2013 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

808What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_U (OM30C34U)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 7 0 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode
or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 7 0 4 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 686, 697.
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

809What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (→P. 7 2 2 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 74 9 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

810Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 345Air conditioning filter ........................644
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................345
Rear air conditioning system....... 360
S-FLOW mode ................................. 355
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 268
Function ................................................. 268
Warning light ...................................... 687
Warning message .............................. 701
Adaptive Front-lighting system
(AFS) ........................................................192
Adaptive Variable
Suspension system (AVS) ............. 269
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................192
Air conditioning filter .......................... 644
Air conditioning system ..................... 345 Air conditioning filter ........................644
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................345
Rear air conditioning system....... 360
S-FLOW mode ................................. 355 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 687
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
Alarm ............................................................70 Alarm .......................................................... 70
Warning buzzer .................... 686, 697
Anchor brackets...................................... 60
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .....................103
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 268 Function .................................................. 268
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................... 701
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 219
Armrest ...................................................... 571
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Armrest door ......................................... 575
Ashtrays.................................................... 563
Assist grip .................................................577
Audio input.............................................. 476
Audio system.......................................... 367Audio input............................................ 476
AUX port/USB port.................... 476, 456, 466
Bluetooth
® audio...............................444
CD/DVD player ..................................412
CD/DVD player information ...... 432
DVD video ............................................420
iPod ...........................................................464
MP3/WMA disc ................................ 414
Optimal use .......................................... 474
Portable music player ...................... 476
Radio ....................................................... 390
Rear seat audio controls ................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch ........482
USB memory .......................................454
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................193
Automatic light control system ..................................................... 190
Automatic transmission .......................178 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
M mode .....................................................181
Paddle shift switches .........................180
AUX port................................................. 476
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 557
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system).......................... 269 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 670
Wattage ................................................... 761
Battery .......................................................624 Battery checking ................................ 624
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 743
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................298
Warning light ....................................... 687
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....................................... 444
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .......................485
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 623
Parking brake ....................................... 186
Warning light ..........................686, 689
Warning message............................. 697
Brake assist ............................................. 268
Break-in tips ............................................. 156
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................287
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Care ............................................... 594, 598Aluminum wheels ............................. 595
Exterior................................................... 594
Interior .................................................... 598
Seat belts ............................................... 599
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks ..........................................558
CD player ..................................................412
Chains .......................................................300
Child restraint system............................ 53 Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation.................. 63
Convertible seats, definition ............53
Convertible seats, installation .........60
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................53
Infant seats, installation .......................60
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........60
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................64 Child safety .................................................52
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions .............. 626, 746
Child restraint system......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ..................... 151
Power window lock switch.............145
Power window precautions ........... 147
Rear door child-protectors ............. 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............. 647
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 56
Seat heater precautions .................570
Trunk precautions ............................... 124
Child-protectors ..................................... 118
Cleaning .......................................594, 598 Aluminum wheels ..............................595
Exterior ...................................................594
Interior .................................................... 598
Seat belts................................................599
Clock......................................................... 562
Coat hooks ..............................................576
Condenser...............................................622
Console box........................................... 554
Console box light ................................. 554
Cooling system Engine overheating ...........................747
Cruise control Cruise control .....................................209
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 213
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Cup holders ............................................555
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ........................ 777
Daytime running light system ............193
DefoggerFront windshield .................................352
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 365
Rear window ....................................... 365
Differential Front differential ................................. 758
Rear differential .................................. 758
Dimension ............................................... 752
Dinghy towing..........................................170
Display
Dynamic radar crui se control........213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 232
Multi-information display .................. 82
Remote Touch screen .................... 308
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................697
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 609
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 548
Wattage ....................................................761
Doors............................................................ 117 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system...................... 119
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock .................................................. 117
Open door warning buzzer.......... 105
Open door warning light.............. 689
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector................118 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving ........................................................ 154
Break-in tips ...........................................156
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 263
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................ 298
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........269
Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
DVD player ...................................412, 420
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 213 Function .................................................... 213
Warning message.................700, 707
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
Eco drive mode......................................263
Eco Driving Indicator ....................88, 92
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................. 702
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ....................107
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 740
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
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Emergency, in case ofIf the electronic key
does not operate properly ........740
If the engine will not start................ 735
If the parking brake cannot be released........................738
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................................... 743
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................. 686
If the warning light turns on.......... 686
If the warning message is displayed ........................................697
If you have a flat tire .......................... 722
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 684
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................................... 749
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 678
If your vehicle overheats ................ 747
Emergency flashers ............................. 676
Engine Accessory mode.................................. 172
Compartment ....................................... 615
Engine switch .......................................... 171
Hood ......................................................... 612
How to start the engine ..................... 171
Identification number .......................753
If the engine will not start................ 735
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................................... 171
Overheating ......................................... 747 Engine compartment cover............... 616
Engine coolant ...................................... 620
Capacity ................................................. 756
Checking ............................................... 620
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................298
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ................................................... 617 Capacity ................................................. 754
Checking ................................................. 617
Oil level warning message ........... 706
Oil pressure warning message.......................... 698
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................298
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 602
Engine switch............................................. 171
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 268
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) .........269
Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................. 702
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
First-aid kit storage net ......................558
Flat tire .......................................................722
Floor mats ................................................... 26
FluidAutomatic transmission .................. 757
Brake ....................................................... 758
Washer .................................................. 628
Fog lights ................................................... 195 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Switch........................................................ 195
Wattage ....................................................761
Footwell light .......................................... 548
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................47
Front personal lights............................ 549
Front seats ................................................ 128 Adjustment ............................................. 128
Cleaning ................................................ 598
Correct driving posture ....................28
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 136
Power easy access system ............ 133
Seat heaters ......................................... 568
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 569
Front side marker lights ...................... 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination
control .....................................................101 Front turn signal lights ..........................184
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 667
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Wattage ................................................... 761
Fuel..............................................................754 Capacity ................................................. 754
Fuel gauge ................................................79
Fuel pump shut off system ........... 685
Information............................................ 762
Refueling ................................................ 204
Type.............................................. 204, 754
Warning light ...................................... 689
Warning messages ............................ 710
Fuel filler door........................................ 204
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 207
Refueling ................................................ 204
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 685
Fuses.......................................................... 648
Garage door opener...........................579
Gauges......................................................... 79
Glove box ............................................... 553
Glove box light...................................... 553
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