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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners.....................................562

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners
(in French)..............................................563

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners
(in French)..............................................565

Headlight aim instructions

for Canadian owners
(in French) (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)...................573

Summary of Contents for GS F

Page 1: ...riving etc 4 Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving 5 Interiorfeatures Usage of the interior features etc 6 Maintenance andcare Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures 7 Whentrouble arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency 8 Vehicle specifications Vehicle specifications customizable features etc 9 For owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners and...

Page 2: ...eterrentsystem Engine immobilizer system 72 Alarm 74 2 Instrumentcluster Warning lights and indicators 78 Gauges and meters GS350 GS300 86 Gauges and meters GS F 92 Multi information display GS350 GS300 100 Multi information display GS F 108 Head up display 120 Fuel consumption information 127 3 1 Key information Keys 132 3 2 Opening closingand locking thedoorsandtrunk Doors 137 Trunk 143 Smart ac...

Page 3: ...Parking brake 211 Brake Hold 213 ASC Active Sound Control GS F 215 4 3 Operatingthelights andwipers Headlight switch 216 Automatic High Beam 219 Windshield wipers and washer 223 4 4 Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap 228 4 5 Using thedriving support systems Lexus Safety System 232 PCS Pre Collision System 238 LKA Lane Keeping Assist 249 Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range 258 Cruis...

Page 4: ...sole box 331 Cup holders 332 Auxiliary boxes 333 Trunk features 334 5 5 Usingtheotherinterior features Other interior features 338 Sun visors 338 Vanity mirrors 338 Clock 339 Ashtrays 339 Power outlets 340 Armrest 340 Rear sunshade rear door sunshades 341 Trunk storage extension 343 Coat hooks 344 Assist grips 344 Garage door opener 345 LEXUS Enform Safety Connect 352 6 1 Maintenance andcare Clean...

Page 5: ...our vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency 425 7 2 Stepstotakeinan emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed 426 If you think something is wrong 432 Fuel pump shut off system 433 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 434 If a warning message is displayed 441 If you have a flat tire vehicles with spare tire 472 If you have a flat tire vehicles without spare tire 483 If the eng...

Page 6: ...ructions for Canadian owners in French 563 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French 565 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners in French vehicles with single beam headlights 573 What to do if Troubleshooting 576 Alphabetical index 580 8 Vehiclespecifications 9 Forowners Index For information regarding the equipment listed below refer to the NAVIGA TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OW...

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Page 8: ...es not warrant these prod ucts and is not responsible for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Lexus vehicle This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Lexus products Modification with non genuine Lexus products could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In ...

Page 9: ...nctions con duct research and development and improve quality Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased In response to an official request by the police a court of law or a government agency For use by Lexus in a lawsuit For research purposes where the data is not tied to a spec...

Page 10: ...s no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the...

Page 11: ...ired your ability to operate your vehicle Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time impair judgment and reduce coordination which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury Defensive driving Always drive defensively Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents Driver distraction Always give your full attention to d...

Page 12: ...ould cause damage to or a mal function in the vehicle or its equipment Indicates operating or working procedures Follow the steps in numerical order Indicates the action pushing turning etc used to operate switches and other devices Indicates the outcome of an operation e g a lid opens Indicates the component or posi tion being explained Means Do not Do not do this or Do not let this happen ...

Page 13: ...OM30G34U_ U How to search Searchingbyname Alphabetical index P 580 Searchingbyinstallationposition Pictorial index P 14 Searchingbysymptom or sound What to do if Troubleshooting P 576 Searchingbytitle Table of contents P 2 ...

Page 14: ...14 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Pictorial index Exterior front GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 15: ... Refueling method P 228 Fuel type fuel tank capacity P 521 Tires P 393 Tire size inflation pressure P 528 Winter tires tire chain P 296 Checking rotation tire pressure warning system P 393 Coping with flat tires P 472 483 Hood P 373 Opening P 373 Engine compartment cover P 379 Engine oil P 522 Coping with overheat P 509 Warning messages P 443 Headlights front sidemarkerlights P 216 Frontturnsignal...

Page 16: ...16 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Exterior rear GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 17: ...ges P 436 443 Outsiderear view mirrors P 171 Adjusting the mirror angle P 171 Folding the mirrors P 171 Driving position memory P 160 Defogging the mirrors P 314 Taillights rearsidemarkerlights P 216 Stoplights P 182 Rearturnsignallights P 210 Back uplight Shifting the shift lever to R P 202 Licenseplatelights P 216 1 2 Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving Replacing method P 418 3 4 ...

Page 18: ...ne P 425 When the engine will not start P 497 Warning messages P 450 467 Shiftlever P 202 Changing the shift position P 202 Precautions against towing P 426 When the shift lever does not move P 208 Meters P 86 92 Reading the meters adjusting the instrument panel light P 86 92 Warning lights indicator lights P 78 When the warning lights come on P 434 1 2 3 ...

Page 19: ...ail lights daytime running lights P 216 Windshield wiperandwasherswitch P 223 Usage P 223 Adding washer fluid P 392 Headlight cleaners 1 P 224 Warning messages P 462 Emergencyflasher switch P 424 Trunkopener P 143 Hood lockreleaselever P 373 Tiltand telescopic steeringcontrolswitch P 168 Adjustment P 168 Driving position memory P 160 Airconditioningsystem P 308 Usage P 308 Rear window defogger P 3...

Page 20: ...20 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Switches GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 21: ... 290 Heatedsteeringwheelswitch P 322 Automatic HighBeamswitch P 219 Instrument panel light control switches P 89 97 Odometer tripmeterandtripmeterresetbutton P 89 96 HUD Head updisplay switches P 120 Brakeholdswitch P 213 ASCswitch P 215 If equipped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 22: ...22 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 23: ... Pictorialindex GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Drivingpositionmemory switches P 160 Outsiderear view mirrorswitches P 171 Doorlockswitches P 139 Power windowswitches P 175 Windowlockswitch P 175 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 24: ...24 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 25: ...etercontrolswitches P 101 109 Vehicle to vehicledistanceswitch 2 P 264 Cruisecontrolswitch Cruise control 2 P 270 Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range 2 P 258 LKA Lane Keeping Assist switch 2 P 249 Telephoneswitches 1 1 Refer to NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 2 If equipped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 26: ...26 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 27: ...P 323 Seatventilator switches 1 P 323 RemoteTouch P 302 Intuitive parkingassistswitch 1 2 Rearsunshadeswitch 1 P 341 Drivingmodeselectswitch P 273 Snowmodeswitch P 203 TVD switch P 286 1 If equipped 2 Refer to NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 28: ...28 Pictorial index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Interior GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 29: ...30G34U_ U SRSairbags P 41 Floormats P 32 Frontseats P 158 Headrestraints P 165 Seat belts P 36 Consolebox P 331 Inside lockbuttons P 139 Cupholders P 332 Auxiliaryboxes P 333 Ashtrays P 339 Assistgrips P 344 If equipped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 30: ...ror P 169 Sunvisors P 338 Vanitymirrors P 338 Interiorlight 1 P 328 Personallights 1 P 328 Moonroofswitches P 178 SOS button 2 P 352 Garage door openerswitches P 345 1 The illustration shows the front but they are also equipped in the rear 2 If equipped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 31: ...ing 32 For safe driving 34 Seat belts 36 SRS airbags 41 Front passenger occupant classification system 52 Safety information for children 58 Child restraint systems 59 Installing child restraints 63 Exhaust gas precautions 71 1 2 Theftdeterrentsystem Engine immobilizer system 72 Alarm 74 ...

Page 32: ... and model year as your vehicle Fix them securely in place onto the carpet Insert the retaining hooks clips into the floor mat eyelets Turn the upper knob of each retain ing hook clip to secure the floor mats in place Always align the marks The shape of the retaining hooks clips may differ from that shown in the illustration Floormat 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...r models or different model year vehicles even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats Only use floor mats designed for the driver s seat Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks clips provided Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other Do not place the floor mat bottom side up or upside down Before driving Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct p...

Page 34: ... of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears P 165 Wear the seat belt correctly P 36 Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehi cle P 36 Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt P 59 Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outs...

Page 35: ...t posture from being achieved and reduce the effec tiveness of the seat belt and head restraint Do not place anything under the front seats Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mech anism may also be damaged Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads W...

Page 36: ...he seat belt To fasten the seat belt push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard To release the seat belt press the release button Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release but ton Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before drivi...

Page 37: ...ate in the event of a minor frontal impact a minor side impact a rear impact or a vehicle rollover Emergency locking retractor ELR The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully Automatic locking retractor ALR When a passenger s shoulder belt is co...

Page 38: ... they are not long enough a personal ized seat belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge WARNING Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving or an accident Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury Wearing a seat belt Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt Always wear a seat belt properly Each se...

Page 39: ...f a collision If the pretensioner has activated the SRS warning light will come on In that case the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer Adjustable shoulder anchor Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amou...

Page 40: ... to install remove modify disassemble or dispose of the seat belts Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation Using aseat beltextender Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not secu...

Page 41: ... from impact with interior components SRS knee airbags Can help provide driver and front passenger protection An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger s seat is built into the glove box door The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants They work together withtheseat beltstohelp reduce the riskofdeathor...

Page 42: ...ect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS rear side airbags Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats Can prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of vehicle rollover 3 4 ...

Page 43: ...uickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants SRSairbagsystemcomponents Front passenger occupant classifi cation system ECU and sensors Side impact sensors front doors Knee airbags Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Side impact sensors front Front side airbag...

Page 44: ... distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals com fortably Slightly recline the back of the seat Although vehicle designs vary many drivers can achieve the 10 in 250 mm dis tance even with the d...

Page 45: ...n the rear seats of the vehicle and prop erly restrained The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat P 59 If the seat belt extender has been connected to the front seat belt buckles but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt the SRS front air bags will judge that the driver and front pas senger are wearing the seat ...

Page 46: ...hands outside the vehicle Do not attach anything to or lean anything against areas such as the dashboard steering wheel pad lower portion of the instrument panel and door of the glove box These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver front passenger and knee airbags deploy Do not attach anything to areas such as a door windshield glass side door glass front or rear pillar roof side rail a...

Page 47: ...on If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored such as the steering wheel pad door of the glove box and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked have them replaced by your Lexus dealer Do not place anything such as a cushion on the front passenger s seat Doing so will disperse the passenger s weight which prevents the sensor from detecting the pas senger s weight properly As a resu...

Page 48: ...rce corresponding to an approximately 12 18 mph 20 30 km h frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations If the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision such as a collision in which ...

Page 49: ... of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags SRS front airbags The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision But whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur Hitting a curb edge o...

Page 50: ... do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side or low speed frontal collision The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision if it pitches end over end or if it is involved in a low speed side or low speed frontal collision Collision from the side to the vehic...

Page 51: ... of a door or its surrounding area is damaged or deformed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel dash board near the front passenger airbag lower portion of the instrument panel or door of the glove box is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged The surface of the seats w...

Page 52: ...belt reminder light SRS warning light AIR BAG OFF indicator light AIR BAG ON indicator light Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys tem This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and acti vates or deactivatesthedevices forthefrontpassenger 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 53: ...n the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG OFF or AIR BAG ON 4 SRS warning light Off Seat belt reminder light Off 2 or flashing 3 Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated or activated 4 Side airbag on the front passenge...

Page 54: ...ger seat Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Activated Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG OFF SRS warning light Off Seat belt reminder light Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated Curtain shield airba...

Page 55: ...hild Factors which may affect this can be the physique or posture 5 Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat A for ward facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable P 59 6 In case the indicator light is not illuminated consult this manual on how to install the child restraint system properly P 63 Ind...

Page 56: ... the seatback with their legs Do not put objects under the front passenger seat Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light to be illuminated which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a severe accident If the seatback touches the rear seat return the seatback to a ...

Page 57: ... front seat backs Do not use a seat accessory such as a cushion and seat cover that covers the seat cushion surface Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat Adjust the front passenger seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling If the head restraint is left in contact with the ceiling the system may not detect the front passenger properly leading to improper operati...

Page 58: ...rts such as the power window hood trunk seats etc Observethefollowingprecautionswhenchildren areinthevehicle Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes largeenoughto properlywearthevehicle sseatbelt WARNING Never leave children unattended in the vehicle and never allow children to have or use the key Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle...

Page 59: ... vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child For installation details follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 63 A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or the lap portion of the lap shoulderbelt Thelawsofall50stat...

Page 60: ...child restraint system Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt If the child is too large for a child restraint system sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle s seat belt P 36 Typesofchildrestraints Rear facing Infant seat convert ible seat Forward facing Convertible seat Booster seat ...

Page 61: ...e front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not use the seat b...

Page 62: ...belt When the child restraint system is not in use Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk If a head restraint was removed when installing a child restraint s...

Page 63: ...th a child restraint locking mechanism ALR ELR belts except driver s seat belt P 37 Anchor brackets for top tether strap Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seats Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions Firmly secure childrestraintstotheseatsusingtheLATCHanchorsoraseatbelt Attachthe top tetherstrap when installinga childrestraint Thelap shoulderbeltcanbeusedifyourchild...

Page 64: ...ype A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system InstallationwithLATCHsystem 1 2 Canada only 3 ...

Page 65: ...s in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system Rear facing Infant seat convertible seat Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Canada only 3 Installing child restraints usin...

Page 66: ...m down into the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended Forward facing Convertibleseat Rear outboard seats Remove the head restraint Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehi...

Page 67: ...e extended While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether ...

Page 68: ...re that the belt is not twisted Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible P 36 Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt Rear outboard seats Remove the head restraint Secure the child restraint system using the seat belt or LATCH anchors 2 Removingachildrestraintinstalledwithaseatbelt Childrestrai...

Page 69: ...llow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving or an accident If the driver s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents ...

Page 70: ...curing a child restraint system never adjust the seat Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer Do not use aseat belt extender If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event o...

Page 71: ... have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible When parking If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area such as a garage stop the engine Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time If such a situation cannot be avoided park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior Do not leave the engi...

Page 72: ...ne immobilizer system Conditionsthatmay causethe system to malfunction If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system key with a built in transponder chip of another vehicle The vehicle s keys have built in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regist...

Page 73: ...Puerto Rico For vehicles sold in Canada WARNING Certifications for the engine immobilizer system Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTICE To ensurethe system operates correctly Do not modify or remove the system If modified or removed the proper operation of the system cannot be guarante...

Page 74: ...cked trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function or wireless remote control The hood is opened Close the doors trunk and hood and lock all the doors The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms Unlock the doors Turn the engine...

Page 75: ...e Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system Alarm operated doorlock In the following cases the door may automatically lock When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated While the alarm is activated a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door When recharging or replacing ...

Page 76: ...eft deterrent system GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U NOTICE To ensurethe system operates correctly Do not modify or remove the system If modified or removed the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed ...

Page 77: ...ster 2 2 Instrumentcluster Warning lights and indicators 78 Gauges and meters GS350 GS300 86 Gauges and meters GS F 92 Multi information display GS350 GS300 100 Multi information display GS F 108 Head up display 120 Fuel consumption information 127 ...

Page 78: ...models GS350 GS300 F SPORT models The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle s vari oussystems For the purpose of explanation the following illustrations display all warning lightsandindicators illuminated ...

Page 79: ...GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 79 2 Instrument cluster 2 Instrument cluster GS F The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region ...

Page 80: ...Charging system warning light P 434 1 4 5 If equipped AFS OFF indicator P 435 1 U S A Malfunction indicator lamp P 434 1 4 Brake hold operated indicator P 435 1 Canada Malfunction indicator lamp P 434 4 U S A Parking brake indicator P 436 1 SRS warning light P 434 4 Canada Parking brake indicator P 436 1 U S A ABS warning light P 434 1 Brake system warning light P 436 1 Canada ABS warning light P ...

Page 81: ... light flashes to indicate a malfunction 5 GS350 GS300 6 GS F The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle s various sys tems Seat belt reminder light P 436 1 Tire pressure warning light P 436 1 Master warning light P 436 If equipped LKA warning light P 437 Indicators Turn signal indicator P 210 Cruise control indicator P 266 270 U S A Headlight indicator P 216 If equippe...

Page 82: ...co Driving Indicator Light P 85 2 6 If equipped PCS Pre Collision System warning light P 241 U S A Parking brake indicator P 211 7 8 If equipped BSM Blind Spot Monitor outside rear view mirror indicators P 278 Canada Parking brake indicator P 211 If equipped BSM Blind Spot Monitor indicator P 278 10 Low outside temperature indicator P 87 94 Eco drive mode indicator P 273 If equipped SPORT indicato...

Page 83: ... drive mode indicator P 273 SPORT S indicator P 273 SPORT S indicator P 273 CUSTOMIZE indicator P 273 Snow mode indicator P 203 NORMAL indicator P 276 Eco drive mode indicator P 276 SPORT S indicator P 276 SPORT S indicator P 276 CUSTOMIZE indicator P 276 Snow mode indicator P 203 EXPERT indicator P 292 STANDARD indicator P 286 SLALOM indicator P 286 TRACK indicator P 286 ...

Page 84: ... mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode the BSM function is enabled on of the multi information display When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi information display the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode If the system is functioning correctly the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will turn off after a few second...

Page 85: ...he acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco driving or when the vehicle is stopped the light turns off Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on acceleration Eco driving ratio based on acceleration If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco driving the right side of the Eco Driving Indi cator Zone Display will illuminate Zone of Eco dr...

Page 86: ...86 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 2 Instrument cluster Gauges and meters GS350 GS300 Except F SPORT models F SPORT models The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region ...

Page 87: ... in the tank Multi information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data P 100 Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction P 441 Odometer trip meter and maintenance required information display Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and...

