steering Lexus GS350 2013 Owner's Manual

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system...................47
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions.............67
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................................. 68
Alarm ................................................. 70 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ............................... 74
Gauges and meters ......................79
Multi-information display .......... 82
Head-up display ............................ 90
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ..............101
Wireless remote control ............ 114
Doors ................................................. 117
Trunk................................................... 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................128
Driving position memory......... 130
Head restraints .............................136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................139
Inside rear view mirror ............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors........ 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................145
Moon roof ...................................... 148
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch ............................. 306
Remote Touch screen ..............308
Set up screen ................................. 317
Voice command system .......... 334
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 345
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 360
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .......... 365
Windshield wiper de-icer....... 366 5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ......................367
Using the radio ...........................390
Using the CD/DVD player...... 412
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ...........414
Playing DVD video ................... 420
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information .......... 432
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 444
Listening to a USB memory ........................ 454
Listening to an iPod................... 464
Optimal use of the audio/video system ......... 474
Using the AUX port .................. 476
Using the rear seat audio controls............................ 477
Using the steering wheel audio switches.......................... 482
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................485
Using a Bluetooth
® phone.... 493
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..................512
Setting the Bluetooth
®............ 535
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .........................548• Interior light............................ 549
• Personal lights ....................... 549
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5-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features ..............551• Glove box ............................... 553
• Console box .......................... 554
• Cup holders ........................... 555
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 557
Trunk features ..............................558
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ..................... 561
Clock .............................................. 562
Ashtrays ......................................... 563
Power outlets ............................... 564
Heated steering wheel ............ 566
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .........................568
Armrest............................................ 571
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades...............572
Trunk storage extension ...........575
Coat hooks .................................... 576
Assist grip.......................................577
Utility hook ................................... 578
Garage door opener ................579
Safety Connect...........................586 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 594
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 598
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 601
General maintenance.............. 604
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................608
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 609
Hood ................................................. 612
Positioning a floor jack............... 613
Engine compartment ................. 615
Tires.................................................. 629
Tire inflation pressure ............... 639
Wheels ........................................... 642
Air conditioning filter ............... 644
Electronic key battery.............. 646
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 648
Headlight aim ................................ 661
Light bulbs .................................... 6636Maintenance and care

17Pictorial index
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 697
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 186
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 697
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 19 0
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Fog lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 195
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 196
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 628
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 712
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 676
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 2 1
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 345
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 367
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36 7
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 122
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■Switches
Headlight cleaner switch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Instrument panel light control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
HUD (Head-up display) switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Heated steering wheel switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 566
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
Lexus night view switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
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Audio remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Paddle shift switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Back switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Telephone switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 8 3
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 216
Cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
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281-1. For safe use
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For safety drive
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting straight up
and so that you do not have to
lean forward to steer. (→P. 1 2 8 )
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. ( →P. 1 2 8 )
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your
ears. ( →P. 1 3 6 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(→ P. 30)
Make sure that all occupants are we aring their seat belts before driving
the vehicle. ( →P. 30)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( →P. 5 3 )
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts

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For safety and security
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sen-
sor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information
obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system components diagram
above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information.
As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you
with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the
steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now,
you can change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm)
distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the
back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to
see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items
could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to
remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags
inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the
side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door
or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off
any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad,
door of the glove box and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked,
have them replaced by your Lexus dealer.

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For safety and security
■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, the glove box, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be
hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a
severe rear-end 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 ascer-
tain 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. 5 8 6 )
CAUTION
■Modification and di sposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perfor m any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy
(inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars
or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fend er, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kangaroo
bar etc.)
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability