2012 Lexus GS350 ignition

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)There are two connection methods available — automatic and man-
ual.
Automatic
When you register your
phone, auto connection will be
activated. Always set it to this
mode and leave the Blue-
tooth
® phone on the place
where connection can be
established.
When the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, the sys-
tem will search for a nearby
cellular phone you have regis-
tered. The system will connect
with the phone that was last
connected, if it is nearby.
When “Display telephone sta-
tus” is set to “On”, the connec-
tion status is displayed. (P.
612)
Bluetooth® phone connection

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Reconnecting to the Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the engine
switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system will automati-
cally attempt to reconnect.
If the phone is turned off, the system will not attempt to reconnect. In this
case, it must be connected manually, or the phone must be re-selected or re-
entered.
Connecting the phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
It may take time to connect.
Connecting the phone while another Bluetooth® device is connected
When another Bluetooth
® device is currently connected, a confirmation mes-
sage will be displayed. To disconnect the Bluetooth® device, select “Yes”.
Connecting the phone while 5 Bluetooth® devices have already been regis-
tered
When 5 Bluetooth
® devices have already been registered, a registered device
needs to be deleted. Select “Yes” to delete one or more.
Select the device to be deleted, then select “Remove”, and “Yes”.
If the Bluetooth® phone has a Bluetooth® audio function
When the Bluetooth
® phone to be registered has a Bluetooth® audio function,
this audio function will be registered automatically at the same time and con-
firmation message may be displayed. If this screen is displayed, select “Yes”
to connect the audio function or select “No” to cancel the connection.

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Changing Bluetooth* power
The Bluetooth
* device is automatically connected when you turn
the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
You can change between “On” or “Off”.
Display the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen. (P. 610)
Select “Bluetooth
* power” on the “Detailed Bluetooth* set-
tings” screen.
Select “On” or “Off”, and
then “OK”.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
Editing the device name
Display the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen. (P. 610)
Select “Device name” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings”
screen.
Input the device name, and select “OK”.
Select “OK” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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Editing the passcode
Display the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen. (P. 610)
Select “Passcode” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings”
screen.
Input a passcode, and select
“OK”.
Select “OK” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
Bluetooth® device connection status display settings
When “Bluetooth
* power” is “On” and the engine switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the Bluetooth
® phone
and portable player’s connection status can be displayed.
(
P. 611)
Display the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen. (P. 610)
Select “Display telephone status” or “Display portable player
status” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* settings” screen.
Select “On”, and then
“OK”.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Power outlets
Front
Open the lid.
Rear
Open the lid.
The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
The power outlets can be used for 12V accessories that run on less
than 10A.

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Heated steering wheel
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heater is operating.
Operating condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
If the indicator light flashes
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel off and then press the but-
ton again. If the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be occurring.
Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering
wheel.

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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
The seat heater timer control
The seat heater automatically switches from HiMidLoOff. The
switching timing differs depending on the temperature inside the cabin etc.
when the seat heater was operated.
Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive mode in cold tem-
peratures, the seat heater may be automatically operated to assist heating per-
formance.
Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be
locked. (P. 429)
Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (P. 429)
CAUTION
Burns (vehicles with seat heaters)
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on
using the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade,
unhook the shade and retract it
slowly.
The rear sunshade can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Operating the rear sunshade after the engine is turned off
The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers
when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
The button is pressed again.*
Shift the shift lever into P.
The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/
h (9 mph).
If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). To
raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch
has been pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
Rear door sunshades