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For safety
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and security
Search by illustration
Make sure to read through them
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Instrument cluster
Operation of
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each component
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Driving
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Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
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arises
Vehicle
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specifications
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
Usage of the interior features, etc.
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Index
Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
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Reading this manual.................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index.............................................. 14
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1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................32
For safe driving...............................34
Seat belts ..........................................36
SRS airbags .....................................40
Safety information
for children....................................49
Child restraint systems...............50
Installing child restraints.............56
Exhaust gas precautions ............65
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.......66
Alarm .................................................67
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Instrument cluster
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators.............................. 74
Gauges and meters
(GS350/GS300)....................82
Gauges and meters
(GS F) ............................................ 88
Multi-information display
(GS350/GS300)....................96
Multi-information display
(GS F) ...........................................103
Head-up display............................115
Fuel consumption
information.................................. 122
Operation of
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each component
3-1. Key information
Keys ..................................................128
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
Doors ...............................................133
Trunk ................................................139
Smart entry & start system...... 146
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................151
Driving position memory.........154
Head restraints.............................159
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................162
Inside rear view mirror..............164
Outside rear view mirrors....... 166
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows............................169
Moon roof.......................................172
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle...................... 176
Cargo and luggage....................185
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package)......186
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package).......................187
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ............194
Automatic transmission............199
Turn signal lever.........................207
Parking brake.............................208
Brake Hold.......................................211
ASC (Active Sound
Control) (GS F)........................213
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.......................... 214
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)..........................................217
Automatic High Beam.............222
Fog light switch...........................225
Windshield wipers
and washer.................................226
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......232
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+..............236
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)..........................................241
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) .........252
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range.............262
Cruise control .............................275
Driving mode select
switch ...........................................278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....283
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function.....................................286
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function........................288
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) (GS F).................. 291
Driving assist systems...............293
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips......................301
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Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/
12.3-inch display.....................308
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic
air conditioning system..........314
Rear
air conditioning system.........325
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters/seat ventilators....... 328
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................334
• Interior lights..........................335
• Personal lights.......................335
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............337
• Glove box .............................. 338
• Console box.......................... 338
• Cup holders ...........................340
• Auxiliary boxes ...................... 341
Trunk features .............................342
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............345
• Sun visors ................................345
• Vanity mirrors........................345
• Clock.........................................346
• Ashtrays...................................346
• Power outlets.........................347
• Armrest....................................347
• Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades.......... 348
•Trunk storage
extension ................................350
• Coat hooks..............................351
• Assist grips...............................351
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................354
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................358
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..............................361
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................363
Hood ...............................................365
Positioning a floor jack.............366
Engine compartment............... 368
Tires ................................................384
Tire inflation pressure................391
Wheels............................................393
Air conditioning filter................395
Electronic key battery..............397
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................399
Light bulbs.................................... 403
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................412
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency..................................413
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed.................................414
If you think something
is wrong.......................................420
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 421
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................422
If a warning message
is displayed.................................427
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare tire)......455
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire)...................467
If the engine will not start ....... 483
If the parking brake
cannot be released................ 485
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.....................487
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.................................490
If your vehicle overheats.........495
If the vehicle becomes
stuck...............................................501
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For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”.
• Navigation system
• Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
• Audio/visual system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor
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Vehicle specifications
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................506
Fuel information..........................523
8-2. Customization
Customizable features............524
8-3. Initialization
Item to initialize.......................... 540
Index
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...............................542
Alphabetical index.................................546
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
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.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently 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 Corporation 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.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
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The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems 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 instructions 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.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
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 pictures.
● Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers 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
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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. However, data may not
be recorded depending on the severity and type of a crash.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs;
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 vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing informa-
tion about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Lexus
WARNING
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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired 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 driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
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 into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or serious injury
to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to or a malfunction 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 position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do this”,
or “Do not let this happen”.
