Lexus GS460 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide /

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When Driving
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Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
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Before Driving
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●StartingP. 2 1
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 2
●Parking BrakeP. 2 2
●Multi-information Display P. 2 3
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 4
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 4
●Mode Select SwitchP. 2 4
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 5
●Cruise ControlP. 2 6
●KeysP.9
●Smart Access System with 
Push-button Start P.1 0
●Theft Deterrent System P.1 1
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control P. 2 7
●AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) P. 2 8
●TRAC/VSC Off Mode P. 2 8
●SeatsP.1 3
●Driving Position Memory 
System P.1 4
●Head Restraints P.1 5
●Seat BeltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7
●Inside Rear View MirrorP.1 8
●Steering WheelP.1 8
●Odometer/Trip Meter and 
Trip Meter Reset Buttons P.1 8

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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
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Opening and Closing
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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
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●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.

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.32Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.31
P.24
P.32
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.51
Door lock switch P.51
Power window switches P.52
Window lock switch P.52
Multi-information 
display
P.23
Driving position 
memory switches
 P.14
Parking brake pedal P. 22
Trunk opener P.54
Fuel filler door opener P.53
See P. 6
Hood lock release lever P.53

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“ENGINE START STOP” switch P.21
Air conditioning system P.36
Emergency flashers P.24
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers
P.33
Security indicator P.11
Audio system P.38
Glove box P.44
Trunk opener main switch P.54
See P.7
 : If equipped

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Intuitive parking assist switch P.25
OverviewInstrument Panel
Instrument panel light control P.33
Odometer/trip meter and 
trip meter reset buttons
P. 18
Headlight cleaner switch P.33
“AFS OFF” switch P.31
Outside rear view mirror switches P.17
Rear sunshade switch P.45

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Cruise control switch
P.26, 27
Telephone switch P.40“DISP” switch P.23
Distance switch P.27Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch
P.18
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OverviewInstrument Panel
AVS switch P.28
Seat heater/ventilator switches
P.42
Mode select switch P.24
VSC OFF switch P.28
Cup holders P. 44
Shift lever P.22
Ashtray P.41
 : If equipped

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Keys ............................................................................. 9
Smart Access System with 
Push-button Start .................................................. 10
Theft Deterrent System ........................................ 11

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Keys
■Electronic key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Starts and stops the engine
■Mechanical key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
(To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.)1
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The wireless remote control can also be used to open the windows and moon roof. 
To do so, simply press and hold button.

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When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
Before DrivingBefore Driving
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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■ Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the door han-
dle.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the button on the door
handle.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying th e electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 21.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 58.