2304-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possi ble to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
●GS200t: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load driving. Stop the
engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down. ( P. 225)
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 557, 573)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus auth orized repairer, or any reliable repairer
check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
2504-2. Driving procedures
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When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation: ●When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is
low.
● GS350/GS200t: When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
● GS350/GS200t: When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone
(the range which exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated. ● “Slippery Road. Cannot Shift to Lower Gear.” is displayed on the multi-
information display.
● The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
2524-2. Driving procedures
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■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 fluid becomes high, protection control is per-
formed temporarily. When “Transmission Fl uid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, ha ve the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Downshifting restrict ions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downsh ifting 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. 331, 355)
●8-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 331, 343, 355)
●When switching the driving mode to spor t mode while driving in D position. (P. 358)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(AWD models only)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
6268-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading at 20 C
(68 F):1.250 or higher
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity *
GS35010.0 L (10.6 qt., 8.8 Imp.qt.)
GS200t8.7 L (9.2 qt., 7.7 Imp.qt.)
GS F11.2 L (11.8 qt., 9.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyot a Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
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Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 375
Function .................................................. 375
Warning light ........................................ 519
Warning message............................. 524
Approach warning ...................338, 350
Armrest.....................................................430
Armrest door.......................................... 433
ASC (Active Sound Control)........... 261
Ashtrays .................................................... 429
Assist grips .............................................. 434
Audio input *
Audio system *
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 264
Automatic High Beam ....................... 270
Automatic light control system ...... 262
Automatic transmission ..................... 246 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 253
M mode .................................................. 249
Paddle shift switches ........................ 248
AUX port *
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 423
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system) .......................... 376 Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 504
Battery....................................................... 466
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 597
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 383
Warning light.........................................518
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 363
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 368
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function ............................................... 370
Bluetooth ®
*
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 628
Parking brake ...................................... 256
Warning light............................ 518, 520
Warning message ............................ 524
Brake assist ............................................ 375
Brake Hold .............................................. 259
Break-in tips ........................................... 224
Brightness control Instrument panel li ght control ...........111
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363 Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 368
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function.................................... 370B
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Alphabetical index
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Emergency brake signal .................... 376
Emergency flashers ............................ 508
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 573
Engine......................................................... 616 Accessory mode.................................. 241
Compartment...................................... 454
Engine switch....................................... 240
Hood ..........................................................451
How to start the engine .................. 240
Identification number ........................ 615
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................................ 240
Overheating .........................................602
Engine compartment cover ............. 457
Engine coolant ....................................... 464 Capacity ................................................. 625
Checking ............................................... 464
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................383
Engine coolant temperature gauge.............................................. 108, 113
Engine oil.................................................. 459 Capacity .................................................. 618
Checking ...............................................459
Oil level warning message ........... 524
Oil pressure warning message.............................................. 524
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................383 Engine switch ......................................... 240
Auto power off function ..................242
Changing the engine switch modes.................................................... 241
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........509
Starting the engine............................ 240
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 376
Function.................................................. 376
Warning light.........................................519
Warning message ............................ 524
Expert mode........................................... 378
First-aid kit storage net ...................... 425
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire.................. 557
Vehicles without spare tire........... 573
Floor mats ................................................... 42
Fluid Automatic transmission.................. 626
Brake ....................................................... 628
Washer ................................................... 470
Fog lights .................................................. 275
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Switch .......................................................275
Follow me home system .................... 263
Footwell light ............................................416
Front air conditioning system .......... 396
Front fog lights ....................................... 275 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Switch .......................................................275
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.