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To change the “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed. (
→P. 1 3 4 )
To start the engine: Press th e “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzz er sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be operated, contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
( → P. 4 5 8 )
STEP3
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If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the 12 volt bat-
tery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps
below.
Open the door using the mechani cal key, then open the hood.
GS350: Remove the engine compartment covers.
Connect the jumper cables.
GS460
STEP1
STEP2
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock
(
→P. 4 4 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shifting the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doorsONOFF
Shifting the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doors
ONOFF
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
→P. 7 5 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
→P. 7 8 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 5 5 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*
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BrakeFluid .......................................................... 433
Parking brake ........................................ 143
Brake assist ............................................. 200
Care Exterior ................................................... 406
Interior..................................................... 409
Seat belts .................................................410
Cargo capacity ....................................... 212
Cargo hooks ...........................................379
CD player/changer .............................. 261
Chains......................................................... 218
Child-protectors ......................................45
Child restraint system Definition..................................................109
Installation..................................................113
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........116
Installing CRS with top straps .........119
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 98
Battery precautions ............... 436, 551
Child restraint system .......................109
Child-protectors................................... 45
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................67
Installing child restraints .....................113
Moon roof precautions ..................... 80
Power window lock switch ..............75
Power window precautions.............75
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 459
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 65
Seat belt precautions.......................... 68 Seat heater precautions................. 374
Trunk precautions...................................51
Cigarette lighter......................................371
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 406
Interior .................................................... 409
Seat belts ................................................. 410
Clock .........................................................368
Coin holder ............................................. 364
Compass ................................................. 388
Condenser .............................................. 432
Console box ............................................ 361
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................552
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 165
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................ 364
Curtain shield airbags............................. 91
Customizable features ...................... 589
Daytime running light system ........... 156
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 243
Side mirror............................................. 243
Dimension............................................... 558
Dinghy towing ........................................ 223
Display Multi-information display ................ 152
Touch screen ....................................... 226
Trip information ................................... 153
Warning message .............................. 516
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 418
Door courtesy lights ............................356
Door pocket............................................365
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DoorsDoor lock...................................29, 41, 44
Rear door child protector ................ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 509
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 56
Driving Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 124
DVD player/changer.......................... 270
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
Replacing battery ..............................458
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..............507
If a warning message is displayed ............................................. 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
If the engine will not start........................................................ 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................ 543
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .......................................548
If you have a flat tire ................ 531, 541
If you lose your keys......................... 544
If you think something is wrong ...................................................503
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 555
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 496
If your vehicle overheats ................ 552 Engine
ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ......................................424
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 133
Hood ......................................................... 421
How to start the engine ................... 133
If the engine will not start ............... 542
Overheating ........................................ 552
Engine compartment cover ............. 426
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................145
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................. 431
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 562
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 429
Engine (ignition) switch........................133
Enhanced vehicle stability control....................................................200
Event data recorder ............................505
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 379
Floor mats ................................................ 378
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 433
Washer....................................................437
Fog lights Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ..................................................572
Foot light .................................................. 356
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JackPositioning a floor jack.................... 422
Vehicle-equipped jack .....................531
Jack handle ............................................... 531
Keyless entry............................................... 41
Keys Engine (ignition) switch ....................133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
If you lose your keys......................... 544
Key number plate ..................................24
Keys ..............................................................24
Mechanical key...................................... 25
Wireless remote control key ............ 41
Lexus Link System ................................392
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 488
Wattage.................................................. 572
Light sensitive optitron meter ............147
Lights Fog light switch .................................... 158
Headlights switch ............................... 155
Interior lights list..................................356
Replacing light bulbs....................... 488
Turn signal lever ................................... 142
Vanity lights .......................................... 367
Wattage.................................................. 572 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 418
General maintenance....................... 414
Maintenance data .............................558
Maintenance requirements............ 412
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 146
Meters....................................................... 145
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 239
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 72
Side mirror heater..............................243
Side mirrors.............................................. 73
Vanity mirrors ......................................367
Moon roof................................................... 78
MP3 disc.................................................. 266
Multi-information display ....................152
Noise from under the vehicle...............18
Odometer .................................................145
Oil Engine oil................................................ 427
Opener Fuel filler door .......................................... 81
Hood ......................................................... 421
Trunk............................................................49
Outer foot lights.................................... 356
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 73
Mirror position memory ................... 56
Outside temperature display .......................................... 153, 369
Overhead console ............................... 362
Overheating, Engine .......................... 552J
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Parking brake .......................................... 143
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs .......................488
Switch ........................................................155
Wattage ..................................................572
Personal lights ....................................... 358
Portable music player ........................ 306
Power outlet ............................................372
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.....................................................432
Radio ......................................................... 248
Radio data system................................ 250
Rear sunshade........................................376
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................488
Wattage ..................................................572
Rear view monitor system .................. 196
Rear window defogger .......................243
Replacing Electronic key battery .....................458
Fuses ........................................................ 460
Light bulbs ............................................488
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................64
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ..............................................113
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts.......................................410
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66 How to wear your
seat belt ............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pre-collision seat belts .......................66
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 509
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 374
Seating capacity ..................................... 216
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 54
Adjustment precautions ....................55
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 113
Cleaning ................................................ 409
Driver’s seat position memory .......56
Head restraint .........................................60
Properly sitting in the seat ................89
Seat heaters .......................................... 373
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................................543
Shift lock system ....................................543
Shopping bag hooks............................ 379
Side airbags................................................. 91
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 155
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 73
Mirror position memory ....................56P
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