tow Lexus GS460 2011 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2011 GS350/GS460 OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM30C25U)
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With navigation system
Tu r n a u t o m o d e o n
Tu r n a u t o m o d e o f f
The indicator comes on when auto mode is
turned on.
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Aw a y f ro m t h e d r i v e r
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.
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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its
previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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Automatic Transmission
■Shift positions
PPa r k *
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
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.
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Cruise Control
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■Setting the speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
The system will turn on.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
This sets the speed in the cruise control
memory.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To i n c r e a s e s p e e d: push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
■Canceling
To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull
the lever toward you. To resume the cruise
control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF”
button.
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Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the
accelerator pedal.
Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.
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■Conventional (constant speed) cruise control mode
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
Push the lever forward and hold for at least
one second.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To i n c r e a s e s p e e d: push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
■Canceling
To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar
cruise control, pull the lever toward you. To
resume the cruise control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF”
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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.
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Seat Heaters/Ventilators
Seat heaters
Turn the dial toward .
Seat heaters and ventilators
Seat heaters: turn the dial toward .
Ventilators: turn the dial toward .
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●Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response center. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
●Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS date to the already included warranty-based
Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
■Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.