ECU Lexus GS350 2013 Map database information and updates / LEXUS 2013 GS350 QUICK GUIDE OWNERS MANUAL (OM30C68U)

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■If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible. To stop the engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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■AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures ex cellent visibility at intersections and on
curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according
to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
Turns the AFS on/offThe indicator turns on when the AFS is
deactivated.

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Portable Audio Device Ports
Open the console box, open the cover and
connect the portable audio device.
Garage Door Opener (if equipped)
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under
license from HomeLink
®.
■ Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the programming method below
appropriate for the device.
Indicator light
Buttons
These ports can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through the
vehicle’s speakers.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting system s, security systems, and other devices.
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■Programming other devices
For U.S.A. owners:
To program an entry gate, see the Owner’s Manual.
To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer.
For Canadian owners: To program all other devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming.
■Operating HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button.
The indicator light should come on.
Safety Connect (if equipped)
■ System components
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telema tics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular te chnology to provide safety and security
features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect (if equipped)
■Function achieved by using a cellular phone
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Services
Of the functions included with Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, only Apps can be
achieved by using a cellular phone.
Apps is a service that enables the usable conten ts of a cellular phone to be displayed on and
operated from the navigation screen.
● APPS 
Each time “Apps” is activated, the system checks for updates. When there are no updates
available, the main menu screen will be displayed right after a screen indicating that
updates are being checked for has been displayed.
■Subscription
Apps will be available on a trial period includ ed upon purchase of a new vehicle. User regis-
tration is required to start using the service.
When a trial period has elapsed after purchasing a new vehicle, a fee will be charged to
renew the contract. Services requiring a separa te contract can also be used. For details,
refer to http://www.lexus.com/enform/
or call 1-800-255-3987.
■ Function achieved by using DCM and the navigation system
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Services
Of the functions included with Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, Destination Assist,
eDestination, and Lexus Insider can be achieved by making DCM cooperate with the
navigation system.
These are subscription-based telematics servic es that use Global Positioning System (GPS)
data, embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security as well as convenience
features to subscribers. The services are supported by Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The services are available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped vehi-
cles.
● Destination Assist 
Destination Assist provides you with live assi stance for finding destinations via the Lexus
Enform with Safety Connect response center. You can request either a specific business,
address, or ask for help locat ing your desired destination by category, such as restau-
rants, gas stations, shop ping centers or other po ints of interest (POI).
After you tell the agent your choice of destinat ion, its coordinates are sent wirelessly to
your vehicle’s navigation system.
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is a gene ric name for Apps, Destination Assist, eDes-
tination, Lexus Insider, and Safety Connect.
The functions included in Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are classified into the fol-
lowing three functions.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.