Lexus GS 350 User manual

GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30J17E_(GE)
Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual.................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index.............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................46
For safe driving...............................48
Seat belts ..........................................50
SRS airbags .....................................54
Safety information
for children....................................63
Child restraint systems
(except for Taiwan) ...................64
Child restraint systems
(for Taiwan)...................................70
Installing child restraints.............75
Exhaust gas precautions ........... 85
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.......86
Alarm .................................................89
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators.......................................96
Gauges and meters
(GS350/GS300)..................104
Gauges and meters
(GS F) ...........................................109
Multi-information display
(GS350/GS300)....................117
Multi-information display
(GS F) ........................................... 125
Head-up display .......................... 136
Fuel consumption
information.................................. 143
3-1. Key information
Keys ..................................................148
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ...............................................153
Trunk ................................................160
Smart entry & start system.......167
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................177
Driving position memory .........180
Head restraints.............................185
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2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................188
Inside rear view mirror..............190
Outside rear view mirrors....... 192
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows............................195
Moon roof ......................................198
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.....................204
Cargo and luggage.................... 212
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ......213
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)....................... 214
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ............ 221
Automatic transmission...........226
Turn signal lever .........................234
Parking brake ..............................235
Brake Hold................................... 238
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(GS F) ..........................................240
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.......................... 241
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)........................................245
Automatic High Beam............ 250
Fog light switch ...........................253
Windshield wipers
and washer.................................255
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap....... 261
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System + .............265
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)......................................... 272
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ............295
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range............ 305
Dynamic radar cruise
control...........................................318
Cruise control ............................ 330
Driving mode select
switch ...........................................333
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....337
•TheBlindSpotMonitor
function.....................................342
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function.........................344
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) (GS F).................347
Driving assist systems...............349
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4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................357
Eco-friendly driving tips ..........362
5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/12.3-inch
display..........................................366
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic
air conditioning system.........373
Rear air conditioning
system ......................................... 386
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters/seat ventilators....... 389
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................394
• Interior lights..........................395
• Personal lights.......................395
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............397
• Glove box .............................. 398
• Console box...........................399
• Cup holders .......................... 400
• Auxiliary boxes .....................402
Trunk features............................. 403
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............407
• Sun visors ................................407
• Vanity mirrors........................407
• Clock........................................ 408
• Ashtrays.................................. 408
• Power outlets.........................409
• Armrest.....................................410
• Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades..............411
•Trunkstorage
extension .................................. 413
• Coat hooks .............................. 414
• Assist grips............................... 414
Garage door opener.................415
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................422
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................427
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................430
Scheduled maintenance .........432
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................448
Hood .............................................. 450
Positioning a floor jack..............451
Engine compartment................453
Tires .................................................473
Tire inflation pressure...............484
Wheels............................................486
Air conditioning filter............... 488
Electronic key battery............. 490
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................493
Light bulbs.................................... 498
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................508
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency................................ 509
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water.............................510
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................................511
If you think something is
wrong............................................516
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 517
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds...........................................518
If a warning message is
displayed.....................................524
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire)......................... 555
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire).................... 571
If the engine will not start ........587
If the parking brake
cannot be released................ 589
If the electronic key does not
operate properly......................591
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................594
If your vehicle overheats.........599
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................. 605
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................608
Fuel information..........................625
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............627
8-3. Initialization
Item to initialize ...........................644
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...............................646
Alphabetical index................................ 650
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation
and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
• Audio system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. Using these spare parts and accessories which are not
genuine Lexus produces may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle, even though
these parts may be approved by certain authorities in your country. Toyota Motor Cor-
poration therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories
which are not genuine Lexus products, nor for replacement or installation involving such
parts.
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 addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect electronic sys-
tems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Lexus Safety System +
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna positions and
installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is available on request at
your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such
as:
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brakestatus
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
●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 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 specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
Vehicle data recording