2008 Lexus GS350 window

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Before driving
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■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle wh en operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected corr ectly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)
■Note for the smart access system with push-button start
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in
the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes are changed.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside th e vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective
range. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds
if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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Wireless remote control
■2-step unlocking function
When you push the button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
■Operation signals
●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
●Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are opening.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle and
the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and
moon roof (push and hold)
Unlocks the trunk 
(push and hold)
Sounds alarm 
(push and hold) ( P. 76 )

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Lock switch
Press the switch down to lock pas-
senger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the opposite direction will stop
window travel partway.

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■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Linked door lock window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. 
( P. 5 2 6 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. 
(  P. 3 4 )
●The power windows can be closed using the smart access system with push-
button start. ( P. 2 2 )
■Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY 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.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 5 7 1 )

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CAUTION
■When closing the windows
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows. 
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Before driving
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Moon roof (if equipped)
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and
down.
■Opening and closing
Open
Stops just before it is opened
fully. Press the switch again to
fully open.
Close
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.
■Tilt up and down
Ti l t u p
Tilt down
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.

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■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Linked door lock moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (P. 5 2 6 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 3 4 )
●The moon roof can be closed using the smart access system with push-button
start. ( P. 2 2 )
■Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF
The moon roof can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof 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 close switch depressed.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened automati cally ( just before fully opened position).
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 5 7 1 )

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Before driving
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CAUTION
■When opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■When closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a
position where they could be caught wh en the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof. 
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.