Page 88: ...models When the engine reaches a set speed a ring shaped indicator will be displayed on the tachometer Revpeak FSPORT models The engine speed reaches or exceeds 5000 rpm an afterimage of the tachometer will be displayed at the highest engine speed for approximately 1 seconds ...

Page 89: ...hen the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted individually However when thesurroundings are bright daytime etc turning onthetail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness At this time any adjustments made to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once Limitation ofbrightnessadjustment The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatical...

Page 90: ...phenomenon is characteristic of liquid crystal displays and there is no problem continuing to use the display Clock settings Customization The meter display can be customized on the multi information display Customizable features P 545 If the screen shown to the right is displayed when trying to change the time display method through P 100 on the multi infor mation display the system may be malfun...

Page 91: ...mponents Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone which indicates the maximum engine speed The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone H In this case immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the engine after it has cooled completely P 509 ...

Page 92: ...350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 2 Instrument cluster Gauges and meters GS F If the drive mode is changed some of the meter displays and the gauge layout will be changed Normal mode CUSTOMIZED mode Eco drive mode ...

Page 93: ...2 Instrument cluster SPORT S mode SPORT S mode The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region The illustrations show the default meter display The meter display can be changed on the settings screen of the multi information display ...

Page 94: ...ange of 40 F 40 C to 122 F 50 C Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37 F 3 C or lower Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Digital speedometer Analog speedometer Shift position and gear position Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range P 202 Odometer and trip meter display Odometer Displays the total distance the ...

Page 95: ...etting can be enabled on the multi information display Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads Revindicator SPORT Smodescreen SPORTS mode screen When the shift lever is in M an indi cator on the tachometer will be dis played in 3 steps When the 3rd level indicator is displayed the indi cator will flash and a buzzer will sound to notify you of shift up timing The indicator...

Page 96: ...ter will be displayed at the highest engine speed for approximately 1 second Odometer Tripmeter Switches between odometer and trip meter displays When the trip meter is displayed pressing and holding the button will reset the trip meter Meter display and layout If the drive mode is changed some of the meter displays and the gauge layout will be changed Changingthedisplay ...

Page 97: ...riable red zone Eco drivingmeter The number of blue segments displayed on the eco driving meter decreases increases depending on the vehicle acceleration Use this meter as a guideline when you wish to drive in an eco friendly manner that reduces fuel consumption However on a downward grade where the vehicle can accelerate without the acceler ator pedal being depressed the eco driving meter may not...

Page 98: ...garage tunnel etc When or E is displayed the system may be malfunctioning Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer Pop up display In some situations such as when a switch operation is performed a pop up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi information display Some pop up displays can be set on off P 548 Liquid crystaldisplay Small spots or light spots may appear on the display This phe...

Page 99: ...presents the engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed In the following situations the engine may be overheating In this case immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the engine after it has cooled completely P 509 The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator is in the red zone and flash ing The engine oil temperature gauge indicator is in the red zone and flas...

Page 100: ...ect to display the following navigation system linked information Route guidance Compass display north up display heading up display Audio system linked display Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter control switches Driving assist system information Select to display the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range LKA Lane Keep...

Page 101: ...d move the cur sor up down Press Enter Set Press and hold Reset Return to the previous screen Press Displays the screen registered to When no screen has been registered the drive information screen will be displayed Press and hold Registers the currently displayed screen to P 546 When the confirmation screen is displayed select yes to register the screen If the selected screen cannot be registered...

Page 102: ... the engine was started respectively Elapsedtime afterreset 2 after start 1 Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the engine was started respectively Distance range afterstart 1 Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the engine was started respec tively This distance is computed based on your...

Page 103: ... Use this information as reference G forces Displays lateral G forces on the vehicle Also displays around the periphery of the G force display the left and right steering amount accelerator pedal input and brake fluid pressure Acceleration G force on the vehicle Current G force value analyzed value of front rear and left right G forces Accelerator pedal input Brake fluid pressure Record of the max...

Page 104: ...be reset by pressing the of the meter control switches for longer than 1 second when the item to reset is displayed If there is more than one item that can be reset the item selection screen will appear The settings of the following items can be changed refer to P 545 For functions that can be enabled or disabled the function switches between on and off each time is pressed Lane Keeping Assist ife...

Page 105: ...splay Select to set the following pop up displays which may appear in some situations on off Route guidance of the navigation system linked display if equipped Incoming call display of the hands free phone system Instrument panel brightness adjustment display Accent color except F SPORT models Select to change the accent colors on the screen such as the cursor color Needle F SPORT models Select to...

Page 106: ...nflation pressure after the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavorable radio wave conditions Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature The displayed values may also be dif ferent from the values me...

Page 107: ...300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 107 2 Instrument cluster 2 Instrument cluster NOTICE During settingup the display To prevent battery discharge ensure that the engine is operating while setting up the display features ...

Page 108: ...ons for sporty driving P 111 Navigation system linked display if equipped Select to display the following navigation system linked information Route guidance Compass display north up display heading up display Audio system linked display Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter control switches Driving assist system information Select to display the cruis...

Page 109: ...ss and hold Registers the currently displayed screen to P 548 When the confirmation screen is displayed select yes to register the screen If the selected screen cannot be registered a registration failure message will be shown Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter control switches to select and pressing or Currentfuelconsumption 1 Displays the current rate of fuel consumption...

Page 110: ...m that displayed When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank the display may not be updated When refueling turn the engine switch off If the vehicle is refueled without turning the engine switch off the display may not be updated Tireinflationpressure Displays inflation pressure of each tire The inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be displayed Gearpositions Displays the current...

Page 111: ...the most recently completed lap Operating the meter control switches Press Start stop lap timer Press and hold Reset Mark off one lap Change displayed content While a lap time is being mea sured the display can be changed to show the following content Torque distribution G force Tire pressure Resetting saving measured lap times After stopping the lap timer press and hold When a confirmation screen...

Page 112: ...st lap times 20 most recent lap times Press to scroll up and down the screen Switching the display To display the past lap screen press To return to the history top screen press Deleting history When the history top screen is displayed press and hold to display a confirmation screen To delete the history follow the instructions displayed on the screen History top screen Past lap screen 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 113: ...difference in torque applied to the left and right rear wheels through dis played segments on the main meter in addition to the bar display The greater the number of segments displayed the greater the difference in torque is Switching the display To switch to advanced display press To return to normal display press Peak hold function advanced display only If the difference in torque of 4 segments ...

Page 114: ...fluid pressure Steering amount Advanced display Displays the following on the main meter and multi information display Acceleration G force on the vehicle Record of the maximum G forces Value of the maximum G force since display reset ana lyzed value of front rear and left right G forces Accelerator pedal input Brake fluid pressure Steering amount G force direction Current G force value analyzed v...

Page 115: ... press and hold to reset the display Peak hold function advanced display only If lateral G forces of 0 5 G or greater are generated the G force value displayed on the main meter will turn yellow and be held for 3 seconds Tireinflationpressure Displays the tire inflation pressure P 394 Unlike the tire pressure display on the drive information menu the tire inflation pressure display of the F conten...

Page 116: ... 30 mph to 100 mph 50 km h to 160 km h Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads Scheduled Maintenance P 366 TPMS Tire pressure warning system if equipped P 395 Language Select to change the language on the display Units Select to change the unit of measure Eco Driving Indicator Light Select to activate deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light switch Displays a procedure ...

Page 117: ...TVD control mode change display Rev indicator Select to set the rev indicator on off When set to on proceed to set the engine speed at which the rev indicator will be displayed Rev peak Select to set the rev peak on off Drive gauges The meter display when in SPORT S SPORT S or customized mode can be selectedandsetfrom the Eco drive modescreen normal mode screen SPORT S mode screen SPORT S mode scr...

Page 118: ...essed If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected the steering amount display may be disabled temporarily After driving the vehicle for a while the display will be enabled Suspension of thesettings display In the following situations operation of the settings display will be temporarily sus pended When a warning message appears on the multi information display When the vehicle begins to ...

Page 119: ...destrians objects on the road etc ahead of the vehicle Cautions during setting up the display As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation In a closed area such as a garage exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide CO may collect and enter the vehicle This may lead to death or a serious health hazard NO...

Page 120: ... information onto the windshield Head up display Display brightness will change automat ically according to the brightness of the surrounding area HUD button Display brightness adjustment switch Display brightness can be adjusted to the desired level Display position adjustment switch DISP button If equipped Summaryoffunctions 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 121: ...w will automatically be displayed to indicate the direction of travel Lexus Enform if equipped Displays LEXUS Enform for approximately 3 seconds when LEXUS App Suite is operated Lane departure warning display LKA Lane Keeping Assist if equipped P 442 Approach warning display dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range if equipped P 442 Pre collision warning message PCS Pre Collision System ...

Page 122: ...ay Route guidance display vehi cles with navigation system Lexus Enform if equipped Lane departure warning display if equipped Approach warning display if equipped Pre collision warning message if equipped Speed limit display vehicles with navigation system Displayed when the drive gauges displays the SPORT mode screen and the shift lever in M GS350 GS300 GS F Off Eco Driving Indicator Tachometer ...

Page 123: ...edisplayposition Higher Lower Settingthebrightness The brightness of the display is automatically adjusted in accordance with the brightness of the surrounding environment However the brightness can also be manually adjusted in 9 stages Brighter Darker Makingthedisplayeasiertosee 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 124: ...mately 80 mph 130 km h or higher While the drive gauges displays the SPORT mode screen with the shift lever in M the display changes to one of 3 levels in response to the engine speed notifying you of when to shift up This may also be displayed when shifting down as well depending on the engine speed When the vehicle approaches an inter section the direction the vehicle should go is guided by the ...

Page 125: ...the screen changes and repeat the process until the set ting you want to change is dis played Customization can be performed when the head up display is on and the vehicle is traveling at less than 5 mph 8 km h Press the DISP button to switch between on and off On and off will be switched between each time the button is pressed If the button is left alone without being operated for a short time se...

Page 126: ...e meter P 117 When the batteryis disconnected The customize settings of the head up display will be reset Head up display automatic position adjustment If the display position is recorded into memory the head up display will be automatically adjusted to the desired position P 160 WARNING Before using the head up display Check that the position and brightness of the head up display image does not i...

Page 127: ... Fuel consumption information Remote Touch screen MENU button Remote Touch knob ENTER buttons FuelconsumptioninformationcanbedisplayedontheRemoteTouchscreen Vehicles with 12 3 inch display The fuel consumption information can be dis playedandoperated on the sidedisplay 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 128: ...n the past 15 minutes Current fuel consumption Average vehicle speed since the engine was started Elapsed time since the engine was started Cruising range P 129 Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to IGNI TION ON mode Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference The image ...

Page 129: ... the last reset Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference The image is an example only and may vary slightly from actual conditions Updating the past record data Update the average fuel consumption by selecting Update to measure the current fuel consumption again Resetting the data The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting Clear Cruising range Displays the estimated max...

Page 130: ...tion for the past 10 minutes in 1 minute inter vals as well as the cruising range Past record Displays the average fuel consumption and highest fuel consumption Trip information Displays the cruising range average fuel consumption and the amount of time elapsed since the engine was started The image is an example only and may vary slightly from actual conditions Usingthesidedisplay vehicleswith12 ...

Page 131: ...GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 131 2 Instrument cluster 2 Instrument cluster ...

Page 132: ...132 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 2 Instrument cluster ...

Page 133: ...ors 137 Trunk 143 Smart access system with push button start 150 3 3 Adjustingtheseats Front seats 158 Driving position memory 160 Head restraints 165 3 4 Adjustingthesteeringwheel andmirrors Steering wheel 168 Inside rear view mirror 169 Outside rear view mirrors 171 3 5 Opening closingthewindows and moon roof Power windows 175 Moon roof 178 ...

Page 134: ...he wireless remote con trol function Mechanical keys Key number plate Card key electronic key if equipped Operating the smart access system with push button start P 150 Locks all the doors P 137 Unlocks all the doors Opens the windows and moon roof P 137 Opens the trunk P 144 Sounds the alarm P 134 This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer Thekeys 1 2 3 4 Wirelessremotecontrol 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 135: ...on does not operate properly you will need the mechanical key P 501 Card key if equipped The card key is not waterproof The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a problem arises such as when the card key does not operate properly If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key push down the lock release button using a pen tip etc If it is still difficult to pu...

Page 136: ...craft Electronic key battery depletion The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years The card key battery life is about a year and a half If the battery becomes low an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops P 470 As the electronic key always receives radio waves the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used The following symptoms indicate that the elec tronic key...

Page 137: ... produce magnetic fields such as TVs audio systems and induction cookers Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low frequency ther apy equipment or microwave therapy equipment and do not receive medical atten tion with the keys on your person Carryingtheelectronickey on your person Carry the electronic key 3 9 in 10 cm or more away from electric appliances that are turned ...

Page 138: ...replace the battery Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key If the battery cover is frequently removed the battery cover may become loose When installing the battery make sure to check the direction of the battery Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rapi...

Page 139: ...ocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked The door unlock settings can be changed P 545 Touch the lock sensor the indentation on the upper part of the door han dle to lock all the doors Check that the door is securely locked Wirelessremote control Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the button ...

Page 140: ...te control if the light switch is in the AUTO position When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door han dle Door lock buzzer If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds Fully close the door to stop the buzzer and lock the vehicle once more Setting the alarm Locking the doors will set the alarm...

Page 141: ...pened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position Move the inside lock button to the lock position Close the door The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle However the key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked Unlockingandlockingthedoorsfromtheinside 1 2 1...

Page 142: ... 1 2 Automaticdoorlockingandunlockingsystems Function Operation Speed linked door locking function All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph 20 km h or higher Shift position linked door locking function All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to position other than P Shift position linked door unlocking func tion All doors are automatica...

Page 143: ...pressed the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set In case that the alarm is triggered immediately stop the alarm P 74 Impact detection door lock release system In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact all the doors are unlocked Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident however the system may not operate Using the mechanical key The...

Page 144: ...door opening and an occupant throwing out of the vehi cle resulting in death or serious injury Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving Be especially careful for the front doors as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the...

Page 145: ...s the button When all the doors are unlocked with the power door lock system the trunk can be opened without carrying the electronic key If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk opener and closer the trunk lid auto matically opens fully The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener entry function or wireless remotecontrol If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk opener and closer the tr...

Page 146: ...e trunk lid auto matically opens fully Pressing the switch closes the trunk lid automatically A buzzer sounds Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is closing opens the trunk lid again Using the trunk grip lower the trunk without applying force to the side and push the trunk down from the outside to close it Trunkcloserswitch vehicleswithpowertrunkopenerandcloser Whenclosingthetrunk ...

Page 147: ...key confinement prevention function can be activated so the trunk can be opened In order to prevent theft take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding radio wave condi tions In this case the key confinement prevention function cannot b...

Page 148: ...ter the trunk lid is closed WARNING Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Before driving Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed If the trunk lid is not fully closed it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near by objects or luggage in the trunk may be thrown out causing an accident Do not allow children to play in the trunk If a child...

Page 149: ...aution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully It is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid on an incli...

Page 150: ... may sud denly shut causing an accident When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle When the battery voltage suddenly drops such as when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during automatic opera tion Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid The power trunk opener and closer may not operate causing itself to malfunction or the t...

Page 151: ...nd closer vehicles with power trunk opener and closer Make sure that there is no luggage or snow on the trunk lid before operating the power trunk opener and closer In addition makesurethatthereis no icebetweenthe trunk lid and frame that prevents movement of the trunk lid Operating the power trunk opener and closer when excessive load is present on the trunk lid may cause a malfunction Do not app...

Page 152: ...e following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key including the card key on your person for example in your pocket The driver should alwayscarrytheelectronickey Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the trunk Antenna inside the trunk When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2 3 ...

Page 153: ... left in an area of approximately 6 ft 2 m of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer The smart access system with push button start has not been used for 5 days or lon ger If the smart access system with push button start has not been used for 14 days or lon ger the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver s door In this case take hold of the driver s door handle or use...

Page 154: ... the following metallic objects Cards to which aluminum foil is attached Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside Metallic wallets or bags Coins Hand warmers made of metal Media such as CDs and DVDs When other wireless keys that emit radio waves are being used nearby When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves When carrying a portable radio cell...

Page 155: ...he doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near the vehicle there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry func tion Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may dela...

Page 156: ...evention function may not operate Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk The key confinement prevention function may not operate depending on the location of the key close to a spare tire the inside edge of the trunk conditions inside a metal bag close to metallic objects and the radio waves in the surrounding area P 145 If the smart accesssystem with push button start doesnot operate pr...

Page 157: ...U 155 3 2 Opening closing and lockingthe doors and trunk 3 Operation of each component Certification for the smart access system with push button start For vehicles sold in the U S mainland Hawaii NATO Germany Guam and Puerto Rico ...

Page 158: ...156 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 3 2 Opening closing and lockingthe doors and trunk For vehicles sold in Canada ...

Page 159: ...sary the entry function can be disabled Ask your Lexus dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril lators should c...

Page 160: ...adjustment switch Seat cushion front angle adjust ment switch Vertical height adjustment switch Seatback upper angle adjustment switch if equipped Lumbar support adjustment switch if equipped Pelvic support adjustment switch if equipped Seat cushion length adjustment switch if equipped Seatback side support adjustment switch if equipped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 161: ... not injured by the moving seat Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck Seat adjustment To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision do not recline the seat more than necessary If the seat is too reclined the ...

Page 162: ... to their original positions The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode The driver s seat belt has been fastened Frontpassenger s seat ifequipped If the front passenger s door is opened while the vehicle is stopped the adjusted lumbar support side support if equipped etc will return to its orig inal position Operation of the power easy access system When exiting the ve...

