Lights Lexus GS350 2008 Owner's Manual

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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk..................................................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 45
Front seats .......................................... 45
Driving position memory system ............................................... 47
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 53
Steering wheel.................................. 60
Inside rear view mirror................... 61
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 62
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 67 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 70
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 73 Immobilizer system ........................ 73
Alarm.................................................... 75
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 77
1-7. Safety information ....................... 78 Correct driving posture ............... 78
SRS airbags ...................................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 92
Child restraint systems ................. 98
Installing child restraints ............. 102
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 112 Driving the vehicle .......................... 112
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 121
Automatic transmission.............. 125
Turn signal lever............................. 130
Parking brake ................................... 131
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 132 Gauges and meters ..................... 132
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 136
Multi-information display........... 139
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................... 142
Headlight switch ............................ 142
Fog light switch .............................. 145
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 146
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 149
2-4. Using other driving systems ...................................... 150
Cruise control ................................ 150
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 153
Intuitive parking assist ................. 164
Rear view monitor system ......... 179
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 183
Driving assist systems.................. 184
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 190
2-5. Driving information ................... 194 Cargo and luggage ...................... 194
Vehicle load limits ......................... 198
Winter driving tips ........................ 199
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing .............................. 205 3-1. Using the touch screen .......... 208
Touch screen ................................ 208
Setting the touch screen ............ 212
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger .............. 217
Automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 217
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 225
3-3. Using the audio system........... 226 Audio system type ....................... 226
Using the radio.............................. 229
Using the cassette player ......... 238
Using the CD player................... 242
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 247
Using the DVD player ................ 251
Playing DVD video/audio ................................. 254
Playing video CD ......................... 266
DVD player and DVD video disc information ............. 270
Optimal use of the audio/video system .................. 282
Using the AUX adapter............ 287
Using the steering switches .... 288
3Interior features
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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)................. 291
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................... 291
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................................. 296
Setting the hands-free system ............................................... 311
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 337 Interior lights list............................ 337
3-6. Using the storage features .... 340 List of storage features.............. 340
3-7. Other interior features........... 347 Sun visors......................................... 347
Vanity mirror ................................. 348
Clock ................................................. 349
Outside temperature display ........................................... 350
Ashtrays ............................................ 351
Cigarette lighter ........................... 352
Power outlet .................................. 353
Seat heaters/ventilators ............ 354
Armrest ........................................... 356
Rear sunshade ............................... 357
Floor mats....................................... 359
Trunk features............................... 360
Garage door opener.................. 363
Compass.......................................... 369
Lexus Link System ....................... 373 4-1. Maintenance and care........... 388
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 388
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 391
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 394 Maintenance requirements ..... 394
General maintenance ................ 396
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance........................... 400
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 400
Hood................................................. 403
Positioning a floor jack............... 404
Engine compartment................. 406
Tires .................................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure.................. 431
Wheels.............................................. 435
Air conditioning filter.................. 437
Electronic key battery ................ 440
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 442
Headlight aim................................. 467
Light bulbs ....................................... 470
4Maintenance and care
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 421
P. 512
P. 550
P. 556
Tail lights P. 142
Side marker light P. 142
Trunk P. 42
Rear window defogger P. 225
Door P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 70
Turn signal light P. 130
∗: If equipped
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.
In the auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror is automatically set
to auto whenever the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned
IGNITION ON mode.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
● Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n ic m o d eWhen is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
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1-7. Safety information
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Airbag system components
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Knee airbag
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Front side airbag
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensorCurtain shield and rear side
airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Rear side airbag (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G
OFF” indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor
Curtain shield airbag
Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear out-
board occupants.
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag and knee airbag
Activated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag and knee airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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■Unoccupied
■ System malfunction
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag and knee airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag and knee airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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