2016 Lexus GS350 air conditioning

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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display.......................................... 322
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 328
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 339
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators................................... 342
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 347• Interior lights ..........................348
• Personal lights .......................348
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 350• Glove box .................................351
• Console box ............................351
• Cup holders ........................... 352
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 353
Trunk features .............................. 354 5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 358 • Sun visors ................................ 358
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 358
• Clock ........................................ 359
• Ashtrays................................... 359
• Power outlets ......................... 360
• Armrest.................................... 360
•Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades............. 361
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 363
• Coat hooks............................. 364
• Assist grips ............................. 364
Garage door opener ............... 365
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.......................................372
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 382
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 385
General maintenance.............. 387
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 390
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................. 391
Hood ............................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack............. 394
Engine compartment ............... 396
Tires....................................................413
Tire inflation pressure ............... 422
Wheels ........................................... 425
Air conditioning filter ................427
Electronic key battery.............. 429
Checking and replacing fuses................................................431
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam headlights) ...... 435
Light bulbs .....................................437
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 442
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 443 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 444
If you think something is wrong ................ 450
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 451
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ..........................................452
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 459
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire) ...........................491
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)................... 502
If the engine will not start ..........515
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 517
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................. 518
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 520
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 523
If your vehicle overheats ......... 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 534
7When trouble arises

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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100, 108
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100, 108
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 459
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 210
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 317
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454, 473
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Headlight cleaners
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Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 81
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 1 4 3
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 168
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 334
Audio system*2
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 145
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GS350/GS200t (vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension system)
Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode are selected by pressing the driving
mode select switch. Each time the
switch is pressed, the driving mode
changes between normal mode and customized mode. When customized
mode is selected, the “Customize” or “CUSTOMIZE” indicator will be illumi-
nated.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
• Normal mode
For normal driving.
• Customized mode
Allows you to drive with the power train, chassis and air conditioning sys-
tem functions set to your preferred settings.
Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode cus-
tomization display of the Remote Touch screen. ( P. 5 7 8 )
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned to the left,
the “ECO” or “ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi- information display.
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F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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Driving
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To improve air conditioning performance, per-
form the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode ( P. 3 3 0 )
●Adjust the fan speed ( P. 3 2 9 )
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the he ating operation and fan speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive
mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater wi ll be automatically operated to assist heat-
ing performance.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and customized mode
If the engine switch is turned off after dr iving in sport mode or customized mode, the
drive mode will be changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch display only)
When the driving mode is changed, the selected driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. ( P. 3 2 6 )

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5Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display ..........................................322
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditio ning system .........328
Rear air conditioning system ..........................................339
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators ...................................342 5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 347• Interior lights ..........................348
• Personal lights .......................348
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............350• Glove box ................................ 351
• Console box............................ 351
• Cup holders ........................... 352
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 353
Trunk features .............................. 354
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............358 • Sun visors ................................358
• Vanity mirrors ........................358
• Clock ........................................ 359
• Ashtrays ................................... 359
• Power outlets .........................360
• Armrest ....................................360
•Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades .............361
•Trunk storage
extension ................................. 363
• Coat hooks ............................. 364
• Assist grips.............................. 364
• Garage door opener ......... 365
• LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ....................................372

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Interior features
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch to display the “Menu” screen.
The display may differ depending on the type of the system.
12.3-inch display: When an interruption screen is being displayed on the side display,
the “Menu” screen will be shown on the main display.
“Menu” screen
Vehicles with 8-inch displayVehicles with 12.3-inch display
SwitchFunction
Select to display the compass mode screen.*1
Select to display the “Destination” screen.*1
Select to display the radio control screen.*1
Select to display the media control screen.*1
Select to display the hands-free operation screen.*1
Select to display the “LEXUS App Suite” screen.*1, 2
Select to display the “Information” screen.*1
Select to display the air conditioning control screen. ( P. 3 2 8 )

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*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
■Full screen display
The following functions can be displayed full screen:
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
■Split-screen display
Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For
example, air conditioning system scr een can be displayed and operated while
the fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen
on the left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the
right is called the side display.
Select to display the “Setup” screen.*1
“Display”Select to adjust the contrast and br ightness of the screens, turn the
screen off, etc.
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12.3-inch display operation
SwitchFunction
●Initial screen*
●“Menu” screen ( P. 3 2 5 )
●Map screen*