2017 Lexus GS350 parking brake

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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking a ssist-sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt
unfastened
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat
belt before releasing the parking brake.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift position to P.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(GS350/GS200t) (GS F)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged with the shift
position not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
 Change the shift position to P.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold
system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on
a steep slope A buzzer also sounds.
 Do not use only the brake hold system on steep
slopes. Be sure to also depress the brake pedal.
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
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes) (Flashes)

5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the parking brake system is overheating
A buzzer also sounds.
 Do not use the parking brake until the message dis-
appears.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear
Steering)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-
tinuing 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
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(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.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakes
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 508)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare ti re. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 471
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could result in an accident.
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Type A (GS350/GS200t with compact spear tire)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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