2019 Lexus GS350 display

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making th
e decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Switching the BSM function
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function can be
switched on and off using the multi-information display. (P. 287)
When switched on, the BSM indicator illuminates on the meter and the buzzer
sounds.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind sp ot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outsid e rear view mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, the
outside rear view mi rror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rea r Cross Traffic Alert function only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be diffic ult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunctio n is detected due to any of th e following reasons, warning mes-
sages will be displayed: ( P. 444)
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■Switching the Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function on and
off
Settings can be changed from on the multi-information display (P. 106, 114).
Press or on the meter control switch and select “BSM”.
Each time on the meter control switch is pressed, the function switches between
“On” and “Off”.
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico
For vehicles sold in Canada
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TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) (GS F)
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, pressing the TVD switch
changes the TVD control mode.
The current TVD control mode will be
displayed on the meters.
STANDARD mode
This is the default mode and provides
an optimum balance of driving agility
and stability.
SLALOM mode
This mode emphasizes enhanced
steering response.
TRACK mode
This mode emphasiz
es stability for
high speed sporty driving.
The multi-information display shows the di stribution of driving force between the
right and left rear wheels. ( P. 119)
The TVD system distributes driving force (torque) between the right an\
d left
rear wheels automatically. This syst em contributes to enhanced steering
response while cornering and increased traction when exiting a corner, pro-
viding an agile driving experience.
Changing TVD control modes
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■Automatic cancelation of the selected TVD control mode
SLALOM and TRACK mode are canceled when the engine switch is turned off. When
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the TVD system will be in STAN-
DARD mode.
■Automatic disabling of the TVD system
If a malfunction is detected in the TVD system, a warn ing message will be displayed on
the multi-information display ( P. 444) and the TVD system will be disabled automati-
cally. If the system is disabled, driving force will not be distributed by the TVD but through
normal differential operation.
■To protect the system
If the TVD fluid temperature becomes excessively high due to driving for a long time
under extremely high load conditions, a warn ing message will be displayed on the multi-
information display. ( P. 444)
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driv ing. Do not overly rely on the TVD system.
Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.

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To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press and release .
GS350/GS300: The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
GS F: The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come on.
Press again to turn the system back on.
■Turning off both TRAC/VSC systems
GS350/GS300
To turn the TRAC/VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3 seconds while
the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on an d the “Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information display.
*1
Press again to turn the systems back on.
GS F
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3 seconds. The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and the VSC OFF indicator light will come on.
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Press again to turn the systems back on.
*1: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System ), pre-collision brake assist, pre-collision
braking, and steering control (performed through cooperative control of PCS [Pre-
Collision System] and LDH) (if equipped) will also be disabled. The pre-collision sys-
tem warning light will come on and a message will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P. 444)
*2: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System), pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-
sion braking will also be di sabled. The PCS (Pre-Collision System) warning light will
come on and a message will be displaye d on the multi-information display. (P. 444)

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■Expert mode (GS F)
When expert mode is se
lected, it is possible to drive in a more sp orty manner than other
drive modes. Expert mode disables the TRAC and VSC systems but the engine and
brakes may be controlled depending on the vehicle behavior.
■When the message is displayed on the mu lti-information display showing that TRAC
has been disabled even if has not been presse d (GS350/GS300)
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if has not been pressed
(GS F)
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■VGRS is disabled when
VGRS may stop operating in the following situations.
In this event, the steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but it will
return when the system restarts.
●The steering wheel is operated for an extended period of time while the vehicle is
stopped or is moving very slowly.
●When force is continuously applied for a long time with the steering wheel turned as far
as it will go.
The center position of the steering wheel may change when VGRS is disabled. However,
the position will return to normal after VGRS is reactivated.
■When the battery is disconnected
The steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but this will be corrected
automatically when driving. To select expert mo de, press when in
SPORT S+ mode.
The “EXPERT” indicator will come on together
with the TRAC OFF and VSC OFF indicators.
To cancel expert mode, press or use the
driving mode select swit ch to select a driving
mode other than SPORT S+ mode.

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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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Remote Touch/12.3-inch display
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: If equipped
The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens.
Owners of models equipped with a navi gation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Remote Touch operation