2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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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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3695-1. Remote Touch screen
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CAUTION
When using the Remote Touch
Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote
Touch as this may cause an injury.
Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it
may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid,
stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a
strange odor or stop functioning.
Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact
as the knob may bend or break off.
Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in
the Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on the Remote Touch
knob.
If your hand or any object is on the Remote Touch knob when the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not
operate properly.

3705-1. Remote Touch screen
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Remote Touch screen
By using the Remote Touch, you can control the audio system and
air conditioning system, and adjust the screen display etc.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: Different information can be
displayed on the left and right of the screen. The 8-inch display
area on the left of the screen is called the “Main Display”, and the
area to the right is called the “Side Display”. For details, refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
“Menu” screen
Vehicles without navigation
systemVehicles with a 8-inch dis-
play navigation system
Vehicles with a 12.3-inch dis-
play navigation system

3715-1. Remote Touch screen
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)If the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, the initial screen will
be displayed for a few seconds as
the system starts up.
Images shown on the initial screen
can be changed to suit individual
preferences. (P. 389)
SwitchPage
“Car”P. 3 7 8
“Info”Navigation System Owner’s Manual
“Setup”P. 3 8 2
“Navi”Navigation System Owner’s Manual
“Audio”P. 432, 467
“Climate”P. 4 0 9
“Telephone”P. 5 4 2
“Display”P. 3 7 2
Initial screen

3725-1. Remote Touch screen
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)The contrast and brightness of the screen display and the image the
camera displays can be adjusted. (For information regarding audio/
video screen adjustment: P. 480)
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch and select
“Display” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “Map•Menu”/“Menu” or “Camera” to display the
desired screen.
Select “<” or “>” to select the desired function (“Contrast” or
“Brightness”) and then select the desired screen button to
adjust contrast and brightness.
After adjusting the screen, select “OK”.
Adjusting the display
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Display screen (“Map•Menu”/
“Menu”)Display screen (“Camera”)
If the map menu adjust screen
does not appear, select
“Map•Menu”/“Menu”.If the camera adjust screen does
not appear, select “Camera”.
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“-”“+”
“Contrast”WeakerStronger
“Brightness”DarkerBrighter
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3735-1. Remote Touch screen
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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.

3745-1. Remote Touch screen
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Letters and numbers can be input via the screen.
To input letters and numbers/symbols
Select the keys directly to enter letters, numbers or symbols.
, :Select to erase one character. Select and hold to con-
tinue erasing characters.
: To change letters, numbers or symbols
, : To display other symbols
: To enter in lower case
: To enter in upper case
Inputting letters and numbers/list screen operation
Letters and numbersSymbols