stop start Lexus GS350 2011 Owners Manual

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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (→P. 4 8 2 )

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GS350
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown.Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is OFF.
Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 4 5 0 )
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Lexus dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the automatic transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC/Enhanced VSC if these functions are hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. (→P. 2 0 1 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
If the shift lever is shifted to “N” After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to “N” Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by pressing and
holding the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP4
STEP5

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 5 9 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e t h e
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination
(
→P. 3 8 2 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
ONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when a door is
openedCorresponding light onlyAll lights
OFF
Foot lights ONOFF
Shift lever lightONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when the inte-
rior lights are switched
“ON”
ONOFF
Rear sunshade
(
→P. 4 0 3 )
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e t h e
reverse operation feature
activates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
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Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system ........... 156
DefoggerRear window........................................255
Side mirror ............................................255
Dimension ............................................... 584
Dinghy towing ........................................ 224
Display Multi-information display................. 152
Touch screen ....................................... 228
Trip information ....................................153
Warning message............................. 544
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 442
Door courtesy lights ............................382
Door pocket............................................392
Doors Door lock...................................29, 41, 43
Rear door child protector ................ 44
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....536
Driver’s seat position memory ...........55
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 90
Procedures ............................................. 124
DVD player/changer......................... 280
Electric power steering ....................... 199
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 571
Replacing battery .............................. 482 Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on .............. 534
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 571
If the engine will not start .......................................................568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 569
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................574
If you have a flat tire ............ 557, 567
If you lose your keys ........................ 570
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 530
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 582
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 520
If your vehicle overheats................ 578
Engine ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ..................................... 448
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 133
Hood ....................................................... 445
How to start the engine ................... 133
If the engine will not start ...............568
Overheating ........................................ 578
Engine compartment cover ............. 450
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................145D
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Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 401
Seating capacity ......................................217
SeatsAdjustment............................................... 53
Adjustment precautions.................... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................113
Cleaning................................................. 433
Driver’s seat position memory....... 55
Head restraint......................................... 60
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 90
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission.................... 137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................569
Shift lock system ....................................569
Shopping bag hooks........................... 408
Side airbags................................................ 92
Side marker lights Switch ....................................................... 155
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ..........................73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine .............................. 133
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................596
Storage location ................................ 558
Spark plug ................................................592
Specifications ........................................ 584
Speedometer........................................... 145 Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................70
Audio switches ....................................329
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage compartment ........................390
Storage feature .....................................385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
Sun visors ................................................. 393
Switch “ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 133
Fog light switch ....................................158
Ignition switch ....................................... 133
Light switches........................................ 155
Mode select switch ............................ 138
Power door lock switch.....................43
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ....................................... 464
Tire pressure
warning select switch .................. 466
Window lock switch ............................ 75
Wipers and washer switch............. 159
Tachometer ..............................................145
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 155
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 596
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