter...............644
Electronic key battery..............646
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................648
Headlight aim................................661
Light bulbs ....................................663
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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................676
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.....677
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed.................................678
If you think
something is wrong................684
Fuel pump shut off system......685
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds.....686
If a warning message
is displayed.................................697
If you have a flat tire ...................722
If the engine will not start.........735
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P......................737
If the parking brake cannot
be released................................738
If the electronic key does not
operate properly......................740
If the vehicle battery
is discharged..............................743
If your vehicle overheats.......... 747
If the vehicle becomes
stuck..............................................749
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ...................752
Fuel information...........................762
Tire information............................765
8-2. Customization
Customizable features.............777
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize.........................788
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.....................................790
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................................791
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)..............................................793
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...............................804
Alphabetical index .................................810
8Vehicle specifications
For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation system.

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
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Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
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