airbag Lexus GS350 2011 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
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 29
Wireless remote control ............... 41
Doors.................................................... 43
Trunk..................................................... 48
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 53
Driving position memory system ............................................... 55
Head restraints................................. 60
Seat belts ............................................ 63
Steering wheel.................................. 70
Inside rear view mirror.................... 71
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 73 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................................ 75
Moon roof .......................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ....................... 85
Alarm.................................................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 90
SRS airbags ....................................... 92
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 104
Child restraint systems ............... 109
Installing child restraints ............... 113
1Before driving

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 534
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 544
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard
tires) ................................................ 557
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat
tires) ................................................ 567
If the engine will not start ......... 568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”.......................... 569
If you lose your keys .................... 570
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................ 571
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 574
If your vehicle overheats ........... 578
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 582 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 584
Fuel information ........................... 599
Tire information............................. 602
6-2. Customization Customizable features................ 616
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 622
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 624
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 625
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 627
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 92
SRS knee airbags P. 92
Floor mat P. 406
Front seat P. 53
SRS side airbag P. 92
Console box P. 388
Power outlet P. 399
Ashtray P. 397
Cup holders P. 391
Armrest P. 402
SRS driver airbag P. 92
Seat belt P. 63
Door pocket P. 392
Head restraint
P. 60
AUX port P. 328
USB port P. 316

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Compass P. 418
Garage door opener switches P. 411
Inside rear view mirror P. 71
Personal light P. 384
Moon roof switch∗ P. 78
Interior light P. 383
Vanity mirror P. 394
Personal light P. 384
Interior light P. 383
Sun visor P. 393
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 92
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SOS button∗ P. 422
Overhead console∗ P. 389
∗: If equipped

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, dynamic radar cruise control system, cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, vehicle dynamics integrated management, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ............................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 29
Wireless remote control .......... 41
Doors ............................................ 43
Trunk ............................................ 48
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ................................... 53
Driving position memory system ........................................ 55
Head restraints .......................... 60
Seat belts ..................................... 63
Steering wheel ........................... 70
Inside rear view mirror ............. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 73 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 75
Moon roof ................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................. 85
Alarm............................................ 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 90
SRS airbags ................................ 92
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 104
Child restraint systems ......... 109
Installing child restraints........ 113

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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components.
Knee airbag
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Front side airbag/rear side airbag (rear side airbags are optional)
Can help protect the torso of the front occupants and rear out-
board occupants.

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Airbag system components
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Knee airbag
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Front side airbag
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensorCurtain shield and rear side
airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Rear side airbag (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G
OFF” indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor
Curtain shield airbag
Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear out-
board occupants.

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Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver’s seat position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system
triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, and parts of the front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot for
several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●For vehicles with Safety Connect: For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS
airbags deploy or in the event of a severe collision, the system is designed to
send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s
location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt
to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance
required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency
services. ( →P. 422)