2018 Lexus GS350 parking brake

4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/h)
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.
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 inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
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
your Lexus dealer.
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.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator pedal A buzzer also sounds.
→ Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with
the shift position in M while on a slippery surface
The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Flashes)
(Canada) (Flashes)
(Flashes)

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA (Lane- Keeping Assist) system has
determined that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is
on If the driver operates the steering wheel only a small
amount, the system may be unable to detect the steer-
ing wheel operations and this warning may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
(If equipped)
Indicates that steering control function is temporarily
canceled due to the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system
determining that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is
on
If the driver operates the steering wheel only a small
amount, the system may be unable to detect the steer-
ing wheel operations and this warning may be dis-
played.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
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 your Lexus dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
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When trouble arises
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
your Lexus dealer.
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
your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LKA (Lane-Ke eping Assist) system cannot
be used due to the vehicle speed being too high
→ Slow down.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakesA buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD sy stem has overheated
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a
safe place.
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD sy stem has overheated
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a
safe place.
(GS F only)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl
ace on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 424)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: → P. 393
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could re sult in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

4737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Type A (GS350/GS300)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
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4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Type B (GS F)
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrenchSpare tire
Tool bag
Jack
Jack handle1
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