Lexus GS350 User guide

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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your 
Owner’s 
Manual
. We strongly encourage you to review the 
Owner’s 
Manual
 and supplementary manuals so you will have a better 
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System
Audio control screen....................................................................................................................64
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)..............................................................64
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................65
Radio...................................................................................................................................................65
DVD player/CD player...............................................................................................................66
Operating an iPod......................................................................................................................... 67
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................64
Rear seat audio controls............................................................................................................. 67
Automatic Transmission .....................................................................................................................18
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...............................................................................................................39
Cruise Control......................................................................................................................................33
Door Locks .............................................................................................................................................83
Driving Mode Select Switch............................................................................................................42
Driving Position Memory................................................................................................................... 14
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.....................................................................................................35
Eco Driving Indicator .........................................................................................................................26
Engine (Ignition) Switch......................................................................................................................15
Front Air Conditioning System
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)..............................................................69
Using the automatic mode.........................................................................................................70
Adjusting the temperature.........................................................................................................70
Using the S-FLOW mode..........................................................................................................70
Front Seats ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Fuel Tank Cap ........................................................................................................................................87
Garage Door Opener........................................................................................................................76
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
®
 phone pairing .........................................................................................................57
Phonebook transfer..................................................................................................................... 58
Registering a speed dial..............................................................................................................59
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................60
Calling by speed dial......................................................................................................................61
Calling using SMS/MMS message .......................................................................................62
Receiving a call...............................................................................................................................63
Steering switches...........................................................................................................................63

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Headlights ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Head-up Display...................................................................................................................................25
Intuitive Parking Assist ...................................................................................................................... 38
Keys...............................................................................................................................................................9
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect.............................................................................................80
Lexus Night View.................................................................................................................................44
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).............................................................................................................40
Moon Roof............................................................................................................................................. 86
Multi-information Display.................................................................................................................23
Navigation System
Register home.................................................................................................................................. 51
Destination input - Search by address ..................................................................................52
Destination input - Search points of interest by name....................................................54
Destination input - Search points of interest by category.............................................55
Destination input - Search points of interest by telephone number.........................56
Parking Brake.........................................................................................................................................22
Portable Audio Device Ports............................................................................................................76
Power Windows................................................................................................................................... 85
Rear Air Conditioning System
Front controller................................................................................................................................ 71
Remote Touch........................................................................................................................................47
Safety Connect .....................................................................................................................................78
Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators........................................................................................................ 72
Smart Access System with Push-button Start...........................................................................10
Theft Deterrent System ...................................................................................................................... 12
Tire Pressure Warning System........................................................................................................46
Trunk .........................................................................................................................................................88
Turn Signal Lever ................................................................................................................................... 21
Voice Command System
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................73
Command list ...................................................................................................................................74
Windshield Wipers and Washer ....................................................................................................29
XM Services...........................................................................................................................................82

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Overview

Instrument Panel

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P.29

Multi-information display

P.23

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

*

1

P.27

P.21

Inside lock buttons

P.83

Trunk opener

P.88

Hood lock release lever*

1

Driving position memory

switches



P.14

See P.6

See P.5

Window lock switch

P.85

Outside rear view

mirror switches

*

1

Power window switches

P.85

Door lock switches

P.83

Pre-collision braking off switch*

1

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P.46

AFS OFF switch

P.28

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Lexus night view switch

P.44

Remote Touch screen

Navigation system



P.47

P.51

Clock*

1

Trunk opener main switch

P.88

Audio system

P.64

Air conditioning system

P.68

Emergency flasher switch*

1

See P.7

Engine switch

P.15

Parking brake

P.22

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Overview

Instrument Panel

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button*

1

Instrument panel light control switches*

1

Headlight cleaner switch*

1

VSC OFF switch*

1

HUD (Head-up display) switches

P.25

Heated steering wheel switch*

1

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch

P.39

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“DISP” button

P.24

Telephone switches

P.63

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

P.36

Back switch

P.63

Talk switch

P.63

Audio remote control switches

P.64

Paddle shift switches

P.19, 20

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)

switch



P.40

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control

switch



P.33

P.35

Horn*

1

Tilt and telescopic steering control

switch

*

1

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Overview

Instrument Panel

Intuitive parking assist switch

P.38

Rear sunshade switch*

1

Remote Touch

P.47

Seat ventilator switches

P.72

Shift lever

P.18

Driving mode select switch

P.42

Snow mode switch*

1

Seat heater switches

P.72

Seat heater switches

P.72

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Overview

Roof



: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

Moon roof switches 

P.86

Personal lights*

1

“SOS” button

P.78

Garage door opener switches

P.76

Interior light*

1

Vanity lights*

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Keys

■ Electronic key

Smart access system with push-button start

(P. 10 )

Wireless remote control (P. 10 )

■ Mechanical key

.

