2017 Lexus GS350 ignition

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1. BASIC OPERATION
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2. SOME BASICS
“PWR·VOL” knob: Press to turn the audio/
visual system on and off. The system turns
on in the last mode used. Turn this knob to
adjust the volume.
“RADIO” , “MEDIA” button: Press to dis-
play screen buttons for the audio/visual sys-
tem.
This section describes some of the basic
features of the audio/visual system.
Some information may not pertain to
your system.
Your audio/visual system works when
the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
● To prevent the 12-volt battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio/visual
system on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running tem is not operating>.
CERTIFICATION
CAUTION:
zUSE OF CONTROL OR
ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
z THE USE OF OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS
PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE
HAZARD.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
zA function that enables automatic return
to the previous screen from the audio/
visual screen can be selected.
(→P.61)

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3. MEDIA OPERATION
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2. DVD
■CONTROL SCREEN
For safety reasons, the DVD video discs can only be viewed when the following con-
ditions are met:
(a) The vehicle is completely stopped.
(b) The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
(c) The parking brake is applied.
While driving in DVD video mode, only the DVD’s audio can be heard.
The playback condition of some DVD discs may be determined by the DVD software
producer. This DVD player plays a disc as the software producer intended. As such,
some functions may not work properly. Be sure to read the instruction manual that
comes with the individual DVD disc. (
→P.214)
OVERVIEW
The DVD operation screen can be reached by the following methods: →P.149
XInserting a disc ( →P.150)

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3. MEDIA OPERATION
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INFORMATION
●Depending on the Bluetooth® device that is connected to the system, the music may start
playing when selecting while it is pa used. Conversely, the music may pause when
selecting while it is playing.
● In the following conditions, the system may not function:
•The Bluetooth
® device is turned off.
•The Bluetooth
® device is not connected.
•The Bluetooth
® device has a low battery.
● It may take time to connect the phone when Bluetooth
® audio is being played.
● For operating the portable player, see the instruction manual that comes with it.
● If the Bluetooth
® device is disconnected due to poor reception from the Bluetooth® net-
work when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
the system automatically reconnects the portable player.
● If the Bluetooth
® device is disconnected on purpose, such as it was turned off, this does not
happen. Reconnect the portable player manually.
● Bluetooth
® device information is registered when the Bluetooth® device is connected to
the Bluetooth® audio system. When selling or disp osing of the vehicle, remove the
Bluetooth® audio information from the system. ( →P. 6 6 )
● In some situations, sound output via the Bluetooth
® audio system may be out of sync with
the connected device or output intermittently.

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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
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VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
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1Press the talk switch.
zIf the shortcut menu screen is displayed,
say “Main menu” or select “Main menu” to
display the main menu screen.
2Say the desired category name.
z All shortcut commands can be recognized
on this screens.
z To display the shortcut menu screen, say
“Shortcut menu” or select “Shortcut
menu” .
3Say or select the desired command on
the screen.
INFORMATION
●In the following conditions, the system
may not recognize the command prop-
erly and using voice commands may not
be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the
system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
● This system may not operate immediately
after the engine switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
OPERATION
The voice command system is operated
by speaking commands corresponding
to each function. Commands can be
confirmed on the screen. The voice
command system can be operated from
either the main menu screen or shortcut
menu screen.
OPERATION FROM THE
MAIN MENU
z Voice guidance for the voice command
system can be skipped by pressing the
talk switch.
zSaying “Help” or selecting “?” prompts
voice guidance to offer examples of
commands and operation methods.

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1. LEXUS PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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XIntuitive parking assist*
If an obstacle is detected while the intuitive parking assist is on, a display is shown in the
top right corner of the screen.
SCREEN DISPLAY
The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shift lever is shifted to the “R”
position while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CANCELING LEXUS PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
The parking assist monitor is canceled when the shift lever is shifted into any position
other than the “R” position.
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3. WHAT TO DO IF...
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A Bluetooth® con-
nection cannot be
made.
Another Bluetooth®
device is already
connected.
Manually connect
the cellular phone
you wish to use to this
system.
53
Bluetooth® function
is not enabled on the
cellular phone.Enable the
Bluetooth® function
on the cellular phone.∗
Automatic
Bluetooth® connec-
tion on this system is
set to off.
Set automatic
Bluetooth® connec-
tion on this system to
on when the engine
switch is in
ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON
mode.
58
Preferred device set-
tings function on this
system is set to on.
Set preferred device
settings function on
this system to off.58
Set the desired cellu-
lar phone to the high-
est automatic
connection priority.
58
SymptomLikely causeSolution
Page
Cellular phoneThis
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2. LEXUS ENFORM OPERATION
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5. Lexus Insider
1When the new message notification ap-
pears, any of the following options can
be selected.
“Listen Now” : Select to play newly received
Lexus Insider article(s).
“Listen Later” : Select to close the
notification screen without playing articles.
The notification screen will be displayed
again when the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
1Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2Select “Info”.
3Select “Lexus Insider” .
4Select the desired article title.
“Read All” : Select to listen to all stored
Lexus Insider broadcasts.
z To disrupt the audio read of Lexus Insider,
press the “MODE” switch on the steering
wheel, or press the “RADIO” or “MEDIA”
button on the audio system.
Lexus Insider is an optional function that
can send audio messages, or articles, to
participating owners’ vehicles via the
navigation system. Potential Lexus
Insider subjects might include, for exam-
ple, Lexus vehicle technology tips, up-
dates on regional Lexus events, or audio
excerpts from Lexus Magazine articles.
NEW MESSAGE
NOTIFICATION
When the vehicle is first powered on and
a new Lexus Insider article is available, a
notification will appear on the navigation
screen.The notice will appear for only
approximately 6 seconds unless one of
the options listed is selected.
VIEWING AND PLAYING
RECEIVED Lexus Insider
MESSAGES