Auto Lexus GS350 2008 Owner's Manual

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Tire related termMeaning
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wi re le ss
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 3 4 )
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer) ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any door
not closed
ONOFF
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock (
→P. 3 7 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shift the shift lever to “P”
unlocks all doorsONOFF
Shift the shift lever to posi-
tion other than “P” locks
all doors
ONOFF
Po w e r w i n -
dows
(
→P. 6 4 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked entry functionONOFF
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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
→P. 6 7 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Linked entry functionONOFF
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 4 2 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................217
ABS.............................................................. 184
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 122
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 184
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 183
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ....................... 437
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 217
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 83
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 87
Airbag warning light ........................489
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 90
General airbag precautions ........... 87
Locations of airbags............................80
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 91
Proper driving posture ...................... 78
Side airbag precautions .................... 87
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................80
Alarm ............................................................ 75
Antenna ....................................................235
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 184
Armrest.....................................................356
Ashtrays ..................................................... 351 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 235
AUX adapter .......................................287
Cassette player .................................. 238
CD player/changer .......................... 242
DVD information ...............................270
DVD player/changer ....................... 251
DVD video/audio............................. 254
MP3/WMA disc................................ 247
Optimal use ......................................... 282
Radio ........................................................229
Steering switches .............................. 288
Video CD ............................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................144
Automatic light control system.........142
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 524
Mode select switch ............................ 126
S mode ......................................................127
AUX adapter ......................................... 287
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery
12 volt battery ........................................ 417
Checking................................................. 417
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................ 529
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 199
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 296
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Parking brake ........................................... 131
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 339
Power outlet ........................................... 353
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system ..............................190
Radar cruise control ............................. 153
Radiator...................................................... 415
Radio ..........................................................229
Radio data system.................................. 231
Rear sunshade........................................357
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 179
Rear window defogger .......................225
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 440
Fuses .........................................................442
Light bulbs ............................................ 470
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 55
Child restraint system installation ............................................102
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 392
Emergency locking retractor ......... 55
How to wear your seat belt............. 53 How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................56
Pre-collision seat belts .......................55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................55
Reminder light .................................... 490
Seat belt extenders ..............................56
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 54
Seat heaters/ventilators.....................355
Seating capacity ..................................... 198
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 45
Adjustment precautions .................... 46
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 102
Cleaning .................................................. 391
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 78
Seat heaters ..........................................354
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 125
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................................ 524
Shift lock system .................................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............................360
Side airbags............................................... 80
Side marker lights Switch.........................................................142
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 62
Mirror position memory.................... 47P
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