lights 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
Topic 4
●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.

Topic 3
When Driving
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night DrivingRain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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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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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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Rain and Night Driving
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
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Night DrivingRain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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May 15, 2008 12:54 pm
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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Rain and Night Driving
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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

Topic 5
Driving Comfort
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Interior Lights
ON
OFF
The light comes on if a door is opened.
Rear Sunshade (If Equipped)
To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch.
Press the switch again to lower it.
The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi-
bility when reversing.
Compass
To display the compass, press and hold the
“AUTO” for 3 or more seconds.
To cancel the display, press and hold the “AUTO”
again for 3 or more seconds.
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■Services
The Lexus Link System offers the following se rvices. For details about the services and sub-
scription, refer to the Owner’s Manual or ca ll the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free).
● Airbag deployment notification
If an airbag deploys, an emergency call is automatically placed to the Lexus Link Call
Center with your vehicle’s location. You do not need to press any buttons.
● Emergency assistance
When you press the Emergency button, a priority call is placed to the Lexus Link Call
Center with your vehicle’s location. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link Advisor can deter-
mine your vehicle’s location, communicate with you, and, if appropriate, contact the near-
est emergency service provider.
● Stolen vehicle location assistance
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then select the option for
Lexus Link.
● Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock
The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the
outside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then select
the option for Lexus Link.
● Advisor record
You can record a conversation with the Lexus Link Advisor.
● Personal calling
A hands-free personal calling feature can be added to the Lexus Link System as an
option.
● Other services
Press the “SERVICES” button in the vehicle or call the Lexus Link Call Center and then
select the option for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service plan
level.
The system is only operational in GPS (Global Positioning System) and cellular coverage
areas.

What to do if ...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction 
indicator lampSRS warning light
ECB*1/VSC warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Electric power steering 
warning light
Pre-collision system 
warning light*2
For further information, re fer to the Owner’s Manual.