2014 Lexus GS250 instrument panel

1002. Instrument cluster
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
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 inde-
pendently.
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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Instrument cluster
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■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 (daytime, 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. 108] 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. 6 5 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates 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. 6 2 5 )
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1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Note for the entry function (if equipped)
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near theground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception condi-
tions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will
become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the
vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the electronic key can
be used to unlock the vehicle.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large am ount of water splashes on the door han-
dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 30 seconds
if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility th at the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
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Operation of each component
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■Note for the push-start function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly when the electronic key is on the instrument
panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the
engine is started or engine switch modes are changed.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the window.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●Vehicles with entry function: To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the elec-
tronic key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (→P. 6 5 0 )
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the smart entry & start system to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(→ P. 8 6 )
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not oper-
ate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on the loca-
tion of the key (close to a spare tire [if equipped], the inside edge of the luggage
compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and the
radio waves in the surrounding area. ( →P. 1 7 7 )
■If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 6 1 8 )
●Starting the engine: →P. 6 1 9
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1843-3. Adjusting the seats
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CAUTION
■Operating the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat (if equipped)
Do not operate the front passenger’s seat when a passenger is seated in it. In addi-
tion, do not let anyone sit down in the front passenger’s seat while the seat is being
operated. The front passenger may catch their legs between the instrument panel
and seat, resulting in injury.
■When adjusting the seat positi ons or the ottoman (if equipped)
Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■When using the ottoman (if equipped)
●Do not operate the ottoman when the vehicle is moving.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
●Do not sit on the ottoman of the passenger seat.
Doing so may cause seat belts to be worn improperly, which may lead to serious
injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
●Do not step on the ottoman.
Doing so could damage the ottoman, or could cause you to seriously injure your-
self by falling over.
●Stow the ottoman when you get in or out of the vehicle or when the ottoman is not
in use to avoid stumbling over it.
●Do not allow anyone to put their hands or feet under the passenger seat when
stowing the ottoman.
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1883-3. Adjusting the seats
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■Recall procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to
recall until the buzzer sounds.
Vehicles with front passenger’s seat
ottoman:
The recorded position will only be
recalled if the ottoman is in a posi-
tion higher than the recorded posi-
tion. It will not move in an upward
direction.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position recall).
●Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering wheel
position recall).
■Seat positions that can be memorized ( →P. 1 8 2 )
XVehicles without seatback side support adjustment switch
The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can
be recorded.
XVehicles with seatback side support adjustment switch
All adjusted positions can be recorded.
■Automatic ottoman adjustment (if equipped)
While the recorded position is being recalled, if it appears that the front edge of the
cushion will touch the area surrounding the instrument panel, the ottoman will be
automatically stowed.
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2214-1. Before driving
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Driving
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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plasticmaterial of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-
ponents.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such
as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded
or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place contain-
ers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs
or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metal-
lized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to
act as a lens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
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Driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block
the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly
causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in
or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Remote Touch screen
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
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