2012 Lexus GS350 steering

28Pictorial index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Audio remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 539
Paddle shift switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Back switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Ta l k s w i t c h
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Telephone switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
“DISP” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Cruise control switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
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361-1. For safe use
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
For safety drive
Adjust the angle of the seat-
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (P. 157)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. (P. 157)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the top
of your ears. (P. 167)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(P. 38)
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle. (P. 38)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P.
59)
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate posi-
tion before driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts

471-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills
the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the
occupants.
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag
provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured
from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less
than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in
several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm
(10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply
by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the
airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instru-
ment panel controls.

491-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury,
should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side air-
bags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad, lower
portion of the instrument panel and
door of the glove box.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.
Do not attach anything to areas such as
a door, windshield glass, side door
glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail
and assist grip. (Except for the speed
limit label P. 810)

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

511-1. For safe use
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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.

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light
(P. 749)*1, 2
(if
equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 751)
*1Charging system warn-
ing
light (P. 7 5 0 )*2Parking brake indicator
(P. 751)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 750)*1Brake system warning
light (P. 7 5 1 )
*1SRS warning light
(P. 750)Open door warning light
(P. 752)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 750)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 7 5 2 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 751)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 752)
*1, 2
(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 751)
*1
Master warning light
(P. 752)
*1Slip indicator
(P. 751)*1Tire pressure warning
light
(P. 753)