2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 222)Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 254)
Tail light indicator
(P. 228)
(if
equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(P. 276)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 228)

(if
equipped)
Lexus parking assist-
sensor indicator (P.
285)
(if
equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 233)
*1
(if
equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 230)
(if
equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 239)*1, 2 Slip indicator
(P. 333, 339)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 239)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 334)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 254)
*1, 3
(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 342)
(if
equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 258)Parking brake indicator
(P. 224)

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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
*1
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indica-
tor
(P. 56)

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
*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
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately if this occurs.

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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)Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
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 different
distances independently.
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the
trip meter is displayed, pressing
and holding the button will reset
the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
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Instrument panel light control
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2

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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can
be adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (day-
time, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel
brightness.
Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the
instrument panel brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or
darkest setting, the automatic adjustment will not be performed.
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving,
ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the more
Eco-friendly driving you perform. Also, while the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. (P. 109) However, when Eco
drive mode is selected, while the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D
• Paddle shift switch is not operated.
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 857)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
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, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 829)

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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

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

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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
*: Automatically displayed when the
system is used. Display can be
switched by pressing the “DISP”
button.
(P. 104)