alarm Lexus GS350 2008 User Guide
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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CAUTION
■When the radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the prox-
imity alarm (→P. 506) will not be activated, and an accident may result.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident may result.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk, etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
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3-3. Using the audio system
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The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●ROCK
● EASYLIS (Easy listening)
● CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
● R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
● INFORM (Information)
● RELIGION
● MISC (Miscellaneous)
● ALARM (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” appears.
Touch on the screen or press ∧ or ∨ on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the
screen.
■ Displaying radio text messages
Touch on the screen.
If “MSG” appears on the screen, a
text message may be displayed.
STEP2
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Tr u n kTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes. Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
STEP1
STEP2
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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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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................24
Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................ 121
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Spare tire..................................................513
Spark plug ................................................546
Specifications ........................................ 540
Speedometer........................................... 132
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................... 60
Audio switches ...................................288
Steering wheel position memory...................................................47
Storage compartment ........................ 344
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
Sun visors ................................................. 347
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch ....................................................... 121
Fog light switch.....................................145
Ignition switch..........................................121
Light switches ........................................ 142
Mode select switch............................. 126
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch ........................ 64
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 422
Tire pressure warning select switch ................... 424
Window lock switch ........................... 64
Wipers and washer switch ............. 146 Tachometer ..............................................132
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 142
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Theft prevention labels...........................77
Tire inflation pressure .........................550
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains..................................................... 200
Checking................................................. 421
Compact spare tire............................ 513
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
Inflation pressure ...............................550
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 512
Rotating tires.......................................... 421
Size ........................................................... 550
Snow tires.............................................. 202
Tire pressure warning system....... 421
Tools.............................................................512
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Touch screen..........................................208
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 205
Emergency towing ........................... 478
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
Traction control...................................... 184
Trip meter ..................................................132T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 1 2 /522If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 7 3Immobilizer system
P. 5 2 3If the engine will not start
P. 5 2 9If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 5 2 4If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 3 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 2 5If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 2 9If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 5Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 3 6If the vehicle becomes stuck
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