2012 Lexus GS250 steering wheel

501-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad, door of the glove box and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged
or cracked, have them replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifica-
tions without consulting any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunc-
tion or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front,
side and rear pillars or roof side rails
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or
kangaroo bar etc.)
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
Installation of electronic devices such as an RF-transmitter and CD play-
ers
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, the glove box, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof
side rails may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
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 an approximately 20
- 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not
move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the follow-
ing situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side and 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 an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehi-
cle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the
vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.

541-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When to contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional as soon as possible.
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS airbags to inflate.
A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side and cur-
tain shield airbags to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag, lower portion of the instrument
panel or door of the glove box is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.

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Operation of
each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system 123
Wireless remote control .... 141
Doors ................................ 146
Trunk................................. 150
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 157
Driving position memory.. 161
Head restraints .................. 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 170
Inside rear view mirror ..... 171
Outside rear view mirrors . 174
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................. 178
Moon roof ......................... 181

1593-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Tilts the seatback forward
Tilts the seatback backward
Moves the seat forward
Moves the seat backward
Power easy access system
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch
mode and the driver’s seat belt condition. The passenger’s seat moves when
the passenger’s door is opened. (P. 166)
Seat operation switches on the side of the front passenger’s
seat (if equipped)
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CAUTION
When adjusting the seat position
Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers
are not injured by the moving seat.
Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

1623-3. Adjusting the seats
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Driving position memory
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions. (When memorizing the front
passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s seat to the desired
positions.)
While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3”
until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has already
been preset, the previously
recorded position will be overwrit-
ten.
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat,
steering wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized
and recalled by pressing a button. It is also possible to set this func-
tion to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger’s side, allowing
the position of the front passenger’s seat to be memorized (if
equipped).
Entering a position to memory
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1663-3. Adjusting the seats
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)The auto away/return function
enables easy access by activating
when the driver or front passen-
ger attempts to enter or exit the
vehicle.
Auto away function when exiting the vehicle (driver’s/front pas-
senger’s seat)
Driver’s seat
When all of the following actions have been performed, the
steering wheel will move up and back to the point farthest away
from the driver and the seat will move backward:
• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The engine switch has been turned off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
Front passenger’s seat (if equipped)
If the lumbar support, calf support (if equipped), etc. of the front
passenger’s seat has been adjusted, the seat will return to its orig-
inal state if the front passenger’s door is opened while the vehicle
is stopped to allow easy exit from the vehicle.
Auto return function when entering the vehicle (driver’s seat
only)
When either of the following actions has been performed, the
steering wheel will move toward the driver and seat will move
forward:
• The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.
Power easy access system

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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When driving position memory is linked with door unlock operation
If the driver’s door is opened, the driver’s seat will move toward the memo-
rized position but stop slightly beforehand to allow easy access to the vehi-
cle.
Turning the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or fas-
tening the driver’s seat belt moves the seat fully into the memorized position.
Operating the driving position memory after turning the engine switch off
Driver’s seat:
Memorized seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the
driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again. Mem-
orized steering wheel position can be activated by pressing the engine switch.
Front passenger’s seat:
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front pas-
senger’s door is opened by pressing button “1”, “2” or “3”.
Correct seat position
When the seat is in the most forward or most backward position, and the seat
is being moved in those directions, the system may not correctly recognize
the current position and the memorized position will not be correctly
recalled.
The auto away function for exiting the driver’s seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function
may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat moves backward during the auto away
function can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 855)
CAUTION
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.