2010 Lexus GS350 ignition

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GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 126
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 135
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Turn signal lever ............................ 144
Parking brake ................................. 145
Horn.................................................... 146
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 147
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................... 151
Multi-information display........... 154
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 157
Fog light switch .............................. 160
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................... 161
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 1662-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 167
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................... 171
Intuitive parking assist ................. 183
Rear view monitor system ......... 196
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 199
Driving assist systems................ 200
PCS 
(Pre-Collision System) ........... 207
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 214
Vehicle load limits......................... 218
Winter driving tips ........................ 219
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing ............................... 225
3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen ................................. 228
Setting the touch screen ........... 235
2When driving
3Interior features

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GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 sec-
onds.)
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch (
or ) for
approximately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock
switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
■Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked
position
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left in the vehicle. (How-
ever, depending on the key’s location, the system may not be able to detect it. In
these instances the door lock protection function will not operate properly.)
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 5 7 1 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 6 2 0 )

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Driving position memory system
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger’s side, allowing the
position of the front passenger’s seat to be memorized. (if equipped)
■Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pushed,
push button “1”, “2” or “3”
until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following:
Using the wireless remote control
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF and close the
driver’s door.
While pushing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), push on the
wireless remote control until the
signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto return
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.