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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 155
P. 142
P. 158
Gauges and meters P. 145
Multi-information display P. 152Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 159
Parking brake pedal P. 143
Trunk opener main switch
P. 49
Glove box
P. 360
Hood lock release lever P. 421
“ENGINE START STOP” switch P. 133
Trunk opener P. 49
Fuel filler door opener P. 81
Horn P. 144
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than by using the smart access system with push-button start,
wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
● The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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Before driving
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
STEP1
STEP2
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
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■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the food, do not open the food until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious injury
such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. ( →P. 5 6 6 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................103
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 509
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 54
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 56
Front turn signal lights Wattage ..................................................572
Fuel Capacity...................................................561
Fuel gauge .............................................. 145
Gas station information ................. 620
Information............................................ 573
Refueling ..................................................... 81
Fuel door....................................................... 81
Fuel filler door............................................. 81
Fuses.......................................................... 460
Garage door opener.......................... 382
Gas station information ..................... 620
Gauges....................................................... 145
Glove box ............................................... 360
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)............................310
Head restraints......................................... 60
Headlight aim ........................................ 485
Headlight cleaner .................................. 164 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 156
Discharge headlights precautions........................................493
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 488
Switch........................................................ 155
Wattage .................................................. 572
Heaters Seat heaters .......................................... 373
Side mirror............................................. 243
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood ........................................................... 421
Hooks Cargo ......................................................379
Shopping bag ......................................379
Horn ............................................................ 144
Identification Engine..................................................... 560
Vehicle ................................................... 559
Ignition switch Engine switch ........................................ 133
Illuminated entry system ....................356
I/M test........................................................417
Immobilizer system .................................84
Indicator lights......................................... 149
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 595
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 72
Instrument panel light control .......... 146
Interior lights Interior lights .........................................357
Wattage .................................................. 572
Intuitive parking assist ............................181
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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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