2013 Lexus GS450h Using the audio system / LEXUS 2013 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30D01U)

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Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location
and type of road. Always check loca l regulations before installing chains.
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains

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If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper
position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the
windshield.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★ : More than 3.9 in. (10 cm)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on
the upper part of the hook sec-
tion.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4  1 /2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windsh ield wiper position

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CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used,
or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and shift-
ing operation to engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system.

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 3 2 2 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.

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5-1. Remote Touch screen Remote Touch..............................328
Remote Touch screen.............. 330
Set up screen ...............................336
Voice command system ..........353
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .........364
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 379
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers.......... 384
Windshield wiper de-icer ...... 385 5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type .....................386
Using the radio............................409
Using the CD/DVD player.... 433
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ......... 435
Playing DVD video......................441
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information........... 453
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 465
Listening to a USB memory ........................ 475
Listening to an iPod ...................485
Optimal use of the audio/video system......... 495
Using the AUX port ..................497
Using the rear seat audio controls ........................... 498
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..........................503
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Interior features
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 506
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ..... 515
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 534
Setting the Bluetooth
®........... 558
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 571
• Interior light ............................ 572
• Personal lights........................ 572
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features..............574
• Glove box.................................576
• Console box ........................... 577
• Cup holders............................ 578
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 580
Trunk features ...............................581 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ...................583
Clock...............................................584
Ashtrays ........................................ 585
Power outlets ...............................586
Heated steering wheel ........... 588
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .........................590
Armrest .......................................... 593
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades .............. 594
Coat hooks ................................... 597
Assist grips....................................598
Utility hook.................................... 599
Garage door opener............... 600
Safety Connect ........................... 607
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Remote Touch
“ • ” button
Press this button to change ma p scale and scroll through lists.
“COMPASS” button
Press this button to display the compass mode screen.
Remote Touch knob
Use this knob to move the cursor and select items on the screen.
Feedback force, pointer sound volume, on or off of selection sounds etc. can be
changed.
“MENU” button
Press to display the “Menu” screen.
The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
The illustration below is for ve hicles without navigation system.
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