2009 Lexus GS350 steering

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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
1Before driving
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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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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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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 systems ......... 109
Installing child restraints........ 113
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position fore/aft control switch
For driver’s seat only: Height of the head restraint also moves upward or
downward with the seat movement.
Seatback angle control switch
Seat cushion (front) angle control switch
Vertical height control switch
Lumbar support control switch
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CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accide nt the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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Driving position memory system∗
∗: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the po sition of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatica lly when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the fr ont passenger’s side, allowing the
position of the front passenger’s seat to be memorized.
■ Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pushed,
push button “1”, “2” or “3”
until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3STEP3
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