Lexus GS350 2013 Owner's Manual

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5-5. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are opened/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 777)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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5
Interior features
List of storage features
Cup holders ( →P. 555)
Glove box ( →P. 553)
Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) (→P. 5 5 7 )
Ashtrays (if equipped) (→P. 563) Auxiliary boxes (
→P. 5 5 7 )
Console box ( →P. 5 5 4 )1
2
3
4
5

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CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
■When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Interior features
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 122)
■Removing the insert
The insert inside the glove box can be removed.
■The glove box door
An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger’s seat is built into the glove box door.
(→ P. 3 6 )
Glove box
1
2
3

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5-6. Using the storage features
Using with half-open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and slide the armrest as far back.
Using with fully open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open.
■Tray in the console box
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Console box
1
2
The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.
CAUTION
When using the console box with half-open, do not apply too much load on the
armrest. Doing so may damage the armrest and may cause you to injure yourself.

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Interior features
■Front
To open, press down and release
the cup holder lid.
■Rear
To open, pull down the armrest
and press in and release the rear
cup holder on the armrest.
■Removing the separate tray (front cup holder)
■When stowing the cup holders (rear cup holder)
Stow the cup holder with the armrest down. The cup holder cannot be stowed if the
armrest is not down.
Cup holders
The cup holder insert may be removed for
cleaning.

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5-6. Using the storage features
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden
braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup holder
Stow the cup holder before stowing the armrest.

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Interior features
Auxiliary boxes
XTy p e AXType B
Press in the button. Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the lid.
XType C (if equipped)
Open the lid.
CAUTION
■Using the auxiliary boxes (type C)
Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray.
Doing so may cause a fire.

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Trunk features
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Pull the strap when using the hook.
Cargo hooks
Luggage hook
First-aid kit storage net

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Interior features
■Center
Pull the strap upwards to lift up
the luggage mat.
■Left side
Pull the strap upwards when lift-
ing the luggage mat up.
Luggage mat