2015 Lexus GS350 overheating

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832. Instrument cluster
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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. 5 6 1 )
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. 5 2 9 )

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4-1. Before driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious
health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side
of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and the braking di stance will increase. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel
the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.

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1814-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if
the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
■When “Check Access System with Elec. Key” will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctio ning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 4 2 7
■Operation of the engine switch
●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
pressed improperly, the engine may not st art or the engine switch mode may not
change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off,
the engine may not start in some cases. Af ter turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■If the smart access system with push-but ton start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
 P. 5 2 2
“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right.

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3515-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
■When the switch is disabled (vehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the button lock
function is released, check whether the switch is disabled due to selecting
on Remote Touch screen. (P. 3 1 4 )
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( P. 325)
■Customization
The automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear
seat heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 5 6 1 )
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following pers ons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor burns or
overheating.

4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-col-
lision system is not cur-
rently functional because
the grille cover or the
sensor is dirty This message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating.
• Check the grille coverand the sensor and
clean them if they are
dirty.
• In case of overheating, the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
Indicates that operation
of large electricity con-
suming systems such as
the air conditioning sys-
tem are suspended
Stop using unnecessary
electric components to
reduce electricity con-
sumption until the warn-
ing message disappears.If the warning message
is displayed frequently,
have the vehicle
inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 81) enters
the red zone or a loss of engine power is expe rienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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598Alphabetical index
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Care ............................................... 376, 380Aluminum wheels .............................. 377
Exterior....................................................376
Interior .................................................... 380
Seat belts ................................................. 381
Cargo capacity........................................ 174
Cargo hooks .......................................... 339
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 286
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66
Child safety ................................................ 54 Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 407, 528
Child restraint system .........................55
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints.....................59
Moon roof precautions.................... 158
Power window lock switch .............. 151 Power window precautions ...........154
Rear door child-protectors ............ 124
Removed electronic
key battery precautions .............. 428
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 58
Seat heater precautions ...................351
Trunk precautions .............................. 130
Child-protectors .................................... 124
Cleaning .......................................376, 380 Aluminum wheels ...............................377
Exterior ................................................... 376
Interior .................................................... 380
Seat belts................................................. 381
Clock......................................................... 343
Coat hooks ............................................. 358
Condenser.............................................. 404
Console box ........................................... 335
Console box light ................................. 335
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 529
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 215
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 219
Cup holders............................................ 336
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ........................ 561
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds..................................................470
If a warning light turns on...............470
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 522
If the engine will not start................. 517
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 520
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 519
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 525
If you have a flat tire ......................... 504
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 468
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......................................................532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 461
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................462
If your vehicle overheats ................529
Emergency flashers ............................. 460
Engine Accessory mode................................. 178
Compartment......................................397
Engine switch ......................................... 177
Hood ........................................................394
How to start the engine .................... 177
Identification number .......................537
If the engine will not start................. 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) .................................. 177
Overheating .........................................529 Engine compartment cover............. 398
Engine coolant ...................................... 402
Capacity.................................................540
Checking ............................................... 402
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ................................................. 399 Capacity.................................................538
Checking ............................................... 399
Oil level warning message ...........489
Oil pressure warning message.............................481
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 384
Engine switch ........................................... 177
Enhanced VSC ......................................249
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............. 250 Function ..................................................250
Warning light ......................................... 471
Warning message.............................485
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10