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.
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In AUTO mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
1. Turns AUTO mode ON/OFF
The indicator comes on when
AUTO mode is turne ...
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver.
- Small Phillips-head screwdriver.
- Lithium battery (CR1632).
Replacing the batte ...
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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