How to search
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■ Searching by name
• Alphabetical index ............... P. 546
■ Searching by installation position
• Pictorial index ............................. P. 14
■ Searching by symptom or sound
• What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................ P. 542
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■ Searching by title
• Table of contents .........................P. 2
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■ Exterior (front)
Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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GS F
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Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 423, 429
Windshield wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 232
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 510
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 384
Tire size/inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 455, 467
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 510
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 403, Watts: P. 522)
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
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■ Exterior (rear)
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Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Opening from inside the cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Opening by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 423, 429
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 166
Adjusting the mirror angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 403)
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 294
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
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■ Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 413
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 437, 451
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82, 88
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 74
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 422
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96, 103
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 96, 103
When the warning messages are displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 427
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
Warning buzzer/message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 423, 431
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . P. 214
Fog lights
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 383
Headlight cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 227, 229
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 447
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Audio system*
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 141
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
2
19
1
*
: If equipped
2
*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
20
Not for Reproduction
■ Switches
Pictorial index
GS350/GS300
GS F
Pictorial index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Not for Reproduction
Brake hold switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 85, 92
Instrument panel light control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 85, 93
HUD (Head-up display) switches
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 295
Automatic High Beam switch
Adaptive High-beam System switch
Heated steering wheel switch
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 222
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 328
21
*: If equipped
22
Not for Reproduction
Pictorial index
GS350/GS300
GS F
Pictorial index
1
2
3
4
5
Not for Reproduction
Outside rear view mirror switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 166
Driving position memory switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
23
24
Not for Reproduction
Pictorial index
GS350/GS300
GS F
Pictorial index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Not for Reproduction
25
Audio remote control switches*
Paddle shift switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
1
Talk switch
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97, 104
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Cruise control switch
Cruise control*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 275
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Telephone switches
*
1
*
1
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
1
*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
: If equipped
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Not for Reproduction
Pictorial index
GS350/GS300
GS F
Pictorial index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Not for Reproduction
Rear sunshade switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 348
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
Remote Touch*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
1
*
Seat heater switches
Seat ventilator switches
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 278
Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
TVD switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 291
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
1, 2
*
27
1
*
2
*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
: If equipped
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■ Interior
Pictorial index
GS350/GS300
GS F
Pictorial index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Not for Reproduction
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 40
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Inside lock buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 340
Auxiliary boxes
Ashtrays
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
29
*: If equipped
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
*
1
: NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur. (P. 63)
*
2
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*
3
:If equipped
Not for Reproduction
Pictorial index
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
1
*
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 345
Interior light
Personal lights
Moon roof switches
Intrusion sensor cancel switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 335
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 335
3
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
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For safety and security
1
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Before driving.................................32
For safe driving..............................34
Seat belts..........................................36
SRS airbags.....................................40
Safety information
for children...................................49
Child restraint systems...............50
Installing child restraints.............56
Exhaust gas precautions............65
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.......66
Alarm.................................................67
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Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and
model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
1
Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into
the floor mat eyelets.
2
Turn the upper knob of each retaining 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.
1-1. For safe use
WARNING
● Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.
Not for Reproduction
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other 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
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1-1. For safe use
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before
driving.
Correct driving posture
1
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and so
that you do not have to lean forward
to steer. (P. 151)
2
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the elbow
when gripping the steering wheel.
(P. 151)
3
GS350/GS300: Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your ears. (P. 159)
4
Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 36)
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. (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. 50)
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside
rear view mirrors properly. (P. 164, 166)
1-1. For safe use
WARNING
Not for Reproduction
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness 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 mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving
and take a break immediately.
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36
Release button
1
Not for Reproduction
1-1. For safe use
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
● Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate
into the buckle until a click sound is
heard.
2
To release the seat belt, press the
release button.
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
1
Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
down while pressing the release button.
2
Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
up.
Move the height adjuster up and down
as needed until you hear a click.
1-1. For safe use
Not for Reproduction
Seat belt comfort guide (outboard rear seats)
For children or smaller-than-average
people, slide the seat belt comfort
guide forward so that the shoulder belt
does not sit close to the person’s neck.
