Lexus GS F 2016 Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions have been
performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a high possibility of a frontal colli-
sion, or that the pre-collision braking function is operat-
ing At the same time, will appear on the head-up
display.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Avoid the collision by decelerating using the brakes
or taking other evasive actions.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
At the same time, will appear on the head-up dis-
play (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane
(while the LKA [Lane-Keeping Assist] or LDA [Lane
Departure Alert with steering control] system are oper-
ating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in amber.
At the same time, will appear on the head-up
display (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

4617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that hood or one or more of the doors or trunk
are not fully closed The system also indicates which hood or doors or
trunk are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the hood or door(s) or trunk are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that hood or all doors or trunk are
closed.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist
All assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive parkin g assist sensor is dirty or
covered with ice A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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(GS350/GS200t) (GS F)

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Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt
unfastened A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat
belt before releasing the parking brake.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/h)
or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged with the shift
position not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Change the shift position to P.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold
system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on
a steep slope
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Do not use only the brake hold system on steep
slopes. Be sure to also depress the brake pedal.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake without depressing the brake pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake while depressing the
brake pedal.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and drive
start control was operated while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with
the shift position in M while on a slippery surface
The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Flashes)
(Canada) (Flashes)
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
(GS F only)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system has determined that the driver does
not have their hands on the steering wheel while the
steering control function is on
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system has
determined that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is
on
→Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates that the parking brake system is overheating
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Do not use the parking brake until the message dis-
appears.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

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Indicates an engine malfunctionA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or,
• The seat belt pr etensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

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When trouble arises
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds.
→ P. 5 2 8
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
→Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system
cannot be used temporarily due to bad weatherA buzzer also sounds.
→ Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control system brake con-
trol function is temporarily unavailable
→Depress the brake.
Indicates a malfunction in the smart access system with
push-button start
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)