2018 Lexus GS F Owner's Manuals

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 576
Alphabetical index................................ 580
For information regarding the equi pment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
• Audio system
• Navigation system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor

576What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 134)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. (→ P. 135)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 410)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (→P. 198)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
(→ P. 152)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
(→ P. 140)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open th e trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→ P. 145)
If you have a problem, check the foll owing before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

577What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 197)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 199)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 150)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→ P. 199)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 502)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 504)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode (→ P. 208)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 199)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 175)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 199)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

578What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 436)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 211)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→ P. 434, 441)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→ P. 74)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→ P. 441)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 434, 441.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

579What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 472)
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 483)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 515)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

580Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................308Air conditioning filter....................... 408
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................. 315
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 308
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 314
Rear air conditioning system......... 319
S-FLOW mode ................................. 309
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......288 Function ................................................. 288
Warning light .......................................434
Warning message .............................. 441
Active Sound Control (ASC) ...........215
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ........................................................ 217
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 289
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................... 217
Air conditioning filter ..........................408
Air conditioning system .....................308 Air conditioning filter....................... 408
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................. 315
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 308
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 314
Rear air conditioning system......... 319
S-FLOW mode ................................. 309 Airbags .......................................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .......... 48
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 44
Airbag warning light ........................ 434
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 48
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 52
General airbag precautions ........... 44
Locations of airbags.............................. 41
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 48
Side airbag precautions .................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 48
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 44
SRS airbags ............................................... 41
Alarm ............................................................ 74 Alarm ...........................................................74
Warning buzzer....................... 434, 441
Anchor brackets.......................................63
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .....................150
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 288 Function ..................................................288
Warning light ....................................... 434
Warning message............................... 441
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581Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Approach warning............................... 265
Armrest .................................................... 340
Armrest door ......................................... 343
ASC (Active Sound Control) ...........215
Ashtrays.................................................... 339
Assist grips .............................................. 344
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 218
Automatic light control system.........216
Automatic transmission ..................... 202 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 208
M mode ................................................. 205
Paddle shift switches ........................204
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 333
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 289
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Battery....................................................... 390
Battery checking................................... 390 If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 504
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................296
Warning light .......................................434 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................278
Blind Spot Monitor function...........281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 283
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ..........................................................389
Parking brake ..........................................211
Warning light ........................... 434, 436
Warning message............................... 441
Brake assist ............................................. 288
Brake Hold................................................ 213
Break-in tips .............................................183
Brightness control Instrument panel light control............................................ 89, 97
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................278 Blind Spot Monitor function...........281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 283
Card key .................................................... 132
Care................................................358, 362 Aluminum wheels ..............................359
Exterior ...................................................358
Interior ..................................................... 362
Seat belts................................................ 363
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 334
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 298
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

582Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Child restraint system............................ 59Booster seats, definition ....................59
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............59
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 52
Infant seats, definition ..........................59
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 58 Airbag precautions .............................. 44
Battery precautions .............. 391, 508
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions....................180
Power window lock switch ............ 175
Power window precautions ........... 177
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions.................. 411
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions.................. 322
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors .................................... 140
Cleaning .......................................358, 362
Aluminum wheels ..............................359
Exterior ...................................................358
Interior ..................................................... 362
Seat belts................................................ 363
Clock................................................. 87, 339
Coat hooks ..............................................344
Condenser.............................................. 388
Console box ............................................. 331
Console box light ................................... 331
Consumption screen ............................ 128
Cooling system ..................................... 386 Engine overheating ......................... 509
Consumption screen ............................ 127
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 270
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................258
Cup holders............................................ 332
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features ...................... 545
Daytime running light system............ 217
Defogger Front windshield................................... 314
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 314
Rear window.......................................... 314
Differential Front differential ................................. 526
Rear differential................................... 527
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