ESP Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Guide

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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Driving assist systems
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied sud-
denly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery
road surface
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake
pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery
roads
Hill-start assist control
P. 341
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving situa-
tions. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary
and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle.

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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
The ABS does not operate effectively when
Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain 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 surfaces
TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving
may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light
flashes.
When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary system which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind
Spot Monitor system. The system cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes,
therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious
injury. According to conditions, the system may not function correctly.
Therefore the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor system can function correctly.
Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong
impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may
malfunction and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be
detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact,
always have the area inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
Do not paint the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Speech command system
Commands that are not displayed in the “Shortcuts” screen can be operated
from the “Main menu” screen.
If the system does not respond or the confirmation screen does not disap-
pear, press and try again.
Speech guidance can be canceled by setting voice prompts to off. Use this
setting when it is desirable to say a command immediately after pressing
and hearing a beep.
If a speech command cannot be recognized
If a speech command cannot be recognized within 6 seconds, voice guid-
ance will say “Pardon?” (“Command not recognized.” will be displayed on
the screen) and speech command reception will restart.
If a speech command cannot be recognized 2 consecutive times, the speech
command guidance system will say “Paused. To restart voice recognition,
push the talk switch. To cancel voice recognition, push and hold the talk
switch.” Voice recognition will then be suspended. Select “Cancel” or “Go
back”, or press .
When selecting “Voice Prompts”
The voice recognition prompt can be set to on or off. This setting can also
be changed on the “Voice settings” screen. (P. 398)
Voice recognition will be temporarily suspended. Press again.

4345-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press to operate the speech
command system. (P. 4 0 2
“Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”)
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 4 5 8
Using the CD/DVD playerP. 4 6 7
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discsP. 4 6 9
Playing DVD videoP. 4 7 5
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 4 8 8
Listening to Bluetooth® audioP. 4 9 8
Listening to a USB memoryP. 5 1 0
Listening to an iPodP. 5 2 2
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 5 3 3
Using the AUX portP. 5 3 6
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 5 4 3
Using the speech command system

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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ““AS IS”” AND WITHOUT ANY
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Rights, responsibilities and use of this software are controlled by the
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code. ““LICENSE.H”” may not be removed from this distribution, modified,
enhanced nor references to it omitted.
Copyright 1983 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Copyright 1984 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Copyright 1984, 1985 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Copyright 1990 by NetPort Software
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Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its
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publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific, written
prior permission.

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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Entering a language code
If you select “Other” on the “Audio language” screen, “Subtitle
language” screen or “Menu language” screen you can select a
language by entering the 4-digit language code if that language is
available.
Input the 4-digit language
code and then select “OK”.
: Deletes the last input
digit
: Returns to the previous
screen

Language codes
CodeLanguageCodeLanguageCodeLanguage
0514English0207Bulgarian0712Galician
0618French0208Bihari0714Guarani
0405German0209Bislama0721Gujarati
0920Italian0214Bengali, Ban-
gla0801Hausa
0519Spanish0215Tibetan0809Hindi
2608Chinese0218Breton0818Croatian
1412Dutch0301Catalan0821Hungarian
1620Portuguese0315Corsican0825Armenian
1922Swedish0319Czech0901Interlingua
1821Russian0325We l s h0905Interlingue
1115Korean0401Danish0911Inupiak
0512Greek0426Bhutani0914Indonesian
0101Afar0515Esperanto0919Icelandic
0102Abkhazian0520Estonian0923Hebrew
0106Afrikaans0521Basque1001Japanese

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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
Selecting “Connect portable player” on the “Bluetooth*” screen also con-
nects a Bluetooth® audio player. (P. 606)
When none of the selectable portable players have been registered, a screen
confirming registration is displayed. The registration method is the same as
phone registration. (P. 599)
When the currently connected portable player is selected, a screen confirm-
ing the selected player’s disconnection is displayed. (P. 599)
If connection fails once, a changing connection method confirmation screen
is displayed. If connection fails 2 or more times, a message will be dis-
played. When this message is displayed, try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
When using the Bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth®
audio play.
Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind
the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by
metal objects, connection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this
system does not have a charging function.

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About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
Bluetooth® specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on
which portable player is connecting.
Certification
P. 5 4 9
Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automati-
cally reconnects the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions
below to reconnect:
Select the portable player again
Enter the portable player
When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. (P. 601) Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
USB memory functions
When the USB memory is connected and the audio source is changed to
USB memory mode, the USB memory will start playing the first file in the
first folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the contents
have not been changed), the USB memory will resume playing from the
same point it was last used.
Depending on the USB memory that is connected to the system, certain
functions may not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting
it once again may resolve some malfunctions.
When using a USB memory
You may be unable to use the instrument panel power outlet if the USB mem-
ory is connected to the USB port at the same time.
Error messages for USB memory
“USB Error”: This indicates a problem in the USB memory or its connection.
“No music files found.”:This indicates that no MP3/WMA files are included
in the USB memory.
USB memory
Compatible devices
USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback.
Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12
Mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above
may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be
displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255