Seat belt pretensioners (front and outboard rear seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat belt to
quickly restrain the occupant by
retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe frontal collision.
The front seat pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe side collision.
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The pretensioner does not activate 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.
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 50)
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow
the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 36)
■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first
collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■ Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact your Lexus
dealer for seat belt replacement or installation.
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WARNING
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt
in the proper way. (P. 36)
Women who are pregnant should position the
lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the
same manner as other occupants, extending
the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder
and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of
the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer
death or serious injury as a result of sudden
braking or a collision.
Not for Reproduction
1-1. For safe use
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 seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more
than one person at once, including children.
● Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt
and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The
seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in
the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ Pregnant women
1-1. For safe use
WARNING
Not for Reproduction
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 36)
■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around
a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
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 amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious
injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (P. 36)
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in
the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do
not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an
occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a
serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt 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.
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40
1
2
3
4
Not for Reproduction
1-1. For safe use
SRS airbags
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 with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
◆ SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger 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.
◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS rear side airbags (if equipped)
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
SRS airbag system components
Not for Reproduction
1-1. For safe use
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1
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1
Side impact sensors (rear)
2
Rear side airbags (if equipped)
3
Curtain shield airbags
4
Front side airbags
5
Seat belt pretensioners and force
limiters
6
Driver airbag
7
SRS warning light
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help
restrain the motion of the occupants.
8
Side impact sensors (front)
9
Front passenger airbag
10
Knee airbags
11
Front impact sensors
12
Airbag sensor assembly
13
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
14
Driver’s seat position sensor
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WARNING
Not for Reproduction
1-1. For safe use
■ SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or seri-
ous injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of inflation,
placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to
your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) 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 comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of
the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road,
raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle
has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward
your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintaining control
of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
● The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The
front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback
adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.
● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously
injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt
should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front
passenger seat. (P. 50)
WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions
● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean
against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of the
SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the
knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to hold
items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail
or the front, side and rear pillars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passen-
ger seats toward the door or put their head or
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.
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44
WARNING
● Do not attach anything to areas such as a
door, windshield glass, side door glass, front or
rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip. (Except
for the speed limit sticker P. 475)
Not for Reproduction
1-1. For safe use
■ SRS airbag precautions
● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items
could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
● If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to
remove it.
● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate
as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the
side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag compo-
nents.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or
window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● 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.
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■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or
roof side rails
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or winches
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-transmitter) and
CD players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
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● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the
seats, the glove box, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be hot for
several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set thresh-
old level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 - 30 km/h [12 18 mph] 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 the
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioners will
activate.
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force
produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehicle
cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate
sp eed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
The SRS front airbags, SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious
impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard sur-
face
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling
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■ Types 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.
● Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a
collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other
than the passenger compartment.
● Collision from the side to the vehicle body
other than the passenger compartment
● Collision from the side at an angle
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The SRS side and curtain shield airbags 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.
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
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In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
● The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident that
was not severe enough to cause the SRS front
airbags to inflate.
● A portion 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 with the side airbag is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
● The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or
roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing
the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window accidentally. (P. 136, 169)
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
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 into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Child restraint systems
Lexus strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer
than installing one on the front passenger seat.
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your 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. 56)
● If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you reside,
please contact your Lexus dealer for the child restraint system installation.
● Lexus recommends that you use a child restraint system which conforms to
the regulation ECE No.44.
