Lexus GS350 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 QUICK GUIDE (OM30B04U) Owner's Guide

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Headlights
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.
■ AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatica lly adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed an d the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
The system can be turned on and off using the
“AFS OFF” switch.
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Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
■ Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Operates once
Intermittent operation*
Low speed
High speed
*: Wiper interval can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers will operate automatically.
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Operates once
Automatic operation*
Low speed
High speed
*: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers will operate automatically.
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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the headlights are on.
Rear Window and Outside Rear View 
Mirror Defoggers
To defog the rear window and outside mirrors,
press the button.
Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light Control
Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Changes the cluster glass tint
The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.
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Driving ComfortTopic 5
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Touch Screen ......................................................... 35
Air Conditioning System .................................... 36
Audio System ......................................................... 38
Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone) ..... 40
Ashtrays.................................................................... 41
Seat Heaters/Ventilators .................................. 42
Console Box ........................................................... 43
Glove Box ............................................................... 44
Cup Holders........................................................... 44
Interior Lights......................................................... 45
Rear Sunshade ...................................................... 45
Compass.................................................................. 45
Luggage Mat.......................................................... 46
Garage Door Opener ........................................ 46
Lexus Link System ................................................ 48

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Touch Screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system, air conditioning
and adjust the screen display, etc. For details, see the Owner’s Manual.
*: See Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
When you press this button...This display appears.
“CLIMATE”Air conditioning operation screen
“AUDIO”Audio control screen
“INFO”Information screen
“DISP”Display screen
Trip informationTrip information screen
MaintenanceMaintenance screen*
TelephoneTelephone screen
Adjust ClockAdjust clock screen
CalendarCalendar screen*
“LEXUS Park Assist”LEXUS Park Assist setting screen
LanguageSelect language screen
Screen SettingScreen setting screen
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Air Conditioning System
Press to display the air conditioning operation screen. For details, refer to the Owner’s
Manual.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
Air conditioning operation screen display button
Driver’s side temperature control
Automatic mode
Dual operation switch
Passenger’s side temperature control
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■Using the automatic mode
Press .
Adjust the temperature using .
■Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode
In DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem-
perature settings can be adjusted separately.
Touch on the operation screen.
Adjust the driver side temperature using , and the passenger side temperature
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Audio System
■ Basic operation
*: Various adjustments can be made in each mode.
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual. Audio control screen display button*
FM radio mode button
AM•SAT radio mode button
Power ON/OFF button, Volume adjustment knob
Disc eject button
Tape eject button
Disc slot
TAPE mode button
DISC•AUX mode button
Disc load button
Ta p e s l o t
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■Listening to the radio
Press or to choose an AM or
FM band.
Tune to your desired station.
For tuning adjustment an d further information,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
■ Playing the cassette player
You have 2 methods to play your cassette player.
● Insert a cassette tape into the tape slot.
● Press with the tape inserted.
For further information, refer to the Owner’s
Manual.
■ Playing the CD/DVD player
You have 2 methods to play your CD/DVD
player.
● Press and insert a disc into the disc slot.
● Press with the disc inserted.
For further information, refer to the Owner’s
Manual.

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Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone)
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth® phone in the system. For
details, see the Owner’s Manual.
■ Making a call
Press .
To u c h .
Inputting the phone number. 
For another way of calling, see the Owner’s
Manual.
Touch or press on the steering
switch.