Page 163: ...equipped to the desired positions While pressing the SET button or within 3 seconds after the SET button is pressed press button 1 2 or 3 until the buzzer sounds If the selected button has already been preset the previously recorded position will be overwritten Vehicles with the driving position memory for the front passenger s seat To record the position of the front passenger s seat adjust the f...

Page 164: ...seat Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again Front passenger s seat Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front passenger s door is opened In order to correctly use the driving position memory function If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position an...

Page 165: ... seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode or fasten a seat belt The seat steering wheel and HUD head up display if equipped will move to the recorded position Cancelationprocedure Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver s door If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle the driving position cannot be canceled pro...

Page 166: ...ion The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized Customizable features P 545 WARNING Seat adjustment caution Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel ...

Page 167: ...tton Headrestraints areprovided forallseats GS F The head restraints of the front seats are integrated into the seatback and cannot beadjusted Frontseats Lock release button 1 2 Horizontal adjustment if equipped Side support adjustment if equipped The position of the head restraint can be adjusted forward in 4 stages If the head restraint is pulled forward from the foremost position it will return...

Page 168: ...t touches the ceil ing making the removal difficult change the seat height or angle P 158 Outboard rear seats vehicles with rear sun shade If the rear sunshade is raised lower it before removing the head restraint P 341 Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down to the lock position Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint Align the head re...

Page 169: ...ed so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears WARNING Head restraint precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times After adjusting the head restraints push down...

Page 170: ...ned the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of engine switch mode Automatic adjustment of the steering position A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory system P 160 Power easy access system The steering wheel and driver s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and the driver s seat belt condition P 160 Adjustment...

Page 171: ...lights of vehicles behind the reflected light is automatically reduced Changing automatic anti glare func tion mode ON OFF When the automatic anti glare function is in ON mode the indicator illuminates The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode The indicator also turns off The rear view mirror s posi...

Page 172: ...G34U_ U To prevent sensor error To ensure that the sensors operate properly do not touch or cover them WARNING Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury ...

Page 173: ...ew mirrors To select a mirror to adjust press the switch Left Right Pressing the same switch again will put the switch in neutral Toadjustthemirror presstheswitch Up Right Down Left Push the mirror back in the direction of the vehicle s rear Adjustmentprocedure 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 Manuallyfoldingandextendingthemirrors ifequipped ...

Page 174: ...end them to the original position Settingautomaticmode Automatic mode allows the folding or extending of the mirrors to be linked to locking unlocking of the doors Pressthe AUTO switchtosetauto matic mode The indicator will come on Pressing the switch once more will return to manual mode Automaticallyfoldingandextendingthemirrors ifequipped Indicator ...

Page 175: ...he normal position is changed readjust the angle in reversing Mirror angle can be adjusted when The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode When the mirrorsare fogged up The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers P 314 Automaticadjustment of themirror angle A desired mirror fac...

Page 176: ...ng in death or serious injury Do not adjust the mirrors while driving Do not drive with the mirrors folded Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving When a mirror is moving To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror When the mirror defoggers are operating Do not touch the rear vi...

Page 177: ...r window The power windowscan be operated when The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode Operatingthe power windows after turning theengine off The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off They cannot however be operated once either front door is opened Jam protection function If an object becomes jammed betwee...

Page 178: ...direction After the door window is completely opened continue holding the switch for an additional 1 second or more Release the power window switch for a moment resume pressing the switch in the one touch opening direction and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or more Pull and hold the power window switch in the one touch closing direction again After the door window is completely closed c...

Page 179: ... checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passen ger having any of their body parts caught in the window Also do not let a child oper ate window by the mechanical key It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window When exiting the vehicle turn the engine switch off carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child There may be accidental o...

Page 180: ...he moon roof up Tilts the moon roof down Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part way The moon roof can be operated when The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode Operatingthemoon roof after turning theengine off The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turnedtoACCESSORYmodeorturnedoff Itcannot however beoperatedonceeit...

Page 181: ...Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up Stop the vehicle Press and hold the UP switch 1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position and stops Release the UP switch once and then press and hold the UP switch again 1 The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position 2...

Page 182: ...te the moon roof It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the moon roof Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated When using the mechanical key and operating the moon roof operate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of ...

Page 183: ...ipers Headlight switch 216 Automatic High Beam 219 Windshield wipers and washer 223 4 4 Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap 228 4 5 Usingthedrivingsupport systems Lexus Safety System 232 PCS Pre Collision System 238 LKA Lane Keeping Assist 249 Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range 258 Cruise control 270 Driving mode select switch 273 BSM Blind Spot Monitor 278 The Blind Spot Monitor f...

Page 184: ...tended period of time shift the shift lever to P or N P 202 With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 211 and shift the shift lever to P P 202 Press the engine switch to stop the engine Lock the door making sure that you have the electronic key on your person If parking on a hill block the wheels as needed Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift ...

Page 185: ...ut Brake Override System When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time the engine output may be restrained A warning message is displayed on the multi information display while the system is operating P 461 Restraining sudden start Drive Start Control When the following unusual operation is performed the engine output may be restrained When the shift lever is shifted from R ...

Page 186: ...d vehicle environment temperature humidity etc GS F In order to achieve steady braking performance even during high load sporty driving brake pads that include a large amount of iron are used As a result rust may form if the vehicle is parked for a long time with wet brake pads or disc rotors causing them to stick When parts are stuck abnormal noise or vibration may occur during driving so lightly...

Page 187: ...ely hot These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby During normal driving do not turn off the engine Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control but the power assist to these systems will be lost This will make it more difficult to steer and brake so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so H...

Page 188: ...hift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from t...

Page 189: ...o drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and or those of the brake discs are exceeded When the vehicleis stopped Do not race the engine If the vehicle is any gear other than P or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly causing an accident In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running...

Page 190: ...Do not place containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard Adhesive discs or con tainers may act as lenses causing a fire in the vehicle Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a silver colored one Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens causing a fire Always apply the parking brake shift the shift lev...

Page 191: ...rease Have your brakes fixed imme diately If the vehicle becomesstuck Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air or the vehicle is stuck in sand mud etc This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehi cle forward or backward causing an accident NOTICE When driving the vehicle Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving ...

Page 192: ...When encountering flooded roads Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle Engine stalling Short in electrical components Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded be sure to have your Lexus dealer check the following Brake function Changes in quan...

Page 193: ...oad capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your ve...

Page 194: ...ion if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb kg get on the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb kg as follows C lb kg D 4 lb kg E 5 lb kg 4 D Additional weight of people 5 E Available cargo and luggage load As shown in the example above if the number of occupants increases the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to ...

Page 195: ... luggage in the trunk whenever possible Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations At the feet of the driver On the front passenger or rear seats when stacking items On the package tray On the instrument panel On the dashboard In front of the Remote Touch screen Secure all items in the occupant compartment Capacity and distribution Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating o...

Page 196: ...capacity Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Cargocapacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants Total load capacity and seating capacity These details are also described on the tire and loading information label P 403 Vehicleloadlimitsincludetotalloadcapacity seatingcapacity towingcapac ity andcargo capacity WARNING Ove...

Page 197: ...owing Lexusdoesnotrecommendtowingatrailerwithyourvehicle Lexusalsodoes not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicycle etc Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towingorfortheuseof towhitch mounted carriers ...

Page 198: ...34U_ U 4 1 Before driving Dinghy towing Yourvehicleisnotdesignedtobedinghytowed with4wheelsontheground behind a motor home NOTICE To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground ...

Page 199: ...s not displayed the engine cannot be started Press the engine switch shortly and firmly When operating the engine switch one short firm press is enough It is not necessary to press and hold the switch The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds whichever is less Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started The engine can be started from any engine sw...

Page 200: ... is pressed Off The emergency flashers can be used POWER ON will not be displayed on the multi information display ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used POWER ON will be displayed on the multi information display IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can be used POWER ON will be displayed on the multi information display If the shift lever is in a posi...

Page 201: ...he engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running Electronic key battery depletion P 134 Conditionsaffecting operation P 152 Notes for the entry function P 153 If the enginedoesnotstart The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated P 72 Contact your Lexus dealer Check that the shift lever is securely set in P The engine may not...

Page 202: ... smart access system with push buttonstart has been deactivated in a customized setting P 501 WARNING When starting the engine Always start the engine while sitting in the driver s seat Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury Caution while driving If engine failure occurs while the ve...

Page 203: ...her than P If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode battery discharge may occur When starting the engine Do not race a cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer immediately Symptoms i...

Page 204: ...ake sure that the vehicle is com pletely stopped 1 To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises set the shift lever in D for normal driving 2 Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode Shiftingtheshiftlever Shiftpositionpurpose Shift position Objective or function P Parking the vehicle starting the engine R Reversing N Neutral Condition in which the power is not transmitted D Normal drivin...

Page 205: ... P 273 Snow mode Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces such as on snow Press the switch Press the switch again to return to normal mode 1 Except F SPORT models of GS350 GS300 and GS F 2 F SPORT models of GS350 GS300 Selectingthedrivingmode 1 2 ...

Page 206: ...enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected Upshifting Downshifting 6 speed models The selected shift range from D1 to D6 will be displayed in the meter 8 speed models The selected shift range from D1 to D8 will be displayed in the meter To return to normal D position driving the paddle shift switch must be held down for a period of time Shift rangesandtheirfunctions A lower shift ra...

Page 207: ...ches allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing Upshifting Downshifting The gear changes once every time the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated 6 speed models The selected gear from M1 to M6 will be fixed and displayed in the meter 8 speed models The selected gear from M1 to M8 will be fixed and displayed in the meter SelectinggearsintheMposition GS350 GS300 GS F 1 2 ...

Page 208: ... When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low GS350 GS300 When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high GS350 GS300 When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone the range which exceeds the allowable revs of the engine In the following situations the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated Slippery Road Cannot S...

Page 209: ...is turned off after driving in snow mode Whendriving with cruisecontrolor dynamicradarcruise controlwithfull speed range activated Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range will not be canceled 6 speed models While driving in the D position downs...

Page 210: ...AI SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions The AI SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D Shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels the function 8 speed models G AI SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according to driver s input and driving conditions G AI SHIFT operates automatically...

Page 211: ...ning To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock Before pressing the shift lock override button make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depress instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P the vehicle may suddenly start possibly leading to an accident result...

Page 212: ...urn Iftheturnsignalsdonotstopflashingafterturningleftorright orifyouwant to stop themflashing Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or If you move the lever to either position or the selected turn signals will flash Turn signals can be operated when The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode If the indicator flashes faster than usual Check that a light bulb in the front or r...

Page 213: ...the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever opera tion Turns automatic mode on off When the shift lever is moved out of P the parking brake will be released When the shift lever is moved into P the parking brake will be set Operate the shift lever with...

Page 214: ... parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on as described below IGNITION ON mode Comes on until the parking brake is released Not in IGNITION ON mode Stays on for approximately 15 seconds When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set the parking brake indi cator light will stay on for about 15 seconds This does not indicate a malfunction When thereis a malfunction in t...

Page 215: ... message will be shown on the multi information display The parking brake will then be set automatically Brake hold function If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system has started holding the brake the parking brake will be set automatically In this case a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi information display To turn the system off ...

Page 216: ...alfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution P 441 WARNING When the vehicleis on asteep incline When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation When stopped on a slippery road The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been exceeded Do not use the system when s...

Page 217: ...itch will turn off Press the switch again to turn the system back on Even if the indicator is illuminated when the driving mode select switch is in Nor mal Eco drive or customized mode powertrain control is not set to POWER ASC does not operate Automaticreactivation of ASC system Even after the ASC system has been turned off turning the engine off and then on again will automatically reactivate th...

Page 218: ...sh the high beams with the headlights on or off Theheadlights can beoperatedmanuallyor automatically Operatinginstructions U S A Canada The side marker parking tail license plate instrument panel lights and daytime running lights P 217 turn on The headlights and all lights listed above except daytime running lights turn on The headlights daytime run ning lights P 217 and all the lights listed abov...

Page 219: ...nning lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illu minate brighter than the parking lights To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met The daytime running lights are not designed for use at night The engine is running The parking brake is released Th...

Page 220: ...uzzer A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver s door is opened while the lights are turned on Automatic headlight leveling system The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter fere with other road users If the AFS...

Page 221: ...ive If equipped The Automatic High Beam uses an in vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of streetlights the lights of vehicles ahead etc and automatically turns the high beamon or offasnecessary WARNING Limitations of the Automatic High Beam Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if ...

Page 222: ...amautomatic turning on or off conditions When all of the following conditions are fulfilled the high beam will be automatically turned on Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph 34 km h The area ahead of the vehicle is dark There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on There are few streetlights on the road ahead If any of the following conditions are fulfilled high beam...

Page 223: ... the situations shown below the system may not be able to accurately detect sur rounding brightness levels This may cause the low beams to remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians vehicles ahead or other parties In these cases manually switch between the high and low beams In bad weather rain snow fog sandstorms etc The windshield is obscured by fog mist ice dirt etc The winds...

Page 224: ... is on Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode Within 30 seconds after repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times then leave the lever in high beam position If the sensitivity is changed the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on and off 3 times Automatic High Beam headlights may turn on even the vehicle is sto...

Page 225: ...ver up 2 levels Move the lever up 1 level U S A or Canada Move the lever down 1 level U S A or Canada Move the lever down 2 levels Operatingthewiperlever 1 2 3 4 or or or Off Temporary operation Temporary operation Intermittent operation High speed operation Intermittent operation Off Off Low speed operation High speed operation Low speed operation Off Intermittent operation High speed operation H...

Page 226: ...te a cou ple of times after the washer squirts Vehicles with headlight cleaners When the headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held the headlight cleaners will operate once After this the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled Rain sensing windshield wipers U S A or Canada Move the lever up 2 levels Move the lever up 1 level U S A or Canada Move the lever down 1...

Page 227: ... Decreases the sensitivity Washer wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically operate a cou ple of times after the washer squirts Vehicles with headlight cleaners When the headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held the headlight cleaners will operate once After this the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled or or or Off Temporary operation Temporary operatio...

Page 228: ...ever the last sweep will not happen while the vehicle is moving Effects of vehiclespeed on wiper operation Intermittent windshield wipers interval changes when the vehicle is stopped With low speed operation selected wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent operation only when the vehicle is stationary Raindrop sensor If AUTO mode is selected while the engine switch is in IG...

Page 229: ...ield wipers Caution regarding the useof washer fluid When it is cold do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility This may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury NOTICE When the windshield is dry Do not use the wipers as they may damage the windshield When there is no washer fluid sprayfrom thenozzle...

Page 230: ...use fuel vapors to ignite while refueling Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap In hot weather pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from the...

Page 231: ...tly open the fuel filler door Then open the door fully by hand Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove it and put it into the holder on the fuel filler door NOTICE Refueling Do not spill fuel during refueling Doing so may damage the vehicle such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle s painted sur face Openingthefueltankcap 1 ...

Page 232: ...he fuel tank cap until you hear a click Once the cap is released it will turn slightly in the opposite direction Close the fuel filler door and press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door until you hear a click When you lock the doors the fuel filler door will lock also Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever Closingthefueltankcap 1 2 ...

Page 233: ...ns When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle When the automatic door locking system is operated P 140 When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle s doors are locked WARNING When replacing the fuel tank cap Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury ...

Page 234: ...e drivingexperience WARNING Lexus Safety System The Lexus Safety System is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver will drive safely and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance that this system...

Page 235: ...sations sounds or images of the inside of the vehicle Data usage Lexus may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunctions conduct research and development and improve quality Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased In response to an official request by the pol...

Page 236: ...ther items to the radar sensor front grille emblem or surrounding area Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact If the radar sensor front grille or front bumper has been subjected to a strong impact have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Do not disassemble the radar sensor Do not modify or paint the radar sensor front grille emblem or surrounding area If the ...

Page 237: ...of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers replace the wiper insert or wiper blade If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced contact your Lexus dealer Do not attach window tinting to the windshield Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked If the windshield needs to be replaced contact your Lexus dealer Do not get the camera sensor wet Do not allow bright lights to shine...

Page 238: ...ents of the vehicle around the camera sensor inside rear view mirror etc or ceiling Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood front grille or front bumper Contact your Lexus dealer for details If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof make sure that it will not obstruct the camera sensor Do not modify the headlights or other lights ...

Page 239: ...GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 237 4 5 Using the driving support systems 4 Driving For vehicles sold in Canada ...

Page 240: ...rake pedal is depressed If equipped The pre collision system uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to detect vehiclesandpedestriansinfrontofyourvehicle Whenthesystemdetermines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high a warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake pressure is increased to help thedriver avoid the collisio...

Page 241: ...teering responsiveness WARNING Limitations of the pre collision system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings Do not use the pre collision system instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances This system will not prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation Do not overly rely on thi...

Page 242: ...n and possibly delay the operation timing of the pre collision braking function When to disable the pre collision system In the following situations disable the system as it may not operate properly possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury When the vehicle is being towed When your vehicle is towing another vehicle When transporting the vehicle via truck boat train or si...

Page 243: ...the PCS warning light will turn on and a mes sage will be displayed on the multi information display Changingthepre collision warningtiming The pre collision warning timing can be changed on P 100 108 of the multi information display The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is turned off Far The warning will begin to operate earlier than with the default timing Middle This i...

Page 244: ...pproximately 20 and 110 mph 30 and 180 km h For detecting a pedestrian vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 50 mph 30 and 80 km h The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is approximately 20 mph 30 km h or more Pre collision braking Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph 10 and 180 km h For detecting a pedestrian vehicle speed is between ap...

