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

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3-4. Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)................. 291
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) .................... 291
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ............................................. 296
Setting the hands-free 
system ............................................... 311
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 337 Interior lights list............................ 337
3-6. Using the storage features .... 340 List of storage fe atures.............. 340
3-7. Other interior features........... 347 Sun visors......................................... 347
Vanity mirror ................................. 348
Clock ................................................. 349
Outside temperature 
display ........................................... 350
Ashtrays ............................................ 351
Cigarette lighter ........................... 352
Power outlet .................................. 353
Seat heaters/vent ilators ............ 354
Armrest ........................................... 356
Rear sunshade ............................... 357
Floor mats....................................... 359
Trunk features............................... 360
Garage door opener .................. 363
Compass.......................................... 369
Lexus Link System ....................... 373 4-1. Maintenance and care........... 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior.................. 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ..................... 391
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 394 Maintenance requirements ..... 394
General maintenance ................ 396
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance........................... 400
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ................................. 400
Hood................................................. 403
Positioning a floor jack............... 404
Engine compartment................. 406
Tires .................................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure.................. 431
Wheels.............................................. 435
Air conditioning filter.................. 437
Electronic key battery ................ 440
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................ 442
Headlight aim................................. 467
Light bulbs ....................................... 470
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 142
P. 130
P. 145
Gauges and meters P. 132
Multi-information display P. 139Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 146
Parking brake pedal P. 131
Trunk opener main switch
P. 42
Glove box
P. 341
Hood lock release lever P. 403
“ENGINE START STOP” switch P. 121
Trunk opener P. 42
Fuel filler door opener P. 70

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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system. 
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the 12 volt bat-
tery is discharged. 
You can call your Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps
below.
Open the door using the mechani cal key, then open the hood.
GS350: Remove the engine compartment covers.
Connecting the jumper cables.
GS460
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Alphabetical index
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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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TrunkOpener....................................................... 42
Trunk light .................................................43
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................130
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 348
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 348
Variable gear ratio steering ..............185
Vehicle dynamics 
integrated management ..................185
Vehicle identification number .......... 541
Vehicle load limits..................................198
Vehicle stability control .......................184
Ventilators............................................... 354
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................488
Downshifting.......................................... 128
Open door .......................................... 490
Seat belt reminder ............................ 490
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 489
Brake system .......................................488
Charging system ...............................488
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 489
Electronically 
controlled brake system/ 
Vehicle stability control .............. 489
Low fuel level....................................... 490 Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 489
Master warning light.......................... 491
Open door ........................................... 490
Pre-collision system......................... 489
Seat belt reminder light.................. 490
SRS airbags.......................................... 489
Tire pressure warning light .......... 490
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system .................... 501
Brake assist ............................................ 501
Dynamic radar cruise control................................... 500
Engine oil level ................................... 504
Engine oil maintenance ................. 504
Engine oil pressure ........................... 497
Headlight............................................... 498
Hill-start assist control ...................... 501
Hood ....................................................... 502
Intuitive parking 
assist ............................ 499, 505, 507
Moon roof ............................................ 503
Open door ........................................... 502
Parking brake ..................................... 503
Pre-collision system.............499, 505
Rear lights system ............................. 498
Smart access system with 
push-button start ........................... 508
Steering lock............................. 498, 510
Tire pressure warning 
system .....................................498, 504
TRAC........................................................ 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
VGRS ....................................................... 501
VSC/ECB.............................................. 501
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 4 0 3
Trunk opener
P. 4 2
Fuel filler door
P. 7 0
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 0 3
Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 0
Tire inflation pressure
P. 5 5 0
Fuel tank capacity18.7 gal. (71 L, 15.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline onlyP. 71, 543
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 5 5 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
With filter
Without filterqt. (L, Imp.qt.)
GS460 GS350 (2WD) GS350 (4WD)
9.1 (8.6, 7.6) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.7 (6.4, 5.6)
8.9 (8.4, 7.4) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2) 6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 544