2012 Lexus GS350 bluetooth

5435-3. Using the audio system
5
Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Radio mode:Selects a radio
station
DAB mode:Selects a service
and channel
Audio CD mode: Selects a
track
MP3/WMA disc mode:
Selects a file and
folder
DVD mode:Selects a chapter
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode: Selects a track
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and
folder
Vo l u m e
Turns the power on, selects
audio source
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
1
2
3

5455-3. Using the audio system
5
Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press to select the radio or DAB mode.
Press and hold or switch until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press either switch.
Press to select the audio CD, MP3/WMA disc, DVD,
Bluetooth
® audio, iPod, or USB memory mode.
Press or to select.
To return to the beginning of the current track, file or chapter, press the
switch once quickly.
Press to select Bluetooth® audio or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Press to select the MP3/WMA disc or USB memory
mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Seeking a radio station or channel
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2

5425-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your
cellular phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
® cellular phones. Bluetooth® is a
wireless data system that allows a cellular phone to wirelessly con-
nect to the hands-free system and outgoing/incoming calls.
The illustrations of the hands-free system screens shown here may
slightly vary depending on the type of the system.
Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The hands-free system function
can be displayed and operated on the “Side Display”. For details,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

5435-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
5
Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Off hook switch
• Sending
• Receiving
• “Telephone” screen display
On hook switch
• End call
• Refuse call
You can use the microphone
when talking on the phone.
The person you are speaking to
can be heard from the front
speakers.
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth
®
phone in the system. (P. 557)
Telephone switch
1
2
Microphone

5465-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside service range
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When the cellular phone is not connected, “No connect” is displayed.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the cellular phone is behind
the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, con-
nection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/Signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the cellular phone itself.
When the cellular phone is out of the service area or in a place inaccessible
by radio waves, “No service” is displayed.
When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.

5475-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
5
Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
About the phonebook in this system
The following data is stored for every registered phone. When another phone
is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
Call history data
Speed dial data
Speed dial
Image data
Messages
Quick reply messages
All phone settings
When you delete the phone, the above-mentioned data is also deleted.
When you release your car
Be sure to initialize your data. (P. 396)
About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

5485-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Compatible models
This system supports the following service.
Bluetooth® Specification Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR
or higher)
Profiles
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5 or
higher)
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• MAP (Message Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile) Ver.1.1 or higher
*
*
: This profile is necessary when using connected services. For details,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
If your cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth
®
phone, and take OPP, PBAP, MAP or DUN service individually.
If the connected Bluetooth
® phone version is older than recommended or
incompatible, this function may not be used.

5555-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
5
Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Vehicles without navigation system
Do not use the cellular phone or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
Vehicles with navigation system
Use a cellular phone or connect the Bluetooth
® phone only when safe and
legal to do so.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your cellular phone in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle
may become hot, causing damage to the phone.