light Lexus GS350 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30B04U)

Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
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●Headlights P. 3 1
●Fog LightsP. 3 2
●Windshield Wipers and 
Wa s h e r s P. 3 2
●Headlight Cleaner P. 3 3
●Rear Window and Outside Rear 
View Mirror Defoggers P. 3 3
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 3 3
●Rear SunshadeP. 4 5
●CompassP. 4 5
●Luggage Mat P. 4 6
●Garage Door Opener P. 4 6
●Lexus Link SystemP. 4 8
●Door LocksP. 5 1
●Po w e r Wi n d o w s P. 5 2
●Moon RoofP. 5 2
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 5 3
●HoodP. 5 3
●Tr u n kP. 5 4
●To u c h S c r e e n P. 3 5
●Air Conditioning System P. 3 6
●Audio SystemP. 3 8
●Hands-free System P. 4 0
●AshtraysP. 4 1
●Seat Heaters/Ventilators P. 4 2
●Console BoxP. 4 3
●Glove BoxP. 4 4
●Cup Holders P. 4 4
●Interior Lights P. 4 5
Depending on specifications, the vehi cle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.32Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.31
P.24
P.32
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.51
Door lock switch P.51
Power window switches P.52
Window lock switch P.52
Multi-information 
display
P.23
Driving position 
memory switches
 P.14
Parking brake pedal P. 22
Trunk opener P.54
Fuel filler door opener P.53
See P. 6
Hood lock release lever P.53

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Intuitive parking assist switch P.25
OverviewInstrument Panel
Instrument panel light control P.33
Odometer/trip meter and 
trip meter reset buttons
P. 18
Headlight cleaner switch P.33
“AFS OFF” switch P.31
Outside rear view mirror switches P.17
Rear sunshade switch P.45

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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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.

Topic 2
Before Driving
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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
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Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn auto mode on/off, press the auto button.
The indicator comes on when auto mode is
turned on.
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset 
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.
The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.
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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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Topic 3
When Driving
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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)

Topic 3
When Driving
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Turn Signal Lever
Left turn signal
Right turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
Mode Select Switch
Power mode
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the mode select switch to select the driving mode that be st suits the driving and road
conditions.
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When Driving
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Night Driving
Driving Comfort
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) 
(If Equipped)
Sports mode Suitable for meandering mountainous driv-
ing or high speed driving.
Normal mode Suitable for normal driving.
TRAC/VSC Off Mode
To turn off TRAC: Push the VSC OFF switch
briefly. The slip indicator light will come on.
To turn off VSC: Push and hold the VSC OFF
switch for 3 seconds when the vehicle is not mov-
ing. The slip indicator light and VSC OFF indica-
tor light come on.
Push the button again to turn the system back on.
AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and
driving conditions.
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This switch turns off the traction control sy stem or vehicle stability control system.
Use this switch if the wheels get stuck in snow, mud etc.

Rain and Night DrivingTopic 4
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Headlights ............................................................... 31
Fog Lights ................................................................ 32
Windshield Wipers and Washers .................... 32
Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 33
Rear Window and Outside Rear View 
Mirror Defoggers................................................. 33
Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 33

Topic 4
Rain and Night Driving
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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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