Lexus GS350 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A87U)

Index
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Abbreviation list .................... 582
Alphabetical index ................. 584
What to do if... ........................ 594

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics

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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VGRSVariable Gear Ratio Steering
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................217
ABS.............................................................. 184
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 122
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 184
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 183
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 437
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 217
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 83
Airbag precautions for 
your child............................................... 87
Airbag warning light ........................489
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 90
General airbag precautions ........... 87
Locations of airbags............................80
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 91
Proper driving posture ...................... 78
Side airbag precautions .................... 87
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................80
Alarm ............................................................ 75
Antenna ....................................................235
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 184
Armrest .....................................................356
Ashtrays ..................................................... 351 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 235
AUX adapter .......................................287
Cassette player .................................. 238
CD player/changer .......................... 242
DVD information ...............................270
DVD player/changer ....................... 251
DVD video/audio............................. 254
MP3/WMA disc................................ 247
Optimal use ......................................... 282
Radio ........................................................229
Steering switches .............................. 288
Video CD ............................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ......................................................144
Automatic light control system.........142
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ............................... 524
Mode select switch ............................ 126
S mode ......................................................127
AUX adapter ......................................... 287
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 417
Checking................................................. 417
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 529
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 296
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BrakeFluid ............................................................ 416
Parking brake ..........................................131
Brake assist ............................................... 184
Care Exterior ...................................................388
Interior....................................................... 391
Seat belts ............................................... 392
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 360
CD player/changer .............................242
Chains....................................................... 200
Child-protectors ..................................... 38
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 98
Installation................................................ 102
Installing CRS with lower 
anchors .................................................106
Installing CRS with seatbelts .........103
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 107
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 87
Battery precautions ................ 419, 532
Child restraint system ........................ 98
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 56
Installing child restraints ................... 102
Moon roof precautions ..................... 69
Power window lock switch ..............64
Power window precautions.............64
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 441
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 54
Seat belt precautions...........................57 Seat heater precautions................ 355
Trunk precautions................................. 44
Cigarette lighter....................................352
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 388
Interior ...................................................... 391
Seat belts ................................................392
Clock ......................................................... 349
Coin holder .............................................345
Compass ..................................................369
Condenser ............................................... 415
Console box ........................................... 342
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 533
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 150
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 153
Cup holders ............................................345
Curtain shield airbags........................... 80
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 143
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 225
Side mirror............................................. 225
Dimension................................................540
Dinghy towing ........................................205
Display Multi-information display ................ 139
Touch screen ...................................... 208
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message ............................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 400
Door courtesy lights ............................ 337
Door pocket............................................ 346
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DoorsDoor lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Rear door child protector ................ 38
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....490
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 47
Driving Correct posture .................................... 78
Procedures ...............................................112
DVD player/changer........................... 251
Electric power steering ....................... 184
Electronic key If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 526
Replacing battery .............................. 440
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ............. 488
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 497
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 526
If the engine will not 
start........................................................ 523
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from “P”................................ 524
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ....................................... 529
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
If you lose your keys......................... 525
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 478
If your vehicle overheats ................ 533 Engine
ACCESSORY mode........................122
Compartment ..................................... 406
Engine (ignition) switch...................... 121
Hood ....................................................... 403
How to start the engine ..................... 121
If the engine will not start ............... 523
Overheating ........................................ 533
Engine compartment cover .............408
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge .......................................................132
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 546
Checking................................................. 414
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 544
Checking............................................... 409
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil maintenance data .............412
Engine (ignition) switch......................... 121
Event data recorder ............................ 486
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 360
Floor mats ................................................ 359
Fluid Brake ......................................................... 416
Washer................................................... 420
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 337
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Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............................92
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 490
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 45
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Fuel Capacity................................................. 543
Fuel gauge .............................................. 132
Gas station information ................. 596
Information............................................ 553
Refueling ................................................... 70
Fuel door......................................................70
Fuel filler door............................................70
Fuses...........................................................442
Garage door opener.......................... 363
Gas station information ..................... 596
Gauges....................................................... 132
Glove box ................................................. 341
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)............................ 291
Head restraints........................................... 51
Headlight aim ......................................... 467
Headlight cleaner .................................. 149 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 143
Discharge headlights 
precautions........................................ 475
Replacing light bulbs ........................470
Switch.........................................................142
Wattage ..................................................552
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................354
Side mirror............................................. 225
Hill-start assist control ......................... 184
Hood ..........................................................403
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 360
Shopping bag ..................................... 360
Identification Engine......................................................542
Vehicle ..................................................... 541
Ignition switch Engine switch .......................................... 121
Illuminated entry system .................... 337
I/M test......................................................399
Immobilizer system ................................. 73
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize .................................575
Inside rear view mirror ............................61
Instrument panel light control .......... 133
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 338
Wattage ..................................................552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 164
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JackPositioning a floor jack.................... 404
Replacing the wheel...........................512
Jack handle ............................................... 512
Keyless entry.............................................. 34
Keys Engine (ignition) switch ......................121
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 526
If you lose your keys......................... 525
Key number plate ................................. 20
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Lexus Link System ................................ 373
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 470
Wattage.................................................. 552
Light sensitive optitron meter ........... 134
Lights Fog light switch .....................................145
Headlights switch ................................ 142
Interior lights list.................................. 337
Replacing light bulbs........................ 470
Turn signal lever .................................. 130
Vanity lights ..........................................348
Wattage.................................................. 552 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance.........400
General maintenance..................... 396
Maintenance data ............................. 540
Maintenance requirements.......... 394
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 133
Meters....................................................... 132
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 221
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ........................ 61
Side mirror heater..............................225
Side mirrors.............................................. 62
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 348
Moon roof....................................................67
MP3 disc...................................................247
Multi-information display ....................139
Odometer .................................................132
Oil Engine oil............................................... 409
Opener Fuel filler door .........................................70
Hood ....................................................... 403
Trunk............................................................ 42
Outer foot lights.................................... 337
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 62
Mirror position memory .................... 47
Outside temperature 
display ..........................................140, 350
Overhead console ............................... 343
Overheating, Engine .......................... 533J
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Parking brake ........................................... 131
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 339
Power outlet ........................................... 353
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system ..............................190
Radar cruise control ............................. 153
Radiator...................................................... 415
Radio ..........................................................229
Radio data system.................................. 231
Rear sunshade........................................357
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 179
Rear window defogger .......................225
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 440
Fuses .........................................................442
Light bulbs ............................................ 470
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 55
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................ 102
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts..................................... 392
Emergency locking retractor ......... 55
How to wear your seat belt............. 53 How your child should wear