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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the
regulation ECE No.44:
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)
Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)
In this owner’s manual, the following 3 types of popular child restraint systems
that can be secured with the seat belts are explained:
Baby seat (infant seat) Child seat (convertible seat)
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Equal to Group 0 and 0+ of ECE
No.44
Junior seat (booster seat)
Equal to Group II and III of ECE No.44
Equal to Group 0+ and I of ECE
No.44
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Front passenger seat
Rear seat
Outboard Center
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)
XUX
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)
XUX
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)
Rear-facing —
X
U
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2
X
Forward-facing —
UF
*
1
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)
UF
*
1
U*
2
X
Mass groups
Seating position
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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suitability for
various seating positions.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved for use in
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint systems
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
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: Adjust the front seatback to the most upright position. Move the front seat to the rear-
2
*
: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint
When using child restraint systems other than “universal” category, the suitability
of the systems must be carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer concerned and the seller of those seats.
this mass group.
approved for use in this mass group.
most position.
GS350/GS300: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and
the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
If the passenger seat is equipped with a vertical height adjuster, it must be placed in
the upper most position.
can be removed, remove the head restraint.
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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(with ISOFIX rigid anchors)
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suitability for
various seating positions.
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Mass groups Size class Fixture
Carrycot
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)
FISO/L1 X
GISO/L2 X
EISO/R1 IL
EISO/R1 IL
DISO/R2 IL
CISO/R3 X
DISO/R2 X
CISO/R3 X
BISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF*
AISO/F3 IUF*
Vehicle ISOFIX
positions
Outboard rear seat
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Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal cat-
egory approved for use in this mass group.
IL: Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for “specific
vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal” approved for use in this mass
group.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass
group and/or this size class.
*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint
can be removed, remove the head restraint.
When using child restraint systems other than “universal” category, the suitability
of the systems must be carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer concerned and the seller of those seats.
■ When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat
When you have to use a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, adjust the following:
● The seatback to the most upright position
● The seat cushion to the highest position
● The seat cushion to the fully rearward position
■ Selecting an appropriate 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)
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■ Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not properly secure
the infant or child. It may result in death or serious injury (in the event of sudden braking
or an accident).
■ Child restraint precautions
● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age
and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between
you and the vehicle’s interior.
● Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the
size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is
safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
● A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires an upper anchorage
strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no anchor fitting for
the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move
the seat as far back as possible because the front passenger airbag could inflate with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS
side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child
restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags
inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured
properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden
stop, sudden swerve or accident.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around
a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
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 system, always install the head restraint before driving. This will prevent it
from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seats using a seat belt or ISOFIX rigid anchors. Attach
the upper anchorage strap when installing a child restraint.
Seat belts (An ELR belt requires a locking clip)
ISOFIX rigid anchors
Lower anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
Child restraint anchor fitting
An anchor fitting is provided for each
rear seat.
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt
■ Rear-facing Baby seat (infant seat)/child seat (convertible seat)
Rear outboard seats:
Remove the head restraint.
Place the child restraint system
on the rear seat facing the rear of
the vehicle.
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Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Install a locking clip near the tab
of the lap and shoulder belt by
inserting the lap and shoulder
webbing through the recesses of
the locking clip. Buckle the belt
again. If the belt has any slack,
release the buckle and reinstall
the locking clip.
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Latch the attaching clip of the
upper anchorage strap onto the
anchor fitting. (P. 61)
Make sure the seat belt is tightly
secured, and that there is no slack in
the belt.
■ Forward-facing Child seat (convertible seat)
Remove the head restraint.
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front 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.
Install a locking clip near the tab
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of the lap and shoulder belt by
inserting the lap and shoulder
webbing through the recesses of
the locking clip. Buckle the belt
again. If the belt has any slack,
release the buckle and reinstall
the locking clip.
Latch the attaching clip of the
upper anchorage strap onto the
anchor fitting. (P. 61)
Make sure the seat belt is tightly
secured, and that there is no slack in
the belt.
■ Junior seat (booster seat)
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system.
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Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
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Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure 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)
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button and fully
retract the seat belt.
Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor
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Remove the head restraint.
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.
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3
Latch the buckles onto the exclusive
fixing bars.
If the child restraint has an upper
anchorage strap, the upper anchorage
strap should be latched onto the anchor
fitting.
Using the child restraint anchor fitting
1
Remove the head restraint.