Page 245: ... the system may determine that there is a possi bility of a frontal collision and operate When passing a vehicle or pedestrian When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes The pre collision system detects pedestrians based on the size profile and motion of a detected object However a pedestrian may not be detected depending on ...

Page 246: ...unded by a structure such as in a tunnel or on an iron bridge When there is a metal object manhole cover steel plate etc steps or a protrusion on the road surface or roadside When driving on a road where relative location to vehicle ahead in an adjacent lane may change such as on a winding road When there is a vehicle pedestrian or object by the roadside at the entrance of a curve When a crossing ...

Page 247: ...oke When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mistaken for a vehicle or pedestrian When driving near an object that reflects radio waves such as a large truck or guardrail When driving near a TV tower broadcasting station electric power plant or other location where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be present When passing under an object billboard etc at the top ...

Page 248: ... a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver such as sudden swerving accelera tion or deceleration When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain fog snow or a sandstorm When the vehicle is hit by water snow dust etc from a vehicle ahead When driving through steam or smok...

Page 249: ... Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar sensor and camera sensor preventing the system from operating properly Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3 2 ft 1 m or taller than approximately 6 5 ft 2 m Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing a rain coat long skirt etc making their sil houette obscure Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage holding an umbrella etc ...

Page 250: ...environment When a front sensor is dirty or covered with snow etc When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or cov ered with condensation or ice Defogging the windshield P 314 If the camera sensor is obstructed such as when the hood is open or a sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor If the PCS warning light continues to flash or remains illum...

Page 251: ...rating to keep the vehicle in its lane The LKA system recognizes visible white or yellow lines with the camera sensor on the upper portion of the front windshield Lane departurealert function When the system determines that the vehicle might depart from its lane a warning is displayed on the multi information display and either the warning buzzer sounds or the steering wheel vibrates to alert the ...

Page 252: ...t of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped a warning is dis played on the multi information dis play and the warning buzzer sounds GS F If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been oper ated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped a warning is displayed on the multi information display and the function is temporarily canceled Vehi...

Page 253: ...ring func tion does not operate GS350 GS300 If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been operated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped a warning is dis played on the multi information dis play and the warning buzzer sounds GS F If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been oper ated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel ...

Page 254: ...e chains etc are equipped When the tires have been excessively worn or when the tire inflation pressure is low Tires which differ by structure manufacturer brand or tread pattern are used Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white yellow lines are present on the side of the road guardrails curbs reflective poles etc Vehicle is driven on a snow covered road White yellow lines are difficul...

Page 255: ...ine is started LKA indicator The illumination condition of the indicator informs the driver of the system operation status Illuminated in white LKA system is operating Illuminated in green Steering wheel assistance of the steer ing assist function or lane centering function is operating Flashing in orange Lane departure alert function is operat ing Operation display of steering wheel operation sup...

Page 256: ...ing assist function This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addition to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function Setting for Steering Assist in of the multi information display is set to On P 100 108 Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changin...

Page 257: ... System are not operating TRAC or VSC is not turned off GS F Hands off steering wheel alert is not displayed P 255 Steering assist function is not operating Temporarycancellation of functions When operation conditions are no longer met a function may be temporarily canceled However when the operation conditions are met again operation of the function is auto matically restored P 254 Steering assis...

Page 258: ...stones are present The white yellow lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand etc The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain puddles etc The traffic lines are yellow which may be more difficult to recognize than lines that are white The white yellow lines cross over a curb etc The vehicle is driven on a bright surface such as concrete The vehicle is driven on a ...

Page 259: ...while driving P 441 Customization The following settings can be changed For how to change settings refer to P 545 Function Setting details Lane departure alert function Adjust alert sensitivity Adjust alert type Steering assist function Turn steering wheel assistance on and off Vehicle sway warning function Turn function on and off Adjust alert sensitivity Lane centering function Turn function on ...

Page 260: ...anges of the preceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed In constant speed control mode the vehicle runs at a fixed speed Use the dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range on freeways and highways Vehicle to vehicle distance control mode P 261 Constant speed control mode P 266 Vehicle to vehicle distance switch Display Set speed Indicators Cruise control switch If equ...

Page 261: ... driver to measure following distance The dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range is only intended to help the driver in determining the following distance between the driver s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead It is not a mechanism that allows careless or inat tentive driving and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low visibility condi tions It is still ...

Page 262: ... bends On winding roads On slippery roads such as those covered with rain ice or snow On steep downhills or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and down gradients Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill At entrances to freeways and highways When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from detecting correctly fog snow sandstorm ...

Page 263: ...s detected running ahead of you the system automatically deceler ates your vehicle When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary the system applies the brakes the stop lights will come on at this time The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle to vehicle distance set by the driver Approach warning warns you when the system cannot ...

Page 264: ...on in constant speed control mode P 266 Accelerate or decelerate with accelerator pedal operation to the desired vehicle speed at or above approximately 30 mph 50 km h and push the lever down to set the speed Cruise control SET indicator will come on The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed If the lever is operated while the vehicle speed is below approximately 3...

Page 265: ... NATO Germany Fine adjustment By 1 mph 1 6 km h 1 or 1 km h 0 6mph 2 each time the lever is operated Large adjustment Increases ordecreases in 1mph 1 6 km h 1 or 1 km h 0 6 mph 2 increments for as long as the lever is held For Canada Guam and Puerto Rico Fine adjustment By 1 mph 1 6 km h 1 or 1 km h 0 6mph 2 each time the lever is operated Large adjustment Increases or decreases in 5 mph 8 km h 1 ...

Page 266: ...wn corre spond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Vehicle to vehicle distance increases decreases in accordance with vehicle speed When the vehicle is stopped by system control the vehicle stops at a certain vehicle to vehicle dis tance depending on the situation Changing the vehicle to vehicle distance vehicle to vehicle distance controlmode GS350 GS300 GS F Preceding vehicle mark Preceding veh...

Page 267: ...urns vehicle speed to the set speed However when a vehicle ahead is not detected cruise control does not resume when the vehicle speed is approximately 25 mph 40 km h or less When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead and sufficient automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver An example of this would be i...

Page 268: ...control mode does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor etc With the cruise control off press and hold the ON OFF button for 1 5 seconds or more Immediately after the ON OFF but ton is pressed the radar cruise control indicator will come on Afterwards it switches to the cruise control indicator Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating the lever with the...

Page 269: ...s after your vehicle stops follow up cruis ing will be resumed Automaticcancelation of vehicle to vehicle distancecontrolmode Vehicle to vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ ations Actual vehicle speed falls at or below approximately 25 mph 40 km h when there are no vehicles ahead The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a veh...

Page 270: ... system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving If a warning message is shown on the multi information display read the message and follow the instructions P 441 When the sensormay not becorrectly detecting the vehicleahead In the case of the following and depending on the conditions operate the brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operat...

Page 271: ...rate the brake pedal or accelerator pedal depending on the situation as necessary As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead the system may not operate properly When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly Preceding vehicle has an extremely high ground clearance When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow When steering wheel operation or your posi tion in the lane...

Page 272: ...the ON OFF button to acti vate the cruise control Cruise control indicator will come on Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed and push the lever down to set the speed Cruise control SET indicator will come on The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed If equipped Summaryoffunctions 1 2 3 Se...

Page 273: ...ancels the constant speed control The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph 40 km h Cruise control can beset when The shift lever is in D Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift Vehicle speed is above approximately 25...

Page 274: ...o deactivate the system and then press the button again to reactivate the system If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system Have the vehi cle inspected by your Lexus dealer WARNING To avoid operating thecruisecontrolby mistake Switch the cruise control off using the ON OFF butt...

Page 275: ...n during trips that involve frequent accelerating When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left the ECO indicator comes on in the multi information display Sport mode Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission engine and steering Suitable for when precise handling is desirable for example when driving on mountain roads When not in sport mode...

Page 276: ...driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco drive mode or sport mode Normal mode For normal driving Customized mode Allows you to drive with the power train chassis and air conditioning sys tem functions set to your preferred settings Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode cus tomization display of the Remote Touch screen P 555 Eco drive mode Use Eco drive mode to help...

Page 277: ...ch is turned to the right the SPORT S indicator comes on in the multi information display SPORT S mode Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simultane ously controlling the steering and suspension in addition to the transmis sion and engine Suitable for sporty driving When in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right the SPORT S indicator comes ...

Page 278: ... Eco drive mode or sport mode is selected The normal mode indicator comes on in the meter Normal mode For normal driving Customized mode Allows you to drive with the power train chassis and air conditioning sys tem functions set to your preferred settings Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode cus tomization display of the Remote Touch screen P 555 Eco drive mode Use Eco dr...

Page 279: ...rols the heating cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency To improve air conditioning performance per form the following operations Turn off eco air conditioning mode P 310 Adjust the fan speed P 309 Turn off Eco drive mode Automaticoperation of the seat heater during Eco drivemode Eco drive mode controls the heating operation and fan speed of the...

Page 280: ...uminates on the meter and the buzzer sounds Outside rear view mirror indicators Blind Spot Monitor function When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot the outside rear view mirror indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes Rear Cross Traffic Alert function When a vehic...

Page 281: ...e to any of the following reasons warning mes sages will be displayed P 441 There is a malfunction with the sensors The sensors have become dirty The outside temperature is extremely high or low The sensor voltage has become abnormal SwitchingtheBlindSpotMonitorfunctionandRearCrossTrafficAlertfunctiononand off Settings can be changed from on the multi information display P 100 108 Press or on the ...

Page 282: ... may not be detected If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact always have the area inspected by your Lexus dealer Do not disassemble the sensor Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color One Blind Spot...

Page 283: ...ction area Approximately 9 8 ft 3 m from the rear bumper Approximately 3 3 ft 1 m forward of the rear bumper TheBlindSpotMonitorfunction TheBlindSpotMonitorfunctiondetectionareas 1 2 3 WARNING Cautions regarding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary func...

Page 284: ...s attached to the rear bumper When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain standing water etc When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines such as hills a...

Page 285: ...arding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for care ful driving The driver must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function The driver s own visual confirmation of behind you and your v...

Page 286: ...eRear Cross Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehicle The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and or objects Small motorcycles bicycles pedestrians etc Vehicles approaching from directly behind Guardrails walls signs parked vehicles and similar stationary objects Vehicles moving away from your vehicle Vehicles approaching from the park...

Page 287: ... rain fog snow etc When ice or mud etc is attached to the rear bumper When multiple vehicles approach continuously Shallow angle parking When a vehicle is approaching at high speed When parking on a steep incline such as hills a dip in the road etc Directly after the BSM function is turned on When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle Directly after the engine is...

Page 288: ...LALOM mode This mode emphasizes enhanced steering response TRACK mode This mode emphasizes stability for high speed sporty driving The multi information display shows the distribution of driving force between the right and left rear wheels P 113 The TVD system distributes driving force torque between the right and left rear wheels automatically This system contributes to enhanced steering response...

Page 289: ...on the multi information display P 441 and the TVD system will be disabled automati cally If the system is disabled driving force will not be distributed by the TVD but through normal differential operation To protect the system If the TVD fluid temperature becomes excessively high due to driving for a long time under extremely high load conditions a warning message will be displayed on the multi ...

Page 290: ...ces EnhancedVSC Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control Provides cooperative control of the ABS TRAC VSC and EPS Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur faces by controlling steering performance TRAC TractionControl Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads Hill startassist cont...

Page 291: ... and driving conditions this system helps riding comfort with superior a high level of stability and helps good vehi cle posture When SPORT S mode is selected by the driving mode select switch the damping force is suitable for sporty driving P 273 LDH Lexus Dynamic Handlingsystem ifequipped Provides independent control of the VGRS DRS and EPS Contributes to turning characteristics at low speeds re...

Page 292: ...le the TRAC VSC systems are operating If the vehicle gets stuck in mud dirt or snow the TRAC system may reduce power from the engine to the wheels Pressing to turn the system off may make it easier for rock the vehicle in order to free it WhentheTRAC VSCsystemsareoperating DisablingtheTRACsystem GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 293: ...he systems back on GS F To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off press and hold for more than 3 seconds The TRAC OFF indicator light and the VSC OFF indicator light will come on 2 Press again to turn the systems back on 1 On vehicles with PCS Pre Collision System pre collision brake assist pre collision braking and steering control performed through cooperative control of PCS Pre Collision System and ...

Page 294: ...top operating in the following situations In this event the steering wheel may move from its straight forward position but it will return when the system restarts The steering wheel is operated for an extended period of time while the vehicle is stopped or is moving very slowly When force is continuously applied for a long time with the steering wheel turned as far as it will go The center positio...

Page 295: ...in the following situations When the engine switch is turned off If only the TRAC system is turned off the TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed increases If both TRAC and VSC systems are turned off automatic re enabling will not occur when vehicle speed increases Reduced effectivenessof the EPS system The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there ...

Page 296: ...les or uneven surfaces TRACmaynot operate effectivelywhen Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road surfaces even if the TRAC system is operating Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost Hill start assist control does not operate effectively when Do not overly rely on the hill start assist control The hill start assist...

Page 297: ...fessional level of driving skill When using expert mode always check the road conditions and surrounding area and drive more carefully than usual Replacing tires Make sure that all tires are of the specified size brand tread pattern and total load capacity In addition make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire infla tion pressure level The ABS TRAC and VSC systems will not funct...

Page 298: ...e tires Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures Engine oil Engine coolant Washer fluid Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires Ensure that all tires are the specified size an...

Page 299: ...safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking brake The parking brake may freeze up preventing it from being released If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake make sure to block the wheels Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the ...

Page 300: ... Cross chain 0 16 in 4 mm in diameter Vehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires Tire chains cannot be mounted Snow tires should be used instead Tire chains cannot be mounted Snow tires should be used instead Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of road Always check local regulations before installing ch...

Page 301: ... 10 cm Toretract position Lower the wipers by pressing on the upper part of the hook section Tire chain installation Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains Install and remove tire chains in a safe location Install tire chains on the rear tires Do not install tire chains on the front tires Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible Retighten chains after...

Page 302: ...e chains being used or 30 mph 50 km h whichever is lower Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes Avoid sudden acceleration abrupt steering sudden braking and shifting operations that cause sudden engine braking Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main tained Do not use LKA Lane Keeping Assist system if equipped NOTICE Repairing or replacin...

Page 303: ...ights Interior lights list 327 Interior lights 328 Personal lights 328 5 4 Usingthestoragefeatures List of storage features 330 Glove box 331 Console box 331 Cup holders 332 Auxiliary boxes 333 Trunk features 334 5 5 Usingtheotherinterior features Other interior features 338 Sun visors 338 Vanity mirrors 338 Clock 339 Ashtrays 339 Power outlets 340 Armrest 340 Rear sunshade rear door sunshades 341...

Page 304: ...h screen Remote Touch 12 3 inch display If equipped TheRemoteTouchcan beused tooperate the RemoteTouch screens Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER SMANUAL RemoteTouchoperation ...

Page 305: ...o select a function letter and screen button Press the knob to enter the selected function letter or screen button ENTER buttons Press this button to enter the selected function letter or screen button HOME button vehicles with 8 inch display Press this button to display the home screen MAP button vehicles with 12 3 inch display Press this button to display the vehicle s current position UsingtheR...

Page 306: ...hicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the Remote Touch Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food liquid stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color emit a strange odor or stop func tioning Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact as the knob may bend or break off Do not allow coins contact lenses or other such items to become cau...

Page 307: ...n will be shown on the main display Menu screen Vehicles with 8 inch display Vehicles with 12 3 inch display Switch Function Select to display the compass mode screen 1 Select to display the Destination screen 1 Select to display the radio control screen 1 Select to display the media control screen 1 Select to display the hands free operation screen 1 Select to display the LEXUS App Suite screen 1...

Page 308: ...ed on the left and right of the screen For example air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the fuel consumption information screen is being displayed The large screen on the left of the display is called the main display and the small screen to the right is called the side display Select to display the Setup screen 1 Display Select to adjust the contrast and brightness o...

Page 309: ... information P 130 Air conditioning system P 312 Toturn offthesidedisplay pressthe MAP button onRemoteTouchto display the map screen and then press If the item displayed on the main display is full screen display compatible P 306 it will be displayed full screen Interruption screens Each of the following screens is displayed automatically in accordance with conditions Intuitive parking assist if e...

Page 310: ...tically adjusted according to the tem perature setting Press the MENU button on the Remote Touch then select to display theairconditioning operationscreen Vehicles with 12 3 inch display The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated onthesidedisplay P 306 The display and button positions will differ depending on the type of the sys tem Controlpanel ...

Page 311: ...ndividual and simultaneous modes each time 3 ZONE is selected Adjustingthefan speed setting Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed Press the OFF button to turn the fan off Changetheairflowmode To change the air outlets press The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed P 310 S FLOW mode Press When is pressed the airflow changes as follows Without rear ai...

Page 312: ...temperature for the driver s and front passenger s seats sepa rately DUAL mode P 309 Set cooling and dehumidification function on off Select to set automatic mode on off Select the air flow mode the left hand side Select the air flow mode the right hand side Display the rear air conditioning operation screen P 312 Adjust the temperature for the driver s front passenger s and rear seats P 319 separ...

Page 313: ...r flows to the feet Option controlscreen Select on the control screen to display the option control screen The functions can be switched on and off When the function is on the indicator illuminates on the control screen P 310 Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades if equipped P 314 Remove pollen from the air Micro dust and pollen filter P 314 1 2 ...

Page 314: ...ing and dehumidification function on off Select to set automatic mode on off Select the air flow mode the left hand side Select the air flow mode the right hand side Adjust the temperature for the driver s front passenger s and rear seats P 319 separately 3 ZONE mode P 309 Rearairconditioning controlscreen withrearairconditioning system Adjust the rear seat temperature setting Disabling the switch...

