key Lexus GS350 2008 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30B04U)

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●StartingP. 2 1
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 2
●Parking BrakeP. 2 2
●Multi-information Display P. 2 3
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 4
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 4
●Mode Select SwitchP. 2 4
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 5
●Cruise ControlP. 2 6
●KeysP.9
●Smart Access System with 
Push-button Start P.1 0
●Theft Deterrent System P.1 1
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.
●Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control P. 2 7
●AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) P. 2 8
●TRAC/VSC Off Mode P. 2 8
●SeatsP.1 3
●Driving Position Memory 
System P.1 4
●Head Restraints P.1 5
●Seat BeltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7
●Inside Rear View MirrorP.1 8
●Steering WheelP.1 8
●Odometer/Trip Meter and 
Trip Meter Reset Buttons P.1 8

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Keys ............................................................................. 9
Smart Access System with 
Push-button Start .................................................. 10
Theft Deterrent System ........................................ 11

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Keys
■Electronic key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Starts and stops the engine
■Mechanical key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
(To stop the alarm, push any button on the
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The wireless remote control can also be used to open the windows and moon roof. 
To do so, simply press and hold button.

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■ Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the door han-
dle.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the button on the door
handle.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying th e electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 21.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 58.

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Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
The immobilizer system prevents the engine from
being started in the event that an attempt is made
to start the vehicle using an unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes light when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in it s preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to the ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk.
■ Steering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Driving Position Memory System (If Equipped)
■ Setting memory positions
While holding the “SET” button, press and hold
one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”) until
you hear a beep.
The current position of the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s seat, and the outside rear view mirror
and steering wheel (driver’s side switch only) are
stored.
■Recalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”).
■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation 
(driver’s side only)
While holding the desired memory button, press
and hold button on the wireless remote con-
trol until you hear a beep.
To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of the
doors within 60 seconds after the beep is heard.
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the
driver’s seat.
Positions can be conveniently stored for t he vehicle’s primary drivers and passengers.
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position
to be recalled automatically when the driver’s door is opened. (The linked function does not
operate if the driver’s door is unlocked usin g the mechanical key or manually from inside
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Starting
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode s without turning on the engine, press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch without depres sing the brake pedal. The modes can be
changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Glove Box
Open: press the button.
Unlock
Lock
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
Cup Holders
Front To open, press the lid.
Rear To open, press in and release the rear cup holder
on the rear center armrest.
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■Operating HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink®button. The
indicator light should come on.
Lexus Link System (If Equipped)
■ Buttons
Voice keypad button
Sends number tones to an automated phone
system for example to access voicemail, dur-
ing a phone call
Volume control
Adjusts your Lexus Link System audio volume
Phone button
 Makes or answers a phone call using the
hands-free personal calling service
 Ends a call
“SERVICES” button
 Contacts the Lexus Link Call Center for
information, directions or other services
 Records a conversation for later playback
Emergency button
Makes a priority call to the Lexus Link Call
Center
The Lexus Link System is a communication service that uses GPS (Global Positioning
System) data and cellular service to provide you with safety, security and convenience.
Button operation and voice commands are used to operate the system. To operate the
system, follow the voice guidance instructions.
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■ Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds,
keeping the brake pedal depressed.
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If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Ow ner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.