2007 Lexus GS350 trailer

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Fog light switch ................................ 119
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 120
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 123
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 124 Cruise control ................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ... 127
Intuitive parking assist ................. 136
Rear view monitor system ......... 155
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) 
(GS430) ....................................... 158
Driving assist systems.................. 159
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 165
2-5. Driving information ................... 168 Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................... 171
Winter driving tips ......................... 172
Trailer towing ................................... 177
Dinghy towing ................................ 178
3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 180 Touch screen .................................. 180
Setting the touch screen ............ 184
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............. 190 Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers........................... 198
3-3. Using the audio system............ 199 Audio system type ........................ 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the cassette player ............ 211
Using the CD player.................... 215
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 223
Using the DVD player ................ 231
Playing DVD video/audio........ 234
Playing video CD ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
3-4. Using the hands-free 
system ....................................... 262
Hands-free system ...................... 262
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ............................................. 267
Setting the hands-free 
system ........................................... 280
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 306 Interior lights list........................... 306
3-6. Using the storage features..... 3103Interior features

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 90Driving 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
Fog light switch.............................. 119
Windshield wipers and 
washer.......................................... 120
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 123
2-4. Using other driving 
systems .................................... 124
Cruise control............................... 124
Dynamic radar cruise 
control........................................... 127 Intuitive parking assist .............. 136
Rear view monitor system ...... 155
AVS (Adaptive Variable

Suspension System) ............... 158
Driving assist systems............... 159
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System)........................................ 165
2-5. Driving information................ 168 Cargo and luggage................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................ 171
Winter driving tips ...................... 172
Trailer towing................................. 177
Dinghy towing .............................. 178

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Co nsult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( P. 171 )
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined wei ght of 366 lb
. (166 kg) are riding
in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 815 lb. (370 kg), the
available amount of cargo and luggag e load capacity will be as follows:
815 lb. — 366 lb. = 449 lb. (370 kg —166 kg = 204 kg)
In this condition, if 3 mo re passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb.
(176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as fol -
lows:
449 lb. — 388 lb. = 61 lb. (204 kg — 176 kg = 28 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants incr
eases,
the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of the occu-
pants who got on later, by an amount. In other w
ords, if an increase in the
number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (com -
bined weight of occupants plus car go and luggage load), y
ou must
reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the ti
re and loading information label. 
(  P. 4 0 0
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CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. 
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 815 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the comb ined w
eight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (F
ront 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated a
verage weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants ar e within the seating capacity
, do
not exceed the total load capacity.
■ T
owing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Car
go capacity
Cargo capacity ma y incr
ease or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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When driving
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the us e of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ................................................. 391
Compact spare tire ........................... 477
If you have a flat tire .............. 474, 476
Inflation pressure............................... 506
Information.............................................. 512
Pressure warning system ................ 391
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires .......................................... 391
Size .......................................................... 506
Snow tires ................................................ 175
Tools ........................................................... 476
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Touch screen ........................................... 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 178
Emergency towing ........................... 439
Trailer towing......................................... 177
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 159
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Mode select switch.............................. 101
S mode...................................................... 102
Transmission ......................................... 100
Trip meter ................................................. 107
Trunk Extending a space............................. 332
Opener ........................................................ 21
Trunk light.................................................. 23
Wattage................................................. 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ....................................................... 104
Wattage................................................. 508Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 508
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................317
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ............... 160
Vehicle identification number......... 499
Vehicle load limits ................................... 171
Ventilators ............................................... 325
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ................................................ 159
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 449
Downshifting.......................................... 103
Open door ............................................ 451
Seat belt reminder ............................ 452
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 451
Brake system ....................................... 449
Charging system ............................... 450
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)............ 451
Electric power steering  warning light....................................... 451
Low fuel level......................................... 451
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 450
Master warning light........................ 452
Open door ............................................. 451
Pre-collision system........................... 451
Seat belt reminder light .................. 452
SRS airbags .......................................... 450
Tire pressure warning light .......... 452
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