Page 315: ... the operation press the OFF button Air outlets and fan speed for the driver and passenger seats may be adjusted sepa rately depending on the temperature setting When the front seat heaters and ventilators rear seat heaters are set to AUTO mode the system is operated automatically according to the set temperature out side temperature etc Automaticmodeindicator If the fan speed setting or air flow ...

Page 316: ...earwindowandoutsiderear viewmirrors Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors Press The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 to 60 minutes The operation time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle speed Windshieldwiper de icer ifequipped This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the...

Page 317: ... according to the set temperature outside temperature etc Adjust the temperature setting To stop the operation select REAR OFF Adjustingthetemperaturesetting Select to increase the temperature and to decrease the tempera ture The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time 3 ZONE on the control screen is selected Disabling the switcheson the reararmrest Sel...

Page 318: ...is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambi ent conditions Therefore the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately after is pressed Cool air may blow around the upper body even when the heater is on due to sunlight Fogging upof thewindows The windowswilleasilyfog up when thehumidityinthe vehicleishigh Turning A C on will dehumidify...

Page 319: ...peed restricted when automatic mode is selected To improve air conditioning performance perform the following operations Turn off eco air conditioning mode Adjust the fan speed Turn off Eco drive mode P 273 Eco air conditioning mode When Eco drive mode is selected using the drive mode select switch eco air condition ing mode turns on When a drive mode other than Eco drive mode is selected eco air ...

Page 320: ...r surface of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision To prevent burns Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog gers are on Vehicles with windshield wiper de icer Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper de icer is on NOTICE To prevent batterydischarge Do not leave the air con...

Page 321: ...rease the temperature Changingtheairoutlets Press The air outlets change as follows each time is pressed Air flows to the upper body Air flows to the upper body and feet Air flows to the feet If equipped Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem perature setting Controlpanel Set automatic mode on off Turn the fan off Change the airflow mode Adjust the temperature se...

Page 322: ... rear seat heaters are set to AUTO mode the system is operated automat ically according to the set temperature outside temperature etc To stop the operation press the OFF button Locationofairoutlets The air outlets and air volume changes according to the selected air flow mode Adjustingtheposition ofandopeningandclosingtheairoutlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob to ...

Page 323: ... a beep to lock the buttons Press ing again until you hear a beep will release the lock The indicator appears on the display when the buttons are locked Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off Press until you hear a beep to turn the illumination off Pressing again until you hear a beep will turn the illumina tion on NOTICE To prevent batterydischarge Do not leave the air c...

Page 324: ...ury if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on Babies small children the elderly the sick and the physically challenged Persons with sensitive skin Persons who are fatigued Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep sleeping drugs cold remedies etc Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overh...

Page 325: ...ellow on the switch comes on when the seat heater is operating Seat ventilator switches front seats only The indicator light green on the switch comes on when the seat ventilator is operat ing Level indicator lights The seat heater temperature level or the seat ventilator fan speed level for front seats only is displayed AUTO indicator lights Seatheaters ifequipped seatventilators ifequipped Front...

Page 326: ... seat heater temperature level is displayed Modes and indicators The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows The mode changes automatically depending on the amount of time that has elapsed The amount of time until the mode changes varies depending on the interior tem perature when the seat heater was operated and other factors Mode AUTO indicator light Level indicator lights Off Of...

Page 327: ... be used when The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode Seat heater control vehicles without automaticmode The seat heater automatically changes operations If the engine switch is turned off while the seat heater is operating the starting operation of the heater differs depending on the amount of time that elapses before it is turned back on 1 2 Mode Level indicator lights Off Off Hi 3 Mid 2 Lo 1 C...

Page 328: ...09 Button lock function vehicles with rear control panel To prevent inadvertent operation some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked P 321 When the switchis disabled vehicles with rear control panel When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the button lock function is released check whether the switch is disabled due to selecting on Remote Touch screen P 315 Rear contro...

Page 329: ...e tail lights are on the inside door handle lights the ornament lights and the footwell lights will turn off P 89 97 Outer foot lights Shift lever light Front interior light P 328 Front personal lights P 328 Inside door handle lights Rear personal lights P 328 Rear interior light Ornament lights Door courtesy lights Power window switch lights Footwell lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 330: ...34U_ U 5 3 Using the interiorlights Turns the lights on off The rear interior light is also turned on off Turns the door position on off Front Turns the light on off Rear Turns the light on off Interior lights 1 2 Personallights ...

Page 331: ... key whether the doors are locked unlocked and whether the doors are opened closed If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes Setting e g the time elapsed before lights turn off can be changed Customizable features P 545 NOTICE To prevent battery discharge do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engi...

Page 332: ...when cabin temperature becomes high Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items Lighters or spray cans may explode If they come into contact with other stored items the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas causing a fire hazard When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use keep the lids closed In the event of sudden...

Page 333: ...he glove box P 145 The insert inside the glove box can be removed An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger s seat is built into the glove box door P 41 Using with half open Grip the knob to release the lock and slide the armrest as far back Using with fully open Grip the knob to release the lock and lift the armrest to open The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on Glove box 1 2...

Page 334: ...r on the armrest Rear cup holder When stowing the cup holder stow the cup holder with the armrest down The cup holder cannot be stowed if the armrest is not down WARNING When using the console box with half open do not apply too much load on the arm rest Doing so may damage the armrest and may cause you to injure yourself Cupholders Front cup holder The cup holder insert may be removed for cleanin...

Page 335: ... the event of an accident or sudden braking causing injury If possible cover hot drinks to prevent burns NOTICE To prevent damageto the rear cup holder stowthe cup holder beforestowingthe arm rest Auxiliaryboxes Type A Type B Press in the button Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the lid Type C if equipped Open the lid WARNING Type C Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray Doing so ...

Page 336: ...ks when needed The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items Pull the strap when using the hook Cargo hooks WARNING To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their stowedpositions when notin use Luggagehook NOTICE Do not hang any object heavier than 11 lb 5 kg on the luggage hook ...

Page 337: ...ng the storage features 5 Interior features Center First aidkitstoragenet Luggagemat Type A Type B Pull the strap upwards to lift up the luggage mat Pull the lever upwards to lift up the luggage mat The lever can be hooked on the lug gage hook ...

Page 338: ...336 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 5 4 Using the storage features Left side Pull the strap upwards when lifting the luggage mat up Type C Pull the strap upwards to lift up the luggage mat ...

Page 339: ... storage features 5 Interior features Loosen the belt Tighten the belt Warningreflectorstoragebelt ifequipped 1 2 To prevent damage to the warning reflector storage belt when it is not in use fold the belt as shown in and secure it with the clip 1 2 ...

Page 340: ...or in the side position flip down unhook and swing it to the side To use the side extender place the visor in the side position then slide it backward Slide the cover to open The light turns on when the cover is opened Sun visors 1 2 3 Vanity mirrors NOTICE To prevent battery discharge do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off ...

Page 341: ...he ashtray pull the ashtray lid upwards Clock Ashtrays ifequipped WARNING Keep the ashtray closed when not in use In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ash tray or ash flying out To prevent fire Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray then make sure the ashtray is fully closed Do not pl...

Page 342: ...N ON mode Fold down the armrest for use Power outlets Front Rear Open the lid NOTICE To avoid damaging the power outlets close the power outlet lids when the power out lets are not in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit To prevent battery discharge do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is off Armrest NOTICE To prevent d...

Page 343: ...utton shown below Pull up the lever to release the lock Slide the armrest Raise lower Reardoorsunshades Pull the tab of the rear door sun shade and hook the shade on using the anchors To retract the rear door sunshade unhook the shade and retract it slowly Rearsunshade ifequipped reardoorsunshades ifequipped From the front seats From the rear seats if equipped 1 2 3 ...

Page 344: ...ried out after the switch has been pressed Repeat the above operation to operate the function Vehicleswithrear control panel To prevent inadvertentoperation somebuttonsonthe rear armrest can be locked P 321 Vehicles with rear control panel Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off P 321 Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed Customizable f...

Page 345: ...rear seat area Fold down the armrest Fold down the handle and open the armrest door The armrest door can be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key Unlock Lock Trunkstorageextension 1 2 1 2 WARNING Ensure that the armrest door is closed when not in use In the event of sudden braking items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into the cabin resulting in injury ...

Page 346: ...seat Coathooks WARNING Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook If the SRS cur tain shield airbags deploy these items may become projectiles causing death or seri ous injury Assistgrips WARNING Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat NOTICE To prevent damage to the assist grip do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy l...

Page 347: ... is possible that garage doors gates or other devices may operate For this reason make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to prevent injury or other potential harm It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control transmitter for more accurate programming Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped with rolling code p...

Page 348: ...HomeLink indicator light in view while programming Program a device Programming a device other than an entry gate for U S A owners Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green rolling code or continuously lit green fixed code then release the button Programming an entry gate for U S A owners Pr...

Page 349: ...button for 2 seconds then release it If the garage door or other device does not operate proceed to Pro gramming a rolling code system Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons Programmingarolling codesystem 2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code programming Locate the Learn or Smart button on the garage door opener motor in the ...

Page 350: ...e Link com Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has been completed if the garage door opener motor is trained to HomeLink both garage door operation indicators will flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will blink twice indicating that 2 way communication is enabled If the indicators do not flash perform and within the first 10 presses of the HomeLi...

Page 351: ...f a garage door is shown by the indica tors Opening Closing This function is only available if the garage door opener motor used is a compatible device To check device compatibility refer to www Home Link com The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft 250 m of the garagedoor However ifthereareobstructionsbetween the garage doorand the vehicle such as houses and trees feedback signals f...

Page 352: ...emory The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is disconnected If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink button that already has a code registered to it the already registered code will not be erased Before programming Install a new battery in the transmitter The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink Certification for t...

Page 353: ...re people and objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm Conforming to federal safety standards Do not use the HomeLink compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety stan dards This includes any garage door that cannot detect an interfering object A door or device without these features increases the ...

Page 354: ...s Safety Connect is supported by Lexus designated response center which operates 24 hours per day 7 days perweek SafetyConnectserviceisavailablebysubscriptiononselect telematicshard ware equippedvehicles By using the Safety Connect service you are agreeing to be bound by the TelematicsSubscriptionServiceAgreementanditsTermsandConditions as in effect and amended from time to time a current copy of ...

Page 355: ...enter is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative condition cellular connection availability and GPS satellite signal reception which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive emergency service support Enrollment and Telematics Subscription Service Agree ment required A variety of subscription terms is available charges vary by subscription term selected Automati...

Page 356: ...y treats the call as an emergency contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the situation and requests that assistance be sent to the location Stolen VehicleLocation If your vehicle is stolen Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle After filing a police report call the Safety Connect response center at 1 800 25 LEXUS 1...

Page 357: ... It receives and also sends out radio frequency RF signals In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wireless phones Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by the fol lowing U S and international standards bodies ANSI American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 NCRP National Council o...

Page 358: ...356 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 5 5 Using the other interiorfeatures Certification for Lexus Enform ...

Page 359: ... 365 General maintenance 367 Emission inspection and maintenance I M programs 370 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourself service precautions 371 Hood 373 Positioning a floor jack 374 Engine compartment 376 Tires 393 Tire inflation pressure 403 Wheels 406 Air conditioning filter 408 Electronic key battery 410 Checking and replacing fuses 412 Headlight aim vehicles with single beam headlights...

Page 360: ... restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash etc The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem perature The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water Deep scratches caused by keys coins etc cann...

Page 361: ...re separate from the vehicle while the vehi cle is being washed Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen Set the electronic key to battery saving mode to disable the smart access system with push button start P 152 Aluminum wheels Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent Wash detergent off with water immediately after use To protect the paint from damage make sure to observe ...

Page 362: ...he upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor If something bumps against the windshield If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor Precautions regarding the exhaustpipes and rear bumper diffusers Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear b...

Page 363: ... with low humidity when storing the wheels Cleaning the exterior lights Wash carefully Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush This may damage the surfaces of the lights Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights Wax may cause damage to the lenses When using an automaticcar wash vehicles withrain sensing windshield wipers Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper fr...

Page 364: ...rt and dust using a vacuum cleaner Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral wool detergent Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remain ing traces of detergent Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture Allow the leather to dry in a shaded ...

Page 365: ...ned by keeping the carpet as dry as possible Seat belts Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear fraying or cuts When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box console box etc If a strong adhesive tape is used there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could be damaged Cleaningtheartificialleather Alcantar...

Page 366: ...e shade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or containing wax on the upholstery as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly Water on the floor Do not wash the vehicle floor with water Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above ...

Page 367: ...tenance may affect warranty coverage The use of Lexus repair manuals is recommended For details about warranty coverage refer to the separate Owner s Guide War ranty and Service Guide Owner s Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet Repair and replacement It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure performance of each system If non Lexus parts are used in replacement or i...

Page 368: ...ed is under warranty coverage If any problem should arise while your vehicle is under warranty your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it A message is displayed on the multi informa tion display WARNING If your vehicle is not properly maintained Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible death or serious injury Handling of the battery Engine exhaust some o...

Page 369: ... of your Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for advice Enginecompartment Items Check points Battery Check the battery fluid level and connections P 390 Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct level P 389 Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the correct level P 386 Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct level P 381 Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or strange sounds Rad...

Page 370: ...ed The brakes should work effectively The brake pedal should not feel spongy The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied Head restraints Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely Indicators buzzers Do the indicators and buzzers function properly Lights Do all the lights come on Are the headlights aimed correctly P 416 Parking brake Moves smoothly ...

Page 371: ...s the tire inflation pressure correct The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule The wheel nuts should not be loose Windshield wipers The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking splitting wear contamination or defor mation The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skipping WARNING If the e...

Page 372: ...et When the fuel tank cap is loose The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I M test The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re testing Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD On Board Dia...

Page 373: ...d non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 50 coolant and 50 deionized water For Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 55 coolant and 45 deionized water Funnel used only for adding coolant Engine oil level P 381 Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for addi...

Page 374: ...per and rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery Fuel and battery fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when working on the battery It contains poisonous and corro sive sulfuric acid When working near the electriccooling fansor radiator grille Be sure the engine switch is off With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode the electric ...

Page 375: ...op up slightly Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Releasethelockfrom theinside ofthevehicle toopenthehood 1 2 WARNING 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 ...

Page 376: ... Front Rear GS350 GS300 When using a floor jack follow the instructions in the manual provided with thejack and performtheoperation safely When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack correctly Improper placement maydamageyour vehicleor causeinjury 2WD models AWD models 1 2 ...

Page 377: ... F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 375 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care GS F NOTICE When using a jack at the rearof the vehicle GS F Do not set the jack in either of the positions indicated by the illustration ...

Page 378: ...ine compartment GS350 Fuse boxes P 412 Battery P 390 Engine oil level dipstick P 381 Engine coolant reservoir P 386 Engine oil filler cap P 383 Brake fluid reservoir P 389 Washer fluid tank P 392 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 388 Radiator P 388 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 379: ...S300 Fuse boxes P 412 Battery P 390 Intercooler coolant reservoir P 386 Engine oil level dipstick P 381 Engine oil filler cap P 383 Engine coolant reservoir P 386 Brake fluid reservoir P 389 Washer fluid tank P 392 Condenser P 388 Electric cooling fans Radiator P 388 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 380: ...enance GS F Fuse boxes P 412 Battery P 390 Engine oil level dipstick P 381 Engine coolant reservoir P 386 Engine oil filler cap P 383 Brake fluid reservoir P 389 Washer fluid tank P 392 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 388 Radiator P 388 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 381: ...GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 379 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care Removingtheenginecompartmentcover GS350 GS300 Right hand side GS350 GS300 Center GS F Enginecompartmentcover ...

Page 382: ..._ U 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance Installingtheclips Push up center portion Insert Press 1 2 3 NOTICE Checking the engine compartment cover after installation Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position ...

Page 383: ...urned off check the oil level on the dipstick Checking theengineoil Park the vehicle on level ground After warming up the engine and turning it off wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out Wipe the dipstick clean Engine oil 1 2 GS350 GS300 GS F 3 ...

Page 384: ...he dipstick fully Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out and check the oil level Low Normal Excessive The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully 4 5 1 2 3 Flat dipstick Non flat dipstick 6 ...

Page 385: ... type as that already in the engine Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise Add engine oil slowly checking the dipstick Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise GS350 GS300 GS F Engine oil selection P 522 524 Oil quantity Low Full 1 6 qt 1 5 L 1 3 Imp qt Items Clean funnel 1 2 3 ...

Page 386: ...d be reset Perform the following procedures Press or of the meter control switch and select Press or of the meter control switch and select Vehicle Settings Then press Press or of the meter control switch and select Oil Maintenance Then press Select Yes and press A message is displayed on the multi informa tion display WARNING Used engine oil Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminan...

Page 387: ...ngine damage Check the oil level on a regular basis When replacing the engine oil Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components Avoid overfilling or the engine could be damaged Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened ...

Page 388: ...he reservoir when the engine is cold Enginecoolant reservoir Reservoir cap FULL line LOW line If the level is on or below the LOW line add coolant up to the FULL line P 509 Intercoolercoolantreservoir GS300only Reservoir cap F line L line If the level is on or below the L line add coolant up to the F line P 509 Coolant 1 2 3 GS350 GS300 GS F 1 2 3 ...

Page 389: ...eplenishing Visually check the radiator hoses engine coolant reservoir caps drain cock and water pump If you cannot find a leak have your Lexus dealer test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system WARNING When the engine is hot Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap the intercooler coolant reservoir cap or the coolant inlet cap P 513 The cooling system may be under pressure and ma...

