Using other interior equipment
Other interior equipment
Sun visors

- Fold the sun visor down to protect against glare from the front.
- Fold the sun visor down, unhook it, and swing it to the side to protect against glare from the side.
- To use the side extension, position the sun visor against glare from the side, then pull the extension out toward the rear.
Vanity mirror

To open, slide the cover to the side.
The light turns on when the cover is opened.
NOTICETo prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity mirror light on for extended periods when the engine is off.
Clock

The time of the GPS clock is set automatically based on GPS time information.
For details, refer to the "NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL".
Power outlets
Use the power outlet only to power electronic devices that consume less than 12 V DC/10 A (120 W).
Front

Rear

Open the cover.
The power outlets can be used when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE- To prevent damage to the power outlets, close the covers when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids entering the power outlets may cause a short circuit.
- To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlets with the engine off longer than necessary.
Armrest

Lower the armrest to use it.
NOTICETo prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply excessive force to it.
Rear window sunshade (if equipped)/Rear door sunshades (if equipped)
■ Rear window sunshade
The rear window sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch shown below.
From the front seats

From the rear seats (if equipped)

- Pull the lever up to unlock the latch.
- Push the armrest back.
- Raise/Lower
■ Rear door sunshades

Pull the tab of the rear door sunshade and hook the sunshade onto the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade, unhook it and let it retract slowly.
- The rear window sunshade can be operated when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
- The rear window sunshade can still be operated for approximately 1 minute after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY or OFF.
- Reverse lowering function: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear window sunshade is automatically lowered when the shift lever is placed in "R".
However, the rear window sunshade will be raised again if one of the following conditions occurs:
Press the button again.* The shift lever is set to "P". The shift lever is moved out of "R" and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h. If the engine is turned off after the rear window sunshade has been lowered by the reverse lowering function, it will not be raised again when the engine is restarted and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h. To raise the sunshade again, press the button again.*: Occasionally, the reverse lowering function may not operate after the switch has been pressed. Repeat the above procedure to activate the function.
- Vehicles with rear control panel: To prevent unintentional operation, certain switches on the rear armrest can be locked.
- Vehicles with rear control panel: The illumination of the control panel on the rear armrest can be turned off.
- You can change the time delay before the reverse lowering function is activated.
WARNING
Do not put your fingers or other objects into the mounting hook or the opening while the rear window sunshade is operating.
You could get caught, which may result in injury.
NOTICE- To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear window sunshade with the engine off.
- Observe the following precautions to ensure proper operation of the rear window sunshade and rear door sunshades.
Luggage compartment extension
Long items can be loaded into the vehicle by using the luggage compartment and the rear seat area.

- Lower the armrest
- Lower the handle and open the armrest flap.
The armrest flap can be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.

WARNING
Make sure the armrest flap is closed when not in use.
In a sudden braking, items stored in the luggage compartment may be thrown forward into the passenger compartment, which may cause injury.
Coat hooks
The coat hooks are attached to the rear assist grips.

WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hooks. If the SRS head/shoulder airbags deploy, these objects may become projectiles and cause fatal or serious injury.
Assist grips
Use the assist grip on the ceiling to steady yourself while seated.

WARNING
Do not use the assist grip to enter or exit the vehicle or to pull yourself up from the seat.
NOTICETo prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang heavy objects from it or apply excessive load.
The additional interior features of the Lexus GS GRL1 (4th generation) offer maximum comfort and functionality. Whether extended sun visors, power outlets or the electrically controlled rear window sunshade, everything is designed to optimize the driving experience.
The high-quality workmanship and thoughtful details underline the premium character of the sports sedan and make the Lexus GS 2016–2020 a vehicle that leaves nothing to be desired.
Safety is also a key focus, with features such as the reverse-activated sunshade lowering and the load-rated cargo hooks in the luggage compartment.
Test yourself
A quick Lexus GS quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.