2013 Lexus GS450h wheel

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5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
■To cancel voice recognition
●Press and hold .
●Press on the steering wheel.
●Select “Cancel”.
■When using voice recognition
Use correct commands and speak clearly, otherwise the system may not correctly
recognize the command. Wind or other nois es may also cause the system not to rec-
ognize the desired command.
When a call is received, the following screen is displayed together with a
sound.
Select or press on the
steering wheel.
■To refuse a call
Select or press on the steering wheel.
■To adjust the incoming call volume
Select “-” or “+”, turn the “PWR/V OL” knob, or use the volume switch
on the steering wheel.
■International calls
Received international calls may not be di splayed correctly depending on the cellu-
lar phone in use.
Receiving a call

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The following screen is displayed when speaking on the phone.
■To adjust the incoming call volume
Select “-” or “+”, turn the “PWR/V OL” knob, or use the volume switch
on the steering wheel.
■To prevent the other party from hearing your voice
Select “Mute”.
Speaking on the phone

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■Inputting tones
When using phone services such as an answering service or a bank,
you can store phone numbers and code numbers in the phonebook.
Select “0-9” on the “Call” screen.
Input the number.
If repeated tone symbols* are
stored in the phonebook, “Send”
and “Clear” are displayed on the
right side of the screen.
*: Repeated tone symbols are sym- bols or numbers displayed as p or
w, that come after the phone num-
ber.
(e.g. 056133w0123p#1 ✽)
Confirm the number displayed on the screen, and select “Send”.
If you select “Clear”, this function will end.
■To transfer a call
Select “Handset Mode” to change from hands-free call to cellular
phone call. Select “Handsfree Mode” to change from cellular phone
call to hands-free call.
■To hang up
Select or press on the steering wheel.
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■Call waiting
When a connected call is interrupted by the third party, the incoming
call message will be displayed.
●To talk with the other party: Select or press on the steer-
ing wheel.
●To refuse the call: Select or press on the steering wheel.
Everytime you select or press on the steering wheel after a
call is interrupted, you will be switched to the other party.
If your cellular phone is not accepted in HFP Ver. 1.5, this function can-
not be used.
■Transferring calls
●It is not possible to transfer from hands-free to a cellular phone while driving.
●If you transfer from a cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen will be
displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
●Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone used.
●For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.
■Repeated tone symbols
When the “p” pause tone is used, after wait ing 2 seconds the tone data up until the
next pause tone will be automatically sent . When the “w” pause tone is used, the tone
data up until the next pause tone will be automatically sent after user operation.
■While driving
Key input is unavailable.
■Voice recognition during a call
“Send Tones” can be operated by voice recognition. ( P. 3 5 3 )
■Interrupt call operation
Interrupt call operation may differ from depending on your phone company and the
cellular phone.

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5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected Bluetooth®
phone, enabling checking and replying (Quick reply).
■Checking a message
Display the “Phone” screen. ( P. 515)
Select “Messages” on the “Phone” screen.
Depending on the ty pe of Bluetooth® phone being connected, it may be nec-
essary to perform additi onal steps on the phone.
When “Message Transfer” is set to “Off”, a confirmation screen will be dis-
played. Select “Yes”.
Select the desired message to
check.
The text of the message is not dis-
played while driving.
Selecting “Previous” or “Next” dis-
plays the previous or next message.
Select “Play” to start reading ou t of the message. Select “Stop” to
stop the function.
■To adjust the message reading out volume
Select “-” or “+”, turn the “PWR/V OL” knob, or use the volume switch
on the steering wheel.
■Replying a message (Quick reply)
Select “Reply” on the desired
message screen.
Using a Bluetooth® phone message
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5-7. Other interior features
Heated steering wheel
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
■Operating condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
■If the indicator light flashes
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel off and then press the button
again. If the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be occurring. Turn the
heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering wheel.

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CAUTION
■Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes
in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering wheel is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Turn the switch off when the hybrid system is off.

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................. 616
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................620
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 623
General maintenance .............. 626
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................... 630 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 631
Hood ............................................... 634
Positioning a floor jack ............. 635
Engine compartment ............... 637
12-volt battery.............................. 647
Tires ................................................... 651
Tire inflation pressure .................661
Wheels ........................................... 664
Air conditioning filter ............... 666
Electronic key battery ..............668
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 670
Headlight aim ..............................685
Light bulbs..................................... 687