What is it?
Now nearing the end of its third generation, the GS slots in above the sporty IS and below the luxury-laden LS. It’s sized about like the tremendously popular ES 350, but the GS offers rear-wheel-drive and a much higher price tag – not to mention the optional V8 seen in our tester.
Its basic style is derivative of the original Giugiaro-penned 1991 GS300 (a rebadged Toyota Aristo), but the latest car was introduced for 2006. Smoother and suaver than the second-generation GS – notable for its Shakespearean “Something wicked this way comes” ad campaign – the S190-platform car retains the two-engine configuration of its predecessor.
As enthusiasts, we jumped at the range-topping GS 460 with its 342-horsepower 4.6-liter V8. A hybrid – dubbed GS 450h – was briefly on offer before sluggish sales forced its removal from the North American market.
See also:
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature
setting.
- Vehicles with a navigation system.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
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Turn signal lever
1. Right turn.
2. Left turn.
3. Move and hold the lever partway
to signal a lane change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
4. Move and hold the lever partway
to si ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle's interior and
keep
it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
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