2016 Lexus GS F warning

4807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
(GS F for U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the brake pads are worn outA buzzer also sounds
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are
being depressed simultaneously, and the brake override
system is operating.
→Release the accelerator or brake pedal. ( →P. 1 8 3 )
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
→ Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning sys-
tem
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again. If the tire pressure warning
indicator flashes for 1 minute then illuminates, there
is a malfunction in the system. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
→Drive for a short while and check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditio ns improve, the display
may return to normal. If the tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine switch off
then on again, and start driving. If the tire pressure is
still not displayed even after repeating this process
several times, have the vehicle inspected at your
Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→ Add washer fluid.
Except F SPORT models of GS350/GS200t, and
GS F: Indicates that remain ing fuel is approximately
2.6 gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
F SPORT models of GS350/GS200t: Indicates
remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.9 L,
2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
37 °F (3 °C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed
→Check the engine oil and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( →P. 4 0 3 )
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
* should be per-
formed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed
→Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset.
(→ P. 4 0 3 )
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The message will
not display properly unless the message has been
reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
(→ P. 3 8 6 )
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4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch was
pressed while the low beams were on
→ Turn the high beam headlights on before pressing
the automatic high beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-collision braking and pre-
collision brake assist are stopped (The pre-collision
warning function will be operational)
→Tu r n t h e V S C o n . ( →P. 3 1 1 )

4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is tempo-
rarily unavailable
→When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this item is displayed continuously, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem-
porarily limited due to high power consumption
→Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to
reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to nor-
mal.
If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
(Flashes)
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4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle
ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■Open door warning message (GS350/GS200t only)
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the engine switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes after a
door or the trunk is not fully closed, the battery-saving function operates and the display
turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.
Once
After the engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in a
position other than P, the shift lever
has been shifted to P.
→Turn the engine switch off.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The spare tire
●GS350/GS200t: The spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
●Use the spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire. (→P. 5 5 0 )
■When using the spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low
inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning sys-
tem. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■When the spare tire is equipped
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driv-
ing with standard tires.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with front and
rear tires of the same size)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
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WA R N I N G
■When using the spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
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