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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage.....................165
Vehicle load limits ....................... 168
Trailer towing .................................169
Dinghy towing ............................... 170
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............. 171
Automatic transmission ............ 178
Turn signal lever ........................... 184
Parking brake ............................... 186
Horn ................................................. 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 190
Fog light switch .............................195
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................196
Headlight cleaner switch........ 203
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 204 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 209
Dynamic radar cruise control..............................213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 228
Intuitive parking assist .............. 238
Rear view monito r system ........251
Driving mode select switch ... 263
Driving assist systems .............. 268
Hill-start assist control .............. 276
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..........278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..............287
Lexus night view ......................... 293
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 298
4Driving

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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch ............................. 306
Remote Touch screen ..............308
Set up screen ................................. 317
Voice command system .......... 334
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 345
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 360
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .......... 365
Windshield wiper de-icer....... 366 5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ......................367
Using the radio ........................... 390
Using the CD/DVD player...... 412
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ........... 414
Playing DVD video ................... 420
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information .......... 432
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 444
Listening to a USB memory ........................ 454
Listening to an iPod................... 464
Optimal use of the audio/video system ......... 474
Using the AUX port .................. 476
Using the rear seat audio controls............................ 477
Using the steering wheel audio switches.......................... 482
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 485
Using a Bluetooth
® phone.... 493
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..................512
Setting the Bluetooth
®............ 535
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 548• Interior light............................ 549
• Personal lights ....................... 549
5Interior features

321-1. For safe use
GS350_U (OM30C34U)If the pre-collision sensor detects that
a collision is unavoidable, the pre-
collision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs.
( P. 2 7 8 )
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if
you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is comp letely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used
to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the
belt and then pull the belt out once more. ( P. 5 7 )
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were princi pally designed for persons of adult size.
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( P. 5 3 )
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-
low the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 3 0 )
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the
first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■Seat belt extender
Pre-collision seat belts (front sea ts of vehicles with pre-collision
system)
If your seat belts cann ot be fastened securely
because they are not long enough, a person-
alized seat belt extender is available from
your Lexus dealer free of charge.

431-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as
the seats, the glove box, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be
hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a
severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the
response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push
the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascer-
tain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to
dispatch the necessary emergency services. ( P. 5 8 6 )
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perfor m any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy
(inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembl y and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars
or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fend er, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kangaroo
bar etc.)
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

701-2. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the system
is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCE SSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol-
lowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors ar e locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when
the vehicle is locked. ( P. 74 5 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Instrument cluster
■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 (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change th e instrument panel brightness. At this time,
any adjustments made to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to
both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel ligh ts 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 ei ther 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. 88) 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 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operatio n of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 777)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates 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. 74 7 )

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2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the cu rrent outside air temperature.
●Eco Driving Indicator (P. 8 8 )
●Outside temperature display
( P. 8 3 )
●Trip information ( P. 8 3 )
Displays driving range, fuel consump-
tion and other cruising related infor-
mation
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Tire inflation pressure
(if equipped) ( P. 6 3 9 )
●Drive monitor ( P. 8 5 )
●Intuitive parking assist display*
(if equipped) ( P. 240)
●Dynamic radar cruise control dis-
play
* (if equipped)
( P. 213)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) dis-
play
* (if equipped) ( P. 232)
●Warning messages ( P. 6 9 7 )
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehicle’s
systems. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button. ( P. 8 3 )
*: Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. Display can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
( P. 8 3 )
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