2007 Lexus GS450h ECO mode

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
The power 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 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is off.
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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3-3. Using the audio system
■MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size by using MP3
compression.
WMA (Windows Media
TMAudio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards and to the media/formats
recorded by them that can be used.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) 
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 
MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)
• MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96 , 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)
*: Compatible with VBR
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 
Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps) 
Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)
*: Only compatible with 2-channel playback
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be po ssible, depending on the status of the
CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc
is scratched or marked with fingerprints.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
●Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 level 1, level 2, (Romeo, Joliet) 
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may
not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be dis-
played correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.
●Multi-sessions
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs
that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.
●ID3 and WMA tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title
and artist name, etc.
The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1. 0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The
number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)
WMA tags can be added to WMA files, ma king it possible to record the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Loading a discs
■Loading a single disc
Push .
When the indicator changes from flashing amber to gr
een, insert
a disc after the DVD player door opens.
■ Loading multiple discs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the indicator changes from flashing amber to gr
een, insert
a disc after the DVD player door opens.
After inserting a disc, wait until the indicator changes from flash -
ing amber to green, then insert the ne
xt disc after the DVD player
door has opened.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have inserted all discs.
To cancel the operation, press the or button. If you do not
insert a disc within 15 seconds, loading will be canc
eled automatically.
■DVD hint screen
This screen appears when a DVD
video
, DVD audio or video CD is
first selected with the power switch
in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.
To u c h once you have
read the message.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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3-3. Using the audio system
Using the steering switches
Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned OFF by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is tu rned ON. The audio sour ce
changes as follows each time the button is pr
essed. If a cassette tape or
CD is not inserted, that mode will be skipped.
Vehicles with CD player:
FM (1, 2) cassette player CD player AM SAT (1, 2, 3)
Vehicles with DVD player:
FM (1, 2) cas
sette playerDVD playerAM SAT (1, 2, 3)
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
Cassette: Fast forward, r
ewind and select -
ing tracks
CD: Select tracks, discs and folder
DVD: Select tracks, discs and chapter

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3-4. Using the hands-free system
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Interior features
Making a call
Once the Bluetooth® phone is registered, you can make a call using the
following procedure.
■ Dialing
Press .
To u c h on the “Information” screen.
To delete the input phone number, touch ţ.Inputting the phone number.
To delete the input phone number,
touch .
To dial the last input phone number,
touch .
To u c h or press the on the steering wheel.
■Reconnecting to the Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor si gn
al strength with the power switch in
the “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode, the system wi ll automatically attempt to reconnect.
If the phone is turned off, the system will not
attempt to reconnect. In this case, con-
nection must be made manually, or the
phone must be re-selected.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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3-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The power 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 drug s 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
w
armer the seats become.

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3-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The power 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 drug s 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.