2007 Lexus GS350 heating

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. 
Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or press the accelerator
pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to abnormal engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle and cause gas poisoning.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. 
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require making. 
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than
usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. 
Each push on the pedal uses up yo ur reserved brake fluid pressure.
●The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer. 
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuc k or bogged (4WD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in
sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the
vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Sets the parking brake* 
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC
Turning the engine switch OFF after turning of
f the TRAC and VSC systems will
automatically re-enable them.
■Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC system is turned off, th e
TRAC system will turn on when the vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Automatic TRAC and VSC reactivation
If only the both TRAC and VSC systems are tur
ned off, the systems will not turn on
even when the vehicle speed increases.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, BA, VSC, TRAC, hill-start assist con-
trol and VGRS systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat -
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly af
ter the ABS is activated.
■Hill-start assist control is operational when
●The shift lever is in the “D” or “S” position.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
■VGRS is disabled in the following situations (GS430)
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
th
ere is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine OFF. Th e system should return to normal within
10 minutes.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on. 
The higher the number, the
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on. 
The higher the number, the
w
armer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on. 
The higher the number, the
str
onger the airflow becomes.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot. 
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer -
gency measure if coolant is
una
vailable. ( P. 5 0 2 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 86
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 82
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 87
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 67
Child restraint system ........................ 78
Child-protectors..................................... 18
How your child should wear the seat -
belt............................................................ 36
Installing child restraints ...................... 81
Moon roof ................................................ 48
Power window lock switch .............. 43
Power window precautions............ 45
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 412
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 34
Seat belt precautions........................... 37
Seat heater precautions ..... 323, 325
Trunk............................................................ 24
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 321
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Clock........................................................... 318
Coin holder .............................................. 313
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 385
Console box.............................................. 311
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 496Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 127
Cup holders ............................................. 314
Curtain shield airbags............................ 59
Customizable features ....................... 523
Daytime running light system ............. 117
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 198
Side mirror.............................................. 198
Dimension................................................ 498
Dinghy towing ......................................... 178
Display Multi-informatio n display
..................113
Touch screen ........................................ 180
Trip information ..................................... 114
Warning message ............................ 455
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 369
Door courtesy lights ............................ 307
Door pocket............................................. 315
Doors Door lock .................................................... 17
Rear door child protector ................. 18
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 452
Driving Correct posture..................................... 57
Procedures .............................................. 90
DVD player/changer.......................... 233
Electronic key Replacing battery.................................. 411
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ........................... 489
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