2008 Lexus GS350 lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with  push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk..................................................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel) .......................... 45
Front seats .......................................... 45
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 47
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 53
Steering wheel.................................. 60
Inside rear view mirror ................... 61
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 62
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 67 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 70
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 73 Immobilizer system ........................ 73
Alarm.................................................... 75
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 77
1-7. Safety information ....................... 78 Correct driving posture ............... 78
SRS airbags ...................................... 80
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................... 92
Child restraint sy stems ................. 98
Installing child restraints ............. 102
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 112 Driving the vehicle .......................... 112
Engine (ignit ion) 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
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2When driving

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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 fe atures.............. 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/vent ilators ............ 354
Armrest ........................................... 356
Rear sunshade ............................... 357
Floor mats....................................... 359
Trunk features............................... 360
Garage door opener .................. 363
Compass.......................................... 369
Lexus Link System ....................... 373 4-1. Maintenance and care........... 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior.................. 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ..................... 391
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 394 Maintenance requirements ..... 394
General maintenance ................ 396
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance........................... 400
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ................................. 400
Hood................................................. 403
Positioning a floor jack............... 404
Engine compartment................. 406
Tires .................................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure.................. 431
Wheels.............................................. 435
Air conditioning filter.................. 437
Electronic key battery ................ 440
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................ 442
Headlight aim................................. 467
Light bulbs ....................................... 470
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Driving position memory switches P. 47
Power window switches P. 64
Pictorial indexInterior
Inside lock button P. 37
Window lock switch P. 64
Door lock switch P. 37

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Shift lever P. 125
Cigarette lighter P. 352
Ashtray P. 351
Shift lock override button P. 524
Cup holders P. 345
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: If equipped
Seat heater/ventilator switches
P. 354
VSC OFF switch P. 186
Coin holder P. 345
Mode select switch P. 126
AVS switch P. 183

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 142
P. 130
P. 145
Gauges and meters P. 132
Multi-information display P. 139Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 146
Parking brake pedal P. 131
Trunk opener main switch
P. 42
Glove box
P. 341
Hood lock release lever P. 403
“ENGINE START STOP” switch P. 121
Trunk opener P. 42
Fuel filler door opener P. 70

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 225
Emergency flashers Air conditioning 
system
P. 217
Audio system 

P. 226
Navigation system*Touch screen 

P. 208
Security indicator
P. 73, 75
Clock P. 349Outside temper ature display
P. 350
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Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors 
and trunk........................ 22
Smart access system with 
push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk ............................................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel) .............. 45
Front seats ................................... 45
Driving position memory 
system ........................................ 47
Head restraints ........................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Steering wheel ........................... 60
Inside rear view mirror ............. 61
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 62 1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and 
moon roof ....................... 64
Power windows .......................... 64
Moon roof .................................... 67
1-5. Refueling .......................... 70 Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system ... 73 Immobilizer system .................. 73
Alarm............................................ 75
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.)...................................... 77
1-7. Safety information........... 78 Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ................................ 80
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.............. 92
Child restraint systems ........... 98
Installing child restraints....... 102