2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search.............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving .................................34
For safety drive ............................... 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 44
Airbag manual on-off system .............................................56
Safety information for children................................... 58
Child restraint systems................ 59
Installing child restraints ............. 70
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 79
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Double locking system............... 85
Alarm .................................................86 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 94
Gauges and meters ..................... 99
Multi-information display......... 102
Head-up display ........................... 110
Fuel consumption information.................................... 117
3-1. Key information Keys................................................... 122
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system .......127
Wireless remote control .......... 155
Doors ................................................. 171
Trunk ..................................................175
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ...................................... 182
Driving position memory ......... 186
Head restraints............................. 192
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 195
Inside rear view mirror .............. 196
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 199
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ...........................204
Moon roof .................................... 208
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 214
Cargo and luggage ...................225
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ..... 226
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ...................... 227
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 237
Automatic transmission ........... 244
Turn signal lever ..........................253
Parking brake ...............................255
Horn................................................ 258 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 259
Automatic High Beam ............. 264
Fog light switch............................ 270
Windshield wipers and washer................................. 272
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 279
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 280
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .............................285
Dynamic radar cruise control..........................................289
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 305
Driving mode select switch..... 315
Driving assist systems ...............320
Hill-start assist control..............328
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system).........................................330
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 341 •The Blind Spot Monitor function.................................... 348
• The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function .......................... 351
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................354
4Driving
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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display...................... 362
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ...........371
Rear air conditioning system .......... 391
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers...........396
Windshield wiper de-icer ....... 397
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................399
• Interior light ........................... 400
• Personal lights....................... 400 5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............402• Glove box................................404
• Console box .......................... 405
• Cup holders ...........................406
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 408
Trunk features ..............................409
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 412
Clock................................................ 413
Ashtrays .......................................... 414
Power outlets ................................ 415
Heated steering wheel ..............417
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .......................... 419
Armrest .......................................... 426
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades .............. 427
Trunk storage extension ..........430
Coat hooks .................................... 431
Assist grips ....................................432
Utility hook....................................433
5Interior features
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................436
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................440
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .............................444
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 447
Hood ...............................................450
Positioning a floor jack .............. 451
Engine compartment................ 454
Tires ..................................................466
Tire inflation pressure............... 483
Wheels........................................... 485
Air conditioning filter................ 487
Electronic key battery ..............489
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 492
Light bulbs ...................................... 514 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................534
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ......................535
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf your vehicle needs to be towed ................................536
If you think something is wrong ....................................... 542
Fuel pump shut off system ......543
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .....544
If a warning message is displayed................................. 552
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ...................... 577
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)................ 592
If the engine will not start ..........612
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............................614
If the parking brake cannot be released .................. 615
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 618
If the vehicle battery is discharged .............................. 621
If your vehicle overheats ......... 625
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................... 628 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)................... 632
Fuel information ..........................648
8-2. Customization Customizable features............ 650
8-3. Initialization Item to initialize .............................661
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................ 664
Alphabetical index ................................. 6728Vehicle specifications
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”
• Audio system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Both genuine Lexus and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be determined that
any of the genuine Lexus parts or accessories supplied with the vehicle need to be
replaced, Lexus recommends that genuine Lexus parts or accessories, be used to
replace them. Other parts or accessories of matching quality can also be used.
Lexus cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are
not genuine Lexus products, nor for replacement or installation involving such parts.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the use of non-genuine
Lexus spare parts or accessories may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
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