2013 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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Rear air conditioning system∗
∗: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Button lock display
Air outlet mode display
Temperature display
Temperature control Air outlet selector
Off
Automatic mode1
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Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be
adjusted automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.
Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
Using automatic air conditioning system
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets change as follows each time is pressed.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Adjusting the settings manually

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FeetDirect air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
(Rear center outlets)
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■Button lock function
■Rear control panel illumination off function To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons
on the rear armrest can be locked. Press until you hear a beep to lock the but-
tons. Pressing again until you hear a
beep will release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press until you hear a
beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing again until you hear a beep will turn the
illumination on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from th e outside rear view mirrors.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.

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Windshield wiper de-icer∗
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch. (→P. 306)
Select “Climate” on the “Menu”
screen.
ON/OFF
Select to turn on the windshield
wiper de-icer. The windshield wiper
de-icer will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes. Selecting again also turns the de-icer off.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
∗: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
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CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.

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Audio system type
CD and DVD player with AM/FM radio
Vehicles with a navigati on system: The audio fun ctions can be displayed
and operated on the “Side Display”. For details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”.
XUsing the instrument panel
Press the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” button to display the audio control
screen.
XUsing the Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, select “RADIO” or
“MEDIA” and select each tab to display the audio control screen.