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Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or ISOFIX rigid
anchors.
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Front of vehicle
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3
WARNING
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child restraint
system to the left-hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does
not interfere with the child restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
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Open the anchor fitting cover, latch
the attaching clip onto the anchor fitting and tighten the upper anchorage strap.
Make sure the upper anchorage strap is
securely latched.
Attaching clip
Upper anchorage strap
Anchor fitting
■ When installing a child restraint system
You need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint system does not provide a
locking clip, you can purchase the following item from your Lexus dealer:
Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow 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.
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
● Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward fac-
ing child restraint on a seat protected by an
airbag in front of it! This is because the force
of the rapid inflation of the front passenger
airbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child.
● There is a label(s) on the passenger side sun
visor, indicating it is forbidden to attach a rearfacing child restraint system to the front passenger seat.
Details of the label(s) are shown in the illustration below.
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■ When installing a child restraint system
● If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you reside, please con-
tact your Lexus dealer for the child restraint system installation.
● When a junior (booster) seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the
child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to do so may
result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the lower anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the
anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system. Make sure
the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to
the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
■ Using child restraint anchorages
WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seatbelts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the trunk lid closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the
windows and 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 engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s onboard computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the 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
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Alarm
The alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● A locked trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
● The hood is opened.
● The intrusion sensor detects something moving inside the vehicle. (An
intruder gets in the vehicle.)
Setting the alarm system
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.
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Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
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■ System maintenance
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
■ Triggering of the alarm
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The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● The trunk is opened using the mechanical key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the
trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (P. 493)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
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 the battery
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■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Intrusion sensor
The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle. When an
intruder or movement is detected, the alarm will be triggered.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all intrusions.
■ Setting the intrusion sensor
The intrusion sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is set. (
■ Canceling the intrusion sensor
If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehicle, make sure to
stop the intrusion sensor before setting the alarm, as it will respond to movement inside the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off.
Press the intrusion sensor cancel
switch.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Press the switch again to re-enable
the intrusion sensor.
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■ Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
■ Intrusion sensor detection considerations
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● The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
● After the intrusion sensor is canceled, pressing the engine switch or unlocking the
doors using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key will reenable the intrusion sensor.
● The intrusion sensor and will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm system is
deactivated.
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
● A window or the moon roof (if equipped) is
open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the following:
• Wind or the movement of objects such as
leaves and insects inside the vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices
such as the intrusion sensors of other vehicles
• The movement of people outside the vehicle
● Unstable items, such as dangling accessories
or clothes hanging on the coat hooks, are in
the vehicle.
● Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is subject to
repeated impacts or vibrations:
• When parked in a parking garage
• When the vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
• When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed
• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash
• When in a hail or lightning storm
1-2. Theft deterrent system
NOTICE
● To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.
● Do not spray air fresheners or other products
directly into the sensor holes.
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■ To ensure the intrusion sensor functions correctly
● Installing accessories other than genuine Lexus parts or leaving objects between the
driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the detection performance.
● The intrusion sensor may be canceled when the electronic key is near the vehicle.
