2014 Lexus GS250 trailer

3034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (→P. 295) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious accident
may result.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may
result:
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
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3134-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■Situations unsuitable for LKA
Do not use LKA in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with snow tires, tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pressure is
low
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinter-
preted as lane markers (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt,
etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains
of old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving on slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway or
highway
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving
in a temporary lane
●When towing a trailer
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LKA system
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension. If any suspension part needs to be replaced, con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
●Do not modify the sun visor. If any sun visor part needs to be replaced, contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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3504-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not function cor-
rectly
●The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and thevehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer
●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/
or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following vehi- cle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle enters the detection area
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
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3534-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function will not detect a
vehicle
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types
of vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not function
correctly
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing conditions:
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously
●Shallow angle parking
●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
●Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer
●When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Directly after the engine is started with the BSM main switch on
●When the sensors cannot detect vehicles
because of obstacles
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6468-1. Specifications
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XType C
*1: 5 passengers and full loaded
*2: 5 passengers and full loaded (235/40R19 96Y XL tires only)
XCompact spare tire (if equipped)
■When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pressure
and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Ti r e s i z e235/40R19 96Y XL, 265/35R19 94Y
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
More than 210 km/h
(132 mph)250 (2.5, 36)*1
240 (2.4, 35)
270 (2.7, 39)*2
250 (2.5, 36)
From 160 km/h (100
mph) to 210 km/h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h (100 mph)
or less
Wheel size19 × 8J (235/40R19), 19 × 9J (265/35R19)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Ti r e s i z eT155/70D17 110M, T145/70D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size17 × 4T (T155/70D17), 18 × 4T (T145/70D18)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
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686Alphabetical index
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Towing .......................................................536Emergency towing............................536
Towing capacity ................................. 632
Towing eyelet ......................................539
Trailer towing ............................226, 227
Traction Control (TRC) .....................320
Trailer towing .............................. 226, 227
Transmission ........................................... 244
Automatic transmission .................. 244
Driving mode select switch ........... 315
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................614
M mode .................................................. 248
Paddle shift switches ........................ 247
TRC (Traction Control) .....................320
Trip information ...................................... 103
Trip meters ................................................. 99
Trunk ........................................................... 175 Jam protection function..................... 181
Luggage security system................. 176
Open trunk warning message............................................. 560
Power trunk lid......................................175
Smart entry & start system ............. 128
Trunk closer switch .............................176
Trunk easy closer................................. 177
Trunk features..................................... 409
Trunk grip ................................................ 177
Trunk light ................................................ 177
Trunk opener main switch .............. 176
Trunk opener switch ..........................175
Trunk storage extension ................430
Wireless remote control ................. 155 Trunk light .................................................. 177
Trunk light ................................................177
Wattage ................................................. 647
Turn signal lights ................................... 253
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 519, 521, 523
Turn signal lever................................. 253
Wattage ................................................. 647
USB port
*
Utility hook .............................................. 433
Vanity lights .............................................. 412 Vanity lights............................................ 412
Wattage ................................................. 647
Vanity mirrors ..........................................412
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) .......................................321
Vehicle identification number......... 633
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .................................................... 320
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .............419
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ................................................ 320
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