Lexus GS350 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 21

P. 542)

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the

engine is off.

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List of storage features

Cup holders

(



P. 342)

Glove box

(



P. 341)

Auxiliary boxes (if equipped)

(

P. 343)

Ashtrays (if equipped) (

P. 347)

Auxiliary boxes

(



P. 343)

Console box

(



P. 341)

WARNING

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Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause

the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other

stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored

items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire

hazard.

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When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the lids closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key

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The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

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The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (

P. 151)

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The insert inside the glove box can be removed.

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An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger’s seat is built into the glove box door.

(

P. 41)

Using with half-open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and slide the armrest as far back.
Using with fully open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open.

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The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Glove box

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Console box

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The tray slides forward/backward and can be

removed.

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Front

To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.

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Rear

To open, pull down the armrest and
press in and release the rear cup
holder on the armrest.

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Rear cup holder: When stowing the cup holder, stow the cup holder with the armrest

down. The cup holder cannot be stowed if the armrest is not down.

WARNING

When using the console box with half-open, do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest. Doing so may damage the armrest and may cause you to injure yourself.

Cup holders

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Front cup holder: The cup holder insert may

be removed for cleaning.

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WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.

Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden

braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the rear cup holder, stow the cup holder before stowing the arm-

rest.

Auxiliary boxes



Type A



Type B

Press in the button.

Pull up the lever to release the lock
and lift the lid.



Type C (if equipped)

Open the lid.

WARNING

Type C: Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray.

Doing so may cause a fire.

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Trunk features

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for

securing loose items.

Cargo hooks

WARNING

To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.

First-aid kit storage net

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Center

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Left side

Pull the strap upwards when lifting
the luggage mat up.

Luggage mat



Type A



Type B

Pull the strap upwards to lift up the
luggage mat.

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Other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is

opened.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods

while the engine is off.

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The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion.

For details, refer to “NAVIGATION

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Open the ashtray lid.

To remove the ashtray, pull the ashtray

lid upwards.

Clock

Ashtrays (if equipped)

WARNING

●

Keep the ashtray closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ash-

tray or ash flying out.

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To prevent fire
• Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, then

make sure the ashtray is fully closed.

• Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 V DC /
10 A (power consumption of 120 W).

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The power outlets can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery packs. If

such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be off normally.

Fold down the armrest for use.

Power outlets



Front



Rear

Open the lid.

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the power out-

lets are not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.

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To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

Armrest

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Rear sunshade

The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the button shown
below.

Pull up the lever to release the lock.
Slide the armrest.
Raise/lower

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Rear door sunshades

Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on using
the anchors.

To retract the rear door sunshade,

unhook the shade and retract it

slowly.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the armrest.

Rear sunshade (if equipped)/rear door sunshades (if equipped)



From the front seats



From the rear seats (if equipped)

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The rear sunshade can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

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Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-

matically lowers when the shift lever is shifted to R.

However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:

• The button is pressed again.

• Shift the shift lever into P.

• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h).

If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse opera-

tion feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehi-

cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.

: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been

pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.

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Vehicles with rear control panel: To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the

rear armrest can be locked. (

P. 331)

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Vehicles with rear control panel: Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be

turned off. (

P. 331)

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Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 542)

WARNING

When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the

fastener section or in the opening.

They may get caught, causing injury.

NOTICE

●

To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is

off.

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Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade

and rear door sunshades.
• Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear sun-

shade.

• Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.

• Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.

• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.

• Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.

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Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear
seat area.

Fold down the armrest.

Fold down the handle and open the
armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.

Unlock
Lock

Trunk storage extension

WARNING

Ensure that the armrest door is closed when not in use.

In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into

the cabin, resulting in injury.

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The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-

tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri-

ous injury.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load

on the assist grip.

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Garage door opener

The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can

be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the programming meth-
ods on the following pages to determine the method which is appropriate for the
device.

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operat-

ing.

Buttons

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Before programming HomeLink

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During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or other devices to prevent injury or other
potential harm.

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It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate programming.

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Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder
or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the
garage door opener motor.

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates,
entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other
devices.

Programming HomeLink

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