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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 186
Cargo and luggage............. 197
Trailer towing .................... 198
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .... 207
Automatic transmission..... 214
Turn signal lever ............... 222
Parking brake .................... 224
Horn .................................. 227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 228
Automatic High Beam ...... 233
Fog light switch................. 239
Windshield wipers and
washer................................241
Headlight cleaner switch ... 248
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 2494-5. Using the driving support
Cruise control .................... 254
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.....................................258
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist)...............................274
Lexus (parking assist-sen-
sor)....................................284
Lexus (parking assist moni-
tor)....................................297
Driving mode select switch 326
Driving assist systems ....... 331
Hill-start assist control ...... 339
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)....................................341
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 352
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............ 359
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 738
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency.................7397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed...............................740
If you think something is
wrong................................747
Fuel pump shut off system 748
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds.....749
If a warning message is dis-
played................................757
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire)...............782
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare
tire).....................................797
If the engine will not start . 815
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................817
If the parking brake cannot be
released.............................818
If the electronic key does not
operate properly................821
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged..............................824
If your vehicle overheats ... 829
If your vehicle becomes
stuck...................................832
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.)...........................836
Fuel information................ 853
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 855
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize............... 866
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing)...................................868
Alphabetical index ............ 876
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the naviga-
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
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
Dynamic radar cruise control system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated management
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system

15Pictorial index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Precautions against winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1 . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 838
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 672
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 850
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 672
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 782, 797
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 661
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 839
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 829
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 763
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . P. 228
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Back-up light
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Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 720, Watts: P. 852)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
*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 on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light
(P. 749)*1, 2
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equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 751)
*1Charging system warn-
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light (P. 7 5 0 )*2Parking brake indicator
(P. 751)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 750)*1Brake system warning
light (P. 7 5 1 )
*1SRS warning light
(P. 750)Open door warning light
(P. 752)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 750)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 7 5 2 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 751)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 752)
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(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 751)
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Master warning light
(P. 752)
*1Slip indicator
(P. 751)*1Tire pressure warning
light
(P. 753)

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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors according to driving mode
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 102)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 214)
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data including the current outside air temperature.
Eco Driving Indicator (P.
104)
Outside temperature display
(P. 104)
Trip information (P. 104)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information
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Tire inflation pressure
(if equipped) (P. 106)
Drive monitor (P. 106)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
display
* (if equipped) (P.
286)
Dynamic radar cruise control
display
* (if equipped) (P.
286)
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
display
* (if equipped) (P.
278)
Warning messages (P. 757)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems. Display can be
switched by pressing the “DISP”
button. (P. 104)
Display contents