2008 Lexus GS460 brake

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January 29, 2008 5:02 pm
When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
●StartingP. 2 1
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 2
●Parking BrakeP. 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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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

When DrivingTopic 3
Quick_GS_G_U
August 10, 2007 11:16 am
Starting ..................................................................... 21
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 22
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Multi-information Display.................................. 23
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 24
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 24
Mode Select Switch............................................. 24
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 25
Cruise Control ...................................................... 26
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 27
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ............................................ 28
TRAC/VSC Off Mode ....................................... 28

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When Driving
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May 15, 2008 12:07 pm
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)

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Entering and Exiting
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.

What to do if ...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction 
indicator lampSRS warning light
ECB*1/VSC warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Electric power steering 
warning light
Pre-collision system 
warning light*2
For further information, re fer to the Owner’s Manual.

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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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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
Tire pressure warning lighta
(On the
instrument cluster)
Driver’s seat belt 
reminder light
Master warning light
See the Owner’s Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o r“ECT PWR” indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Damping mode indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)“AFS OFF” indicator *2
Fog light indicatorIntuitive parking assist indica-
tor
*2
“ECT SNOW” indicatorSlip indicator
Shift position and shift range
indicators“VSC OFF” indicator
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R
BAG OFF” indicators
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System*2: If equipped

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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December 3, 2007 7:01 pm
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■ Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds,
keeping the brake pedal depressed.
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If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Ow ner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.