2008 Lexus GS350 light

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3-3. Using the audio 
system ........................... 226
Audio system type.................. 226
Using the radio........................ 229
Using the cassette player ... 238
Using the CD player ............. 242
Playing MP3 and 
WMA discs............................ 247
Using the DVD player............ 251
Playing DVD 
video/audio............................ 254
Playing video CD ................... 266
DVD player and DVD 
video disc information ....... 270
Optimal use of the 
audio/video system ............ 282
Using the AUX adapter ....... 287
Using the steering 
switches ................................. 288
3-4. Using the hands-free 
system (for cellular 
phone)............................ 291
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) .............. 291
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ...................................... 296
Setting the hands-free  system ....................................... 311 3-5. Using the interior

lights ............................. 337
Interior lights list .................... 337
3-6. Using the storage 
features ........................ 340
List of storage features......... 340
3-7. Other interior  features ........................ 347
Sun visors ................................. 347
Vanity mirror ........................... 348
Clock ......................................... 349
Outside temperature 
display..................................... 350
Ashtrays..................................... 351
Cigarette lighter .................... 352
Power outlet ............................ 353
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 354
Armrest .................................... 356
Rear sunshade ........................ 357
Floor mats ................................ 359
Trunk features ......................... 360
Garage door opener ............ 363
Compass................................... 369
Lexus Link System ................. 373

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3-1. Using the touch screen
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■Resetting the data
Touching 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, adjust the display on the “Display” screen or
remove your sunglasses.

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Adjusting the displayPress .
Adjust the display as desired using / and / .
If you do not touch the screen for 20 seconds, the system will return to
the previous screen.
With CD player
With DVD player
STEP1
STEP2
/ /
ColorRedGreen
To n eLighterDarker
ContrastWe a k e rStronger
BrightnessDarkerBrighter

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■“Day Mode”
■To turn off the picture display
If is touched, the screen display is turned off, and guidance is by voice only.
When the headlights are turned on, the
screen dims. However the screen can be
switched to “Day Mode”.
The screen will stay in “Day Mode” when
the headlights are turned on until is
touched again.
If the instrument panel light control is set to
“MAX”, “Day Mode” is not displayed.

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Press
to display the air conditioning operation screen.
The above illustration is for a vehicle equipped with th e navigation sys-
tem. The position of is slightly different for vehicles not equipped
with the navigation system.
Automatic mode
Driver’s side 
temperature display
Fan speed display
Off Airflow display
Air conditioning operation
screen display button
Passenger’s side 
temperature 
display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Driver’s side

temperature control
Air conditioning

ON/OFF switch
Outside air or recirculated mode
Windshield defogger Passenger’s side 
temperature control
Dual operation switch

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■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fa n is operating, turning the auto mode ON
will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning syst em operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When the indicator light on flashes
Touch and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type
CD and (optional) DVD player with changer, cassette player, and AM/FM
radio 
This illustration below is for a ve hicle equipped with the DVD player.
The audio system appearance and scr een may differ slightly for vehi-
cles not equipped with the DVD play er. In addition, the position of
is slightly different for vehicles not equipped with the navigation sys-
tem.

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■Cleaning the cassette player
Cassette player components (heads, capstan, pinch rollers) should be cleaned at
least 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 and may become tangled in the cassette player.
NOTICE
■Cassette tapes that cannot be used
Do not use a cassette tape if it has been da maged or tangled or if its label is peeling
off. Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player.
■Cassette player precautions
●Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight.
●Do not insert anything other than cass ette tapes into the cassette player.
●Do not apply oil to the cassette player.