Lexus GS 350 2014 User Manual
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your
Owner’s
Manual
. We strongly encourage you to review the
Owner’s
Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System
Audio control screen....................................................................................................................66
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)..............................................................66
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................66
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................67
Radio................................................................................................................................................... 67
DVD player/CD player...............................................................................................................68
Operating an iPod.........................................................................................................................69
Rear seat audio controls.............................................................................................................69
Automatic Transmission ....................................................................................................................20
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................................................................................................................ 41
Cruise Control......................................................................................................................................35
Door Locks .............................................................................................................................................87
Driving Mode Select Switch............................................................................................................44
Driving Position Memory...................................................................................................................15
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.....................................................................................................37
Eco Driving Indicator .........................................................................................................................28
Engine (Ignition) Switch.......................................................................................................................17
Floor mat installation..............................................................................................................................9
Front Air Conditioning System
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)................................................................71
Using the automatic mode.........................................................................................................72
Adjusting the temperature.........................................................................................................72
Using the S-FLOW mode.......................................................................................................... 72
Front Seats ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Fuel Tank Cap ......................................................................................................................................... 91
Garage Door Opener...................................................................................................................... 80
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
®
phone pairing .........................................................................................................59
Phonebook transfer......................................................................................................................60
Registering a speed dial................................................................................................................61
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................62
Calling by speed dial....................................................................................................................63
Calling using SMS/MMS message .......................................................................................64
Receiving a call...............................................................................................................................65
Steering switches...........................................................................................................................65
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Headlights ...............................................................................................................................................29
Head-up Display...................................................................................................................................27
Intuitive Parking Assist .......................................................................................................................40
Keys.............................................................................................................................................................10
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect..............................................................................................84
Lexus Night View .................................................................................................................................46
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).............................................................................................................42
Moon Roof............................................................................................................................................. 90
Multi-information Display.................................................................................................................25
Navigation System
Register home.................................................................................................................................53
Destination input - Search by address ..................................................................................54
Destination input - Search points of interest by name....................................................56
Destination input - Search points of interest by category.............................................57
Destination input - Search points of interest by telephone number........................ 58
Parking Brake.........................................................................................................................................24
Portable Audio Device Ports..........................................................................................................80
Power Windows................................................................................................................................... 89
Rear Air Conditioning System
Front controller...............................................................................................................................73
Remote Touch........................................................................................................................................49
Safety Connect .....................................................................................................................................82
Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators.........................................................................................................74
Smart Access System with Push-button Start.............................................................................11
Theft Deterrent System ......................................................................................................................13
Tire Pressure Warning System........................................................................................................48
Trunk ..........................................................................................................................................................92
Turn Signal Lever..................................................................................................................................23
Voice Command System
Basic operation................................................................................................................................76
Command list ..................................................................................................................................77
Windshield Wipers and Washer..................................................................................................... 31
XM Services.......................................................................................................................................... 86
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Overview
P.31
P.25
P.29
P.23
P.87
P.92
P.15
P.89
P.89
P.87
P.48
P.30
Inside lock buttons
Trunk opener
Hood lock release lever*
Instrument Panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Multi-information display
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
See P.6
See P.5
*
Driving position memory
switches
Window lock switch
Power window switches
Door lock switches
Outside rear view
mirror switches
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PCS OFF switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch
AFS OFF switch
Lexus night view switch
P.46
P.49
P.53
P.92
P.66
P.70
P.17
P.24
Remote Touch screen
Navigation system
Clock*
Trunk opener main switch
Audio system
Air conditioning system
Emergency flasher switch*
See P.7
Engine switch
Parking brake
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
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P.27
P.41
Instrument Panel
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button*
Instrument panel light control switches*
Headlight cleaner switch*
VSC OFF switch*
Heated steering wheel switch*
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
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HUD (Head-up display) switches
P.26
P.65
P.38
P.65
P.65
Audio remote control switches
P.66
P.21, 22
P.42
P.35, 37
Paddle shift switches
“DISP” button
Telephone switches
Back switch
Talk switch
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control
switch
*
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Horn*
Cruise control switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
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Overview
P.40
P.49
P.74
P.20
P.44
P.74
P.74
Seat ventilator switches
Seat heater switch
Instrument Panel
Rear sunshade switch*
Intuitive parking assist switch
Seat heater switch
Remote Touch
Shift lever
Driving mode select switch
Snow mode switch*
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P.90
P.82
P.80
Roof
Interior light* Vanity lights*
Moon roof switches
Personal lights*
“SOS” button
Garage door opener switches
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
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Floor mat installation
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.
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Keys
■ Electronic key
■ Mechanical key
Smart access system with push-button start
(P.11)
Wireless remote control (P. 1 1 )
To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.
Carry the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry function
does not operate properly, you will need
the mechanical key.
