2016 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 32
For safety drive............................... 34
Seat belts .......................................... 36
SRS airbags ....................................... 41
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 52
Safety information for children ................................... 58
Child restraint systems ............... 59
Installing child restraints............. 63
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 71
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........72
Alarm .................................................. 74 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ...............................78
Gauges and meters (GS350/GS200t) ................... 86
Gauges and meters (GS F) ...... 92
Multi-information display (GS350/GS200t) ................. 100
Multi-information display (GS F) ........................................... 108
Head-up display ...........................120
Fuel consumption information .................................. 127
3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................132
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................ 137
Trunk..................................................143
Smart access system with push-button start ............ 150
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 158
Driving position memory......... 160
Head restraints .............................165
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 168
Inside rear view mirror...............169
Outside rear view mirrors......... 171
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 175
Moon roof ....................................... 178
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 182
Cargo and luggage...................... 191
Vehicle load limits ........................194
Trailer towing .................................195
Dinghy towing ...............................196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) 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 co ntrol) ............ 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
4Driving

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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display.......................................... 322
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 328
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 339
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators................................... 342
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 347• Interior lights ..........................348
• Personal lights .......................348
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 350• Glove box .................................351
• Console box ............................351
• Cup holders ........................... 352
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 353
Trunk features .............................. 354 5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 358 • Sun visors ................................ 358
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 358
• Clock ........................................ 359
• Ashtrays................................... 359
• Power outlets ......................... 360
• Armrest.................................... 360
•Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades............. 361
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 363
• Coat hooks............................. 364
• Assist grips ............................. 364
Garage door opener ............... 365
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.......................................372
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 382
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 385
General maintenance.............. 387
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 390
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................. 391
Hood ............................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack............. 394
Engine compartment ............... 396
Tires....................................................413
Tire inflation pressure ............... 422
Wheels ........................................... 425
Air conditioning filter ................427
Electronic key battery.............. 429
Checking and replacing fuses................................................431
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam headlights) ...... 435
Light bulbs .....................................437
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 442
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 443 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 444
If you think something is wrong ................ 450
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 451
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ..........................................452
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 459
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire) ...........................491
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)................... 502
If the engine will not start ..........515
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 517
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................. 518
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 520
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 523
If your vehicle overheats ......... 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 534
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 538
Fuel information.......................... 555
Tire information...........................558
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 568
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize .........................583
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.....................................586
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 587
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 589
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)....................597 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...............................600
Alphabetical index ................................ 604
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Audio system
• Intuitive parking assist• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system