2009 Lexus GS350 audio

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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Audio remote control switches P. 307
Cruise control switch

P. 165, 169
Telephone switch
P. 310
“DISP” switch P. 153
Distance switch∗ P. 172
Talk switch* P. 322
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 71
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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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1-1. Key information
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio system, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment.
■Precautions for handling the card keys
●Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key to the card key.
Doing so may damage the card key.
●If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have
your Lexus dealer replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery co ver may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rap-
idly.
●The surface of the card key may be damage d, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins or keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as a tip of mechanical pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinners or benzene.
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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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2-1. Driving procedures
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■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
OFF*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than “P” when turning off
the engine, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to OFF.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■When using the intuitive parking assist
●The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving for-
ward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides
of the vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
• The sensors’ detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front
and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or dete ction may be impossible.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within 0.8 ft. (25
cm) of the vehicle before the display is shown and the warning beep sounds.
• Braking distance may differ according to the road conditions (rain, gravel
etc.).
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air flow noise of air conditioning system.
• For long obstacles such as walls, the obstacle warning may change as the obstacle gets closer.
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