2019 Lexus GS300 trunk

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1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and lugg age in the trunk whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Remote Touch screen
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control whic h may cause death or serious injury.

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■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. 549)
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.

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2374-4. Refueling
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Driving
■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the rearward of the fuel filler
door
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap
is released, it will turn slightly in the
opposite direction.
Close the fuel filler door, and press
the center of the rear edge of the
fuel filler door until you hear a click.
When you lock the doors, the fuel filler
door will lock also.
Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the
lever.
Closing the fuel tank cap
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5Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display ........................................... 310
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditio ning system .......... 316
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 327
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators .................................. 330 5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................335• Interior lights .......................... 336
• Personal lights ....................... 336
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............338
• Glove box ............................... 339
• Console box........................... 339
• Cup holders ...........................340
• Auxiliary boxes ...................... 341
Trunk features ............................. 342
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 344 • Sun visors ................................ 344
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 344
• Clock ........................................ 345
• Ashtrays ................................... 345
• Power outlets......................... 346
• Armrest .................................... 346
•Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades........... 347
•Trunk storage
extension ................................. 349
• Coat hooks .............................350
• Assist grips..............................350
Garage door op ener ................ 351

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3395-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (P. 151)
●The insert inside the glove box can be removed.
●An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger’s seat is bu ilt into the glove box door.
(  P. 41)
Using with half-open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and slide the armrest as far back.
Using with fully open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open.
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
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Console box
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●The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.

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Trunk features
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return
the cargo hooks to their stow ed positions when not in use.
First-aid kit storage net

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3495-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear
seat area.
Fold down the armrest.
Fold down the handle and open the
armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.Unlock
Lock
Trunk storage extension
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WARNING
Ensure that the armrest door is closed when not in use.
In the event of sudden braking, items stor ed in the trunk may be thrown forward into
the cabin, resulting in injury.

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3716-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks•There should not be an y signs of fluid leakage
after the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
•The wiper blades should not show any signs of
cracking, splitting, wear , contamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.