2016 Lexus GS350 manual transmission

GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
2074-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■To protect automatic transmission
When the temperature of the transmission fl uid becomes high, protection control is per-
formed temporarily. When “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 266, 278, 290)
8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 266, 278, 290)
●When switching the driving mode to spor t mode while driving in D position. (P. 2 9 3 )
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( P. 4 5 9 )
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed to o much while the vehicle is in reverse.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 5 1 7
■AI-SHIFT
●The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitab le gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when th e shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift
lever to the M position cancels the function.)
●8-speed models: G AI-SHIFT automatically se lects a suitable gear for sporty driving
according to driver’s input and driving co nditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode. (Selecting
normal mode with the driving mode select sw itch or shifting the shift lever to the M
position cancels this function.)

605Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
Approach warning....................273, 285
Armrest .................................................... 360
Armrest door ......................................... 363
ASC (Active Sound Control) ........... 214
Ashtrays.................................................... 359
Assist grips .............................................. 364
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 217
Automatic light control system.........215
Automatic transmission ..................... 202 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 517
M mode ................................................. 205
Paddle shift switches ........................204
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 353
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 309
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Battery........................................................ 410
Battery checking.................................... 410 If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................523
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 316
Warning light .......................................452 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 298
Blind Spot Monitor function.......... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................303
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ..........................................................409
Parking brake ........................................210
Warning light ........................... 452, 454
Warning message............................. 459
Brake assist ............................................. 308
Brake Hold................................................ 212
Break-in tips .............................................183
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 298 Blind Spot Monitor function.......... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................303
Card key .................................................... 132
Care................................................ 378, 382 Aluminum wheels .............................. 379
Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior ..................................................... 382
Seat belts................................................383
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 354
CD player
*
Chains ......................................................... 317
B
C
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

617Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 329
Shift lever ................................................. 202Automatic transmission ..................202
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
Shift lever light ....................................... 347
Shift lock system...................................... 517
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ............................................. 326
Side marker lights...................................215 Light switch ............................................ 215
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Side mirrors ............................................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 298
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................173
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Side turn signal lights .......................... 209 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever ................................ 209
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 150Antenna location ................................. 150
Entry functions .......................................137
Starting the engine ..............................197
Warning message ............................ 459
Snow mode ............................................. 203
Snow tires ................................................ 320 Spare tire ................................................... 491
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Storage location ................................. 492
Spark plug ................................................547
Specifications......................................... 538
Speed indicator........................................ 95
Speedometer .................................... 87, 94
Sport mode ............................................. 293
Steering lock ............................................ 199 Column lock release .........................199
Steering lock system warning message...........................489
Steering wheel ........................................168 Adjustment............................................. 168
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 342
Power easy access system ............ 160
Steering wheel position memory ............................. 160
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Storage feature ..................................... 350
Storage precautions ........................... 350
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 534
Sun shade Rear ............................................................361
Rear door ................................................361
Roof ............................................................ 179
Sun visors................................................. 358
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.