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Interior features
The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Open the ashtray lid.
To remove the ashtray, pull the ashtray
lid upwards.
Clock
Ashtrays (if equipped)
WA R N I N G
●Keep the ashtray closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ash-
tray or ash flying out.
●To p r e v e n t f i r e
• Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
• Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.

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Interior features
■Rear sunshade
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the button shown
below.Pull up the lever to release the lock.
Slide the armrest.
Raise/lower
■Rear door sunshades
Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on using
the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade,
unhook the shade and retract it
slowly.
Rear sunshade (if equipped)/rear door sunshades (if equipped)
From the front seatsFrom the rear seats (if equipped)
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●The rear sunshade can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate
rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the sh ift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.
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• Shift the shift lever into P.
• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse opera-
tion feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
●Vehicles with rear control panel: To preven t inadvertent operation, some buttons on the
rear armrest can be locked. ( P. 3 4 1 )
●Vehicles with rear control panel: Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be
turned off. ( P. 3 4 1 )
●Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 6 8 )
WA R N I N G
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the
fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
●To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is
off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade
and rear door sunshades.
• Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear sun- shade.
• Do not place objects where they may hi nder opening and closing operations.
• Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade cont inuously for long periods of time.

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Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear
seat area.
Fold down the armrest.
Fold down the handle and open the
armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.Unlock
Lock
Trunk storage extension
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WA R N I N G
Ensure that the armrest door is closed when not in use.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into
the cabin, resulting in injury.

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Garage door opener
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can
be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the programming meth-
ods on the following pages to determine the method which is appropriate for the
device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is operat-
ing.
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
●During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or other devices to prevent injury or other
potential harm.
●It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate programming.
●Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder
or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the
garage door opener motor.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates,
entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other
devices.
Programming HomeLink®
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Maintenance and care
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend th e mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be wash able in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High-pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
■Notes for a smart access system with push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with
push-button start. ( P. 1 5 2 )
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Brake caliper coating (GS350/GS200t with orange brake calipers for F SPORT
models, and GS F)
●When using detergent, use neutral detergent.
Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cl eaners, as they will damage the coating.
●Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, da mp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 5 4 9 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 5 4 9 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 4 3 5 )
Parking brake• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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Maintenance and care
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WA R N I N G
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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Maintenance and care
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
GS350GS200t
GS F
Engine oil selection P. 542, 544, 545
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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