2009 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start................. 29
Wireless remote control ............... 41
Doors.................................................... 44
Trunk..................................................... 49
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 54
Driving position memory system ............................................... 56
Head restraints................................. 60
Seat belts ............................................ 64
Steering wheel.................................... 71
Inside rear view mirror .................. 72
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 73 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 75
Moon roof .......................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap............ 81
1-6. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................ 84
Alarm.................................................... 86
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................ 88
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 89
SRS airbags ........................................ 91
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 103
Child restraint sy stems ............... 109
Installing child re straints ............... 113
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 133
Automatic transmission.............. 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 142
Parking brake ................................. 143
Horn.................................................... 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 145
Indicators and warning lights ............................... 149
Multi-information display........... 152
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 155
Fog light switch .............................. 158
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 159
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 164 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 165
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 169
Intuitive parking assist .................. 181
Rear view monitor system ......... 196
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 199
Driving assist systems................ 200
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 207
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 212
Vehicle load limits......................... 216
Winter driving tips ......................... 217
Trailer towing ................................. 222
Dinghy towing ............................... 223
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3-1. Using the touch screenTouch screen ................................. 226
Setting the touch screen .......... 230
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 235
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 243
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 244
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 245
Using the radio ............................. 248
Using the cassette player.......... 257
Using the CD player .................... 261
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 266
Using the DVD player................ 270
Playing DVD video/audio ........ 273
Playing video CD (with DVD player).................... 285
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............ 289
Optimal use of the audio/video system ................... 301
Using the AUX adapter ........... 306
Using the steering switches ..... 307 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................... 310
Using the Bluetooth®
phone .............................................. 315
Setting the hands-free system ........................................... 330
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 356
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.............. 359
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 366
Vanity mirrors................................ 367
Clock ................................................ 368
Outside temperature display ............................................ 369
Ashtrays ........................................... 370
Cigarette lighter ............................ 371
Power outlet ................................... 372
Seat heaters/ventilators ............ 373
Armrest ............................................ 375
Rear sunshade ............................... 376
Floor mats........................................ 378
Trunk features................................ 379
Garage door opener................. 382
Compass......................................... 388
Lexus Link System ....................... 392
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 406
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 409
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 412
General maintenance ................. 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 417
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................... 418
Hood................................................... 421
Positioning a floor jack............... 422
Engine compartment.................. 424
Tires .................................................. 438
Tire inflation pressure................. 448
Wheels.............................................. 453
Air conditioning filter.................. 455
Electronic key battery ............... 458
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 460
Headlight aim ............................... 485
Light bulbs ...................................... 488 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 497
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 503
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 504
Event data recorder................... 505
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 507
If a warning message is displayed........................................ 516
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 531
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ....................... 541
If the engine will not start .......... 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 543
If you lose your keys .................... 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................... 545
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 548
If your vehicle ov erheats ........... 552
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 555
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 558
Fuel information ............................ 573
Tire information............................. 576
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 589
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 595 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 598
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 599
Abbreviation list........................ 602
Alphabetical index ................... 604
What to do if... ............................. 614
6Vehicle specifications7For US owners
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