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For safety and security
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators.............................. 74
Gauges and meters
(GS350/GS300) ...................82
Gauges and meters
(GS F).............................................88
Multi-information display
(GS350/GS300) ...................96
Multi-information display
(GS F)...........................................103
Head-up display............................115
Fuel consumption
information ..................................122
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Warning lights and indicators
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 various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
GS350/GS300 (except F SPORT models)
GS350/GS300 (F SPORT models)
GS F
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2
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
1, 2
*
1, 3
*
(If equipped)
1
*
Brake system warning light
(P. 422)
Charging system warning
light (P. 422)
1
*
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 422)
1
*
SRS warning light
(P. 422)
1
*
ABS warning light
(P. 422)
1
Electric power steering
*
system warning light
(P. 422)
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) warning light
(P. 423)
1
*
Slip indicator (P. 423)
1, 4
*
Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 423)
4
*
Parking brake indicator
(P. 423)
1
*
Brake system warning light
(P. 423)
6
*
Open door warning light
(P. 423)
Low fuel level warning light
(P. 423)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 424)
1
*
Master warning light
(P. 424)
1
*
Tire pressure warning light
(P. 424)
1, 4, 5
*
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 423)
LKA warning light
(P. 424)
(If equipped)
2. Instrument cluster
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1
*
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
2
*
:On some models
3
*
: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
4
*
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
5
*
:GS350/GS300
6
*
:GS F
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
1
Turn signal indicator
(P. 207)
(If equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 214)
(If equipped)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 214)
*
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator
2, 3
*
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 215)
2, 4
*
Slip indicator (P. 294)
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2
Instrument cluster
(If equipped)
*
*
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 222)/
Adaptive High-beam
System indicator
(P. 218)
3
Fog light indicator
(P. 225)
5
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 203)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 262, 275)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
2
*
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 296)
2, 5
*
TRC OFF indicator
(P. 295)
2, 6
*
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) warning light
(P. 244)
7, 8
*
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (P. 283)
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Dynamic radar cruise
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
● Drive mode indicators
GS350/GS300 (except F SPORT models)
control indicator (P. 262)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 262, 275)
LKA indicator (P. 256)
2
*
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(P. 80)
9
*
Low outside temperature
indicator (P. 82, 88)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 278)
(If equipped)
*
*
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator (P. 283)
2
Brake hold standby
indicator (P. 211)
2
Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 211)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 208)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 278)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(P. 278)
(If equipped)
“Customize” indicator
(P. 278)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(P. 278)
Snow mode indicator
(P. 200)
GS350/GS300 (F SPORT models)
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GS F
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 278)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(P. 278)
Snow mode indicator
(P. 200)
“NORMAL” indicator
(P. 278)
“SPORT S” indicator
(P. 278)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(P. 278)
“EXPERT” indicator
(P. 296)
“SPORT S” indicator
(P. 278)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(P. 278)
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Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 278)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(P. 278)
Snow mode indicator
(P. 200)
● TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (GS F)
“STANDARD” indicator
(P. 291)
“TRACK” indicator
(P. 291)
1
*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
“SLALOM” indicator
(P. 291)
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■ Eco Driving Indicator
2. Instrument cluster
3
*
:GS350/GS300
4
*
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
5
*
:GS F
6
*
: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
7
*
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view 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 seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
8
*
: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
9
*
: When the outside temperature is approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
GS350/GS300
Eco Driving Indicator Light
1
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
2
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
3
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
2. Instrument cluster
WARNING
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Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
● The shift lever is in any position other than D.
● A paddle shift switch is operated.
● Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (P. 278)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
GS F
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving),
the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
● The shift lever is in any position other than D.
● A paddle shift switch is operated.
● Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (P. 278)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters (GS350/GS300)
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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1
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
2
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
3
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40C (-40F) to 50C
(122F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3C (37F) or lower.
4
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P. 346)
5
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
6
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
7
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 96)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P. 427)
8
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 “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently.
Maintenance required information:
• Displays the maintenance required information when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• It can be reset from of the multi-information display. (P. 96)
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Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 199)
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■ Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer.
■ Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 r/min, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 seconds.
Changing the display
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Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is displayed, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
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2
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2
Brighter
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instrument panel brightness.
■ Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light
sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel
brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or darkest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
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WARNING
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■ Outside temperature display
■ Pop-up display
■ Liquid crystal display
■ Clock settings
2. Instrument cluster
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display or the odometer/trip meter/maintenance required information screen.
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (P. 525)
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
If the screen shown to the right is displayed
when trying to change the time display method
through (P. 96) on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■ Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features: P. 524)
■ The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
2. Instrument cluster
NOTICE
Not for Reproduction
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● 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. 495)
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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
SPORT S mode*
Not for Reproduction
SPORT S+ mode*
2. Instrument cluster
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2
Instrument cluster
*
: The illustrations show the default meter display. The meter display can be changed on
the settings screen of the multi-information display.
