2007 Lexus GS350 Using the front audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A04U)

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P. 4 9 2 )
■To activate the light sensitivity function properly
Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the rear window glass, or put an object
behind the rear seat.

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 1 0 4 )Cruise control indicator 
(  P. 1 2 4 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 116)Damping mode indicator 
(GS430) ( P. 1 5 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
(  P. 116)“AFS OFF” indicator 
( P. 117)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 116)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 3 7 )
Fog light indicator 
( P. 1 1 9 ) Slip indicator ( P. 1 6 0 )
Shift position and shift
range indicators 
( P. 1 0 2 )“VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 1 6 0 )
“ECT PWR” indicator 
(  P. 1 0 1 )SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 7 2 )
“ECT SNOW” indicator 
(  P. 1 0 1 )
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 4 4 9 )
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to “IG-ON” mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started or afte r a few seconds. There may be a mal -
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display provides information including your vehicle’s
driving condition, outside temperature, and warning messages.
●Trip information ( P. 1 1 4)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
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elated information.
● Intuitive parking assist dis -
play (if equipped) ( P. 1 3 8 )
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con -
trol display (if equipped) 
( P.
1 2 7 )
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con -
trol.
● Warning messages 
( P
. 455)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.

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Trip information
■Outside temperature
■Driving range
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
■Current fuel consumption
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from 
-40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “DISP” switch.

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■System check display
After switching the engine switch to IG-ON mode, “CHECK” is displayed while
system operation is checked. When the system check is complete, “COMPLETED”
is displayed before returning to the normal screen.
CAUTION
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on

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The headlights and all the lights listed above turn
on and of

f automatically.
(When the engine switch
is in “IG-ON” mode.)
U.S.A.
Canada