3844-6. Driving tips
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper position.
■To r e s t p o s i t i o n
Raise the wiper in line with the wind-
shield.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★: More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on the
upper part of the hook section.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 0.5
1.0 km (1 /4 1 /2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Selecting tire chains (GS F)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Shifting the windshield wiper position
3854-6. Driving tips
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Driving
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (GS350/GS200t with front and rear tires of the same size)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit sp ecified for the tire chains being used, or 50
km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steeri ng, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. (if equipped)
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (GS350/GS200t with front and rear tires of the same size)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (→P. 3 8 4 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.
4366-1. Maintenance and care
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can
cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. ( →P. 2 74 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.
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Maintenance and care
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
NOTICE
■Application of coatings to the vehicle body (GS F)
Do not apply any kind of coating to the vehicle body as doing so may damage the paint
or reduce its durability.
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. ( →P. 2 74 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer directly hit
the camera or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from high-pressure
water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
•Suspension parts •Steering parts
•Brake parts
●GS F: Do not point the nozzle of a high pres-
sure washer at the areas shown in the illustra-
tion, as high pressure water may damage the
oil coolers.
662Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
Seat belt reminder light ....................... 514
Seat belts ..................................................... 46Adjusting the seat belt .........................47
Child restraint system installation...............................................77
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................439
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).................................. 48
How to wear your seat belt ............. 46
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 48
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................................... 49
Reminder light and buzzer .............514
Seat belt pretensioners .......................47
SRS warning light.................................512
Seat heaters ............................................. 410
Seat position memory .......................... 198
Seat ventilators ....................................... 410
Seats ............................................................ 195 Adjustment ............................................. 195
Adjustment precautions .................. 196
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 76
Cleaning.................................................438
Driving position memory ................ 198
Head restraints....................................203
Power easy access system ............ 198
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 44
Seat heaters ........................................... 410
Seat position memory ...................... 198
Seat ventilators ..................................... 410 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........262
Automatic High Beam system.................................................. 268
Inside rear view mirror ................... 209
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 95
Lexus parking assist-sensor
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control).....................315
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 305
Radar sensor ...........................286, 366
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 278
Service reminder indicators ............. 100
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 395
Shift lever ................................................. 245
Automatic transmission.................. 245
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................................585
Shift lever light .........................................414
Shift lock system ...................................585
Side airbags .................................................51
Side display ............................................. 392
Side mirrors ..............................................210
Adjusting and folding ........................ 210
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............. 361
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................................ 211
Mirror position memory ..................198
Side turn signal lights .......................... 253
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Turn signal lever................................. 253
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664Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch................................................... 309
Meter control switches .......... 122, 130
Moon roof switches ...........................216
Outside rear view mirror switches................................................ 210
Paddle shift switches ........................ 247
Parking brake switches................... 254
Power door lock switch ...................162
Power window switches .................. 213
Rear sunshade switch...................... 429
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch................................................... 400
Seat heater switches ......................... 410
Seat ventilator switches ................... 410
Snow mode switch ........................... 246
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch...................................206
Tire pressure warning reset
switch................................................... 468
Trunk closer switch .............................167
Trunk opener switch ......................... 166
Trunk opener main switch ............. 168
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch ......................... 372
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ....................................... 335, 347
VSC OFF switch ............................... 376
Window lock switch...........................213
Windshield wipers and washer switch ......................... 274 Tachometer .....................................108, 113
Variable red zone ................................ 118
Tail lights................................................... 260
Light switch........................................... 260
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................160
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...........................................................92
Double locking system ........................ 91
Engine immobilizer system ............. 86
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 95
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 479
Maintenance data ............................. 623
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 467
Warning light.........................................515
Warning message ..............................518
Tire pressure warning system ..........467
Function.................................................. 467
Initializing ............................................... 467
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 467
Registering ID codes....................... 468
Warning light.........................................515
Warning message ..............................518
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667Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
Warning messages ............................... 518
Warning reflector storage belt ....... 425
Washer...................................................... 274Checking ............................................... 464
Low washer fluid warning message............................................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................382
Switch ...................................................... 274
Washing and waxing ........................... 434
Weight.......................................................606
Welcome light illumination
control ..................................................... 160
Wheels ....................................................... 481
Replacing ................................................ 481
Size............................................................ 623
Window glasses ..................................... 213
Window lock switch ............................. 213
Windows ................................................... 213 Power windows.................................... 213
Rear window defogger.................. 400
Washer ................................................... 274
Windshield wiper de-icer................. 400
Windshield wipers................................ 274 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster..................... 274
Position ...................................................384
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 275
Winter driving tips ................................382 Wireless remote control key .............154
Battery-saving function .................... 175
Locking/Unlocking ............................ 154
Replacing the battery ...................... 485
WMA disc
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.