2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

5425-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Fast forwarding or rewinding a chapter or file
Press and hold “” or “” on .
Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be
locked. (P. 429)
Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (P. 429)
When “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display
Refer to the following and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is
not rectified, take the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
“ERROR”:This indicates a trouble either in the disc or inside the player. The
disc may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
“WAIT”:Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player.
Eject the disc and allow the player to cool down.
“NO MUSIC”:This indicates that an MP3/WMA file is not included in the
disc.

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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.
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5445-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press when the audio system is turned off.
Press to select an audio mode.
Each press changes the mode sequentially if the desired mode is
ready to use.
Press to increase the volume and to decrease the vol-
ume.
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Press to select the radio or DAB mode.
Press or to select.
Turning on the power
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound or pause the current operation
Selecting the preset station or service
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5455-3. Using the audio system
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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.
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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)
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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
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Microphone

5445-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Adjusting the volume
Press to increase the volume
and to decrease the volume.
Hold the switch in that position to
continue increasing or decreasing
the volume.
Back switch
Press .
To return to the previous screen.
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge
on the “Telephone” screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Call area
Signal strength
Steering switch
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Status display
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood
No
connection
Battery chargeFullEmpty
Call area“Rm”: Roaming area
Signal strengthExcellentPoor