2008 Lexus GS450h steering

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When Driving
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Overview
Contents
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Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
●StartingP. 2 1
●Tr a n s m i s s i o n P. 2 2
●Parking Brake P. 2 2
●Multi-information Display P. 2 3
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 4
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 4
●Mode Select SwitchP. 2 4
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 5
●Cruise ControlP. 2 6
●KeysP.9
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P.1 0
●Theft Deterrent System P.1 1
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 2 7
●AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System) P. 2 8
●TRAC/VSC Off Mode P. 2 8
●SeatsP.1 3
●Driving Position Memory
System P.1 4
●Head Restraints P.1 5
●Seat BeltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7
●Inside Rear View MirrorP.1 8
●Steering WheelP.1 8
●Odometer/Trip Meter and
Trip Meter Reset Buttons P.1 8

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Cruise control switch
P.26, 27
Telephone switch P.40“DISP” switch P.23
Distance switch P.27Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.18
 : If equipped

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Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid sys-
tem 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 “POWER” switch to the ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or unlock the doors or trunk.
■ Steering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the “POWER” switch OFF.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Seats .......................................................................... 13
Driving Position Memory System..................... 14
Head Restraints ..................................................... 15
Seat Belts.................................................................. 16
Outside Rear View Mirrors ............................... 17
Inside Rear View Mirror...................................... 18
Steering Wheel ...................................................... 18
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter
Reset Buttons.......................................................... 18

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Before Driving
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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
Driving Position Memory System (If Equipped)
■ Setting memory positions
While holding the “SET” button, press and hold
one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”) until
you hear a beep.
The current position of the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s seat, and the outside rear view mirror
and steering wheel (driver’s side switch only) are
stored.
■Recalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”).
■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(driver’s side only)
While holding the desired memory button, press
and hold button on the wireless remote con-
trol until you hear a beep.
To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of the
doors within 60 seconds after the beep is heard.
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the
driver’s seat.
Positions can be conveniently stored for t he vehicle’s primary drivers and passengers.
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position
to be recalled automatically when the driver’s door is opened. (The linked function does not
operate if the driver’s door is unlocked usin g the mechanical key or manually from inside
the vehicle.)

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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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 “POWER” switch is turned OFF to
allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its previously set
position when the “POWER” switch is switched to ACCESSORY or ON mode.
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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the
intuitive parking assist switch.
■Screen display
Multi-information display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the dual sen-
sors
Indicates the steering maneuvers required to
avoid an obstacle
Indicates obstacles detected by the rear cor-
ner sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
T
ouch screen
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Sports mode
Suitable for meandering mountainous driv-
ing or high speed driving.
Normal mode Suitable for normal driving.
TRAC/VSC Off Mode
To turn off TRAC: Push the VSC OFF switch
briefly. The slip indicator light will come on.
To turn off VSC: Push and hold the VSC OFF
switch for 3 seconds when the vehicle is not mov-
ing. The slip indicator light and VSC OFF indica-
tor light come on.
Push the button again to turn the system back on.
AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and
driving conditions.
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This switch turns off the traction control sy stem or vehicle stability control system.
Use this switch if the wheels get stuck in snow, mud etc.