2008 Lexus GS350 CD player

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NOTICE
■Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the
player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
●Do not apply oil to the player.
●Store discs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the player.
●Do not insert more than one disc at a time.

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Setting DSPThe following features can be set as desired by touching on the
screen.
With CD player
With DVD player
■ Turning Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) ON or OFF
Touch or .
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the
noise level as you drive your vehicle.

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■Changing the listening position (with CD player)
The speaker balance can be change d to produce the best sound for
each listening position.
To u c h .
The listening position changes as follows each time the switch is
touched.
■ Turning the surround ON or OFF (with DVD player)
Touch or .
DisplayListening position
Position best suited to the driver’s seat
Position best suited to the driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat
Position best suited to the rear seats
Position best suited to all seats

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Setting the screen ratio mode (with DVD player)Touch on the screen. Touch one of the , or to
match screen ratio printed on the
DVD.
STEP1
STEP2
Screen ratio modeDetails
NORMALSuitable for 4:3 screen ratio
WIDE1Expand the Normal screen 
horizontally to fill the display.
WIDE2Suitable for 16:9 screen ratio

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Using the steering switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is 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 on. The audio source changes as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If a cassette tape or discs is not
inserted, that mode will be skipped.
FM1  FM2 cassette player  CD/DVD player 
 AUX AM  SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
Cassette: Fast forward,
rewind and select-
ing tracks
CD: Select tracks, discs and file
DVD: Select tracks, discs and chapter

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Selecting a disc in the CD or DVD playerPress to select the CD or DVD mode.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Push the same switch.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
STEP1
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................217
ABS.............................................................. 184
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 122
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 184
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 183
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 437
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 217
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 83
Airbag precautions for 
your child............................................... 87
Airbag warning light ........................489
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 90
General airbag precautions ........... 87
Locations of airbags............................80
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 91
Proper driving posture ...................... 78
Side airbag precautions .................... 87
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................80
Alarm ............................................................ 75
Antenna ....................................................235
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 184
Armrest .....................................................356
Ashtrays ..................................................... 351 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 235
AUX adapter .......................................287
Cassette player .................................. 238
CD player/changer .......................... 242
DVD information ...............................270
DVD player/changer ....................... 251
DVD video/audio............................. 254
MP3/WMA disc................................ 247
Optimal use ......................................... 282
Radio ........................................................229
Steering switches .............................. 288
Video CD ............................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ......................................................144
Automatic light control system.........142
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ............................... 524
Mode select switch ............................ 126
S mode ......................................................127
AUX adapter ......................................... 287
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 417
Checking................................................. 417
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 529
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 296
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BrakeFluid ............................................................ 416
Parking brake ..........................................131
Brake assist ............................................... 184
Care Exterior ...................................................388
Interior....................................................... 391
Seat belts ............................................... 392
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 360
CD player/changer .............................242
Chains....................................................... 200
Child-protectors ..................................... 38
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 98
Installation................................................ 102
Installing CRS with lower 
anchors .................................................106
Installing CRS with seatbelts .........103
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 107
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 87
Battery precautions ................ 419, 532
Child restraint system ........................ 98
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 56
Installing child restraints ................... 102
Moon roof precautions ..................... 69
Power window lock switch ..............64
Power window precautions.............64
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 441
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 54
Seat belt precautions...........................57 Seat heater precautions................ 355
Trunk precautions................................. 44
Cigarette lighter....................................352
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 388
Interior ...................................................... 391
Seat belts ................................................392
Clock ......................................................... 349
Coin holder .............................................345
Compass ..................................................369
Condenser ............................................... 415
Console box ........................................... 342
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 533
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 150
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 153
Cup holders ............................................345
Curtain shield airbags........................... 80
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 143
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 225
Side mirror............................................. 225
Dimension................................................540
Dinghy towing ........................................205
Display Multi-information display ................ 139
Touch screen ...................................... 208
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message ............................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 400
Door courtesy lights ............................ 337
Door pocket............................................ 346
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