2016 Lexus GS F tow

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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
XGS 450h/GS 350/GS 200t
X GS F
Talk switch
z Press the talk switch to start the voice com-
mand system.
z To cancel voice recognition, press and hold
the talk switch. z
It is unnecessary to speak directly into the
microphone when giving a command.
The voice command system enables the
audio/visual, hands-free systems, etc. to
be operated using voice commands.
Refer to the command list for samples of
voice commands. ( →P.237)
USING THE VOICE
COMMAND SYSTEM
STEERING SWITCH
MICROPHONE
INFORMATION
●Wait for the confirmation beep before
speaking a command.
● Voice commands may not be recognized
if:
•Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice com-
mands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.

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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
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VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
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INFORMATION
●The available features and functions may
vary based on the iOS version installed
on the connected device.
● Some Siri features are limited in Eyes
Free mode. If you attempt to use an
unavailable function, Siri will inform you
that the function is not available.
● If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone
connected via Bluetooth
®, an error mes-
sage will be displayed on the screen.
● While a phone call is active, the Mobile
Assistant cannot be used.
● If using the navigation feature of the cellu-
lar phone, ensure the active audio source
is Bluetooth
® audio or iPod in order to
hear turn by turn direction prompts.
MICROPHONE
It is not necessary to speak directly into
the microphone when using the Mobile
Assistant. (Microphone location:
→ P.228.)
INFORMATION
●Wait for the listening beeps before using
the Mobile Assistant.
● The Mobile Assistant may not recognize
commands in the following situations:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while the Mobile
Assistant is being used.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.

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2. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
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zFront center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6mph (10 km/h).
z Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6mph (10 km/h).
z Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R. z
There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
(Wiping the sensors will resolve this prob-
lem.)
z The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will
resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is fro-
zen the screen may show an abnormal dis-
play, or obstacles may not be detected.
z The sensor is covered in any way.
z The vehicle is leaning considerably to one
side.
z On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass.
z The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to
vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, or other loud
noises producing ultrasonic waves.
z There is another vehicle equipped with
parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
z The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray
or heavy rain.
z The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole
or wireless antenna.
z Towing eyelets are installed.
THE INTUITIVE PARKING
ASSIST CAN BE OPERATED
WHEN
INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
DISPLAY
When an obstacle is detected while the
rear view monitor system, is in use, the
warning indicator will appear in the top
right of the screen even if the display set-
ting has been set to off.
SENSOR DETECTION
INFORMATION
The sensor’s detection areas are limited
to the areas around the vehicle’s
bumpers.
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect
obstacles. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.

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1. PHONE OPERATION (HANDS-FREE SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONES)
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PHONE
8XGS 450h/GS 350/GS 200t
X GS F
MICROPHONE
The microphone is used when talking on
the phone.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
Press this switch to operate the voice
command system.
z The voice command system and its list of
commands can be operated. ( →P. 2 2 8 )
INFORMATION
●The other party’s voice will be heard from
the front speakers. The audio/visual sys-
tem will be muted during phone calls or
when hands-free voice commands are
used.
● Talk alternately with the other party on
the phone. If both parties speak at the
same time, the other party may not hear
what has been said. (This is not a malfunc-
tion.)
● Keep call volume down. Otherwise, the
other party’s voice may be audible out-
side the vehicle and voice echo may
increase. When talking on the phone,
speak clearly towards the microphone.
● The other party may not hear you clearly
when:
• Driving on an unpaved road. (Making
excessive traffic noise.)
• Driving at high speeds.
• The roof or windows are open.
• The air conditioning vents are pointed towards the microphone.
• The sound of the air conditioning fan is loud.
•There is a negative effect on sound quality due to the phone and/or network
being used.