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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
® 
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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 116
P. 104
P. 119
Gauges and meters P. 106
Multi-information display P. 113
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 120
Engine switch P. 97
Trunk opener main switch P. 21
Glove box P. 311
Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 323
P. 325
Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch
P. 39
Parking brake pedal
P. 105
“VSC OFF” switch P. 161
Coin holder P. 313
Mode select switch P. 101
“AVS” switch P. 158

Before driving1
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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 systems ............... 76
Installing child restraints ............ 79

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Driving position memory system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
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Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger's side, allowing the
position of the fr
ont passenger's seat to be memorized.
■Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to “IG-ON” mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside r
ear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ -
ously recorded position will be
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verwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver
side only)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry functi on or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door. Steering wh eel position is recalled when the
engine switch is set to the “IG-ON” mode.
■ Setting the link
ed door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memor
y system using the “1”, “2”
or “3” buttons on the driver’s side. ( P. 2 7 )
Turn the engine switch to the “O FF” mode, then close the driv
er’s
door.
Push the “1”, “2” or “3” button on
the driv
er’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 second
until you hear a beep.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to “IG-ON” mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
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ecall the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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Before driving
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. 
(  P. 5 4 )
■Canceling the linked do or unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the en gine switch set
to the “OFF” mode.
Push the “SET” button and the or button on the wireless remote con-
trol at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
b
e activated within 30 seconds after the co rresponding side door is opened, even if
the engine switch is in the “OFF” mode.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy st
em, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.
STEP4
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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto return
When the engine switch is turned
“OFF”, the steering wheel returns
to its stowed position by moving up
and away to enable easier driver
entry and exit.
Switching to “ACC” or “IG-ON”
mode will return the steering wheel
to the original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
engine switch is in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
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■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).
■One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments su ch as the driver's seat, driver's seat
belt height, steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors.( P. 2 7 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
And do not touch the mirror surface also wh en the wiper switch is on at lower than
77 F (25 C) of the outside temperature.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mi rror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.