2010 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
6Ve h i c l e
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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For your information ....................... 18
Symbols used throughout this manual ............................................... 21
1-1. Key information Keys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 29
Wireless remote control ............... 41
Doors.................................................... 43
Trunk..................................................... 48
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 53
Driving position memory system ............................................... 55
Head restraints................................. 60
Seat belts ............................................ 63
Steering wheel.................................. 70
Inside rear view mirror.................... 71
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........... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ....................... 85
Alarm.................................................... 87
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ................ 91
SRS airbags ....................................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 105
Child restraint systems ................ 110
Installing child restraints ............... 114
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 126
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 135
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Turn signal lever ............................ 144
Parking brake ................................. 145
Horn.................................................... 146
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 147
Indicators and warning lights................................................... 151
Multi-information display ........... 154
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 157
Fog light switch .............................. 160
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 161
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 166 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 167
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................... 171
Intuitive parking assist ................. 183
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 ...................... 214
Vehicle load limits......................... 218
Winter driving tips ........................ 219
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing ............................... 225
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ................................. 228
Setting the touch screen ........... 235
2When driving
3Interior features
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 246
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 255
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 256
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 257
Using the radio ............................. 260
Using the CD/DVD player...... 269
Playing an audio CD................... 272
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 276
Playing DVD video/audio (with DVD player).................... 280
Playing a video CD (with DVD player)..................... 294
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............. 297
Listening to Bluetooth
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audio .............................................. 308
Listening to a USB memory/ iPod
®.............................................. 316
Optimal use of the audio/ video system................................ 326
Using the AUX port................... 328
Using the steering switches ..... 329 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................... 332
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ..... 338
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................. 353
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 382
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.............. 385
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 393
Vanity mirrors................................ 394
Clock ................................................ 395
Outside temperature display ............................................ 396
Ashtrays ........................................... 397
Cigarette lighter .......................... 398
Power outlet ................................... 399
Seat heaters/ventilators ........... 400
Armrest ............................................ 402
Rear sunshade .............................. 403
Floor mats....................................... 406
Trunk features............................... 408
Garage door opener..................... 411
Compass........................................... 417
Safety Connect .............................. 421
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 433
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................... 436
General maintenance ............... 438
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 441 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 442
Hood ................................................. 445
Positioning a floor jack............... 446
Engine compartment.................. 448
Tires ................................................... 463
Tire inflation pressure................. 473
Wheels ............................................. 477
Air conditioning filter.................. 479
Electronic key battery ................ 482
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 484
Headlight aim ............................... 509
Light bulbs ........................................ 512
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ................... 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 521
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 530
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 531
Event data recorder.................... 532
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 534
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 543
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................. 556
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 566
If the engine will not start ......... 568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”.......................... 569
If you lose your keys .................... 570
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................ 571
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 574
If your vehicle overheats ........... 578
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ....................... 583 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 586
Fuel information ............................. 601
Tire information............................ 604
6-2. Customization Customizable features................ 618
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 624
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 626
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 627
Abbreviation list........................ 630
Alphabetical index ................... 632
What to do if... ............................ 642
6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
Index
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