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9
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2. Instrument cluster
1
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P. 103)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P. 427)
2
Fuel gauge
3
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicator ( ) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red
and start flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.
4
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator
( ) enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.
5
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C
(122°F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3°C (37°F) or lower.
6
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Digital speedometer
8
Analog speedometer
Shift position and gear position
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 199)
10
Odometer and trip meter 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 “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently.
11
Eco driving meter
Displays the vehicle acceleration. The more rapidly the vehicle is accelerated, the
lower the number of blue segments displayed, indicating that your driving is less ecofriendly. This meter is designed as a guideline to show the eco-friendliness of your
driving.
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SPORT S mode
screen
SPORT S+ mode
screen
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■ Speed indicator
When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the displayed unit of speed
measure will turn yellow.
The indicators will be displayed in
yellow (corresponding to a speed set
by a user) or red (fixed at 200 km/h
[125 mph])
This setting can be enabled on the
multi-information display.
*.
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■ Rev indicator (SPORT S mode screen/SPORT S+ mode screen)
When the shift lever is in M, an indicator on the tachometer will be displayed in 3 steps. When the 3rd
level indicator is displayed, the indicator will flash and a buzzer will
sound to notify you of shift-up timing.
The indicator may be displayed when
downshifting, depending on the
engine speed.
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2. Instrument cluster
■ Rev peak (Normal mode screen/SPORT S mode screen)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 3600 r/min, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
Changing the display
■ Odometer/Trip meter
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.
2. Instrument cluster
Not for Reproduction
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2
Brighter
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Welcome illumination of the analog speedometer
● When the driver’s door is opened, the analog speedometer will illuminate.
Then, when the driver’s door is closed, the analog speedometer will illuminate and go
off (pulsate) 3 times.
● In the following situations, the analog speedometer will not pulsate even though the
driver’s door is opened and closed:
• Within 60 seconds after the analog meter pulsation completes
• Within 60 seconds of turning the engine switch off
■ Variable red zone
To help protect the engine, the engine speed is
controlled by changing the starting position of
the tachometer’s red zone depending on the
engine coolant temperature within a range from
3700 r/min to 7300 r/min.
Before driving under extremely high load conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm up the
engine.
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■ Eco driving meter
● 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 accelerator pedal being depressed, the eco driving meter may not display the eco-driving
state correctly.
● When the shift lever is moved to P, N or R, the segments will turn gray and the eco driv-
ing meter will not operate.
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■ Instrument panel brightness adjustment
■ Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
■ Outside temperature display
■ Pop-up display
■ Liquid crystal display
■ Customization
2. Instrument cluster
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instrument panel brightness.
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimmed when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode screen is selected.
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
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. 527)
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features: P. 524)
■ The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
2. Instrument cluster
NOTICE
Not for Reproduction
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents 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. 495)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.
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2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display (GS350/GS300)
Display contents
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
● Menu icons
Except F SPORT models F SPORT models
Displays the following information when an icon is selected. (P. 97)
Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending on the situa-
tion.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. (P. 98)
Navigation system-linked display
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 cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with fullspeed range/LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped) information, when the
system is used. (P. 252, 262, 275)
Warning message display
2
3
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Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. (P. 427)
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. (P. 525)
Operating the meter control switches
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The multi-information display is operated using the meter control switches.
1
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
4
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. 525)
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.
:Switch menu
: Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the cursor up/down
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2. Instrument cluster
Drive information
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter control
switches to select and pressing or .
■ Current fuel consumption*
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■ Average fuel economy (after reset*
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset, the
engine was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■ Average speed (after reset*
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
engine was started, respectively
■ Elapsed time (after reset*
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the engine was
started, respectively
■ Distance (range/after start)*
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the engine was started respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven may differ from 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.
■ Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
P. 80
1
2
/after start)*
2
/after start)*
1
2
/after start/after refuel)*
1
1
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