2007 Lexus GS350 ESP

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■The hill-start assist control may not operate effectively when
●On steep inclines.
●On icy surfaces.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indica-
tor light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn off TRAC
and VSC unless necessary.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the ti res are inflated to the specified tire pres-
sure level.
The ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehi-
cle. 
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension (GS430)
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the
VDIM, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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3-1. Using the touch screen
3
Interior features
The initial screen
If the engine switch is set to “ACC” or
“IG-ON” mode, the initializing screen
will be displayed for a few seconds as
the system starts up.
SwitchesPa g e
“CLIMATE”P. 1 9 0
“A U D I O ”P. 1 9 9
“INFO” (Displaying the “Informa-
tion” screen)P. 1 8 0
“DISP” (Adjusting the display)P. 1 8 5
Trip Information. (Displaying the
“Trip Information” screen)P. 1 8 2
MaintenanceNavigation System Owner's Manual
Te l e p h o n eP. 2 6 7
CalendarNavigation System Owner's Manual
“LEXUS Park Assist”P. 1 5 0
LanguageP. 1 8 4
Screen SettingP. 1 8 7
Adjust ClockP. 3 1 8 /
Navigation System Owner's Manual

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Interior features
•Distance
Displays the total distance since the engine w
as stared or the function
was reset.
■ R
esetting the data
To u c h i n g will reset the “Average Speed” and “Distance”.
■To avoid damaging the touch screen
●Touch the screen lightly with your finger. If there is no response, remove your fin -
ger from the screen and try again.
●Remove any dirt on the screen by wiping with a soft cloth. Do not use detergent.
■When using the touch screen
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses.
Change your angle of viewing, or remove your sunglasses.

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3-3. Using the audio system
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being
used inside or close to the vehi cle while the audio system is operating.
CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,
WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 2
Using the cassette playerP. 2 1 1
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 6
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 2 4
Using the DVD playerP. 2 3 3
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 3 6
Playing video CDP. 2 4 9
DVD player and DVD video disc 
informationP. 2 5 3
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 5 8
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 2 6 2

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Interior features
Using Dolby® Noise Reduction
To u c h on the screen.
Reduces the level of noise for tapes recorded with Dolby NR only.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries Licensing Corporation. DO LB
Y and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
■Canceling noise reduction, skip play, repeat play, rewind and fast forward
To c a n c e l , and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen.
To c a n c e l and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen or press
.
■Auto-reverse feature
After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape, it automatically reverses and
be
gins to play the other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast
forwarding.
■When the cassette player does not operate correctly due to the cassette record -
ing conditions
Forwarding to the beginning of a track, repeat, blank tape skip and fast-forward
ma

y not be possible in the following situations:
●The interval between tracks is less th an 3 seconds (beginning of track and
repeat playback) or less than 15 seconds (blank tape skip).
●When there is noise between 2 tracks.
●The beginning and end of subsequent tracks are not clearly defined.
■Cleaning the cassette player
Cassette player components (heads, capstan, pinch rollers) should be cleaned at
le

ast once a month using a cleaning tape to remove dirt and dust that can easily
build up.
■Using long playing cassette tapes
Avoid using tapes with a length of more than 90 minutes, as the tape used is very
thin an
d may become tangle d in the cassette player.

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●Language code
CodeLanguageCodeLanguageCodeLanguage
1001Japanese0205Byelorussian0704Scots-Gaelic
0514English0207Bulgarian0712Galician
0618French0208Bihari0714Guarani
0405German0209Bislama0721Gujarati
0920Italian0214Bengali0801Hausa
0519Spanish0215Ti b e t a n0809Hindi
2608Chinese0218Breton0818Croatian
1412Dutch0301Catalan0821Hungarian
1620Portuguese0315Corsican0825Armenian
1922Swedish0319Czech0901Interlingua
1821Russian0325We l s h0905Interlingue
1115Korean0401Danish0911Inupiak
0512Greek0426Bhutani0914Indonesian
0101Afar0515Esperanto0919Icelandic
0102Abkhazian0520Estonian0923Hebrew
0106Afrikaans0521Basque1009Yi d d i s h
0113Amharic0601Pe r s i a n1023Javanese
0118Arabic0609Finnish1101Georgian
0119Assamese0610Fiji1111Kazakh
0125Ay m a ra0615Faroes e1112Greenlandic
0126Azerbaijani0625Frisian1113Cambodian
0201Bashkir0701Irish1114Kannada

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3-4. Using the hands-free system
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear.
●If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances it may be difficult to hear the other party.
• When driving on unsealed roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If the window is open
• If the air-conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air-conditioning is set to high
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a mobile phone that does not support Bluetooth®.
●If the mobile phone is switched off.
●If you are outside service range.
●If the mobile phon e is not connected.
●If the mobile phone's battery is low.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the m
obile phone is behind the seat or in the
console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection status may dete -
riorate.
■Battery charge/Signal status
This display may not correspond exact ly w
ith the mobile phone itself.

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CAUTION
■FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radio Frequency Exposure. This device is approved for Mobile Application only
and, to comply with applicable FCC radio frequency exposure regulations, must be
used with a distance of at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the antenna and the body of
any person at all time during use.
■Caution while driving
Do not use the mobile phone or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your mobile phone in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle may
become hot, causing da mage to the phone.