2017 Lexus GS450h cruise control

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Driving
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set spee d can be increased or decreased continually until the lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you cancels
the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes the
constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accel- erating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the newspeed.
Adjusting the set speed
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Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
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■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicl e speed in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset
vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-cle inspected by any authorized Lexus retaile r or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death orserious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hillsVehicle speed may exceed the set sp eed when driving down a steep hill.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system cannot be used temporarily due to bad weatherA buzzer also sounds.
 Use the radar cruise control system when it becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control system brake con-trol function is temporarily unavailable Depress the brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the grille shutter system cannot operate or the grille shutter is dirty or covered with ice
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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(Vehicles with entry function)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliablerepairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.  Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system ordynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.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 th e dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
Depress the brake pedal. A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
The operation conditions of the camera sensor (tem- perature, etc.) are not met.
 When the operation conditions of the camera sen- sor (temperature, etc.) are met, the following sys-tems will become available.
• PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system• RSA (Road Sign Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range • Dynamic radar cruise control• AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
• Automatic High Beam
(If equipped)
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable due
to a malfunction in a sensor other than the camera sen- sorA buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system off, wait for a little while, and then turn the LKA (Lane-Keep-ing Assist) system back on.
(If equipped)
Dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc., are present onthe windshield in front of the camera sensor.
The following systems will be temporarily unusable. • PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) • Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range• Dynamic radar cruise control
• AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) • Automatic High Beam Turn the system off, remove any dirt, rain, condensa-
tion, ice, snow, etc., from the windshield, and then turn the system back on.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warn ing message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehi- cle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle
ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■Open door warning message
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the power switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes after a door or the trunk is not fully closed, the 12-volt battery-saving function operates and thedisplay turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steerin g, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km /h (50 mph) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak- ing.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC •TRC• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range (if equipped)• (Pre-Crash Safety system)
(if equipped) •EPS• AFS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped) • DRS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system
(if equipped) • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)•VDIM
• VGRS (if equipped) • Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)• Navigation system (if equipped)

583Alphabetical index
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Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range....................302
Armrest.................................................... 380
Ashtrays .................................................... 378
Assist grips ............................................. 383
Audio input*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................240
Automatic High Beam ....................... 246
Automatic light control system ...... 237
AUX port*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 373
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) .......................... 325
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb .......................... 443
Wattage................................................. 558
Battery (12-volt battery)...................... 412
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................................ 530
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 334
Warning light ...................................... 460
Battery (traction battery)..................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................314
Blind Spot Monitor function .......... 319
Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function...................................... 321
Bluetooth®*
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 235
Fluid .......................................................... 554
Parking brake .......................................232
Regenerative braking..........................78
Warning light........................... 460, 462
Warning message ............................ 466
Brake assist ............................................ 324
Brake Hold .............................................. 235
Break-in tips ........................................... 202
Brightness control
Instrument panel li ght control ....... 107
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................314
Blind Spot Monitor function .......... 319
Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function...................................... 321
Card key ....................................................134
Care ............................................... 390, 394
Aluminum wheels................................ 391
Exterior ................................................... 390
Interior..................................................... 394
Seat belts ............................................... 395
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.