2016 Lexus GS F Owner's Manual

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Operation of each component
Power windows
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
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Opening
One-touch opening
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: To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Press the switch to lock the passenger
window switches.
The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from
accidentally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-
dow is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,
window movement is stopped.
Opening and closing procedures
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■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or closed
, perform the following operations with the
power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously oper-
ate the power window switch in the one-to uch closing direction or one-touch opening
direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following pr ocedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After
the door window is complete ly opened, continue holding the switch for an additional
1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pressing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or
more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again.
After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-
ther 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverse and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*( → P. 5 2 0 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 1 3 7 )
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 6 8 )
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation
for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do
not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( →P. 1 7 5 )
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make sure th at there is no possibility of any passen-
ger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child oper-
ate window by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to
get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the
window is fully closed.
■Catch protection function
●Never use hands, arms, clothing, etc., to intentionally activate the catch protection
function.
●The catch protection function may not operate if something gets caught just before
the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get hands, arms, clothing, etc., caught in
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Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
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: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
front door is opened.
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing
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■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* ( → P. 5 2 0 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 1 3 7 )
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen an d pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2 Then it
will close again, tilt up and pause for appr oximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
●If the moon roof tilts do wn but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.
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The moon roof will pause for approximatel y 10 seconds in the tilt up position.*2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt
down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automaticoperation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on
the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 6 8 )
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and operat ing the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate moon roof
by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in
the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 182
Cargo and luggage ..................... 191
Vehicle load limits ....................... 194
Trailer towing ................................. 195
Dinghy towing............................... 196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............197
Automatic transmission ...........202
Turn signal lever ......................... 209
Parking brake ................................ 210
Brake Hold (GS350/GS200t) ................. 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (GS F)............................................ 214
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 215
Automatic High Beam .............. 218
Windshield wipers and washer................................. 222 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 227
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 231
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 237
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......................................... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............258
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 278
Cruise control .............................290
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 293
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..............298
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 301
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.........................303
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) (GS F) ................306
Driving assist systems.............. 308
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ...................... 316

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Driving the vehicle
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P. 1 9 7
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 202)
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake. ( →P. 2 1 0 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( →P. 202)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 202)
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. ( →P. 2 1 0 )
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you ha ve the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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