2014 Lexus GS350 lights

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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicato rs do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which coul d result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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2. Instrument cluster
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
■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 th e instrument panel brightness. At this time,
any adjustments made to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to
both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel ligh ts 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 ei ther 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. 90] 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 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operatio n of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 7 9 3 )
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. 76 1 )

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GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be perf ormed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for exam ple in your pocket. (The driver should
always carry the electronic key.)
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashe rs flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approx imately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entr y function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the “AUTO” position.
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 1 0 4 )
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 0 4 )
Starts the engine ( P. 173)1
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Operation of each component
■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Tr u n k :
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are operating.
■Welcome light illumination control
 P. 1 0 3
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer
sounds continuously for 5 se conds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Security feature
 P. 1 0 3
■Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lo ck the doors will set the alarm system.
(  P. 7 2 )
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 1 0
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind,
the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON
OFF
When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator illu-
minates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function
to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator
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Driving4
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 156
Cargo and luggage .....................167
Vehicle load limits ....................... 170
Trailer towing ................................... 171
Dinghy towing................................172
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............173
Automatic transmission ............180
Turn signal lever ........................... 186
Parking brake ................................188
Horn................................................... 191
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 192
Fog light switch..............................197
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................198
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 205
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 206 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ................................ 211
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 215
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..........230
Intuitive parking assist .............. 240
Rear view monitor system ...... 253
Driving mode select switch ... 264
Driving assist systems............... 269
Hill-start assist control ..............277
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 279
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)..............288
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 292
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 295
Lexus night view ......................... 298
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................304

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Driving
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flas h during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature P. 7 9 3 )