Lexus GS350 2007 Using the front audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A04U)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S. ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ..................... 4
Smart access system with  push-button start ............................. 4
Wireless remote control ............... 14
Doors...................................................... 17
Trunk...................................................... 21
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 25 Front seats .......................................... 25
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 27
Head restraints................................ 30
Seat belts ............................................ 33
Steering wheel.................................. 39
Inside rear view mirror .................. 40
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 41
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 43
Power windows................................ 43
Moon roof .......................................... 46
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 49 Opening the fuel tank cap ........... 49 1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 52
Engine immobilizer system ......... 52
Alarm.................................................... 54
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 56
1-7. Safety information ....................... 57 Correct driving posture ............... 57
SRS airbags ....................................... 59
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................... 70
Child restraint sy stems ................. 76
Installing child restraints ............... 79
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 90 Driving the vehicle .......................... 90
Starting the engine ......................... 97
Transmission ................................... 100
Turn signal lever............................. 104
Parking brake ................................. 105
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 106 Gauges and meters ..................... 106
Indicators and warning lights .... 110
Multi-information display............. 113
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers..................... 116
Headlight switch .............................. 116
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Fog light switch ................................ 119
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 120
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 123
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 124 Cruise control ................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ... 127
Intuitive parking assist ................. 136
Rear view monitor system ......... 155
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) 
(GS430) ....................................... 158
Driving assist systems.................. 159
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 165
2-5. Driving information ................... 168 Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................... 171
Winter driving tips ......................... 172
Trailer towing ................................... 177
Dinghy towing ................................ 178
3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 180 Touch screen .................................. 180
Setting the touch screen ............ 184
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............. 190 Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers........................... 198
3-3. Using the audio system............ 199 Audio system type ........................ 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the cassette player ............ 211
Using the CD player.................... 215
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 223
Using the DVD player ................ 231
Playing DVD video/audio........ 234
Playing video CD ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
3-4. Using the hands-free 
system ....................................... 262
Hands-free system ...................... 262
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................................. 267
Setting the hands-free 
system ........................................... 280
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 306 Interior lights list........................... 306
3-6. Using the storage features..... 3103Interior features

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List of storage features................ 310
3-7. Other interior features............ 316 Sun visors.......................................... 316
Vanity mirror ................................... 317
Clock .................................................. 318
Outside temperature display ... 319
Ashtrays .......................................... 320
Cigarette lighter ............................ 321
Power outlet ................................... 322
Seat heaters .................................... 323
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 325
Armrest ............................................ 327
Rear sunshade .............................. 328
Floor mats....................................... 330
Trunk features................................. 331
Garage door opener .................. 334
Compass.......................................... 339
Lexus Link System ....................... 343
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 358 Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior ......................... 358
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior........................... 360
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 363 Maintenance requirements ..... 363
General maintenance ............... 365 Emission inspection and
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maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..................................... 368
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 369 Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................. 369
Hood.................................................. 372
Positioning the jack ..................... 373
Engine compartment.................. 375
Tires .................................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure................ 400
Wheels.............................................. 404
Air conditioning filter................. 406
Electronic key battery ............... 409
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................... 411
Headlight aim................................. 429
Light bulbs ........................................ 431
5-1. Essential information .............. 438 If your vehicle needs to be 
towed............................................. 438
If you think something is 
wrong ............................................. 445
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 446
Event data recorder .................... 447
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency ............................... 449
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If a warning light turns on or a 
warning buzzer sounds................ 449
If a warning message is 
displayed....................................... 455
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with run-flat tires) ...................... 472
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with standard tires) ................... 473
If the engine will not start ......... 483
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P .............................. 484
If you lose your keys ................... 485
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ...................... 486
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged .................................. 488
If your vehicle overheats ........... 492
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 495
6-1. Specifications............................ 498 Maintenance data ....................... 498
Fuel information ........................... 508
Tire information................................ 511
6-2. Customization .......................... 523 Customizable features .............. 523
6-3. Initialization ................................ 527 Items to initialize ........................... 527 Reporting safety defects for
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U.S. owners................................. 530
Alphabetical index................... 532
What to do if............................... 540
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Headlight (high beam) P. 116
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 104
Fog light P. 119
Side marker light P. 116
Headlight (low beam)
P. 116
Hood P. 372
Parking light P. 116
Windshield wipers P. 120
Moon roof  P. 46
Outside rear view mirror
P. 41

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 390
P. 473
P. 505
P. 511
Tail lights P. 116
Side marker light P. 116
Trunk P. 21
Rear window defogger P. 198
Door P. 17
Fuel filler door P. 49
Turn signal light P. 104
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Power window 
switch
P. 43
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 33
Front passenger airbag
P. 59
Knee airbags P. 59
Driver airbag P. 59
Floor mat P. 330
Door pocket P. 315
Head restraint P. 30
Front seat P. 25
SRS side airbag P. 59
Console box P. 311
Power outlet P. 322
Ashtray P. 320
Cup holders P. 314
Armrest P. 327

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Compass P. 339
Garage door opener switches P. 334
Inside rear view mirror P. 40
Personal light P. 306
Moon roof switch P. 46
Interior light P. 306
Vanity mirror P. 317
Personal light P. 306
Interior light P. 306
Sun visor P. 316
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 59
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Lexus link system switches P. 343

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Driving position memory switches P. 27
Door lock switch P. 17
Window lock switch P. 43
Power window switches P. 43
Pictorial indexInterior