2020 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s
door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the brake hold system cannot be turned offA buzzer also sounds.
 Depress the brake pedal.
Indicates that the brake hold system is not available
The reason the brake hold system is not available may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the driver’s door.
 Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con-
tinue brake hold function
The reason the brake hold system is not continue may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Depress the brake pedal.
 Close the driver’s door.
 Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
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4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakes A 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.
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4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(GS F only)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheatedThis message may be disp layed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or through
sharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins
continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in th e Drive-Start Control system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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4617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may ap pear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to
see if the message disappears.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped);
• The AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if
equipped); or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(GS F for Canada only)
Indicates that the brake pads are worn out
A buzzer also sounds
 Have the vehicle inspected visually by your Lexus
dealer.
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4627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(GS F for U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the brake pads are worn outA buzzer also sounds
 Have the vehicle inspected visually by your Lexus
dealer.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are
being depressed simultaneously, and the brake override
system is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal. ( P. 189)
Indicates that the tire in flation pressure is low
 Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
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4637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning sys-
tem
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again. If the tire pressure warning
indicator flashes for 1 minute then illuminates, there
is a malfunction in the system. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
 Drive for a short while an d check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditions improve, the display
may return to normal. If th e tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine switch off
then on again, and start driv ing. If the tire pressure is
still not displayed even after repeating this process
several times, have the vehicle inspected at your
Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
 Add washer fluid.
Except F SPORT models of GS350, and GS F: Indicates
that remaining fuel is approx imately 2.6 gal. (10.0 L, 2.2
Imp.gal.) or less
F SPORT models of GS350: Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.6 gal. (9.9 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
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4647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
37 F (3 C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
(GS350 only)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed
Check the engine oil and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( P. 386)
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
* should be per-
formed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
(GS350 only)
Indicates that the engine o il and oil filter should be
changed
 Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset.
(  P. 386)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenanc e is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The message will
not display properly unless the message has been
reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
( P. 371)
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