Power steering Lexus GS350 2011 User Guide

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■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The system should return to normal about
10 minutes.
■GS460: VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
CAUTION
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or
serious injury:
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi-
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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3-3. Using the audio systemAudio system type.................. 257
Using the radio........................ 260
Using the CD/DVD player ...................................... 269
Playing an audio CD ............. 272
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................. 276
Playing DVD video/audio (with DVD player) .............. 280
Playing a video CD
(with DVD player) ............... 294
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ....... 297
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio....................................... 308
Listening to a USB
memory/iPod ......................... 316
Optimal use of the audio/video system ............. 326
Using the AUX port ............. 328
Using the steering switches.................................. 329 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 332
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ...................................... 338
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 353
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................... 382
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features......... 385
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 393
Vanity mirrors ......................... 394
Clock ......................................... 395
Outside temperature
display..................................... 396
Ashtrays.................................... 397
Cigarette lighter .................... 398
Power outlet ............................ 399
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 400
Armrest .................................... 402
Rear sunshade ........................ 403
Floor mats ................................ 406
Trunk features ......................... 408
Garage door opener .............. 411
Compass ................................... 418
Safety Connect ...................... 422

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Interior features
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Using the steering switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects a radiostation
CD mode: Selects a track, file
(MP3 and
WMA) and
disc
DVD mode
*: Selects a track, chapter
and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode: Selects a track
and album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file
and folder
*: DVD player only

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8MPX-B10
Multiplex communication system,
front controller, door control system
(power door lock system, door cour-
tesy lights, power windows, power
rear view mirror control system, out-
side rear view mirror heaters), power
seat system, steering sensors, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, tilt
and telescopic steering wheel,
gauges and meters, combination
switch
9DOME10
Foot lights, vanity lights, gauges and
meters, steering spot light, steering
switch illumination, rear personal
lights, automatic transmission selec-
tor lever spot light, front personal
lights
10CDS10Noise filter
11ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled
brake system
12ABS MOTOR30ABS
13ABS MAIN110Capacitor
14E/G-B60FR CTRL BATT, ETCS, ALT-S,
A/F HTR and INJ2
15P/ I - B60EFI NO.1, F/PMP and INJ
16ABS150VDIM
17RH J/B-B30AM2, DOOR FR and DOOR RR

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Maintenance and care
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GS350
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, driver’s seat switch
module
2ABS MAIN325Electronically controlled
brake system
3TURN-HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
4IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE and IGN
5RAD NO.230Audio system
6D/C CUT20DOME and MPX-B
7RAD NO.130Audio system
8MPX-B10
Multiplex communication system,
front controller, door control system
(power door lock system, door cour-
tesy lights, power windows, power
rear view mirror control system, out-
side rear view mirror heaters), power
seat system, steering sensors, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, tilt
and telescopic steering wheel,
gauges and meters, combination
switch

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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
7PA N E L7. 5
Steering switch illumination, audio
system, glove box light, automatic
transmission selector lever illumina-
tion, console box light, adaptive vari-
able suspension switch illumination,
cigarette lighter illumination, air con-
ditioning system, VSC OFF switch
illumination, driving pattern selector
switch, seat heater or heated and
ventilated seat switches, register ILL
RH, register ILL LH, fuel filler door
and trunk lid opener switch illumina-
tion, D-SW module
8FUEL OPN10Fuel filler door opener, trunk lid
opener
9ECU-IG LH10
VDIM, electronically controlled
brake system, yaw rate and G sensor,
steering sensor, cruise control sys-
tem, dynamic radar cruise control
system, EPS, VGRS, rear view moni-
tor system, four-wheel drive system,
front controller, moon roof, rain sen-
sor
10FR S/HTR LH15Seat heaters and ventilators
11RR DOOR LH20
Rear left door control system (power
door lock system, door courtesy light,
power window)

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Maintenance and care
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■Right side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT RH30Power seat system
2OBD7. 5On-board diagnosis system
3STOP SW7. 5
Stop/tail lights, multi-port fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, starting system,
electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, Enhanced VSC system, shift
lock system, ECT ECU
4AM17. 5
5TI & TE20Tilt and telescopic steering wheel,
multiplex communication system
6SECURITY7. 5Smart access system with push-but-
ton start
7STR LOCK25Steering lock system
8GAUGE7. 5Gauges and meters

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FuseAmpereCircuit
9IGN10
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, stop/tail
lights, steering lock system, electroni-
cally controlled brake system, occu-
pant classification system ECU
10ACC7. 5
Multiplex communication system,
smart access system with push-but-
ton start, rear view monitor system,
audio system, air conditioning system
11CIG15Cigarette lighter
12PWR OUTLET15Po w e r o u t l e t
13AIR SUS20Adaptive variable suspension system
14RR DOOR RH20
Rear right door control system
(power door lock system, door cour-
tesy light, power window)
15FR DOOR RH20
Front right door control system
(power door lock system, power rear
view mirror control system, door
courtesy light, outside rear view mir-
ror heater, power window), multiplex
communication system

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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
16AM27. 5Starting system
17RH-IG7. 5
Seat heater switches, front right door
control system, rear right door con-
trol system, capacitor, combination
switch, seat belt pretensioners, shift
lever switch, power window
18FR S/HTR RH15Seat heaters and ventilators
19ECU-IG RH10
Tilt and telescopic steering, combina-
tion switch, multiplex communication
system, power seat, smart entry &
start system, air conditioning system,
audio system, shift lock system

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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CAUTION
■While towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the automatic transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels (2WD models) or four
wheels (4WD models) on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the automatic transmission.