Air Conditioning Lexus GS350 2009 Owner's Manual

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 ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
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3-1. Using the touch screenTouch screen ................................. 226
Setting the touch screen .......... 230
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 235
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 243
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 244
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 245
Using the radio ............................. 248
Using the cassette player.......... 257
Using the CD player .................... 261
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 266
Using the DVD player................ 270
Playing DVD video/audio ........ 273
Playing video CD (with DVD player).................... 285
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............ 289
Optimal use of the audio/video system ................... 301
Using the AUX adapter ........... 306
Using the steering switches ..... 307 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................... 310
Using the Bluetooth®
phone .............................................. 315
Setting the hands-free system ........................................... 330
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 356
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.............. 359
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 366
Vanity mirrors................................ 367
Clock ................................................ 368
Outside temperature display ............................................ 369
Ashtrays ........................................... 370
Cigarette lighter ............................ 371
Power outlet ................................... 372
Seat heaters/ventilators ............ 373
Armrest ............................................ 375
Rear sunshade ............................... 376
Floor mats........................................ 378
Trunk features................................ 379
Garage door opener................. 382
Compass......................................... 388
Lexus Link System ....................... 392
3Interior features
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 406
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 409
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 412
General maintenance ................. 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 417
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................... 418
Hood................................................... 421
Positioning a floor jack............... 422
Engine compartment.................. 424
Tires .................................................. 438
Tire inflation pressure................. 448
Wheels.............................................. 453
Air conditioning filter.................. 455
Electronic key battery ............... 458
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 460
Headlight aim ............................... 485
Light bulbs ...................................... 488 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 497
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 503
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 504
Event data recorder................... 505
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 507
If a warning message is displayed........................................ 516
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 531
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ....................... 541
If the engine will not start .......... 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 543
If you lose your keys .................... 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................... 545
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 548
If your vehicle ov erheats ........... 552
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 555
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 243
Emergency flashers P. 496
Air conditioning
system
P. 235
Audio system

P. 245
Navigation system*Touch screen

P. 226
Security indicator
P. 84, 86
Clock P. 368Outside temper ature display
P. 369
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■When using the intuitive parking assist
●The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving for-
ward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides
of the vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
• The sensors’ detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front
and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or dete ction may be impossible.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within 0.8 ft. (25
cm) of the vehicle before the display is shown and the warning beep sounds.
• Braking distance may differ according to the road conditions (rain, gravel
etc.).
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air flow noise of air conditioning system.
• For long obstacles such as walls, the obstacle warning may change as the obstacle gets closer.
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3-1. Using the touch screenTouch screen ........................... 226
Setting the touch screen ..... 230
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system..................................... 235
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ....... 243
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 244
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3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system
and air conditioning, adjust the screen display etc.
With navigation system
Without navigation system
The “Information” screen shown in the above illustration is displayed when
is pressed.
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Screen settingsPress .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
The following screen se ttings can be changed.
Automatic transition
20 seconds after air conditioning
or audio system use, the system will
return the display to the previous
screen.
Switch color
You can select the switch color.
Delete personal data
The following personal data is
deleted:
• User selection settings
•Phone book data
• Dialed numbers and receivedcalls
•Speed dial
• Bluetooth
® phone data
•Security code
• Maintenance conditions
*
• Maintenance information off setting
*
•Memory points*
•Areas to avoid*
• Previous points*
• Route trace*
*
: If the navigation system is equipped
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Press
to display the air conditioning operation screen.
The above illustration is for a vehi cle equipped with the navigation sys-
tem. The position of is slightly different for vehicles not equipped
with the navigation system.
Automatic mode
Driver’s side
temperature display
Fan speed display
Off Airflow display
Air conditioning operation
screen display button
Passenger’s side
temperature
display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Driver’s side
temperature control
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Outside air or recirculated mode
Windshield defogger Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
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Using the automatic mode
Press .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode.
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Press ∧ to increase the temperature and ∨ to decrease the tem-
perature on .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press ∧ to increase the temperature and ∨ to decrease the tempera-
ture on .
Press ∧ (increase) or ∨ (decrease) on to separately adjust the tem-
perature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Touch to
return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same setting
(simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
modes each time is touched.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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