Lexus GS250 2012 Owner's Manual

3614-6. Driving tips
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles without 19 inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(3 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)
Cross chain
(4 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)
Vehicles with 19 inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 19 inch tires.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road. Always check local regulations before
installing chains.
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains

3624-6. Driving tips
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position
manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the
wiper position.
To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with
the windshield.
You can stand the wipers up for
the rest position.
: More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing
on the upper part of the hook
section.
Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front
tires.
Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 0.5  1.0 km (1/4  1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windshield wiper position

3634-6. Driving tips
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system.
Driving with tire chains (vehicles without 19 inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system.

3644-6. Driving tips
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Fitting tire chains (vehicles without 19 inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function cor-
rectly when tire chains are fitted.
When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (P. 362)
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

3654-6. Driving tips
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ................... 368
Remote Touch screen ........ 370
Set up screen ..................... 382
Speech command system .. 401
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic
air conditioning system ... 409
Rear
air conditioning system ... 425
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers..... 430
Windshield wiper de-icer .. 4315-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ............ 432
Using the radio.................. 457
Using the CD/DVD
player .............................. 465
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ............ 467
Playing DVD video .......... 473
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information .... 486
Listening to
Bluetooth
® audio ............ 496
Listening to
a USB memory ............... 508
Listening to an iPod .......... 519
Optimal use of
the audio/video system ... 530
Using the AUX port.......... 533
Using the rear seat
audio controls ................. 534
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 539

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5Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
5-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......... 542
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone............................... 556
Setting the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......... 575
Setting the Bluetooth
®...... 598
5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 611
• Interior light .................. 612
• Personal lights............... 6125-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 614
• Glove box ..................... 616
• Console box .................. 617
• Cup holders .................. 618
• Auxiliary boxes ............ 620
Trunk features ................... 621
5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and
vanity mirrors ................. 624
Clock................................. 625
Ashtrays ............................ 626
Power outlets .................... 627
Heated steering wheel....... 629
Seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 631
Armrest ............................. 635
Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades ........ 636
Trunk storage extension.... 639
Coat hooks ........................ 640
Assist grip ......................... 641
Utility hook ....................... 642
For vehicles sold outside Europe, some of the functions can-
not be operated while driving.

3685-1. Remote Touch screen
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Remote Touch
“•” button
Press this button to change map scale and scroll through lists.
“HOME” button
Press this button to display the home screen.
Remote Touch knob
Use this knob to move the cursor and select items on the screen.
Feedback force, pointer sound volume, on or off of selection sounds etc.
can be changed.
“MENU” button
Press this button to display the “Menu” screen.
The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch
screens.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles without navi-
gation system.
The button positions may differ slightly for right-hand drive vehi-
cles.
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3695-1. Remote Touch screen
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When using the Remote Touch
Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote
Touch as this may cause an injury.
Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it
may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid,
stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a
strange odor or stop functioning.
Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact
as the knob may bend or break off.
Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in
the Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on the Remote Touch
knob.
If your hand or any object is on the Remote Touch knob when the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not
operate properly.

3705-1. Remote Touch screen
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Remote Touch screen
By using the Remote Touch, you can control the audio system and
air conditioning system, and adjust the screen display etc.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: Different information can be
displayed on the left and right of the screen. The 8-inch display
area on the left of the screen is called the “Main Display”, and the
area to the right is called the “Side Display”. For details, refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
“Menu” screen
Vehicles without navigation
systemVehicles with a 8-inch dis-
play navigation system
Vehicles with a 12.3-inch dis-
play navigation system