2013 Lexus GS350 turn signal

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4-2. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
The lever will return to its original position after operation.Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or\
if
you want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite di rection to either position or .
If you move the lever to either position or , the selected turn sig-
nals will flash.
Operating instructions
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Driving
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flas h during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature P. 777)

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Driving
■Temporary cancelation of the LKA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LKA system functions will be temporarily canceled.
The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned.
●The steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to change
lanes.
●When the system detects no-handed driving. (The lane keeping assist function will
be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system functions.
(The buzzer will beep twice when the lane keeping assist function is being can-
celed.)
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving. (The buzzer will beep
twice when the lane keeping assist function is being canceled.)
●The wiper switch is set on high speed mode or is set on AUTO mode with wipers
operating at high speed. (The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily can-
celed, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●If the vehicle crosses a line for approximately half a minute or more. (The lane keep-
ing assist function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning
function will continue.)
●When the lane departure warning function is activated.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several seconds
after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road conditions.
■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for approximately 15 seconds on a straight road
or approximately 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep twice, indicators on the
multi-information display will flash, and the lane keeping assist function will be tem-
porarily canceled. If you drive the vehicle with your hands lightly touching the steer-
ing wheel, this may also be detected as no-handed driving.
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available and a warning message (P. 7 0 8 )
will be displayed for a while after driving ha s started. In such cases, turn the LKA sys-
tem off and turn it on again after normal temperature returns. When the temperature
in the cabin decreases and the temperature around the camera sensor ( P. 2 2 8 )
becomes suitable for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.

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Driving
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system th at assists the driver to confirm
safety when changing lanes.
The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an
adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view
mirror (the blind spot), and advise s the driver of the vehicles existence
via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the blind sp ot, the outside rear view mirror indica-
tor on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in
the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
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Interior features
■If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
■When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may adversely
affect the reception of XM® Satellite Radio.
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal stre ngth and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear quarter window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to
the antenna wire mounted inside the rear quarter window.
■HD Radio™ Technology troubleshooting guide
ExperienceCauseAction
Mismatch of time align-
ment- a user may hear a
short period of program-
ming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip.The radio stations analog
and digital volume are not
properly aligned or the
station is in ballgame
mode.
None, radio broadcast
issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in
and out.Radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Reception issue, may
clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven.
Selecting “Analog” can
force radio in an analog
audio.
Audio mute condition
when an HD2 /HD3 mul-
ticast channel had been
playing.The radio does not have
access to digital signals at
the moment.
This is normal behavior,
wait until the digital signal
returns. If out of the cov-
erage area, seek a new
station.
Audio mute delay when
selecting an HD2 /HD3
multicast channel preset.
The digital multicast con-
tent is not available until
HD Radio™ broadcast
can be decoded and
make the audio available.
This takes up to 7 sec-
onds.
This is normal behavior,
wait for the audio to
become available.

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Interior features
■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
Contact the XM
® Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987.
Ck Antenna
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether the
XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in th e antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
Ch Unauth
You have not subscribed to XM® Satellite Radio. The
radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
Contact XM
® Satellite Radio for subscription informa-
tion. When a contract is canceled, you can choose “CH
000” and all free-t o-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH 001”. If it does not change
automatically, select another channel. To listen to the
premium channel, contact XM
® Satellite Radio.
No Signal
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location. Wait
until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger sig-
nal.
LoadingThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait
until the unit has received the information.
Ch Off AirThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action is
required.
Ch Unavail
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “CH 001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel.

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■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
●There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth® audio
play.
●Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and cert ain functions may not be available.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind the seat
or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, con-
nection status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this system
does not have a charging function.
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a regi stered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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Interior features
Adjusting the volume
Press to increase the volume
and to decrease the volume.
Hold the switch in that position to con-
tinue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Back switch
Press .
To return to the previous screen.
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge on
the “Phone” screen. Connection status
Battery charge
Call area
Signal strength
Steering switch
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Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood
No
connection
Battery chargeFullEmpty
Call area“Rm”: Roaming area
Signal strengthExcellentPo o r