2007 Lexus GS350 belt

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ..................... 4
Smart access system with  push-button start ............................. 4
Wireless remote control ............... 14
Doors...................................................... 17
Trunk...................................................... 21
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 25 Front seats .......................................... 25
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 27
Head restraints................................ 30
Seat belts ............................................ 33
Steering wheel.................................. 39
Inside rear view mirror .................. 40
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 41
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 43
Power windows................................ 43
Moon roof .......................................... 46
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 49 Opening the fuel tank cap ........... 49 1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 52
Engine immobilizer system ......... 52
Alarm.................................................... 54
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 56
1-7. Safety information ....................... 57 Correct driving posture ............... 57
SRS airbags ....................................... 59
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................... 70
Child restraint sy stems ................. 76
Installing child restraints ............... 79
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 90 Driving the vehicle .......................... 90
Starting the engine ......................... 97
Transmission ................................... 100
Turn signal lever............................. 104
Parking brake ................................. 105
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 106 Gauges and meters ..................... 106
Indicators and warning lights .... 110
Multi-information display............. 113
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers..................... 116
Headlight switch .............................. 116
1Before driving
2When driving

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Power window 
switch
P. 43
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 33
Front passenger airbag
P. 59
Knee airbags P. 59
Driver airbag P. 59
Floor mat P. 330
Door pocket P. 315
Head restraint P. 30
Front seat P. 25
SRS side airbag P. 59
Console box P. 311
Power outlet P. 322
Ashtray P. 320
Cup holders P. 314
Armrest P. 327

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on y
our vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How -
ever, because of the Lexus policy of contin ua
l product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in
the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modi fication may not be
covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way ra dio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control sy stem, vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, SRS airbag system and seat belt pret ensioner sy
stem, be sure to check with
your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.d tsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
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nclude airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............................ 2Keys....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk................... 4
Smart access system with 
push-button start .......................... 4
Wireless remote control............. 14
Doors................................................... 17
Trunk ................................................... 21
1-3. Adjustable components .......... 25 Front seats ....................................... 25
Driving position memory 
system ............................................ 27
Head restraints .............................. 30
Seat belts ......................................... 33
Steering wheel............................... 39
Inside rear view mirror ............... 40
Outside rear view mirrors ......... 41
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof........ 43
Power windows ............................. 43
Moon roof ....................................... 46 1-5. Refueling ..................................... 49
Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 49
1-6. Anti-theft system ...................... 52 Engine immobilizer system ...... 52
Alarm ................................................ 54
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) .......................................... 56
1-7. Safety information.................... 57 Correct driving posture ............ 57
SRS airbags .................................... 59
Front passenger occupant 
classification system................. 70
Child restraint systems ............... 76
Installing child restraints ............ 79

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked
position
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode, or
the e
lectronic key is left in the vehicle. (However, depending on the key's location,
the system may not be able to detect it. In these instances the door lock protection
function will not operate properly.)
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P.
4 8 6 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (P. 5 2 3 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. 
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components
CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accide nt, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■When adjusting the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat
Wait until a passenger is seated or have go tten off the front passenger’s seat before
operating the switch to avoid injuring the passenger.

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder
, but does not come
into contact with the neck or
slide off the shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight and
w
ell back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
■ F
astening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle until
a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
Release button