2008 Lexus GS350 trunk

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.32Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.31
P.24
P.32
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.51
Door lock switch P.51
Power window switches P.52
Window lock switch P.52
Multi-information 
display
P.23
Driving position 
memory switches
 P.14
Parking brake pedal P. 22
Trunk opener P.54
Fuel filler door opener P.53
See P. 6
Hood lock release lever P.53

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“ENGINE START STOP” switch P.21
Air conditioning system P.36
Emergency flashers P.24
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers
P.33
Security indicator P.11
Audio system P.38
Glove box P.44
Trunk opener main switch P.54
See P.7
 : If equipped

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Keys
■Electronic key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Starts and stops the engine
■Mechanical key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
(To stop the alarm, push any button on the
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The wireless remote control can also be used to open the windows and moon roof. 
To do so, simply press and hold button.

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Entering and Exiting
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When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■ Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the door han-
dle.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the button on the door
handle.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying th e electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 21.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 58.

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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 set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in it s 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 the ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, 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 Comfort
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When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
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Opening and Closing
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Luggage Mat
Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage
mat up.
The lever can be hooked on the edge of the trunk.
Garage Door Opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under
license from HomeLink®.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your
vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed
to operate 3 different devices.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting system s, security systems, and other devices.

Opening and ClosingTopic 6
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Door Locks .............................................................. 51
Power Windows .................................................... 52
Moon Roof .............................................................. 52
Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 53
Hood ......................................................................... 53
Trunk......................................................................... 54

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Opening and Closing
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and ClosingOpening and Closing
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Tr u n k
■ Trunk opener
To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.
To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main
switch in the glove box.
ON
OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the entry function or the
wireless remote control.
■ Entry function and wireless remote control
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