2010 Lexus GS350 hood open

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 157
P. 144
P. 160
Gauges and meters P. 147
Multi-information display P. 154Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 161
Parking brake pedal P. 145
Trunk opener main switch
P. 48
Glove box
P. 387
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Engine (ignition) switch P. 135
Trunk opener P. 48
Fuel filler door opener P. 82
Horn P. 146
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 207

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
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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 ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected 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.

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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.
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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 mechanical key, then open the hood.
GS350: Remove the engine compartment covers.
Connect the jumper cables.
GS460
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood 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 9 4 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant
Capacity................................................. 594
Checking ............................................... 455
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 219
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................590
Checking ................................................. 451
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 219
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 453
Engine (ignition) switch ....................... 135
Enhanced vehicle stability 
control ................................................... 200
Event data recorder............................ 532
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 408
Floor mats................................................ 406
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 457
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................160
Wattage ................................................ 600
Foot light .................................................. 382
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ..........................105
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ......................................537
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 53
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................................ 600Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 589
Fuel gauge...............................................147
Gas station information ................. 648
Information ............................................. 601
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuses ..........................................................484
Garage door opener ............................. 411
Gas station information......................648
Gauges .......................................................147
Glove box ................................................ 387
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .......................... 332
Head restraints ......................................... 60
Headlight aim ........................................ 509
Headlight cleaner .................................. 166
Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 158
Discharge headlights 
precautions......................................... 518
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch.........................................................157
Wattage ................................................. 600
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Side mirror.............................................255
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood .......................................................... 445
Hooks
Cargo ..................................................... 408
Shopping bag ..................................... 408
Horn ............................................................ 146
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Noise from under the vehicle .............. 18
Odometer ................................................. 147
Oil
Engine oil ................................................. 451
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 82
Hood ....................................................... 445
Trunk........................................................... 48
Outer foot lights ................................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Outside temperature 
display .......................................... 156, 396
Overhead console .............................. 389
Overheating, Engine .......................... 578
Parking brake .......................................... 145
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 157
Wattage ................................................ 600
Personal lights ....................................... 384
Portable music player ........................ 328
Power outlet ........................................... 399
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207Radar cruise control ............................... 171
Radiator .................................................... 457
Radio ..........................................................260
Radio data system ................................ 262
Rear sunshade .......................................403
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Wattage ................................................. 600
Rear view monitor system.................. 196
Rear window defogger ......................255
Replacing
Electronic key battery ......................482
Fuses........................................................ 484
Light bulbs .............................................. 512
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners .......................................... 626
Safety Connect....................................... 421
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 63
Automatic locking retractor ............66
Child restraint system 
installation .............................................. 114
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................434
Emergency locking retractor..........66
How to wear your seat belt ............. 63
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................................66
Pre-collision seat belts .......................65
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 536
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65N
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