Page 390: ...way any foreign objects If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi tion have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Radiatorandcondenser WARNING When the engine is hot Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries such as burns ...

Page 391: ...luid Brakefluid GS350 GS300 GS F Fluid type FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Items Clean funnel WARNING When filling the reservoir Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the affected area with clean water imme diately If you still experience discomfort see a doctor NOTICE If the fluid level is l...

Page 392: ...hift lever to P Open and close any of the doors Restart the engine Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push button start may not be possible immediately after reconnecting the battery If this happens use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock unlock the doors Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode The engine may not start with the engine swi...

Page 393: ...there is insufficient ventilation How to recharge the battery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate Emergency measures regarding electrolyte If electrolyte gets in your eyes Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to t...

Page 394: ...s hot or running as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc NOTICE Do not use anyfluid other than washer fluid Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle s painted surfaces as well as damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying Dilutingwasher fluid Dilute washer flu...

Page 395: ...cessive wear on one side of the tread Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated New tread Worn tread Treadwear indicator The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a TWI or Δ mark etc molded into the sidewall of each tire Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire Replaceorrotatetiresinaccordancewithmaintenanceschedulesandtread wear Checkingtires 1 2...

Page 396: ...ow a predetermined level the driver is warned by the multi information display and a warning light P 434 441 The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be displayed on the multi information display P 100 108 The illustration used is intended as an example and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi information display Installingtire pressure warnin...

Page 397: ...tion cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level P 528 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode Press or on the meter control switch and selec...

Page 398: ... light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunc tion Tire life Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious Routine tireinflation pressure checks The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of y...

Page 399: ...ditions as well as for use year round All season tires how ever do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling perfor mance compared with summer tires in highway driving Snow tires For driving on snow covered roads or icy roads we recommend using snow tires If you need snow tires select tires o...

Page 400: ...y may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave conditions When the vehicle is parked the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be extended When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst the warning may not function The initialization operation Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pressure Also make sure t...

Page 401: ...S F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 399 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care Tire pressure warning system certification For vehicles sold in the U S A Hawaii Guam Puerto Rico and NATO Germany Transmitter Initiator ...

Page 402: ...400 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance For vehicles sold in Canada Transmitter Initiator ...

Page 403: ...ired using the emergency tire puncture repair kit is installed The load on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire When initializing the tire pressure warning system Do not initialize tire inflation pressure without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level Otherwise the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low or it m...

Page 404: ...iquid sealant is used contact your Lexus dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire P 394 Driving on rough roads Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure reducing the cushioning ability of the tir...

Page 405: ...34U_ U 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care Tire inflation pressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size are displayed on the tire and loading information label P 528 Tire inflation pressure ...

Page 406: ...ent and adjustment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage Put the tire valve cap back on Tire inflation pressure check interval You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks or at least once a month Do not forget to check the spare Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following Reduced fuel economy Re...

Page 407: ...exceed the vehicle capacity weight Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced WARNING Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance Keep your tires properly inflated If the tires are not properly inflated the following conditions may occur which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Excessive wear Uneven wear Poor handling Possib...

Page 408: ...ging your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles 1600 km Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels When replacing wheels The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit ters that allow the t...

Page 409: ...ng which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Useof defective wheels prohibited Do not use cracked or deformed wheels Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving possibly causing an accident NOTICE Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters make sure t...

Page 410: ... the glove box Lift up the side with the stay disconnect the stay tabs and remove the partition by pulling horizontally Press the tabs and remove the filter cover Press the tabs and remove the filter case The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi tioning efficiency Removalmethod 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 411: ...led maintenance information please refer to the Owner s Manual Supplement or Scheduled Maintenance If air flow from the ventsdecreases dramatically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function When fragrances are placed in your vehicle the deodorizing effect may become signifi cantly weakened in a short period When an air con...

Page 412: ...ewdriver Lithium battery CR2032 Take out the mechanical key Remove the cover To prevent damage to the key cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the termi nal facing up Replacethebatterywith a newoneifit isdepleted Youwillneedthefollowingitems Replacingthebattery 1 2 3 ...

Page 413: ...y for you If the electronickey batteryis depleted The following symptoms may occur The smart access system with push button start and wireless remote control will not function properly The operational range will be reduced WARNING Removed battery and other parts These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking Keep away from children Failure to do so could result in death o...

Page 414: ...e electrical components do not operate a fuse may have blown If this happens check and replace the fusesas necessary 1 2 Engine compartment type A fuse box Engine compartment type B fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Passenger s side instrument panel Remove the lid Remove the lid ...

Page 415: ...M30G34U_ U 413 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care Trunk Push the tab in and lift the lid off Remove the lid Remove the fuse with the pullout tool Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool 3 ...

Page 416: ...ce Check if the fuse is blown Normal fuse Blown fuse Type A and B Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type C and D Contact your Lexus dealer 4 1 2 Type A Type B Type C Type D ...

Page 417: ...hicle Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload non gen uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable WARNING To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle and possibly a fire or injury Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated or use any ...

Page 418: ...ad lights Adjustment bolt A Adjustment bolt B Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline and the area around the headlight is not deformed Park the vehicle on level ground Sit in the driver s seat Bounce the vehicle several times Verticalmovementadjustingbolts 1 2 Beforecheckingtheheadlightaim 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 419: ...rewdriver turn bolt A in either direction Remember the turning direction and the number of turns TurnboltBthesamenumberofturns and in the same direction as step If the headlight cannot be adjusted using this procedure take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim Adjustingtheheadlightaim 1 2 1 ...

Page 420: ...cles with single beam headlights Youmayreplacethefollowingbulbsbyyourself Thedifficultylevelofreplace mentvariesdependingonthebulb Ifnecessarybulbreplacementseemsdiffi cult toperform contactyourLexusdealer For more information about replacing other light bulbs contact your Lexus dealer Preparingforlightbulbreplacement Removingtheenginecompartmentcovers Bulblocations 1 ...

Page 421: ...aintenance 6 Maintenance and care Frontturn signallight vehicles withsingle beam headlights For the left side only Remove the bolt and move the washer fluid filler opening Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb Replacinglightbulbs 1 2 3 ...

Page 422: ...its origi nal position Replacing the following bulbs If any of the lights listed below has burnt out have it replaced by your Lexus dealer Headlights Parking lights daytime running lights Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights vehicles with triple beam headlights Side turn signal lights Stop tail lights Stop lights Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Back up lights High moun...

Page 423: ...the headlight When replacing light bulbs P 415 WARNING Replacing light bulbs Turn off the lights Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands When it is unavoid able to hold the glass portion use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and ...

Page 424: ...422 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance ...

Page 425: ...el pump shut off system 433 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 434 If a warning message is displayed 441 If you have a flat tire vehicles with spare tire 472 If you have a flat tire vehicles without spare tire 483 If the engine will not start 497 If the parking brake cannot be released 499 If the electronic key does not operate properly 501 If the vehicle battery is discharged ...

Page 426: ...nal lights will flash To turn them off press the switch once again Emergency flashers If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating the battery may discharge The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to bestoppedin theroad duetoabreakdown etc ...

Page 427: ... with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible To stop the engine press and hold the engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or more or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road Only in an emergency such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in thenormalway stopthevehicle using the following procedure 1 2 3 4 3 Press and hold...

Page 428: ...t tow with a sling type truck to prevent body damage If towing is necessary we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service using a wheel lift type truck or flatbedtruck Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by all state provincial and locallaws Situationswhenitisnecessarytocontactdealersbeforetowing Towingwithasling typetruck Towingwithawheel ...

Page 429: ...n the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged If a tow truck is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for at most 50 miles 80 km at under 18 mph 30 km h A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes The vehicle s wheels drive train axle...

Page 430: ...eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver To protect the bodywork place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand Emergencytowingprocedure 1 2 GS350 GS300 except F SPORT models GS350 GS300 F SPORT models GS F 3 ...

Page 431: ...ehicle body Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine If the engine does not start turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake When the shift lever cannot be shifted P 208 While towing If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function making steering and braking more difficult Wheel nut wrenc...

Page 432: ...steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated Installing towing eyeletsto the vehicle Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely If not securely installed towing eyelets may come loose during towing 2WD models Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground If the vehicle is towed with the tires contacting the ground the drivetrain and related parts may be d...

Page 433: ...adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo site end of the raised vehicle Without adequate clearance the vehicle could be dam aged while being towed To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling type truck Do not tow with a sling type truck either from the front or rear To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension compo...

Page 434: ...ueal when cornering Strange noises related to the suspension system Pinging or other noises related to the engine Engine missing stumbling or running roughly Appreciable loss of power Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road Loss of brake effectiveness spongy feeling pedal almost touches the floor If you notice any of the followi...

Page 435: ...CESSORY mode or turn it off Restart the engine To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag inflates upon collision the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to theengine NOTICE Before starting the engine Inspect the ground under the vehicle If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair Do no...

Page 436: ...sdealer Continuingtodrivethevehiclemaybedangerous If equipped Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle s charging system Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexusdealer U S A Canada Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in The electronic engine control system The electronic throttle control system or The electronic automatic transm...

Page 437: ...yed on the multi information dis play P 248 441 If the PCS Pre Collision System or VSC Vehicle Stability Con trol system is disabled the PCS warning light will illuminate P 291 Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in The VSC system The TRAC system or The hill start assist control system Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC system i...

Page 438: ...fuel the vehicle Seat belt reminder light warning buzzer 2 Warns the driver and or front passenger to fasten their seat belts Fasten the seat belt If the front passenger s seat is occupied the front passenger s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light warning buzzer off Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master ...

Page 439: ...ed the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds Front passenger s seat belt buzzer The front passenger s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph 20 km h If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds Then ...

Page 440: ...ossible Electric power steering system warning light warning buzzer When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound When the tirepressure warninglight comeson Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level Initializing the tire pressure warning system w...

Page 441: ...heavy If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating hold firmly and oper ate using more force than usual If the tire pressure warning light comes on Be sure to observe the following precautions Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible Adjust the tire inflation pressure immedi...

Page 442: ...e and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale tire pressure warning light Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS tire pressure warning system mal function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS tire pressure warning ...

Page 443: ...der to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi information display Multi information display If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions have been performed contact your Lexus dealer If a warning is shown on the multi information display stay calm and perform thefollowingactions GS350 GS300 except F SPORT models GS350 GS300 F SPORT models GS F 1...

Page 444: ...le to vehicle distance control mode At the same time will appear on the head up dis play the image flashes A buzzer also sounds Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes If equipped Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane while the LKA Lane Keeping Assist system is operat ing The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from flashes in amber At the same time will appear on the he...

Page 445: ...s and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood or door s or trunk are not yet fully closed Make sure that hood or all doors or trunk are closed If equipped Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist All assist sensors flash A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer If equipped Indicates that intuitive parking assist sensor is dirty or covered with ice A buz...

Page 446: ...osealldoorsandfastenthefrontpassenger sseat belt before releasing the parking brake Indicates that the driver s door was opened with the shift position in any position other than P A buzzer also sounds Shift the shift position toP Indicates a malfunction in the EPS Electric Power Steer ing system A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Warning message Details Actions F...

Page 447: ...ition not in P A buzzer also sounds Change the shift position to P Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system A buzzer also sounds Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold system Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on a steep slope A buzzer also sounds Do not use only the brake hold system on steep slop...

Page 448: ...buzzer also sounds Release the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive Start Control was operated while depressing the accel erator pedal A buzzer also sounds Momentarily release the acceleratorpedal Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with the shift position in M while on a slippery surface The vehicle will not shift do...

Page 449: ...ates that steering control function is temporarily canceled due to the LKA Lane Keeping Assist system determining that the driver does not have their hands on the steering wheel while the steering control function is on If the driver operates the steering wheel only a small amount the system may be unable to detect the steer ing wheel operations and this warning may be dis played Firmly hold the s...

Page 450: ...r Indicates a malfunction in The SRS airbag system The front passenger occupant classification system or The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Indicates a malfunction in The ABS or The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Continuing to drive the vehiclemay...

Page 451: ... also sounds P 509 GS350 GS300 only Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle s charging system Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Continuing to drive the vehiclemay bedangerous If equipped Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice A buzzer also sounds Clean the sensor Warning message Details Actions ...

Page 452: ... radar cruise control system brake con trol function is temporarily unavailable A buzzer also sounds Depress the brake Indicates a malfunction in the smart access system with push button start A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer If equipped Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice A buzzer also s...

Page 453: ...con trol with full speed range Depress the brake pedal A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer If equipped Indicates a malfunction in the LKA Lane Keeping Assist system A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer If equipped The operation conditions of the camera sensor tem perature etc are not met When the operation conditions of the camera se...

Page 454: ...ow etc are present on the windshield in front of the camera sensor The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is resolved PCS Pre Collision System LKA Lane Keeping Assist system Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range Automatic High Beam Turnthesystemoff removeanydirt rain condensa tion ice snow etc from the windshield and then turn the system back on ...

Page 455: ... Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure A buzzer also sounds Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera ture is too high A buzzer also sounds Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Warning message Details Actions ...

Page 456: ... A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer If equipped Indicates a malfunction in the DRS Dynamic Rear Steering A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer GS350 GS300 only Indicates a malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system A buzzer also sounds Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Continuin...

Page 457: ... sage is still displayed have the vehicle inspected by your Lexusdealer Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system A buzzer also sounds Press the parking brake switch If the warning mes sage is still displayed have the vehicle inspected by your Lexusdealer If equipped Indicates that LKA Lane Keeping Assist system cannot be used due to the vehicle speed being too high Slow down Warning mes...

Page 458: ... also sounds Closethe moon roof Indicates that the windows are not fully closed with the engine switch off and the driver s door open A buzzer also sounds Close all the windows Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not fully closed with the engine switch off and the driver s door open A buzzer also sounds Close all the windows and the moon roof Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold ...

Page 459: ...s not available The reason the brake hold system is not available may be displayed A buzzer also sounds Closethe driver s door Fasten the driver s seat belt Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con tinue brake hold function The reason the brake hold system is not continue may be displayed A buzzer also sounds Depress the brake pedal Closethe driver s door Fasten the driver s seat belt...

Page 460: ...the AWD system has overheated A buzzer also sounds Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a safeplace AWD models only Indicates the AWD system has overheated A buzzer also sounds Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a safeplace GS F only Indicates a malfunction in the TVD Torque Vectoring Differential system A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer W...

Page 461: ...gh speeds or through sharp turns If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins continuously A buzzer also sounds Drive the vehicle for a while while avoiding extremelyhigh load conditions Indicates a malfunction in the Drive Start Control system A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system A buzze...

Page 462: ...r also sounds Check the level of engineoil and add if necessary Indicates a malfunction in The Automatic High Beam system if equipped The AFS Adaptive Front lighting System if equipped or The LED headlight system A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer GS F for Canada only Indicates that the brake pads are worn out A buzzer also sounds Have the vehicle inspected visual...

Page 463: ...e inspected visually by your Lexus dealer Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously and the brake override system is operating Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal P 183 Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level Warning message Details Actions Flashes ...

Page 464: ... wave conditions improve the display may return to normal If the tire pressure is still not displayed after driving for several minutes stop the vehicle in a safe place turn the engine switch off thenonagain andstartdriving Ifthetirepressureis still not displayed even after repeating this process several times have the vehicle inspected at your Lexusdealer Indicates that the washer fluid level is ...

Page 465: ...es that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule should be per formed soon Comes on approximately 4500 miles 7200 km after the message has been reset If necessary performmaintenance GS350 GS300 only Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should be changed Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and or changed by your Lexus dealer After changing the engi...

Page 466: ...ch was pressed while the low beams were on Turn the high beam headlights on before pressing the Automatic High Beam switch If equipped Indicates that since the VSC Vehicle Stability Control system was turned off the pre collision braking and pre collision brake assist are stopped The pre collision warning function will be operational Turn the VSCon P 291 ...

Page 467: ...ected by your Lexus dealer Air conditioning heater and other operations are tem porarily limited due to high power consumption Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to reduce power consumption Please wait until the power supply returns to nor mal If this item is frequently displayed have the vehicle inspected at your Lexusdealer immediately If equipped Indicates that part of the PCS Pre Collis...

Page 468: ...s traveling at a very low speed Immediately after cruise control speed is set At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed Open door warning message GS350 GS300 only The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully closed even iftheengineswitch is turnedoff However approximately 20 minutes after a door or the trunk is not fully closed the battery saving fu...

Page 469: ... closed while the engine switch was in a mode other than off Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle The driver s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle the shift lever was in P and the engine switch was not turned off Turn the engine switch off or bring the electronic key back into the vehicle Once Con tinuous An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with...

Page 470: ...shift lever was not in P and the engine switch was not turned off Shift the shift lever to P Con tinuous Con tinuous The driver s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle the shift lever was not in P and the engine switch was not turned off Shift the shift lever to P Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message Det...

Page 471: ...ocked with the mechanical key and then the engine switch was pressed the electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the engine switch was pressed two consecutive times Touch the electronic key to the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal Once An attempt was made to start the engine with the shift lever in an incor...

Page 472: ...dure in the event that the electronic key was not functioning properly P 502 the engine switch was touched with the electronic key Press the engine switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sound ing Once The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the engine switch being pressed Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal and moving the steering wheel left andright Once ...

Page 473: ...me cases the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound Once After the engine switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a position other than P the shift lever has been shifted to P Turn the engine switch off Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message Details Actions Flashes ...

Page 474: ...t lever to P Stop the engine Turn on the emergency flashers P 424 Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire The flat tire can be replaced with thesparetire Fordetailsabouttires P 393 WARNING If you have a flat tire Do not continue driving with a flat tire Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair which could result in an accident Beforejackingu...

