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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ................... 368
Remote Touch screen ........ 370
Set up screen ..................... 382
Speech command system .. 401
5-2. Using the air conditioning sys-
tem and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system..............................409
Rear air conditioning sys-
tem...................................425
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers.......430
Windshield wiper de-icer .. 4315-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ............. 432
Using the radio .................. 457
Using the CD/DVD
player................................465
Playing an audio CD and MP3/
WMA discs.......................467
Playing DVD video ........... 473
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information.......486
Listening to Bluetooth
audio.................................496
Listening to a USB mem-
ory......................................508
Listening to an iPod .......... 519
Optimal use of the audio/video
system................................530
Using the AUX port .......... 533
Using the rear seat audio con-
trols....................................534
Using the steering wheel audio
switches.............................539
5-4. Using the hands-free phone sys-
tem (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
5Interior features

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2 2. Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can
be adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (day-
time, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel
brightness.
Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the
instrument panel brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or
darkest setting, the automatic adjustment will not be performed.
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving,
ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the more
Eco-friendly driving you perform. Also, while the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. (P. 109) However, when Eco
drive mode is selected, while the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D
• Paddle shift switch is not operated.
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 857)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 829)

3024-5. Using the driving support
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Screen description
Vehicle width extension guide line
The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
The line aligns with the estimated course lines when the steering wheel
is straight.
Estimated course lines
The lines show an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide line
The line moves, together with the estimated course lines, in sync with
the steering wheel. The line shows points approximately 0.5 m (1.5 ft.)
(red) and approximately 1 m (3 ft.) (yellow) from the center of the edge
of the bumper.
Distance guide line
The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 0.5
m (1.5 ft.) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.
Perpendicular parking (estimated course line display mode)
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3064-5. Using the driving support
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicle movement procedure
Approx. 1 m (3 ft.)
Keeping parallel with the road, stop the vehicle leaving a gap
of approximately 1 m (3 ft.) between your vehicle and the
parked vehicle (Step in “Parking operation”).
Back up until the black and yellow vertical pole just overlaps
the rear end of the parked vehicle. Then stop the vehicle (Step
in “Parking operation”).
Leaving the vehicle stopped, move the steering wheel until the blue out-
line meets the desired parking space, and back up while keeping the
steering wheel in that position (Step in “Parking operation”).
A curved blue line is displayed. Keep the steering wheel in the
same position and back up until the curved blue line meets the
right corner of the parking space (Step in “Parking opera-
tion”).
When it meets the right corner of the parking space, turn the
steering wheel in the opposite direction as far as it will go
(Step in “Parking operation”).
Parallel parking
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3094-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Turn the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped until the blue
outline meets the desired parking space.
Blue outline
Black and yellow vertical
pole
Extended line
If the extended line from the
blue outline is displayed, the
parallel parking assist is
operational.
Turn the steering wheel
right
Black and yellow vertical
pole
Blue outline
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3114-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A curved blue line will appear on the screen. Keep the steering
wheel in its current position and back up slowly. Stop when the
curved blue line meets the corner of the desired parking space.
Curved blue line
Back up keeping the
steering wheel in its cur-
rent position
Curved blue line
Curved blue line meets
the corner here
If you back up too quickly,
you may lose synchroniza-
tion with the parallel parking
assist.
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3254-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct
visually and with mirror all around the vehicle before proceeding.
If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on
the screen may change.
The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedes-
trians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the
actual distances. (P. 316)
When using the perpendicular parking assist screen
The position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change in
accordance with the number of passengers, the amount of cargo etc. Be
sure to check behind and all around the vehicle direct visually and with
mirror before proceeding.
Estimated course line display mode: If the steering wheel is straight and
the vehicle width extension guide lines and the estimated course lines are
not in alignment, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The vehicle width extension guide lines are wider than the actual width of
the vehicle. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the
vehicle direct visually and with mirror before proceeding.
When using the parallel parking assist screen
Do not use the system if the display is incorrect due to an uneven (curvy/
hilly) road or a non-straight road.
Make sure to operate the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to check that there are no obstacles inside the blue outline.
If there are any obstacles inside the blue outline, do not use the parallel
parking assist.
When positioning the blue outline over the parking space, be sure to posi-
tion it so that the extended blue line may not cross the tire of the vehicle
parked in front of the empty space.

3264-5. Using the driving support
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
If the extended line of the blue outline
may be crossing the parked vehicle,
your vehicle is too close. Check that
there is a gap of approximately 1 m (3
ft.) between your vehicle and the
parked vehicle.
Extended line overlapping wheel