2018 Lexus GS F manual transmission

GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(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 fo r 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, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shif t switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turn ed off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with 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 crui se 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. 258, 270)
8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
( → P. 258, 270)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. ( →P. 273)
■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. 441)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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”.

593Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 309
Shift lever ................................................. 202Automatic transmission ..................202
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 208
Shift lever light ....................................... 327
Shift lock system.................................... 207
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ............................................. 306
Side marker lights...................................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Side mirrors ............................................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............278
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................173
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Side turn signal lights ........................... 210 Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Turn signal lever .................................. 210
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 150 Antenna location ................................. 150
Entry functions .......................................137
Starting the engine ..............................197
Warning message .............................. 441
Snow mode ............................................. 203
Snow tires ................................................300 Spare tire .................................................. 472
Inflation pressure................................528
Storage location ................................. 473
Spark plug ............................................... 525
Specifications...........................................518
Speed indicator........................................ 95
Speedometer .................................... 87, 94
Sport mode .............................................. 273
Steering lock ............................................ 199 Column lock release .........................199
Steering lock system warning message........................... 470
Steering wheel ........................................168 Adjustment............................................. 168
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 322
Power easy access system ............ 160
Steering wheel position memory ............................. 160
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Storage feature ..................................... 330
Storage precautions ........................... 330
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck......... 515
Sun shade Rear ............................................................ 341
Rear door ................................................ 341
Roof ............................................................ 179
Sun visors................................................. 338
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.