To take out the mechanical key, push the

release button and take the key out.

Carry the mechanical key together with

the electronic key. If the electronic key

battery is depleted or the entry function

does not operate properly, you will need

the mechanical key.

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■ Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s

door. Pressing the button again within

5 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and moon roof

(press and hold)

*

Opens the trunk (press and hold)

If the vehicle is equipped with a power

trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid

automatically opens fully.

Sounds the alarm (press and hold)

*: This setting must be customized at your

Lexus dealer.

Smart Access System with Push-button Start

■ Entering the vehicle

Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the

door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to

unlock all the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the

back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-

onds after the doors are locked.

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The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your

person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

For details on starting the engine, see page 15.

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■ Exiting the vehicle

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on

the upper part of the door handle) to lock

all the doors.

■ Opening the trunk

Press the button.

If the vehicle is equipped with power

trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid

automatically opens fully.

For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 91.

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Theft Deterrent System

■ Engine immobilizer system

The indicator light flashes after the engine

switch has been turned off to indicate that

the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the

engine switch has been turned to ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate

that the system has been canceled.

■ Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.

To set the alarm:

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically

after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

To deactivate or stop the alarm:

● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.

● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine.

(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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Front Seats

■ Adjustment procedure

Ty p e A

Ty p e B Ty p e C

Seat position adjustment switch

Seatback angle adjustment switch

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment

switch

Vertical height adjustment switch

Seatback upper angle adjustment

switch (if equipped)

Lumbar support adjustment switch

Pelvic support adjustment switch (if

equipped)

Seat cushion length adjustment switch

(if equipped)

Seatback side support adjustment

switch (if equipped)

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Driving Position Memory

■ Entering a position to memory

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the desired

positions. (When memorizing the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s

seat to the desired positions.)

While pressing the “SET” button, or

within 3 seconds after the “SET” button

is pressed, press button “1”, “2” or “3”

until the signal beeps.

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded posi-

tion will be overwritten.

■ Recalling the memorized position

Press button “1”, “2” or “3” to recall the

desired position.

■ Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver’s side

only)

While pressing the button to recall the posi-

tion, press the driver’s door lock switch

(either lock or unlock) until the signal

beeps.

The driving position is recalled when the

driver’s door is unlocked using the entry

function or wireless remote control and the

driver’s door is opened.

Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel and out-

side rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled by pressing a button.

The same buttons are found on the front passenger’s side, allowing the position of the

front passenger’s seat to be memorized (if equipped).

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Engine (Ignition) Switch

■ Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

will be displayed on the multi-

information display. If it is not displayed,

the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts or

for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. 

Continue depressing the brake pedal

until the engine is completely started. 

The engine can be started from any

engine switch mode.

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person

starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.

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■ Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Set the parking brake.

Press the engine switch.

Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information dis-

play is off.

■ Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The

mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

*

The emergency flashers can be used.

The multi-information display will not be

displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the

audio system can be used.

“POWER ON” will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.

“POWER ON” will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the engine, the

engine switch will be turned to ACCES-

SORY mode, not to off.

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■ If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,

stop the vehicle using the following procedure:

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow

the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.

If the shift lever is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Stop the engine.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as

possible.

To stop the engine, press and hold the

engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or

more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in

succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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3

4

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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more 

or press briefly 3 times or more

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Automatic Transmission

■ Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the

brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped.

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■ Shift position purpose

*

1

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D position for nor-

mal driving.

*

2

: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.

■ Selecting shift ranges in the D position

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift

range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to 6,

will be displayed in the meter.

To return to normal D position driving,

the “+” paddle shift switch must be held

down for a period of time.

Shift position Objective or function

P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R Reversing

N Neutral

D

Normal driving*

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M

M mode driving*

2

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■ Selecting gears in the M position

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift

lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the

shift lever or paddle shift switch is

operated.

The selected gear, from 1 to 6, will be

displayed in the meter.

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When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift

switches are operated. However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automati-

cally changed in the following situation:

 When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).

 When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.

 When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.

 When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the

allowable revs of the engine).

In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches

are operated.

 “1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on the multi informa-

tion display.

 The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

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