2009 Lexus GS350 AIR COND

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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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
3Interior features
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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 243
Emergency flashers P. 496
Air conditioning
system
P. 235
Audio system

P. 245
Navigation system*Touch screen

P. 226
Security indicator
P. 84, 86
Clock P. 368Outside temper ature display
P. 369
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Operation signals
●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds when the windows and moon roof
begin to close.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and immobilize r system from operating properly:
(Way of coping: →P. 545)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
■Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out
leading to choking or other serious in juries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be un fastened, scissors should be used to cut
the belt.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot
protect an occupant from injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt
does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belt s, if your vehicle has been involved in
a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify , disassemble or dispose of a seat belt.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han-
dling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may
cause death or serious injury.
■Using a seat belt extender
●Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because
the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by
another person, or at a different seatin g position other than the one originally
intended.
■Precaution for pre-collision seat belts
Do not rely solely on the pre-collision system to avoid accidents. Always pay atten-
tion to the surrounding conditions , and drive safely and responsibly.
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1-7. Safety information
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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]
frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-
cle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate, if there is not passenger sitting
in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy, if
luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccu-
pied. (→P. 1 0 3 )
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield air-
bags)
●The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of
an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by a 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the
vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at a
speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
●The SRS front side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front side airbag on
the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fas-
tened, even if the seat is unoccupied. ( →P. 1 0 3 )
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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
■Types of collisions that may not de ploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal colli-
sion. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of
the vehicle, deployment of th e SRS front airbags may occur.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling
●Collision from the side
●Collision from the rear
●Vehicle rollover
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