Page 475: ... emergency GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 7 When trouble arises Type A GS350 GS300 Locationofthesparetire jackandtools Jack handle Parking brake release tool Screwdriver Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench Spare tire Jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 476: ...474 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Type B GS F Parking brake release tool Screwdriver Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench Spare tire Tool bag Jack Jack handle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 477: ...cles and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle Put the jack properly in its jack point Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the jack Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jac...

Page 478: ...uggage mat P 335 Remove the spacer and take out the jack handle Take out the jack For tightening For loosening Type A Remove the center luggage mat P 335 Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire Takingoutthejackandjackhandle 1 2 Type A Type B 3 1 2 Takingoutthesparetire 1 2 ...

Page 479: ...e arises Type B Remove the center luggage mat P 336 Remove the center auxiliary box Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire 1 2 3 WARNING When storing the spare tire Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body of the vehicle ...

Page 480: ...ith the jack point The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel They indicate the jack point positions Replacingaflattire 1 Flat tire Wheel chock positions Front Left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Right hand side Behind the rear left hand side tire Rear Left hand side In front of the front right hand side tire Right hand side In front of the front left hand side tire 2...

Page 481: ...lt in burns Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire to fall off resulting in death or serious injury Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened leading to bolt or disc wheel damage In addition the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off...

Page 482: ...all the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approxi mately the same amount When replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat When replacing an aluminum wheel with an aluminum wheel turn the wheel nuts until the washers come into contact with the disc wheel Lower the vehicle Ins...

Page 483: ...es on the light remains on When the spare tireis equipped The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driv ing with standard tires If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size Install the compact spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle Perform the fol lowing steps and fit tire cha...

Page 484: ...ul when driving over bumps with the sparetireinstalled on the vehicle The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces Driving with tire chainsand the spare tire Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance When rep...

Page 485: ...e caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread can be repaired temporarilywith the emergencytire puncturerepairkit WARNING If you have a flat tire Do not continue driving with a flat tire Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair which could result in an accident Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side...

Page 486: ...alant leakage move the vehicle until the area of the puncture if known is positioned at the top of the tire A flat tire that cannot berepaired withthe emergency tire puncture repair kit In the following cases the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit Contact your Lexus dealer When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure When the tire lost ai...

Page 487: ...F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 7 When trouble arises Use of the jack P 478 Locationoftheemergencytirepuncturerepairkit jackandtools Jack handle Emergency tire puncture repair kit Parking brake release tool Screwdriver Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench Jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 488: ...teps to take in an emergency GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Emergencytirepuncturerepairkitcomponents Bottle Hose Air pressure gauge Compressor switch Compressor Stickers Power plug Air release cap 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 489: ... arises Remove the center luggage mat P 335 Take out the emergency tire punc ture repair kit Remove the center luggage mat P 335 Remove the center auxiliary box Take out the jack For tightening For loosening Takingouttheemergencytirepuncturerepairkit 1 2 Taking out the jack 1 2 3 1 2 ...

Page 490: ...gency GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Remove the valve cap from the valve of the punctured tire Remove the air release cap from the hose You will use the air release cap again Therefore keep it in a safe place Emergencyrepairmethod 1 2 ...

Page 491: ... arises Connect the hose to the valve Screw the end of the hose clockwise as far as possible Make sure that the compressor switch is off Removethe rubberstopper fromthe compressor Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket 3 4 5 6 Inside of console box Backside of console box ...

Page 492: ... make sure that the protruding part of the bottle is prop erly aligned with the groove in the case Attach the 2 stickers as shown Remove any dirt and moisture from the wheel before attaching the sticker If you are unable to apply the stickers inform the nearest your Lexus dealer that sealant has been applied to the puncture when having the tire repaired or replaced 7 8 ...

Page 493: ...The sealant will be injected and the pressure will spike to 44 psi 300kPa 3 0kgf cm2 orbar or 58 psi 400 kPa 4 0 kgf cm2 or bar and then gradually decrease The air pressure gauge will dis play the actual tire inflation pres sure about 1 minute 15 minutes at low temperature after the switch is turned on Inject to recommended pressure Turn the compressor switch off and then check the tire inflation ...

Page 494: ... tire and then pull out the power plug from the power outlet socket Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire Attach the air release cap to the end of the hose If the air release cap is not attached the sealant may leak and the vehicle may get dirty Temporarily store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compre...

Page 495: ...re inflation pressure is the recommended level Proceed to step Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the recommended tire inflation pressure is reached Drive for about 3 miles 5 km and then perform step Attach the air release cap to the end of the hose If the air release cap is not attached the sealant may leak and the vehicle may get dirty Store the bottle in the trunk while it ...

Page 496: ...pair kit to check or to adjust the tire pres sure If the tire is inflated to more than the recommended level Disconnect the hose from the valve Disconnect the hose from the valve remove the air release cap from the hose and then reconnect the hose Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds and thenturn it off Check that the air pressure indicator shows the recommended level P 528 I...

Page 497: ...rely with the tire installed on the vehicle If the hose is not properly connected to the valve air leakage may occur or sealant may be sprayed out If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire there is a risk that the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure After inflation of the tire has completed the sealant may splatter when the hose is dis connected or some air is let out of the...

Page 498: ... kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the side of the road If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc a malfunction may occur Handling the emergency tirepuncture repair kit The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use Do not con nect the repair kit to any other source If gasoline splatters on the repair kit the repair kit may deteriorate Take care not to allow gasoli...

Page 499: ...key battery depletion or a blown fuse However an interim measure is available to start the engine P 498 One of the following may be the cause of the problem One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected The battery may be discharged P 504 There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired or if repair procedures are unknown...

Page 500: ...rking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set P 211 Parking brake indicator will come on Shift the shift lever to P Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly Even if the engine can be started using the above steps the system may be mal functioning Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer...

Page 501: ...es with spare tire Take out the spare tire P 476 Vehicles without spare tire Remove the center auxiliary box P 487 In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does not release the parking brake the parking brake can be released manually using the procedure below This procedure should be performed only if necessary suchasin anemergency If the switch cannot be operated even when ...

Page 502: ...brake cannot be set manually 3 4 WARNING When releasing the parking brake manually Shift the shift lever to P turn the engine switch off and chock the tires Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move resulting in an accident Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release t...

Page 503: ...locks the other doors Opens the windows and moon roof turn and hold This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer Trunk Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted P 152 or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted the smart access system with push button start and wireless remote control cannot be ...

Page 504: ...ds and the engine switch will turn to IGNITION ON mode When the smart access system with push button start is deactivated in customization setting the engine switch will turn to ACCESSORY mode Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that and a message GS F only are shown on the multi information display Press the engine switch In the event that the engine still cannot be started contact your Lexu...

Page 505: ...The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed P 198 When the electronic key doesnot work properly Make sure that the smart access system with push button start has not been deacti vated in the customization setting If it is off turn the function on Customizable features P 545 Check if battery saving mode is set If it is set cancel the function P 151 WARNING Wh...

Page 506: ...carried When connecting the jumper or booster cables depending on the situation the alarm may activate and doors locked P 75 Open the hood P 373 GS300 GS F Remove the engine cover The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle s bat teryis discharged You can also call your Lexusdealerora qualified repairshop 1 GS350 GS300 GS F 2 3 GS300 GS F Raise the front of the engine c...

Page 507: ...505 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 7 When trouble arises Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure GS350 GS300 4 ...

Page 508: ...way from the battery and any moving parts as shown in the illustration Start the engine of the second vehicle Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your vehicle ...

Page 509: ... may discharge and the engine may be unable to start The battery recharges automatically during driving When recharging or replacing the battery In some cases it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart access system with push button start when the battery is discharged Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors The engine may not start on the ...

Page 510: ...battery Battery precautions The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte while related parts contain lead and lead compounds Observe the following precautions when handling the battery When working with the battery always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids acid to come into contact with skin clothing or the vehicle body Do not lean over the battery...

Page 511: ... the multi information display Steam is coming from under the hood Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system and then stop the engine If you see steam Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides If you do not see steam Carefully lift the hood After the engine has cooled down sufficiently inspect the hoses and cooling core radiator for any leaks Radiator Cooling...

Page 512: ...GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL F and LOW L lines on the reservoir Engine coolant reservoir FULL F LOW L Coolant inlet cap Intercooler coolant reservoir 4 1 2 3 4 5 GS350 GS F GS300 ...

Page 513: ...he radiator or hoses The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a cold start Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow If it is difficult to check these turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures If the fans are not operating Stop the engine immediately and contact y...

Page 514: ...procedure Remove caps A and B Add engine coolant through the inlet of cap A up to the AR GR B line and then install cap A Add engine coolant through the inlet of cap B until it is full and then install cap B GS300 only When installing cap B apply coolant to the O ring on the end of cap B Cap A Cap B AR GR B line Target fill line 1 2 3 GS350 GS300 1 2 3 ...

Page 515: ... away from the fans and belts Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught resulting in seri ous injury GS350 Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap or the engine coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot High temperature steam or coolant could spray out GS F Do not loosen the engine coolant res ervoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot High temperature steam...

Page 516: ... slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine To prevent damage to the cooling system Observe the following precautions Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter such as sand or dust etc Do not use any coolant additive ...

Page 517: ...ear wheels Place wood stones or some other material under the rear wheels to help pro vide traction Restart the engine Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake Then while exer cising caution depress the accelerator pedal When it is difficult to free the vehicle Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt orsnow Press to turn of...

Page 518: ...it becomes free Use extreme caution When shifting the shift lever Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci dent resulting in death or serious injury NOTICE To avoid damaging thetransmission and other components Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal ...

Page 519: ...OM30G34U_ U 8 Vehicle specifications 8 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 518 Fuel information 532 Tire information 535 8 2 Customization Customizable features 545 8 3 Initialization Items to initialize 560 ...

Page 520: ...in 1840 mm Overall height 1 2WD 57 3 in 1455 mm AWD 57 9 in 1470 mm Wheelbase 112 2 in 2850 mm Tread 1 Front 62 0 in 1575 mm Rear 62 6 in 1590 mm 61 4 in 1560 mm 2 Vehicle capacity weight Occupants luggage 825 lb 370 kg Overall length 193 5 in 4915 mm Overall width 72 6 in 1845 mm Overall height 56 7 in 1440 mm Wheelbase 112 2 in 2850 mm Tread Front 61 2 in 1555 mm Rear 61 4 in 1560 mm Vehicle cap...

Page 521: ...cle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This is the primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in register ing the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the engine compartment Vehicleidentification GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 522: ...520 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 8 1 Specifications This number is also on the Certifica tion Label Enginenumber The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown GS350 GS300 GS F ...

Page 523: ... in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 3 39 3 39 in 86 0 86 0 mm Displacement 121 9 cu in 1998 cm3 Valve clearance Automatic adjustment Drive belt tension Model 5 0 L 8 cylinder 2UR GSE Type 8 cylinder V type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 3 70 3 52 in 94 0 89 5 mm Displacement 303 2 cu in 4969 cm3 Valve clearance engine cold Intake 0 006 in 0 15 mm Exhaust 0 009 in 0 22 mm Drive belt tension...

Page 524: ...selection Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Lexus vehicle Use Lexus approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC GF 5 multigrade engine oil Lubrication system GS350 GS300 2WD AWD Oil capacity Drain and refill reference With filter Without filter 6 0 qt 5 7 L 5 0 Imp qt 5 8 qt 5 5 L 4 8 Imp qt 6 8 qt 6 4 L 5 6 Imp qt 6 3 qt 6 0 ...

Page 525: ... 0W 20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature An oil with a higher viscosity one with a higher value may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds or under extreme load conditions How to read oil container label The International Lubricant Specifi cation Advisory Committee ILSAC Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to he...

Page 526: ...il change Oil viscosity 5W 30 is explained here as an example The 5W in 5W 30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather The 30 in 5W 30 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature An oil with a higher viscosity one with a higher value m...

Page 527: ...f the following Toyota Super Long Life Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid tech nology Do not use plain water alone Ignitionsystem GS350 GS300 GS F Spark plug Make Gap DENSO FK20HBR8 0 031 in 0 8 mm NGK DILFR7K9G 0 04 in 0 9 mm DENSO FK20HBR J8 0 031 in 0 8 mm NOTICE Iridium tippedspark plug...

Page 528: ... 8 4 Imp qt GS350 AWD 10 6 qt 10 0 L 8 8 Imp qt GS300 9 2 qt 8 7 L 7 7 Imp qt GS F 11 8 qt 11 2 L 9 9 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS NOTICE Automatic transmission fluid type Usingtransmissionfluidotherthan ToyotaGenuineATFWS maycausedeterioration in shift quality locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration and ulti mately damage the transmission of your vehicle Frontdifferent...

Page 529: ...force of 112 4 lbf 500 N 51 0 kgf while the engine is running Rear differential Oil capacity 1 43 qt 1 35 L 1 19 Imp qt Oil type and viscosity Vehicles without LSD Limited Slip Differential Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W 85 GL 5 or equivalent 1 Vehicles with LSD Limited Slip Differential ToyotaGenuineDifferentialgearoilLX75W 85GL 5 or equivalent 1 Differential Torque transfer module 2...

Page 530: ...gf cm2 or bar More than 118 mph 190 km h 45 310 3 1 45 310 3 1 118 mph 190 km h or less 35 240 2 4 35 240 2 4 Wheel size 17 7 1 2J Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size 235 45R18 94Y Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Vehicle speed Front tire psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar Rear tire psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar More than 137 mph 220 km h 45 310 3 1 45 310 3 1 137 ...

Page 531: ...L front 265 35R19 94Y rear Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Vehicle speed Front tire psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar Rear tire psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar More than 137 mph 220 km h 45 310 3 1 45 310 3 1 137 mph 220 km h or less 35 240 2 4 36 250 2 5 Wheel size 19 8J 235 40R19 19 9J 265 35R19 Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size 235 40R19 96Y XL Tire inflation ...

Page 532: ...f cm2 or bar Rear tire psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar More than 99 mph 160 km h 45 310 3 1 45 310 3 1 99 mph 160 km h or less 35 240 2 4 36 250 2 5 Wheel size 19 8J Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size T155 70D17 110M T145 70D18 107M Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure 60 psi 420kPa 4 2kgf cm2 or bar Wheel size 17 4T T155 70D17 18 4T T145 70D18 Wheel nut tor...

Page 533: ...220 km h 44 300 3 0 44 300 3 0 137 mph 220 km h or less 36 250 2 5 36 250 2 5 Tireinflationpressure spare Recommended cold tire inflation pressure 42 psi 290kPa 2 9kgf cm2 or bar Wheel size 19 9J 255 35ZR19 19 10J 275 35ZR19 19 8 1 2J 225 40ZR19 Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Light bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Exterior Front turn signal lights 7444NA 28 A Outer foot lights W5W 5...

Page 534: ...atisfaction through better performance Recommendation of the use of gasolinecontaining detergent additives Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid the build up of engine deposits All gasoline sold in the U S A contains minimum detergent additives to clean and or keep clean intake systems per EPA s lowest additives concentration program Lexusstronglyrecommend...

Page 535: ...e gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT Methylcyclopenta dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT If fuel containing MMT is used your emission control system may be adversely affected The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on If this happens contact your Lexus dealer for service If yourengine knocks C...

Page 536: ...ated Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level previ ously stated may cause persistent heavy knocking At worst this may lead to engine damage and will void the vehicle warranty Fuel related poor driveability If poor driveability poor hot starting vaporization engine knocking etc is encoun ...

Page 537: ...535 GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U 8 1 Specifications 8 Vehicle specifications Tire information Full size tire Compact spare tire Typical tiresymbols ...

Page 538: ...air is directly put into the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 540 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 540 This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated Uniform tire quality grading For details see Uniform Tire Quality Grading that follows Summer tires or all season tires P 397 ...

Page 539: ...ol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Typical tiresizeinformation The illustration indicates typical tire size Tire use P Passenger car T Temporary use Section width millimeters Aspect ratio tire height to section width Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal Wheel diameter inches Load index 2 digits or 3 digits Speed symbol alphabet with one l...

Page 540: ...4U_ U 8 1 Specifications Tire dimensions Section width Tire height Wheel diameter Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer 1 2 3 Tiresectionnames 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 541: ...r grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use Performance may differ significantly from the norm ...

Page 542: ...erminology Tire related term Meaning Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1 5 km under that condition Maximum inflation pres sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated shown on the sidewall of the tire Recommended inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure rec...

Page 543: ... the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis tributing to each axle its share of curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant wei...

Page 544: ...ded outboard sidewall a The sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or b The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face out ward when mounted on a vehicle Light truck LT tire A tire designated b...

Page 545: ...tic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or ...

Page 546: ...ad from the tire carcass Treadwear indicators TWI The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Wheel holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing Tire related term Meaning Designated seating capac ity Number of occupants Vehicle normal load Num ber of occupants Occupant distribu...

Page 547: ...n be changed for details Changingbyusingthemeter control switches Press or of the meter control switches select Press or of the meter control switches select the item or the desired setting and then press To go back to the previous screen press Yourvehicleincludesavarietyofelectronicfeaturesthatcanbepersonalized to your preferences These preferences can be changed by using the meter controlswitche...

Page 548: ... and multi informationdisplay P 100 108 GS350 GS300 Customizablefeatures 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Language English French O O Spanish Units 1 miles MPG US miles MPG Imperial O O km L 100 km km km L Eco Driving Indicator Light On self lighting Off O switch settings Drive infor mation 1 Desired status screen 2 O Drive information screen displayed on the first screen of Drive...

