2012 Lexus GS250 power steering

7567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a
tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by
the nearest any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
Precaution when installing a different tire
When differently constructed tires or tires of different makers, models or
tread patterns are installed, the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly.

7627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Moni-
tor
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start
system
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your
vehicle is nearing the
vehicle ahead (in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
mode)
At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display
(the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play too (the image
flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
is suspended
• The camera sensor
temperature is higher
than the operation
temperature range.
• The power steering
system operation is
restricted.
Restart the LKA after
driving for a while.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)

871What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 211)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the window lock switch is pressed.
(P. 178)
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the
engine is not running) for a period of time. (P. 211) The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

880Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Eco drive mode .........................328
Eco Driving Indicator ........109, 114
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ..334
Function ................................334
Warning light........................751
Warning message..................762
Electronic key............................118
Battery-saving function ........129
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................822
Replacing the battery ............697
Emergency, in case of
If the battery is discharged ...825
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................822
If the engine will not start.....816
If the parking brake cannot
be released ..........................819
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................818
If the warning buzzer sounds749
If the warning light turns on .749
If the warning message is
displayed ............................757
If you have a flat tire ....783, 798
If you think something
is wrong ..............................747
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
833
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....739
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................740
If your vehicle overheats ......830Emergency brake signal ........... 334
Emergency flashers .................. 738
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 798
Engine....................................... 838
Accessory mode................... 208
Compartment ....................... 660
Engine switch ...................... 207
Hood .................................... 657
How to start the engine ........ 207
Identification number .......... 837
If the engine will not start .... 816
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .................. 207
Overheating ......................... 830
Engine compartment cover....... 661
Engine coolant .......................... 665
Capacity ............................... 847
Checking .............................. 665
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 359
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................ 99
Engine immobilizer system ........ 80
Engine oil ................................. 662
Capacity ............................... 839
Checking .............................. 662
Oil level warning message... 766
Oil pressure warning
message ............................. 758
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 359
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881Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Engine switch ............................207
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..334
Function ................................334
Warning light........................751
Warning message..................762
First-aid kit storage net..............621
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .....783
Vehicles without a spare tire 798
Floor mats....................................34
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........848
Brake ....................................849
Washer ..................................671
Fog lights ...................................239
Replacing light bulbs ....724, 735
Switch ...................................239
Wattage .................................853
Follow me home system............229
Footwell light ............................611
Front air conditioning system....409
Front fog lights ..........................239
Replacing light bulbs ............724
Switch ...................................239
Wattage .................................853
Front personal lights ..................612
Front position lights ..................228
Light switch ..........................228
Replacing light bulbs ............735
Welcome light illumination
control ................................123Front seats................................. 157
Adjustment........................... 157
Cleaning ............................... 648
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Driving position memory..... 162
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system.... 166
Seat heaters .......................... 631
Seat position memory .......... 162
Seat ventilators .................... 632
Front turn signal lights ............. 223
Replacing light bulbs ........... 726
Turn signal lever .................. 223
Wattage ................................ 853
Fuel ........................................... 249
Capacity ............................... 838
Fuel gauge.............................. 99
Fuel pump shut off system... 748
Information .......................... 854
Refueling ............................. 249
Type ............................. 249, 838
Warning light ....................... 752
Warning messages ............... 769
Fuel filler door .......................... 249
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ............... 252
Refueling ............................. 249
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 748
Fuses ......................................... 700
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882Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Gauges .........................................99
Glove box ..................................616
Glove box light ..........................616
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .................542
Head restraints ...........................168
Headlights .................................228
Adaptive Front-lighting
System (AFS) .....................230
Automatic High Beam
system.................................233
Discharge headlights
precautions .........................737
Follow me home system .......229
Headlight leveling warning
message ..............................760
Light switch ..........................228
Replacing light bulbs ............735
Wattage .................................853
Headlight cleaner.......................248
Head-up display ........................112
Heaters.......................................409
Air conditioning system .......409
Heated steering wheel...........629
Outside rear view mirrors .....430
Seat heaters ...........................631
Hill-start assist control ..............341Hood ......................................... 657
Open..................................... 657
Warning message................. 763
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 621
Coat hooks ........................... 640
Retaining hooks (floor mat)... 34
Luggage hook ...................... 621
Utility hook .......................... 642
Horn .......................................... 228
Identification ............................ 837
Engine .................................. 837
Vehicle ................................. 837
Ignition switch (engine switch) 207
Illuminated entry system .......... 613
Immobilizer system .................... 80
Indicators .................................... 96
Initialization
Moon roof ............................ 183
Power windows.................... 179
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 675
Initiators (tire pressure warning
system) ................................... 688
Inside door handle lights .......... 611
Inside rear view mirror ............. 171
Instrument panel light control .. 100
Interior lights ............................ 611
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ... 89
ISOFIX rigid anchors ................. 69
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885Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
“nanoe” system..........................423
Navigation system
*
Odometer .....................................99
Oil
Engine oil .............................839
Front differential oil .............849
Rear differential oil...............849
Opener
Hood .....................................657
Trunk ....................................150
Outer foot lights
Location ................................611
Replacing light bulbs ............731
Wattage .................................853
Outside rear view mirrors..........174
Adjusting and folding ...........174
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .354
Linked mirror function
when reversing ...................176
Mirror position memory .......162
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...........................430
Outside temperature display ......104
Overheating, Engine ..................830Paddle shift switches ................ 218
Parking assist sensors ............... 284
Parking brake............................ 225
If the parking brake cannot
be released ......................... 819
Operation ............................. 225
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer .................. 765
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 765
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)...... 343
Function ............................... 343
PCS OFF switch .................. 344
Warning light ....................... 751
Warning message. 759, 767, 774
Personal lights .......................... 612
Pollen removal mode ................ 419
Power easy access system ........ 166
Power outlets ............................ 627
Power steering .......................... 334
Warning light ....................... 751
Warning message................. 762
Power trunk lid ......................... 150
Power windows ........................ 178
Door lock linked window
operation............................ 180
Jam protection function ....... 179
Operation ............................. 178
Window lock switch ............ 178
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.