2008 Lexus GS350 ignition

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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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.

Topic 2
Before Driving
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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn auto mode on/off, press the auto button.
The indicator comes on when auto mode is
turned on.
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset 
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.
The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.
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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its
previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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Topic 3
When Driving
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Starting
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode s without turning on the engine, press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch without depres sing the brake pedal. The modes can be
changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

Topic 3
When Driving
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night DrivingRain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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May 15, 2008 12:07 pm
Automatic Transmission
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S “S” mode
*: The engine can only be started in “P”.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P” when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal
is depressed.
■ “S” mode
“S” mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to “S”.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward “+”.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward “-”.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Parking Brake
To s e t : firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
To r e l e a s e : depress the parking brake pedal
again.

Topic 4
Rain and Night Driving
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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the headlights are on.
Rear Window and Outside Rear View 
Mirror Defoggers
To defog the rear window and outside mirrors,
press the button.
Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light Control
Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Changes the cluster glass tint
The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.
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