2007 Lexus GS350 mirror

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the “IG-ON” mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces , as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the button.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirror
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Compass
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
push “
AUTO” for longer than 3
seconds.
■ Display
s and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWe s t
NWNorthwest

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Interior features
Wait a few seconds until the compass direction is displayed.
The calibration is complete.
■Circling calibration
If “CAL” appears on the display,
driv
e the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/
h) or less in a circ le until a direction
is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis -
played.
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer -
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
st
eel tower, between buildings, roof car pa rk/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized. 
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display on ly when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror. 
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electr ic systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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Interior features
■Speech recognition information
The Lexus Link speech recognition systems use speech technology that is designed
t
o understand a wide range of speakers of American English. However, the technol -
ogy may not work as well if a regional or et h
nic accent is encountered. If the speech
recognition system does not work properly, refer to the following.
●The system does not recognize your command properly if noise is preset. Per -
form the following to improve voice command recognition.
• Turn down or off the air conditioning system.
• Slow down to reduce wind noise.
• Close the windows and the moon r
oof to block outside noise.
• Have all occupants be quiet so that the system does not recognize their con -
versation as a command.
●When to speak
Say a command within 5 seconds after the system prompts you to speak.
●How to speak
• Speak forcefully and clearly.
• Speak calmly and naturally.
• The driver should speak while facing forward, and the passenger should s
peak facing the inside rear view mirror.
• Avoid speaking with a rising intonati on.
Use a flat or falling intonation.
●Tips for one-word commands
• The system recognizes only one word a
t a time for personal calling. (There
are some exceptions, such as “Advanced services” and “My number”.)
• When inputting the security codes or v
oice-activated keypad number, you
must say them one digit at a time. When inputting a phone number, the
speech recognition system can recognize 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers as well
as the number 911.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equi pped): Turn the wipers off before wash-
ing the vehicle. ( P. 1 2 2 )
■High pressure automatic car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win -
dows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler door is
cl
osed.
■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.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● W
ipe away any water.
●If w
ater no longer beads on clea n paint, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
● W
ax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates. 
If water does not bead on a clea n sur
face, apply wax when the
vehicle body is cool.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■Engine compartment (Type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, Driver’s seat switch
module, Lexus Link System ECU
2ABS MAIN310ECB system
3TURN-HAZ15Turn signal lights, Emergency flashers
4IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE and IGN
5RND NO.230Audio system
6D/C CUT20DOME and MPX-B
7RND NO.130Audio system
8MPX-B10
Multiplex communication system,
Front controller, Door control system
(Power door lock system, Door cour-
tesy lights, Power windows, Power
rear view mirror control system, Out-
side rear view mirror heaters), Power
seat system, Steering sensors, ECB
system, Power tilt and telescopic
steering wheel, Gauges and meters,
Combination switch