2011 Lexus GS350 instrument cluster

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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
May 21, 2010 12:06 pm
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 133
Automatic transmission.............. 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 142
Parking brake ................................. 143
Horn.................................................... 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 145
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 149
Multi-information display ........... 152
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 155
Fog light switch .............................. 158
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 159
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 164 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 165
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 169
Intuitive parking assist .................. 181
Rear view monitor system ......... 194
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 198
Driving assist systems.................. 199
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 206
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 213
Vehicle load limits.......................... 217
Winter driving tips ........................ 218
Trailer towing ................................. 223
Dinghy towing ............................... 224
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ................................. 228
Setting the touch screen ........... 235
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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
May 21, 2010 12:06 pm
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 124
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 133
Automatic transmission ........ 137
Turn signal lever ....................... 142
Parking brake ........................... 143
Horn ............................................ 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 145
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 149
Multi-information display ..... 152 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ..................... 155
Fog light switch ........................ 158
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 159
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 164
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control.......................... 165
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................... 169
Intuitive parking assist ............ 181
Rear view monitor system ...................................... 194
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ............ 198
Driving assist systems ............ 199
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 206
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 213
Vehicle load limits ................... 217
Winter driving tips .................. 218
Trailer towing .......................... 223
Dinghy towing......................... 224

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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
October 28, 2011 5:15 pm
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.
The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Multi-information display
→ P. 1 5 2

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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
October 28, 2011 5:15 pm
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Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset buttons
Changes the display
Resets the trip meter driving
range to “0”.
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights excluding the clock and out-
side temperature display, can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Odometer and trip meterOdometer
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 differ-
ent distances independently.

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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
October 28, 2011 5:15 pm
Light sensitive optitron meterTo reduce glare or reflection of the instrument cluster, the cluster glass is
tinted automatically or manually. Y ou can select a setting from 7 modes.
Display the present setting, then
change the mode.
To change the mode, press the but-
ton once and then again within 6
seconds.
Each time you press the button, the
mode changes in the following
order:
1. “AUTO - Norm.”
2. “AUTO - Lo”
3. “AUTO - Hi”
4. “MANUAL - 1”
5. “MANUAL - 2”
6. “MANUAL - 3”
7. “ M A N U A L - 4 ”
Mode 1 to 3: The cluster glass tint
will be adjusted automatically
depending on the intensity of sun-
light in the surrounding.
Mode 4 to 7: The cluster glass tint
will be fixed when a certain level of
sunlight is reached in the surround-
ing.
(“Norm.” to “Hi”, “1” to “4” referring
to the level of cluster glass tint.)

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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
October 28, 2011 5:15 pm
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●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. Check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 5 7 8 )
●Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
■To activate the light sensitivity function properly
Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the rear window glass, or put an object
behind the rear seat.

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GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
October 28, 2011 5:15 pm
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Center panel

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October 28, 2011 5:15 pm
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 4 2 )
(if equipped)
“SPORT” mode indicator
(→ P. 1 9 8 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 5 5 )Shift position and shift
range indicators
(→ P. 1 3 9 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 5 5 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 165, 169)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 5 5 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 1 8 2 )
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 1 5 8 ) Slip indicator ( →P. 200)
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 5 6 ) Slip off indicator
(→ P. 2 0 1 )
“ECT SNOW” indicator
(→ P. 1 3 8 )“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R
BAG OFF” indicators
(→ P. 1 0 4 )
“ECT PWR” indicator
(→ P. 1 3 8 )
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