Whats your favorite discovered feature?
Lexus Champion
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From: Texas
My favorite discovered feature on my 2014 GS 350 is the full throttle mode.
People who have driven this vehicle and complains that it is slow or lagging during wide open throttle because they did not access the full throttle mode.
Full throttle mode is basically a small tactile detent in our gas pedal. To access it you would need to step on the gas pedal all the way to the floor. And right when you think it has reached its full travel you have to apply more pressure and go past that detent and voila! Full throttle mode baby!
People who have driven this vehicle and complains that it is slow or lagging during wide open throttle because they did not access the full throttle mode.
Full throttle mode is basically a small tactile detent in our gas pedal. To access it you would need to step on the gas pedal all the way to the floor. And right when you think it has reached its full travel you have to apply more pressure and go past that detent and voila! Full throttle mode baby!
Rookie
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From: CA
My hockey sticks!
Lexus Test Driver
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Hey do u guys know that our cars have a built in alarm from the factory? The horn will go off if u force open the door when it's locked. Even my base CT has it and I think all Lexus cars have it. 
Racer
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From: IL
Even my old 2000 Camry had it. It would disable the ignition too so even if someone had a key, unless the key fob was used to unlock the car or key was used to unlock the car, the car would not start.
Lexus Champion
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From: Texas
Force open the door? I would certainly hope under that situation/condition that the alarm would go off...
Racer
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From: IL
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From: HI
People that are late to discover this have not experienced the term 'pedal-to-the metal' - as in applying ~100lbs+ of pushing effort with the right leg and foot on the throttle pedal to make the car go F-A-S-T! It's hard for me to believe that any red-blooded boy has not done this within the first 3 days of driving a car after first obtaining their drivers license. Oh well...
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Pole Position
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From: Ca
Agree with all the above, but I'll add in my pleasant surprises 
One thing I dont see that I LOVE is getting into the car by just grabbing the door handles without needing to unlock it first! I set it up to unlock all doors too at the same time, allowing everyone to hop right in easily. Couldn't believe the dealer didn't even show me this!
Also just one touch to start the engine without even needing to hold down the button.. This car is so effortless to own and use!
The auto sensing windshield wipers work better than I could have imagined adjusting themselves based on amount of rain and speed of the car.
The Fuel Guide is great, listing out nearby gas stations and current prices, and you can click to navigate to your favorite brand (or cheapest price if so inclined).
Oh yeah, and the nifty grocery bag holder in the trunk, that one snuck up on me too!
The more I think about this car, the more little things really add up on this fine machine!!
One thing I dont see that I LOVE is getting into the car by just grabbing the door handles without needing to unlock it first! I set it up to unlock all doors too at the same time, allowing everyone to hop right in easily. Couldn't believe the dealer didn't even show me this!
Also just one touch to start the engine without even needing to hold down the button.. This car is so effortless to own and use!
The auto sensing windshield wipers work better than I could have imagined adjusting themselves based on amount of rain and speed of the car.
The Fuel Guide is great, listing out nearby gas stations and current prices, and you can click to navigate to your favorite brand (or cheapest price if so inclined).
Oh yeah, and the nifty grocery bag holder in the trunk, that one snuck up on me too!
The more I think about this car, the more little things really add up on this fine machine!!
CL Community Team
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From: US
Just have someone inside when you lock the car. Have the person unlock from the inside.
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From: Ontario
My favorite discovered feature on my 2014 GS 350 is the full throttle mode.
People who have driven this vehicle and complains that it is slow or lagging during wide open throttle because they did not access the full throttle mode.
Full throttle mode is basically a small tactile detent in our gas pedal. To access it you would need to step on the gas pedal all the way to the floor. And right when you think it has reached its full travel you have to apply more pressure and go past that detent and voila! Full throttle mode baby!
People who have driven this vehicle and complains that it is slow or lagging during wide open throttle because they did not access the full throttle mode.
Full throttle mode is basically a small tactile detent in our gas pedal. To access it you would need to step on the gas pedal all the way to the floor. And right when you think it has reached its full travel you have to apply more pressure and go past that detent and voila! Full throttle mode baby!
Pole Position
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From: CA
The spare tire is one thing I asked about as well. The dealer told me that the tire is rated for drive a few thousand miles, not the typical 50 miles that small donuts are designed for in most cars.
I like how the parking assist is always engaged so if you're real close to something, such as a drive through, it lets you know.
I like how the parking assist is always engaged so if you're real close to something, such as a drive through, it lets you know.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: California
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