2007 Lexus GS350 audio

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S. ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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Fog light switch ................................ 119
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 120
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 123
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 124 Cruise control ................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ... 127
Intuitive parking assist ................. 136
Rear view monitor system ......... 155
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) 
(GS430) ....................................... 158
Driving assist systems.................. 159
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 165
2-5. Driving information ................... 168 Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................... 171
Winter driving tips ......................... 172
Trailer towing ................................... 177
Dinghy towing ................................ 178
3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 180 Touch screen .................................. 180
Setting the touch screen ............ 184
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............. 190 Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers........................... 198
3-3. Using the audio system............ 199 Audio system type ........................ 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the cassette player ............ 211
Using the CD player.................... 215
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 223
Using the DVD player ................ 231
Playing DVD video/audio........ 234
Playing video CD ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
3-4. Using the hands-free 
system ....................................... 262
Hands-free system ...................... 262
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ............................................. 267
Setting the hands-free 
system ........................................... 280
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 306 Interior lights list........................... 306
3-6. Using the storage features..... 3103Interior features

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Audio remote control switches P. 259
Cruise control switch
P. 124, 127
Telephone switch P. 262
“DISP” switch P. 114
Distance switch P. 129
Talk switch* P. 274
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Security indicator P. 52, 54
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers 
P. 198
Emergency flashers
Clock
P. 318Outside temper
ature display P. 319
Air conditioning 
system
P. 190
Audio system
P. 199
Navigation system*

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting the engine
Modes can be switched by pressing the engine switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person. (The engine can be started in any mode by
operating the switch at the same time as depressing the brake pedal.)
■Changing engine switch mode
“OFF” mode
“A C C ” m o d e
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
“IG-ON” mode
All electrical components can
be used.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator turns green.
Press the engine switch.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■When the system malfunctions
●If a malfunction occurs and no obstacles have been detected, a warning is dis-
played, and a malfunction beep sounds for 7 seconds. 
If an obstacle has been detected, or another malfunction occurs in a different
sensor
, the malfunction beeps will not sound.
●In the following circumstances the displayed warning will disappear:
• If you switch the screen to a different mode.
• If you turn OFF the intuitive parking assist main switch.
• If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Once the vehicle speed drops
b
elow 6 mph (10 km/h), the warning will be displayed again.
●If the malfunction screen is displayed, the detection range of the dual sensors is
shortened. In this case, the necessity fo r obstacle evasion (whether the obstacle
will come within 0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the vehicle or not) will not be calculated.
■When using intuitive parking assist
●The sensors' detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving for -
ward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides
of the
vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
• The sensors' detection areas are limited to the ar
eas around the vehicle’s front
and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle an
d other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or dete c
tion may be impossible.
• There will be a short delay between ob stacl
e detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within 0.8 ft. (25
cm) of the vehicle before the display is shown and the warning beep sounds.
• Braking distance may differ according to the road conditions (rain, gravel et
c.).
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air
fl
ow noise of air conditioning system.
• For long obstacles such as walls, the obstacle warning may change as the o
bstacle gets closer.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the touch screen ........ 180Touch screen ................................ 180
Setting the touch screen ......... 184
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ........... 190
Automatic air conditioning 
system .......................................... 190
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers............... 198
3-3. Using the audio system ......... 199 Audio system type ..................... 199
Using the radio ........................... 202
Using the cassette player.......... 211
Using the CD player ................. 215
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ............................................. 223
Using the DVD player.............. 231
Playing DVD video/audio ...... 234
Playing video CD ...................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information ....................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system............................. 255
Using the steering 
switches ...................................... 259
3-4. Using the hands-free 
system ..................................... 262
Hands-free system.................... 262
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone .......................................... 267 Setting the hands-free

system ......................................... 280
3-5. Using the interior lights ....... 306 Interior lights list ........................ 306
3-6. Using the storage 
features ................................... 310
List of storage features ............ 310
3-7. Other interior features......... 316 Sun visors ...................................... 316
Vanity mirror ................................. 317
Clock............................................... 318
Outside temperature 
display .......................................... 319
Ashtrays ........................................ 320
Cigarette lighter ......................... 321
Power outlet ................................ 322
Seat heaters ................................ 323
Seat heaters and 
ventilators .................................. 325
Armrest ......................................... 327
Rear sunshade............................ 328
Floor mats .................................... 330
Trunk features .............................. 331
Garage door opener............... 334
Compass....................................... 339
Lexus Link System .................... 343

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3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system
and air-conditioning, adjust the screen display etc.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The “Information” screen shown in the above illustration is displayed when
the is pressed.