2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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.

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is currently
being displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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2
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
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Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake booster system is malfunctioning.
A buzzer also sounds.

7587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. The following warning indicates the possibil-
ity of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine
oil pressure is too low.

7597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. Failure to investigate the cause of the follow-
ing warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and pos-
sibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
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(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system
(Flashes)

7607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking-
assist sensor
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar
cruise control system (if equipped) or the cruise
control system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keep-
ing Assist)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic head-
light leveling system
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails

7617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-
lighting system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam system
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashes)

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
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(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. After taking the specified steps to correct the
suspected problem, check that the warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are
not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood
is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the hood is not
yet fully closed.
Close the hood.