2012 Lexus GS350 height

391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor down while pressing
the release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor up.
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.
For children or smaller-than-
average people, slide the seat
belt comfort guide forward so
that the shoulder belt does not sit
close to the person’s neck.
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
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Seat belt comfort guide (outboard rear seats)

1583-3. Adjusting the seats
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Seatback upper angle adjust-
ment switch (if equipped)
Lumbar support adjustment
switchPelvic support adjustment
switch (if equipped)
Seat cushion length adjust-
ment switch (if equipped) /
Calf support angle adjust-
ment switch (if equipped for
front passenger’s side)
Seatback side support adjust-
ment switch (if equipped)
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1703-3. Adjusting the seats
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
CAUTION
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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3 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driv-
ing posture.
Adjust the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up and
down.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be
reduced by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
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3574-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor system may not function cor-
rectly
The Blind Spot Monitor system may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water
etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the
detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip
in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far
away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM switch is set to on
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer
Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/
or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,
wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from
your vehicle enters the detection area
The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be
difficult to see.
When there is a malfunction in the system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,
warning messages will be displayed: (P. 762, 768)
There is a malfunction with the sensors
The sensors have become dirty

7867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
Put the jack properly in its jack point.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the
tire.
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

8368-1. Specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
*3:AWD models
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*12WD 1455 mm (57.3 in.)
AWD 1470 mm (57.9 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tread*1
Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
Gross vehicle
mass2WD 2170 kg (4784 lb.)
AWD 2250 kg (4960 lb.)
Maximum per-
missible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1205 kg (2657 lb.)
Drawbar load 80 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacityWith brake1600 kg (3527 lb.)
1000 kg (2205 lb.)*3
Without brake 750 kg (1653 lb.)