2013 Lexus GS350 USB port

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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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5-3. 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
5-6. Using the storage features List 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

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Interior featuresPress to operate the voice
command system. (P. 3 3 4 
“Navigation System Owner’s Man-
ual”)
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 3 9 0
Using the CD/DVD playerP. 4 1 2
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discsP. 4 1 4
Playing DVD videoP. 4 2 0
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 4 3 2
Listening to Bluetooth® audioP. 444
Listening to a USB memoryP. 4 5 4
Listening to an iPodP. 4 6 4
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 4 74
Using the AUX portP. 4 76
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 8 2
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5-3. Using the audio system
■If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
■USB memory functions
●When the USB memory is connected and the audio source is changed to USB
memory mode, the USB memory will start playing the first file in the first folder. If
the same device is removed and reinserted (and the contents have not been
changed), the USB memory will resume playing from the same point it was last
used.
●Depending on the USB memory that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again
may resolve some malfunctions.
■ When using a USB memory
You may be unable to use the instrument panel power outlet if the USB memory is
connected to the USB port at the same time.
■Error messages for USB memory
“USB Error”: This indicates a problem in the USB memory or its connection.
“No music files found.”: This indicates that no MP3/WMA files are included in theUSB memory.
■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not play
correctly, and their file names and fold er names may not be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards an d limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

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Interior features
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not connect an USB memory or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory or its terminal
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside of the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the USB memory.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory while it
is connected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Interior features
■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and the songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
This function can be changed to “On” or “Off”. ( P. 4 6 7 )
●It may take time to display iPod cover ar t, and the iPod may not be operated while
the cover art display is in process.
●Only iPod cover art that is saved in JPEG format can be displayed.
■iPod functions
●When the iPod connected to the system in cludes iPod video, the system can only
output the sound by selecting “Video” on the “iPod” screen.
●Depending on the iPod, the video sound may not be able to be heard.
●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not
be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a sys-
tem specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may
resolve the problem.
■When using an iPod
You maybe unable to use the instrument pane l power outlet if the iPod is connected
to the USB port at the same time.
■Battery charge
When an iPod is connected using a genuine iPod cable, the iPod starts charging its
battery.
■Error messages for iPod
“iPod Error”: This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“No music files found.”: This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“Please check the iPod firmware version.”: This indicates that the software version is not compatible.
Perform the iPod firmware updates and try again.
“iPod authorization failed.”: This indicates th at it failed to authorize the iPod. Please
check your iPod.

811Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Armrest door ......................................... 575
Ashtrays.................................................... 563
Assist grip .................................................577
Audio input.............................................. 476
Audio system.......................................... 367Audio input............................................ 476
AUX port/USB port.................... 476, 456, 466
Bluetooth
® audio...............................444
CD/DVD player ..................................412
CD/DVD player information ...... 432
DVD video ............................................420
iPod ...........................................................464
MP3/WMA disc ................................ 414
Optimal use .......................................... 474
Portable music player ...................... 476
Radio ....................................................... 390
Rear seat audio controls ................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch ........482
USB memory .......................................454
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................193
Automatic light control system ..................................................... 190
Automatic transmission .......................178 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
M mode ..................................................... 181
Paddle shift switches .........................180
AUX port................................................. 476
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 557
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 269 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 670
Wattage ................................................... 761
Battery .......................................................624 Battery checking ................................ 624
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 743
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 298
Warning light ....................................... 687
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....................................... 444
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................485
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 623
Parking brake ....................................... 186
Warning light ..........................686, 689
Warning message............................. 697
Brake assist ............................................. 268
Break-in tips ............................................. 156
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................287
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824Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Trunk ............................................................. 121Internal trunk release lever..............124
Jam protection function ....................123
Luggage security system ................. 122
Open trunk warning message ... 705
Power trunk opener and closer .... 121
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 102
Trunk closer switch .............................122
Trunk easy closer .................................123
Trunk features ..................................... 558
Trunk handle...........................................122
Trunk light ................................................ 122
Trunk opener main switch............... 122
Trunk opener switch ........................... 121
Trunk storage extension.................575
Wireless remote control ................... 114
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................ 122
Wattage ....................................................761
Turn signal lights .................................... 184 Replacing light bulbs ........... 667, 669
Turn signal lever .................................. 184
Wattage ....................................................761 USB port ....................................... 456, 466
Utility hook.............................................. 578
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ............................................561
Wattage ................................................... 761
Vanity mirrors ..............................................561
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 268Function .................................................. 268
Warning message............................. 702
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manag ement)...............269
Vehicle control and operation data recording .......................................... 9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)......................269
Vehicle identification number .........753
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)..................................................... 268
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ........... 569
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) .. 268Function .................................................. 268
Warning message............................. 702
Voice command system.................... 334
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 268U
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