2014 Lexus GS350 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2014 GS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM30D41U)

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Driving
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the
water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bo ttom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or
creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

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Vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for the vehi-
cles with LDH and 19 inch tires
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)
Vehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes and vehicles with
LDH and 19 inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
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 (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except
for the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
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, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden 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 (vehicles with front an d rear tires of the same size except for
the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
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 0 7 )
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 .............................. 312
Remote Touch screen ............... 314
Set up screen ............................... 323
Voice command system ..........340
Mobile Assistant.......................... 351
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 353
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 369
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ........... 374
Windshield wiper de-icer ....... 375

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Interior features5
5-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ......................376
Using the radio ............................399
Using the CD/DVD player ..... 421
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs.......... 423
Playing DVD video .................... 429
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............ 441
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio.................... 452
Listening to a USB memory.........................463
Listening to an iPod ................... 473
Optimal use of the audio/video system ........ 483
Using the AUX port................. 485
Using the rear seat audio controls ........................... 487
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 492
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 495
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ... 503
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 524
Setting the Bluetooth
®........... 548 5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ...........................561• Interior light ............................ 562
• Personal lights ....................... 562
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 564• Glove box ............................... 566
• Console box........................... 567
• Cup holders ...........................568
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 570
Trunk features ................................571
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors .................... 574
Clock............................................... 575
Ashtrays .......................................... 576
Power outlets ................................577
Heated steering wheel ............ 579
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .......................... 581
Armrest ......................................... 585
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ..............586
Trunk storage extension ..........589
Coat hooks ...................................590
Assist grips..................................... 591
Utility hook.................................... 592
Garage door opener................ 593
Safety Connect .......................... 600

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5-1. Remote Touch screen
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
Move in the desired direction to select a function, number or screen button.
Push the knob to enter the selected function, number or screen button.
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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