2014 Lexus GS350 transmission

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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System
Audio control screen.................................................................................................................... 66
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system).............................................................. 66
Remote control (steering wheel switches).......................................................................... 66
Basic operation ............................................................................................................................... 67
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 67
DVD player/CD player ...............................................................................................................68
Operating an iPod ......................................................................................................................... 69
Rear seat audio controls ............................................................................................................. 69
Automatic Transmission ....................................................................................................................20
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................................................................................................................ 41
Cruise Control ......................................................................................................................................35
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................. 87
Driving Mode Select Switch ............................................................................................................ 44
Driving Position Memory ................................................................................................................... 15
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control..................................................................................................... 37
Eco Driving Indicator .........................................................................................................................28
Engine (Ignition) Switch.......................................................................................................................17
Floor mat installation.............................................................................................................................. 9
Front Air Conditioning System
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)................................................................71
Using the automatic mode......................................................................................................... 72
Adjusting the temperature......................................................................................................... 72
Using the S-FLOW mode ..........................................................................................................72
Front Seats ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Fuel Tank Cap ......................................................................................................................................... 91
Garage Door Opener ...................................................................................................................... 80
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
® phone pairing .........................................................................................................59
Phonebook transfer ......................................................................................................................60
Registering a speed dial ................................................................................................................61
Calling by name.............................................................................................................................. 62
Calling by speed dial ....................................................................................................................63
Calling using SMS/MMS message ....................................................................................... 64
Receiving a call ...............................................................................................................................65
Steering switches ...........................................................................................................................65

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Automatic Transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.

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■Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
6-speed models:
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M6, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.
8-speed models:
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.
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When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switches are operated. However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automati-
cally changed in the following situation:
When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the
allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches
are operated.
“1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on the multi informa-
tion display.
The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

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Driving Mode Select Switch
■Vehicles without AVS
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
“ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and steering. Suitable for
when precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on mountain roads.
When not in sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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■Ve h i c l e s w i t h AV S
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
“ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission.
When not in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
•SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simultaneously control-
ling the steering and suspension in addition to the transmission. Suitable for sporty
driving.
When in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.1
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