steering Lexus GS460 2011 Quick Guide /LEXUS 2011 GS350/GS460 OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM30C25U)

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Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Inside Rear View Mirror ..................................................................................................................... 15
Instrument Panel Light Control ..................................................................................................... 30
Interior Lights .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Intuitive Parking Assist ........................................................................................................................ 21
Keys...............................................................................................................................................................8
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect .............................................................................................. 47
Luggage Mat.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Mode Select Switch ............................................................................................................................20
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Multi-Information Display.................................................................................................................. 19
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset Buttons ........................................................... 16
Outside Rear View Mirrors .............................................................................................................. 15
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Parking Brake.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Power Windows ................................................................................................................................... 50
Rear Sunshade ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers ................................................ 30
Safety Connect ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Seat Belts .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Seat Heaters/Ventilators ................................................................................................................. 38
Seats .............................................................................................................................................................11
Smart Access System with Push-button Start............................................................................. 9
Steering Wheel ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Theft Deterrent System ...................................................................................................................... 10
Touch Screen........................................................................................................................................... 31
TRAC/VSC Off Mode......................................................................................................................25
Trunk .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Turn Signal Lever ..................................................................................................................................20
Windshield Wipers and Washers ..................................................................................................28

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Cruise control switch

P.22, 23
Telephone switch P.37“DISP” switch P.19
Distance switch P.23Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.16
 : If equipped

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Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
The immobilizer system prevents the engine from
being started in the event that an attempt is made
to start the vehicle using an unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes light when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To s e t t h e a l a r m : close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine, or unlock the doors or trunk.
■Steering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Driving Position Memory System
■Setting memory positions
While holding the “SET” button, press and hold
one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”) until
you hear a beep.
The current position of the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s seat (if equipped), and the outside rear
view mirror and steering wheel (driver’s side
switch only) are stored.
■Recalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”).
■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver’s side only)
While holding the desired memory button, press
and hold button on the wireless remote con-
trol until you hear a beep.
To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of the
doors within 60 seconds after the beep is heard.
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along
with the driver’s seat.
Positions can be conveniently stored for the vehicle’s primary drivers and passengers (if
equipped).
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position to be
recalled automatically when the driver’s door is opened. (The linked function does not operate if
the driver’s door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside the vehicle.)

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With navigation system
Tu r n a u t o m o d e o n
Tu r n a u t o m o d e o f f
The indicator comes on when auto mode is
turned on.
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Aw a y f ro m t h e d r i v e r
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.
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2
1
2
3
4
The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its
previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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Intuitive Parking Assist
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the
intuitive parking assist switch.
■Screen display
Multi-information display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the dual sen-
sors
Indicates the steering maneuvers required to
avoid an obstacle
Indicates obstacles detected by the rear cor-
ner sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors To u c h s c r e e n
: If equipped
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Sports mode
Suitable for meandering mountainous driv-
ing or high speed driving.
Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
TRAC/VSC Off Mode
To turn off TRAC: Push the VSC OFF switch
briefly. The message “TRAC OFF” appears on
the multi-information display.
To turn off VSC: Push and hold the VSC OFF
switch for 3 seconds when the vehicle is not mov-
ing. The slip off indicator light should come on
and the message “TRAC OFF” appears on the
multi-information display.
Push the button again to turn the system back on.
: If equipped
AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and
driving conditions.
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This switch turns off the traction control system or vehicle stability control system.
Use this switch if the wheels get stuck in snow, mud etc.

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Headlights
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.
■AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
The system can be turned on and off using the
“AFS OFF” switch.
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Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone)
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth® phone in the system. For
details, see the Owner’s Manual.
■Making a call
Press .
Touch “Phone” on the “Information” screen.
Inputting the phone number.
For another way of calling, see the Owner’s
Manual.
Touch or press on the steering
switch.
■Hanging up the phone
Touch or press on the steering switch.
Ashtrays
Front
To remove the ashtray, push the release lever.
Rear
To remove the ashtray, press down on the plate
and lift the ashtray out.

What to do if ...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lampSRS warning light
ECB*1 warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*2
(Flashing and
then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.