2012 Lexus GS350 brake

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)

7657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the parking
brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake system has
overheatedWait until the system
cools down.
Indicates that shift
range 1 has been
selected with the shift
lever in M when driv-
ing on slippery road
surfaces.
The range will not be
downshifted and
remain 2.
Drive with the shift
range higher than 2.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
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)

7797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
• When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
engine switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not
be detected in
the vehicle even
after the engine
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the
shift lever in an
incorrect position.Shift the
shift lever
to P and
start the
engine.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and
then the engine
switch was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice with-
out the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
(P. 823), the
engine switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch
being pressed.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 672
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

7847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
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7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5
6
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