Page 549: ...set average vehicle speed after start distance driving range distance after start elapsed time after reset elapsed time after start blank 4 Except F SPORT models 5 F SPORT models 6 GS350 7 GS300 Drive information screen displayed on the third screen of Drive information 3 Average fuel economy after refuel 3 O Elapsed time after start Pop up display On Off O Accent color 4 Color 1 Color 2 O O Clock...

Page 550: ... mation 1 Desired status screen 2 O Drive information screen displayed on the first screen of Drive information 1 Currentfuel economy 3 O Average fuel economy after reset Drive information screen displayed on the second screen of Drive information 2 Distance driving range 3 O Average vehicle speed after reset Drive information screen displayed on the third screen of Drive information 3 Average fue...

Page 551: ...after start average vehi cle speed after reset average vehicle speed after start distance driving range distance after start elapsed time after reset elapsed time after start blank Rev indicator Setting 2 Setting 1 O Setting 3 Off Rev peak On Off O Speed indicator Off 30to100 mph 50to160 km h O Drive mode gauges SPORT S SPORT S mode screen SPORT S mode screen O SPORT S SPORT S mode screen SPORTSmo...

Page 552: ...setting Lane centering function Off On O Steering assist function On Off O Adjust alert type Steering vibration Buzzer O Alert sensitivity Standard High O Vehicle sway warning function On Off O Vehicle sway warning sensitivity Standard Low O High 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting PCS Pre Collision System On Off O Adjust alert timing Middle Far O Near 1 2 3 ...

Page 553: ... 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Unlocking on second key turn Allows all doors to be unlocked by turn ing the mechanical key twice in the driver s door On Driver s door unlocked in one step all doors unlocked in two steps Off All doors unlockedinone step O Automatic door lock Shifting the shiftleverto position other than P Off O O Vehicle speed is approxi mately 12 mph 20 km h or hig...

Page 554: ...gnal Emergency flashers On Off O O Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if a door is not opened after being unlocked 60 seconds Off O O 30 seconds 120 seconds Open door reminder buzzer When locking the vehicle On Off O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Smart access system with push button start On Off O Select doors to unlock Driver s door All the doors O O...

Page 555: ...ing operation Press and hold short One short press O Push twice Press and hold long Off Alarm panic mode On Off O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Driver s seat movement when exiting the vehicle Standard Off O O Partial Selecting the door linking driving posi tion memory with door unlock opera tion Driver s door All doors O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Automat...

Page 556: ...remote control linked opera tion Off On Open only O Buzzer sounds if operated using wire less remote control On Off O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Light sensor sensitivity Standard 2 to 2 O O Time elapsed before the headlights automatically turn off 30 seconds Off O O 60 seconds 90 seconds Welcome light illumination control On Off O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized se...

Page 557: ...tem P 274 Function Default setting Customized setting Detection distance of the front center sensor 3 Far Near O O Detection distance of the rear center sensor Far Near O O Buzzer volume 3 1 to 5 O O Display setting when intuitive parking assist is operat ing All sensors displayed Display off O O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Power train control Normal Power O Eco Chassis contr...

Page 558: ...ing Customized setting Automatic operation of front seat heater Off On O 1 2 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Adjustment of the front seat heater tem perature or the ventilator fan speed during automatic operation individual seat adjustment available Level 3 standard Level 1 low to level 5 high O O Adjustment of the rear seat heater tem perature during automatic operation individual s...

Page 559: ...ration when the doors are unlocked On Off O Operation when you approach the vehi cle with the electronic key on your per son On Off O Footwell lighting On Off O Outer foot lights On Off O Time elapsed before the outer foot lights turn off 15 seconds Off O O 7 5 seconds 30 seconds Enable disable operation of the outer foot lights when you approach the vehi cle with the electronic key on your per so...

Page 560: ... before the automatic door lock function is activated if a door is not opened after being unlocked activates the signals will be generated in accordance with the operation signal buzzers and the operation signal emergency flashers set tings Some settings can be changed using a switch or the Remote Touch screen If a setting is changed using a switch the changed setting will not be reflected on the ...

Page 561: ...n ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation In a closed area such as a garage exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide CO may collect and enter the vehicle This may lead to death or a serious health hazard NOTICE During customization To prevent battery discharge ensure that the engine is running while customizing fea tures ...

Page 562: ...tery being reconnected or maintenance being performed on thevehicle Item When to initialize Reference Message indicating mainte nance is required 1 After the maintenance is per formed P 366 Oil maintenance 2 After the maintenance is per formed P 384 Tire pressure warning system When rotating the tires When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight etc P 395 ...

Page 563: ...rting safety defects for U S owners 562 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners in French 563 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French 565 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners in French vehicles with single beam headlights 573 ...

Page 564: ... similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indi vidual problems between you your dealer or Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc TocontactNHTSA youmaycalltheVehicleSafetyHotlinetoll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http w...

Page 565: ...bien au fond du siège le dos droit Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécurité Pour les enfants ou les personnes de taille inférieure à la moyenne faites glisser le guide de ceinture de sécurité vers l avant de sorte que la ceinture épaulière ne repose pas près du cou de cette personne The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from theseat beltsection in thismanual See t...

Page 566: ... d effilochage ou de coupures Entretienetsoin AVERTISSEMENT Dommages etusure de la ceinturede sécurité Vérifiez périodiquement le système de ceintures de sécurité Vérifiez qu il n y a pas de coupures d effilochures ni de pièces desserrées N utilisez pas une ceinture de sécu rité endommagée avant qu elle ne soit remplacée Les ceintures de sécurité endom magées ne peuvent pas protéger les occupants ...

Page 567: ... SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted fromtheSRSairbagsection in thismanual See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in English ...

Page 568: ...able SRS de protection des genoux pour le siège du pas sager avant est intégré dans la porte de la boîte à gants Coussinsgonflables SRSlatéraux eten rideau Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux avant Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges avant Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux arrière Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges latéraux arrière Coussins gonflables SRS...

Page 569: ... et AIR BAG OFF Dispositifs de tension et limiteurs de force des ceintures de sécurité Capteurs d impact latéral avant Coussins gonflables latéraux avant Lampe témoin SRS Coussin gonflable du conducteur Coussins gonflables latéraux arrière Capteurs d impact latéral arrière Capteur de position du siège du conducteur Contacteur de boucle de ceinture de sécurité du conducteur Module de capteur de cou...

Page 570: ...lorsque le con ducteur se trouve très près du coussin gonflable La National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA aux États Unis fait les recommandations suivantes La zone à risque du coussin gonflable du conducteur couvre 2 à 3 in 50 à 75 mm de la zone de déploiement du coussin gonflable Pour assurer une marge de sécurité suffisante restez à 10 in 250 mm du coussin gonflable Cette distance ...

Page 571: ...r les bébés et les enfants que le siège du passager avant N installez jamais un dispositif de retenue pour enfants de type dos à la route sur le siège du passager avant même si le voyant AIR BAG OFF est allumé En cas d accident la force et la vitesse de déploiement du coussin gonflable du pas sager avant pourraient infliger à l enfant des blessures graves voire mortelles si le dis positif de reten...

Page 572: ...ouiller face à la portière sur le siège du passager ni sortir la tête ou les mains à l extérieur du véhicule Ne fixez et n appuyez rien sur des zones telles que la planche de bord le tampon de volant la partie inférieure du tableau de bord et la porte de la boîte à gants Ces objets peuvent se transformer en projec tiles lorsque les coussins gonflables SRS du conducteur du passager avant et de prot...

Page 573: ...telles Ne frappez pas et n appliquez pas une pression importante à l emplacement des composants des coussins gonflables SRS Cela peut provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement des coussins gonflables SRS Ne touchez à aucun composant des coussins gonflables SRS immédiatement après leur déploiement gonflage car ils pourraient être chauds Si vous avez de la difficulté à respirer après le déploiement des co...

Page 574: ...coussins gonflables SRS Réparations modifications retrait ou remplacement du volant du tableau de bord de la planche de bord de la boîte à gants des sièges ou du capitonnage des sièges des montants avant latéraux et arrière ou des brancards de pavillon Réparations ou modifications de l aile avant du pare chocs avant ou du côté de l habitacle Installation d une protection de calandre barre safari b...

Page 575: ...nt du véhicule est plein et que la partie de carrosserie située autour des phares n est pas déformée Garez le véhicule sur un sol parfaitement horizontal Asseyez vous sur le siège du conducteur Faites rebondir le véhicule à plusieurs reprises The following is a French explanation of headlight aim instructions from the headlightaimsection in thismanual Boulonsderéglagevertical 1 2 Avantdevérifierla...

Page 576: ...tenez le sens de rotation et le nombre de tours Tournez le boulon B du même nombre de tours et dans le même sens qu à l étape Si vous n arrivez pas à régler vos phares en suivant cette procédure apportez le véhicule chez votre concessionnaire Lexus afin qu il règle la portée des phares Réglagedelaportéedesphares 1 2 1 ...

Page 577: ... do if Troubleshooting 576 Alphabetical index 580 For information regarding the equipment listed below refer to the NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER S MAN UAL Audio system Navigation system Intuitive parking assist Lexus parking assist monitor ...

Page 578: ...ure that you have the electronic key on your person The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave P 152 Is the child protector lock set The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child protector lock P 140 The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk wi...

Page 579: ...l with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode P 208 It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle P 199 Is the window lock switch pressed The power window except for the one at the driver s seat cannot be operated if the window lock switch is pressed P 175 The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES SORY or IGNITION ON mode the engine is not running for...

Page 580: ...cle open a door during setting the alarm The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds P 74 To stop the alarm turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the engine Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened Check the message on the multi information display P 441 When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed refer to P 434 441 Awarning buzzersound...

Page 581: ... the flat tire with the spare tire P 472 Vehicles without spare tire Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair kit P 483 Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt or snow P 515 Whenaproblemhasoccurred Ifyouhaveaflattire Thevehiclebecomesstuck ...

Page 582: ...conditioning system 308 Micro dust and pollen filter 314 Rear air conditioning system 319 S FLOW mode 309 Airbags 41 Airbag operating conditions 48 Airbag precautions for your child 44 Airbag warning light 434 Correct driving posture 34 Curtain shield airbag operating conditions 48 Curtain shield airbag precautions 46 Front passenger occupant classification system 52 General airbag precautions 44 ...

Page 583: ... checking 390 If the vehicle battery is discharged 504 Preparing and checking before winter 296 Warning light 434 Blind Spot Monitor BSM 278 Blind Spot Monitor function 281 Rear Cross Traffic Alert function 283 Bluetooth Brake Fluid 389 Parking brake 211 Warning light 434 436 Warning message 441 Brake assist 288 Brake Hold 213 Break in tips 183 Brightness control Instrument panel light control 89 ...

Page 584: ...h 175 Power window precautions 177 Rear door child protectors 140 Removed electronic key battery precautions 411 Seat belt comfort guide 37 Seat belt extender precautions 40 Seat belt precautions 62 Seat heater precautions 322 Trunk precautions 146 Child protectors 140 Cleaning 358 362 Aluminum wheels 359 Exterior 358 Interior 362 Seat belts 363 Clock 87 339 Coat hooks 344 Condenser 388 Console bo...

Page 585: ... 139 Open door warning buzzer 151 Open door warning light 436 Outside rear view mirrors 171 Rear door child protector 140 Drive info 1 Drive info 2 Drive info 3 105 116 Drive information 102 109 Resetting 102 109 Drive Start Control 183 207 Driver s seat position memory 160 Driving position memory 161 Memory recall function 162 Power easy access system 160 Driving 182 Break in tips 183 Correct dri...

Page 586: ...le battery is discharged 504 If you have a flat tire 472 483 If you think something is wrong 432 If your vehicle becomes stuck 515 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency 425 If your vehicle needs to be towed 426 If your vehicle overheats 509 Emergency flashers 424 Emergency tire puncture repair kit 483 Engine Accessory mode 198 Compartment 376 Engine switch 197 Hood 373 How to start the...

Page 587: ...327 Front passenger occupant classification system 52 Front personal lights 328 Front seats 158 Adjustment 158 Cleaning 362 Correct driving posture 34 Driving position memory 160 Head restraints 165 Power easy access system 160 Seat heaters 323 Seat position memory 160 Seat ventilators 323 Front side marker lights 216 Light switch 216 Replacing light bulbs 420 Welcome light illumination control 13...

Page 588: ...light bulbs 420 Headlights aim 416 573 Head up display 120 Heated steering wheel 322 Heaters Air conditioning system 308 Heated steering wheel 322 Seat heaters 323 Outside rear view mirrors 314 Hill start assist control 288 Hood 373 Open 373 Warning message 441 Hooks Cargo hooks 334 Coat hooks 344 Luggage hook 334 Retaining hooks floor mat 32 Horn 168 I M test 370 Identification 519 Engine 520 Veh...

Page 589: ...icle equipped jack 473 485 Jack handle 473 485 Jam protection function Moon roof 179 Power trunk opener and closer 145 Power windows 175 Keyless entry 150 Smart access system with push button start 150 Wireless remote control 137 Keys 132 Battery saving function 152 Electronic key 132 Engine switch 197 If the electronic key does not operate properly 501 If you lose your keys 134 135 Key number pla...

Page 590: ...control with full speed range 258 LKA Lane Keeping Assist 249 PCS Pre Collision System 238 License plate lights 216 Light switch 216 Replacing light bulbs 420 Welcome light illumination control 138 Light bulbs Replacing 419 Wattage 531 Lights Automatic High Beam system 219 Headlight switch 216 Illuminated entry system 329 Interior light 328 Interior lights list 327 Personal lights 328 Replacing li...

Page 591: ...s 314 Outside rear view mirrors 171 Vanity mirrors 338 Moon roof 178 Door lock linked moon roof operation 179 Jam protection function 179 Operation 178 Warning message 441 MP3 disc Multi information display 100 108 Boost meter oil temperature gauge oil pressure gauge 103 Drive information 102 109 Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range 258 F content 111 G force 103 114 Lap timer 111 LKA...

Page 592: ...eased 499 Operation 211 Parking brake engaged warning buzzer 441 Parking brake engaged warning message 441 Parking lights 216 Light switch 216 Replacing light bulbs 420 Welcome light illumination control 138 PCS Pre Collision System 238 Function 238 Warning light 435 Warning message 441 Personal lights 328 Power easy access system 160 Pop up display 105 117 Power outlets 340 Power steering Electri...

Page 593: ... operation feature 342 Rear turn signal lights 210 Replacing light bulbs 420 Turn signal lever 210 Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror 169 Outside rear view mirrors 171 Rear view monitor system Rear window defoggers 314 Refueling 228 Capacity 521 Fuel types 521 Opening the fuel tank cap 229 When the fuel filler door cannot be opened 230 Remote Touch 302 Replacing Electronic key battery 410 Fu...

Page 594: ...pretensioners 37 SRS warning light 434 Seat heaters 323 Seat position memory 160 Seat ventilators 323 Seating capacity 194 Seats 158 Adjustment 158 Adjustment precautions 159 Child seats child restraint system installation 63 Cleaning 362 Driving position memory 160 Head restraints 165 Power easy access system 160 Properly sitting in the seat 34 Seat heaters 323 Seat position memory 160 Seat venti...

Page 595: ...t access system with push button start 150 Antenna location 150 Entry functions 137 Starting the engine 197 Warning message 441 Snow mode 203 Snow tires 300 Spare tire 472 Inflation pressure 528 Storage location 473 Spark plug 525 Specifications 518 Speed indicator 95 Speedometer 87 94 Sport mode 273 Steering lock 199 Column lock release 199 Steering lock system warning message 470 Steering wheel ...

Page 596: ...3 Meter control switches 101 109 Moon roof switches 178 Outside rear view mirror switches 171 Paddle shift switches 204 Parking brake switches 211 Power door lock switch 139 Power window switches 175 Rear sunshade switch 341 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 314 Seat heater switches 323 Seat ventilator switches 323 Snow mode switch 203 SOS button 352 Talk switch Telephone s...

Page 597: ... Initializing 395 Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters 394 Registering ID codes 396 Warning light 436 Warning message 441 Tires 393 Chains 298 Checking 393 Emergency tire puncture repair kit 483 If you have a flat tire 472 483 Inflation pressure 528 Information 535 Replacing 472 Rotating tires 394 Size 528 Snow tires 300 Spare tire 472 Tire inflation pressure display function 3...

Page 598: ... Trunk opener switch 143 Trunk storage extension 343 Wireless remote control 144 Trunk light 145 Trunk light 145 Wattage 531 Turn signal lights 210 Replacing light bulbs 419 420 Turn signal lever 210 Wattage 531 TVD Torque Vectoring Differential 286 USB port Vanity lights 338 Vanity lights 338 Wattage 531 Vanity mirrors 338 Vanity lights 338 Variable Gear Ratio Steering VGRS 289 Function 289 Warni...

Page 599: ...cator 436 Pre collision system 435 Seat belt reminder light 436 Slip indicator 435 SRS 434 Tire pressure 436 Warning messages 441 Warning reflector storage belt 337 Washer 223 Checking 392 Low washer fluid warning message 441 Preparing and checking before winter 296 Switch 223 Washing and waxing 358 Weight Cargo capacity 194 Load limits 194 Weight 518 Welcome light illumination control 138 Wheels ...

Page 600: ...phabetical index GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Winter driving tips 296 Wireless remote control key 144 Battery Saving Function 152 Locking Unlocking 132 Replacing the battery 410 WMA disc XM Satellite Radio X ...

Page 601: ...599 Alphabeticalindex GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_ U Refer to the NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 602: ...l filler door P 373 P 143 P 229 Hood lock release lever Tire inflation pressure P 373 P 528 Fuel tank capacity Reference 17 5 gal 66 3 L 14 6 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 521 Cold tire inflation pressure P 528 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill reference P 522 Engine oil type P 522 ...

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