2008 Lexus GS350 park assist

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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
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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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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 112Driving 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 2-3. Operating the lights and
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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

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CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter th e vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■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 brake actuator (GS460) or brake booster (GS350) does not operate, do
not follow other vehicles closely and avoi d 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 turning the engine off. 
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 3 (GS460) or 2 (GS350) individual hydraulic sys-
tems: If one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake
pedal should be depressed more firmly th an 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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 1 3 0 )
(if equipped)
Damping mode indicator 
( P. 1 8 3 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 4 2 )Shift position and shift
range indicators 
( P. 1 2 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
( P. 1 4 2 )MCruise control indicator 
(  P. 1 5 3 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 1 4 2 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 6 5 )
Fog light indicator 
( P. 1 4 5 ) Slip indicator ( P. 1 8 5 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator 
( P. 1 4 3 ) “VSC OFF” indicator 
( P. 1 8 6 )
“ECT SNOW” indicator 
( P. 1 2 6 )“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicators 
(  P. 9 2 )
“ECT PWR” indicator 
( P. 1 2 6 )
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current driving range.
●Trip information ( P. 140)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information.
●Intuitive parking assist dis-
play (if equipped) ( P. 166)
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped) 
( P. 153)
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
●Warning messages 
( P. 4 9 7 )
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
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Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist uses sensors in the front and rear of the vehicle to
detect the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles, and informs the
driver of this distance using the mult i-information display, the touch screen,
and warning beeps. 
The system may be used at speeds less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
■ Sensor types
Dual sensors
There are 4 sensors installed in the front bumper, two in the center section
to detect obstacles directly ahead, an d one in each corner of the bumper,
to detect obstacles in those areas. 
The dual sensors detect obstacles ahea d of the vehicle, and judge whether
avoidance maneuvers are necessary (whether the obstacle will come
within 0.8 ft. [25 cm] of the vehicl e), according to the distance between
the obstacle and the vehicle, and the steering wheel position. The screen
display and beeps will change accordingly.
Rear corner sensors
These sensors detect obstacles around the rear corners of the vehicle.
Back sensors
These sensors detect obstacles behind the vehicle.

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■Intuitive parking assist switch
Press the switch to turn the
system on/off.
If the intuitive parking assist is
turned on, the indicator light will
come on, and the system will
operate under the following
conditions:
• The dual sensors will oper- ate if the shift lever is in a
position other than “R” or
“P”.
• All corner sensors and the back sensors will operate if
the shift lever is in “R”.