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■ Wireless remote control
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the engine, see page 17.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
Locks all the doors
1
Unlocks all the doors
2
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within
5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof
3
(press and hold)
Opens the trunk (press and hold)
4
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
5
*
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■ Entering the vehicle
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Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.
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■ Exiting the vehicle
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the upper part of the door handle) to lock
all the doors.
■ Opening the trunk
Press the button.
If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 97.
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Theft Deterrent System
■ Engine immobilizer system
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.
■ Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
To s et t h e al a r m :
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.
To deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● 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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Front Seats
■ Adjustment procedure
Ty p e A
Ty p e B Ty p e C
Seat position adjustment switch
1
Seatback angle adjustment switch
2
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
3
switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
4
Seatback upper angle adjustment
5
switch (if equipped)
Lumbar support adjustment switch
6
Pelvic support adjustment switch (if
7
equipped)
Seat cushion length adjustment switch
8
(if equipped)
Seatback side support adjustment
9
switch (if equipped)
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Driving Position Memory
This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel and outside rear view
mirrors to suit your preferences.
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■ Driving position memory
Recording procedure
■
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the desired
positions.
While pressing the “SET” button, or within 3
seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the buzzer
sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
will be overwritten.
■ Recall procedure
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
3
Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
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■ Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
3
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving position.
■ Registering procedure
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
4
While pressing the recalled button, press
and hold the door lock switch (either lock
or unlock) until the buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approximately 3 seconds.
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Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
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■ Starting the engine
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. If it is not displayed,
the engine cannot be started.
4
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
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■ Stopping the engine
2
1
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
3
Set the parking brake.
4
Press the engine switch.
5
Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information display is off.
■ Changing engine switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
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■ If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
4
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4
To stop the engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
5
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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Automatic Transmission
■ Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.
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■ Shift position purpose
Shift position Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R Reversing
N
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D
M
1
*
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D position for nor-
Neutral
Normal driving*
M mode driving*
1
2
mal driving.
2
*
: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■ Selecting shift ranges in the D position
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle shift switch.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
6-speed models:
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D6, will be displayed in the meter.
8-speed models:
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D8, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be held
down for a period of time.
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■ Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
6-speed models:
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M6, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.
8-speed models:
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switches are operated. However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in the following situation:
When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the
allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches
are operated.
“1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on the multi informa-
tion display.
The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
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Turn Si g n a l L eve r
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
1
Lane change to the right (move the
2
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the lever
3
partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
4
■ If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if you
want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or . If you move the
lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will flash.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
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1 4
2 3
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Parking Brake
U.S .A. Ca nad a
1
■ Manual mode
Sets the parking brake
Releases the parking brake
2
Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off.
■ Automatic mode
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever operation.
Tu rn s a ut om at ic mo d e o n /of f
● When the shift lever is moved out of P,
the parking brake will be released.
● When the shift lever is moved into P, the
parking brake will be set.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
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Multi-information Display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data
including the current outside air temperature.
■ Display contents
● Trip information
• Eco Driving Indicator
•Outside temperature
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption after refueling
• Average fuel consumption
• Average vehicle speed
•Driving range
• Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)
(P. 4 8 )
● Drive monitor
•Outside temperature
• Average fuel consumption after refueling
•Driving range
● Intuitive parking assist display
equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display
equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control with fullspeed range
● LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) display
equipped)
● War ni ng me ss ag es
* (if equipped)
* (if
* (if
* (if
*: Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button.
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■ Switching the display of trip information
Items displayed can be switched by pressing the “DISP” button.
If a problem is detected in any of the vehicle’s systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.
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Head-up Display (if equipped)
The head-up display can be used to project vehicle speed and other information onto the
windshield.
2
Head-up display
1
“HUD” button
Display brightness adjustment switch
3
Display position adjustment switch
4
“DISP” button
5
■ Head-up display contents
● Vehicle speed
● Tachometer
● Shift position and shift range
● Eco Driving Indicator
● Audio display
● Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)
● Lane departure warning display (LKA [Lane-Keeping Assist]) (if equipped)
● Approach warning display (dynamic radar cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) (if equipped)
● Pre-collision braking warning message (pre-collision system) (if equipped)
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Eco Driving Indicator
1
■ Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display blinks.
Zone of Eco driving
2
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate in the
following conditions:
● The shift lever is anything other than D.
● Paddle shift switch is operated.
● Neither normal mode nor Eco drive
mode is selected.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
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Headlights
(Canada)(U.S.A.)
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(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
■ Turning on the high beam headlights
1
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
2
The headlights and all the lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime running lights and all the lights
listed above turn on and off
automatically. (When the
engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.)
4
Off
The daytime running lights turn
on.
With the headlights on, push the lever
1
away from you to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
2
to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
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■ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections and on
curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according
to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
Turns the AFS on/off
The indicator turns on when the AFS is
deactivated.
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