manual transmission 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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January 29, 2008 5:02 pm
When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
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Before Driving
Topic 2
●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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When Driving
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Night DrivingRain and 
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
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Quick_GS_G_U
May 15, 2008 12:07 pm
Automatic Transmission
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S “S” mode
*: The engine can only be started in “P”.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P” when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is 
in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal 
is depressed.
■ “S” mode
“S” mode allows the driver to  select the shift range manually  based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to “S”.
To  u p s h i f t :  shift the shift lever toward “+”.
To  d o w n s h i f t :  shift the shift lever toward “-”.
The selected shift range is displayed on the 
instrument cluster.
Parking Brake
To  s e t : firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
To  r e l e a s e : depress the parking brake pedal 
again.