the seat belt ..........................................56
Pre-collision seat belts .......................55
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................55
Reminder light .................................... 490
Seat belt extenders ..............................56
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 54
Seat heaters/ventilators.....................355
Seating capacity ..................................... 198
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 45
Adjustment precautions .................... 46
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation............................ 102
Cleaning .................................................. 391
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 78
Seat heaters ..........................................354
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 125
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................................524
Shift lock system .................................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............................360
Side airbags............................................... 80
Side marker lights Switch.........................................................142
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 62
Mirror position memory .................... 47P
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Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location....................................24
Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................121
Spare tire Inflation pressure............................... 550
Spare tire..................................................513
Spark plug ................................................546
Specifications ........................................ 540
Speedometer........................................... 132
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................... 60
Audio switches ...................................288
Steering wheel position 
memory...................................................47
Storage compartment ........................ 344
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
Sun visors ................................................. 347
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” 
switch .......................................................121
Fog light switch .....................................145
Ignition switch..........................................121
Light switches ........................................ 142
Mode select switch............................. 126
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch ........................ 64
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ....................................... 422
Tire pressure 
warning select switch................... 424
Window lock switch ........................... 64
Wipers and washer switch .............146 Tachometer ..............................................132
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 142
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Theft prevention labels........................... 77
Tire inflation pressure .........................550
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires Chains..................................................... 200
Checking................................................. 421
Compact spare tire............................ 513
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
Inflation pressure ...............................550
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 512
Rotating tires.......................................... 421
Size ...........................................................550
Snow tires.............................................. 202
Tire pressure warning system....... 421
Tools.............................................................512
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Touch screen..........................................208
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 205
Emergency towing ........................... 478
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
Traction control...................................... 184
Trip meter ..................................................132T