2007 Lexus GS350 ECO mode

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors an d switch the engine switch to “IG-ON”
mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”, press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for 5 seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch position s corresponding to the desired func -
tion to be set or canceled are shown as follows.

When the setting or canceling operat ion is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver's door linked door unlocking
function

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Driving position memory system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.

Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger's side, allowing the
position of the fr
ont passenger's seat to be memorized.
■Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to “IG-ON” mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside r
ear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ -
ously recorded position will be
o
verwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver
side only)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry functi on or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door. Steering wh eel position is recalled when the
engine switch is set to the “IG-ON” mode.
■ Setting the link
ed door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memor
y system using the “1”, “2”
or “3” buttons on the driver’s side. ( P. 2 7 )
Turn the engine switch to the “O FF” mode, then close the driv
er’s
door.
Push the “1”, “2” or “3” button on
the driv
er’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 second
until you hear a beep.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to “IG-ON” mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
r
ecall the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. 
(  P. 5 4 )
■Canceling the linked do or unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the en gine switch set
to the “OFF” mode.
Push the “SET” button and the or button on the wireless remote con-
trol at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
b
e activated within 30 seconds after the co rresponding side door is opened, even if
the engine switch is in the “OFF” mode.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy st
em, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■Linked door lock window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. 
(  P. 4 8 6 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 1 4 )
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch “OFF”
The power windows can be operated for ap pr
oximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is switched to “ACC” mode or turned “OFF”. They cannot, however,
be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between th e
window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■When the battery is disconnected
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. 
(Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.)
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the swi
tch up and continue holding the
switch for 1 second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial
setting
s are complete.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. ( P.
5 2 5 )
STEP1
STEP2

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■Linked door lock moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (P. 4 8 6 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 1 4 )
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine switch “OFF”
The moon roof can be operated for ap pr
oximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is switched to “ACC” mode or turned “OFF”. It cannot, however, be
operated once the driv er’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r
oof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically
Keep the switch depressed.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened automati c
ally ( just before fully opened position).
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open a

utomatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. ( P.
5 2 5 )

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. 
Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or press the accelerator
pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to abnormal engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle and cause gas poisoning.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. 
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require making. 
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than
usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. 
Each push on the pedal uses up yo ur reserved brake fluid pressure.
●The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer. 
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuc k or bogged (4WD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in
sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the
vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■While driving the vehicle
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together
to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in “P”. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or
the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping no ise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and replac e the brake pads as soon as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brake only (GS430): Moderate levels of the brake pad and disc wear allow
enhanced front braking power. As a result , the discs may wear more quickly than
conventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recom-
mends that you also have the th ickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 4 76 )