Heat Lexus GS460 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 (OM30A87U) User Guide

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 5 3 3 )
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
■To activate the light sensitivity function properly
Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the rear window glass, or put an object
behind the rear seat.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
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Headlight cleaner switch (if equipped)
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned ON.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function, as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The system should return to normal about
10 minutes.
■GS460: VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
CAUTION
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or
serious injury:
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi-
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping dist ance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be ac hievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating. 
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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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
3-4. Using the hands-free 
system (for cellular 
phone)............................ 291
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) .............. 291
Using the Bluetooth
® 
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

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Rear seat outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in acc ordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32 F (0C)
The air conditioning system may no t operate even when is touched.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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●Audio
This DVD player can play linear PCM, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio format
DVD. Other decoded types cannot be played.
●Title and chapter 
Video and audio programs stored in DVD video discs are divided into parts by
title and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video and audio programs stored on DVD video discs.
Usually, one movie, one album, or one audio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: A title is comprised of one or more chapters.
■Sound
●Dolby Digital 
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories. Confidential unpublished works. 
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 
This product incorporates copyright protec tion technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and ot her rights owners. Use of this copy-
right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limit ed viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
●DTS 
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are regi stered trademarks of Digital Theater
System, Inc.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down . It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Slide the lid to open, and push
the cigarette lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
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3-7. Other interior features
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Seat heaters/ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The temperature of the seats can be adjusted individually.
■Seat heaters
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
■ Seat heaters/ventilators
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on. 
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails,
etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires.
■Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to main-
tain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or
brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlappin g circles. Do not apply water. The excel-
lent results are obtained by keep ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Be careful not to splash or spill liquid on the floor.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(  P. 8 1 ) 
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbag s to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.