light Lexus GS350 2008 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2008, Model line: GS350, Model: Lexus GS350 2008Pages: 598, PDF Size: 14.03 MB
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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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5-1. Essential information .............. 478If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 478
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 484
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 485
Event data recorder ................... 486
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 488
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ...... 488
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 497
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 512
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 522
If the engine will not start .......... 523
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 524
If you lose your keys .................... 525
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................... 526
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 529
If your vehicle overheats .......... 533
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 536 6-1. Specifications............................ 540
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 540
Fuel information........................... 553
Tire information ............................ 556
6-2. Customization .......................... 569 Customizable features .............. 569
6-3. Initialization ............................... 575 Items to initialize ........................... 575
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 578
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 579
Abbreviation list ....................... 582
Alphabetical index................... 584
What to do if............................... 594
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index
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Headlight (high beam) P. 142
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 130
Fog light P. 145
Side turn signal light P. 130
Headlight (low beam)
P. 142
Hood P. 403
Parking light P. 142
Windshield wipers P. 146
Moon roof ∗ P. 67
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 62
Side marker light P. 142
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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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Compass P. 369
Garage door opener switches P. 363
Inside rear view mirror P. 61
Personal light P. 339
Moon roof switch∗ P. 67
Interior light P. 338
Vanity mirror P. 348
Personal light P. 339
Interior light P. 338
Sun visor P. 347
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 80
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Lexus Link System switches∗ P. 373
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Shift lever P. 125
Cigarette lighter P. 352
Ashtray P. 351
Shift lock override button P. 524
Cup holders P. 345
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Seat heater/ventilator switches∗
P. 354
VSC OFF switch P. 186
Coin holder P. 345
Mode select switch P. 126
AVS switch∗ P. 183
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 142
P. 130
P. 145
Gauges and meters P. 132
Multi-information display P. 139Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 146
Parking brake pedal P. 131
Trunk opener main switch
P. 42
Glove box
P. 341
Hood lock release lever P. 403
“ENGINE START STOP” switch P. 121
Trunk opener P. 42
Fuel filler door opener P. 70
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“AFS OFF” switch∗ P. 143
Rear sunshade switch∗ P. 357
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 149
Intuitive parking assist switch∗ P. 164
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P. 133
Instrument panel light control P. 133
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 62
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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