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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions have been
performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
XGS350/GS200t
(except F SPORT models) XGS350/GS200t
(F SPORT models)
XGS F
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a high possibility of a frontal colli-
sion, or that the pre-collision braking function is operat-
ing At the same time, will appear on the head-up
display.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Avoid the collision by decelerating using the brakes
or taking other evasive actions.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
At the same time, will appear on the head-up dis-
play (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane
(while the LKA [Lane-Keeping Assist] or LDA [Lane
Departure Alert with steering control] system are oper-
ating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in amber.
At the same time, will appear on the head-up
display (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
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Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake without depressing the brake pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake while depressing the
brake pedal.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and drive
start control was operated while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with
the shift position in M while on a slippery surface
The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Flashes)
(Canada) (Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear
Steering) A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates a malfunction in the electronically controlled
brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive in
this condition is dangerous.
Indicates an attempt was made to engage the parking
brake while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
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(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system cannot be turned offA buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is not available
The reason the brake hold system is not available may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con-
tinue brake hold function
The reason the brake hold system is not continue may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
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(GS F only)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheatedThis message may be displayed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or throughsharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins
continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in the drive start control system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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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.
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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 )
Warning messageDetails/Actions