2013 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read though them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specification, customizable features, etc.
For owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system...................47
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions.............67
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................................. 68
Alarm ................................................. 70 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ............................... 74
Gauges and meters ......................79
Multi-information display .......... 82
Head-up display ............................ 90
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ..............101
Wireless remote control ............ 114
Doors ................................................. 117
Trunk................................................... 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................128
Driving position memory......... 130
Head restraints .............................136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................139
Inside rear view mirror ............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors........ 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................145
Moon roof ...................................... 148
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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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 (ignition) 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 monitor system ........251
Drive 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
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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
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5-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features ..............551• Glove box ............................... 553
• Console box .......................... 554
• Cup holders ........................... 555
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 557
Trunk features ..............................558
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ..................... 561
Clock .............................................. 562
Ashtrays ......................................... 563
Power outlets ............................... 564
Heated steering wheel ............ 566
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .........................568
Armrest............................................ 571
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades...............572
Trunk storage extension ...........575
Coat hooks .................................... 576
Assist grip.......................................577
Utility hook ................................... 578
Garage door opener ................579
Safety Connect...........................586 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 594
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 598
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 601
General maintenance.............. 604
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................608
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 609
Hood ................................................. 612
Positioning a floor jack............... 613
Engine compartment ................. 615
Tires.................................................. 629
Tire inflation pressure ............... 639
Wheels ........................................... 642
Air conditioning filter ............... 644
Electronic key battery.............. 646
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 648
Headlight aim ................................ 661
Light bulbs .................................... 6636Maintenance and care

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ................... 676
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..... 677 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................678
If you think something is wrong ................ 684
Fuel pump shut off system ......685
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 686
If a warning message is displayed .................................697
If you have a flat tire ...................722
If the engine will not start .........735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................... 737
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................ 738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 740
If the vehicle battery is discharged.............................. 743
If your vehicle overheats .......... 747
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 749
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...................752
Fuel information........................... 762
Tire information............................ 765
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............. 777
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 788
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................................... 790
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................ 791
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..............................................793 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...............................804
Alphabetical index ................................. 810
8Vehicle specifications
For owners
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