2019 Lexus GS F lights

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GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automati cally turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if the light
switch is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door han-
dle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 74)
■If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 501)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 410)
If the door will not lock even when the topside
sensor area is touched, try touching both the
topside and underside sensor areas at the same
time.

1693-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)
Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 182
Cargo and luggage ......................191
Vehicle load limits ....................... 194
Trailer towing ................................ 195
Dinghy towing .............................. 196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 197
Automatic transmission...........202
Turn signal lever........................... 210
Parking brake .................................211
Brake Hold..................................... 213
ASC (Active Sound Control) (GS F) ........................................... 215
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 216
Automatic High Beam .............. 219
Windshield wipers and washer.................................223 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 228
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 232
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................238
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......................................... 249
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. 259
Cruise control ............................... 271
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 274
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor).............. 279
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 282
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function ......................... 284
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) (GS F) ................ 287
Driving assist systems ..............289
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 297

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GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)4-2. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flashing af ter turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direct ion to either position or . If you
move the lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
Operating instructions
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GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)4-2. Driving procedures
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch.
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not available.
●If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If
this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
●In situations such as when parking on a steep slope*, the maximum amount of braking
force can be used by pressing the parking brake switch with the parking brake already
set.
*: Use wheel chocks when parking on a steep slope.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor so und (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on
and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on unt il the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-
cator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not in dicate a malfunction.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. ( P. 436, 442)
Depending on the condition, the park ing brake indicator light may flash.
■Parking the vehicle
P. 182
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
P. 445
■Usage in winter time
P. 298
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and make
sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake. (P. 499)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake se t will lead to brake components overheat-
ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
U.S.A. Canada
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running
lights (P. 217) turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.
The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( P. 217) and all
the lights listed above turn on
and off automatically.
(When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
Off
The daytime running lights
turn on. ( P. 217)1
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Turning on the high beam headlights
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Driving
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as con-
trolled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■Deactivating AFS
Settings can be changed from on the multi-information display
( P. 100).
Press or on the meter cont rol switch and select “AFS”.
Press on the meter control
switch and select “Off”.
The indicator turns on when the AFS
is deactivated.
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using th e same lights as the parking lights and illu-
minate brighter than the parking lights.
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically when a ll of the following conditions are met. (The
daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (Canada only), or “AUTO”
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set
again.
●For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
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GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the
engine switch is turned off and a door is
opened and all of the doors and trunk are
closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed twice after all the
doors are closed.)
●When only the tail lights are on : The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open , the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted accordi ng to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users.
■If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfun ction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 545)
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the
sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than ne cessary when the engine is not running.