2013 Lexus GS350 ignition

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)5-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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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 th e rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the 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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5-3. Using the audio system
Playing DVD video
For safety reasons, you can enjoy the visual contents of discs only when
the vehicle is completely stopped with the engine switch in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode and the parking brake applied. While
driving in DVD video mode, only the DVD’s audio can be heard.
When a DVD video disc is inserted while driving, the audio contents of
the main feature will automatically be played. However, some discs may
not be played from the main story.
Press the “MEDIA” button if a disc ha s already been loaded in the disc
slot.
Select the “DISC” tab or press the “MEDIA” button repeatedly until the
“DISC” tab is selected.

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To use the Bluetooth® audio system, you need to enter your portable
player into the system. Once register ed, you can enjoy your music on the
vehicle’s audio system. ( P. 543)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your player’s
accompanying instruction manual.
■When “Bluetooth* Power” is turned on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will be
automatically connected whenever the engine switch is in either
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When “Bluetooth* Power” is turned off
Manually connect the portable pl ayer in accordance with the following
procedure.
Select “Connect”.
Select the desired portable
player.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
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■Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
●Bluetooth® specification
Ve r. 1 .1 o r h i g h e r
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
●Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of
portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on which portable
player is connecting.
Please go to the website at http://www.lexus.com/
to find approved portable players
for this system.
■Certification
 P. 4 9 0
■Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected wi th a poor reception when the engine switch
is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automatically reconnects
the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions below to
reconnect:
●Select the portable player again
●Enter the portable player
■When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. ( P. 5 3 8 )
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle may
become hot, causing damage to the portable player.

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4955-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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There are two connection methods available — automatic and manual.
■Automatic
When you register your phone, auto
connection will be activated. Always
set it to this mode and leave the
Bluetooth
® phone on the place
where connection can be estab-
lished.
When the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode, the system will search for a
nearby cellular phone you have reg-
istered. The system will connect with
the phone that was last connected, if
it is nearby.
When “Display Phon e Status” is set
to “On”, the connection status is dis-
played. ( P. 546)
Bluetooth® phone connection

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■Reconnecting to the Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system will automatically attempt to
reconnect.
If the phone is turned off, the system will no t attempt to reconnect. In this case, it must
be connected manually, or the phone must be re-selected or re-entered.
■Connecting the phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
●Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
●It may take time to connect.
■Connecting the phone while another Bluetooth® device is connected
When another Bluetooth
® device is currently connected, a confirmation message
will be displayed. To disconnect the Bluetooth® device, select “Yes”.
■Connecting the phone while 5 Bluetooth® devices have already been registered
When 5 Bluetooth
® devices have already been registered, a registered device
needs to be deleted. Select “Yes” to delete one or more.
Select the device to be deleted, then select “Remove”, and “Yes”.
■If the Bluetooth® phone has a Bluetooth® audio function
When the Bluetooth
® phone to be registered has a Bluetooth® audio function, this
audio function will be registered automatically at the same time and confirmation
message may be displayed. If this screen is displayed, select “Yes” to connect the
audio function or select “No” to cancel the connection.

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■Changing Bluetooth* power
The Bluetooth
* device is automatically co nnected when you turn the
engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode. You can
change between “On” or “Off”.
Display the “Detailed Bluetooth
* Settings” screen. (P. 544)
Select “Bluetooth
* Power” on the “Detailed Bluetooth* Settings”
screen.
Select “On” or “Off”, and then
“Save”.
*: Bluetooth is a registered tr ademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
■Editing the device name
Display the “Detailed Bluetooth
* Settings” screen. (P. 544)
Select “Device Name” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* Settings” screen.
Input the device name, and select “OK”.
Select “Save” on the “Detailed Bluetooth
* Settings” screen.
*: Bluetooth is a registered tr ademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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