2012 Lexus GS350 light

3514-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Limitations of the pre-crash safety system
Do not overly rely on the pre-crash safety system. Always drive safely, tak-
ing care to observe your surroundings and checking for any obstacles or
other road hazards.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-crash safety system can function
effectively. Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could
result in an accident.
Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunc-
tion. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always
have the area inspected and adjusted by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or sur-
rounding area.
Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.
Determining the direction the driver is facing and whether the driver’s eyes
are open or closed
The direction the driver is facing and whether the driver’s eyes are open or
closed may not be determined correctly if the following conditions exist:
There is an object between the driver monitor sensor and the driver’s face,
such as when the sensor is blocked.
A part of the driver’s face is covered.
The sensor or the driver’s face is exposed to intense light such as sunlight.
The driving posture is improper.

3574-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor system may not function cor-
rectly
The Blind Spot Monitor system may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water
etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the
detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip
in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far
away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM switch is set to on
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer
Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/
or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,
wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from
your vehicle enters the detection area
The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be
difficult to see.
When there is a malfunction in the system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,
warning messages will be displayed: (P. 762, 768)
There is a malfunction with the sensors
The sensors have become dirty

3614-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary system which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind
Spot Monitor system. The system cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes,
therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious
injury. According to conditions, the system may not function correctly.
Therefore the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor system can function correctly.
Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong
impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may
malfunction and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be
detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact,
always have the area inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
Do not paint the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.

3604-6. Driving tips
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around
the tires or on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadver-
tent sliding or creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

367
5Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
5-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......... 542
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone............................... 556
Setting the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......... 575
Setting the Bluetooth
®...... 598
5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 611
• Interior light .................. 612
• Personal lights............... 6125-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 614
• Glove box ..................... 616
• Console box .................. 617
• Cup holders .................. 618
• Auxiliary boxes ............ 620
Trunk features ................... 621
5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and
vanity mirrors ................. 624
Clock................................. 625
Ashtrays ............................ 626
Power outlets .................... 627
Heated steering wheel....... 629
Seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 631
Armrest ............................. 635
Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades ........ 636
Trunk storage extension.... 639
Coat hooks ........................ 640
Assist grip ......................... 641
Utility hook ....................... 642
For vehicles sold outside Europe, some of the functions can-
not be operated while driving.

3685-1. Remote Touch screen
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Remote Touch
“•” button
Press this button to change map scale and scroll through lists.
“HOME” button
Press this button to display the home screen.
Remote Touch knob
Use this knob to move the cursor and select items on the screen.
Feedback force, pointer sound volume, on or off of selection sounds etc.
can be changed.
“MENU” button
Press this button to display the “Menu” screen.
The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch
screens.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles without navi-
gation system.
The button positions may differ slightly for right-hand drive vehi-
cles.
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3735-1. Remote Touch screen
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
To avoid damaging the Remote Touch screen
Remove any dirt on the screen by wiping with a soft cloth. Do not use deter-
gent.
When using the Remote Touch screen
If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
When the screen is viewed through polarized sunglasses, a rainbow pattern
may appear on the screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If this
is disturbing, please operate the screen without polarized sunglasses.
Dimmed screen buttons cannot be operated.
Changing between day mode and night mode
The display condition is not changed to night mode even if the headlight
switch is turned on when the vehicle is in a bright area such as daytime.
To turn off the display
The display goes off when “Screen off” is selected. To turn the “Display”
screen back on, select any button. The selected screen appears. To display the screen in day mode, even
with the headlight switch on, select “Day
mode” for brightness and contrast con-
trol.
If the screen is set to day mode with the
headlight switch turned on, this condi-
tion is memorized even with the engine
turned off.

3795-1. Remote Touch screen
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Past record
If the “Past record” screen does not appear, select “Past record”
on the “Trip information” screen.
Updating the average fuel
consumption data
Resetting the past record
data
Best recorded fuel economy
Av e r a g e
Current fuel economy
Previous fuel economy
record
The average fuel consumption
history is divided by color into
past averages and the average
fuel consumption since the last
reset. Use the displayed aver-
age fuel consumption as a refer-
ence.
The image is an example only,
and may vary slightly from
actual conditions.
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