engine Lexus GS F 2017 User Guide

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1-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sur e to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by any authorized Le xus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

861-2. Theft deterrent system
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Engine immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been prev iously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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For safety and security
Double locking system
Vehicles employing this system have
labels on the window glass of both front doors.
Turn the engine switch off, have all the passengers exit the vehicle and ensure
that all the doors are closed.
Using the entry function:
Touch the sensor area on the outside door handle twice within 5 seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press twice within 5 seconds.
Using the entry function: Hold the outside door handle.
Using the wireless remote control: Press .
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is pr evented by disabling the door unlock-
ing function from both the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Setting the double locking system
Canceling the double locking system
WARNING
■Double locking system precaution
Never activate the double locking system when there are people in the vehicle
because all the doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

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For safety and security
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm: ● Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow- ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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For safety and security
● The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.
● The tilt sensor detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as when the vehicle
is towed away.
This system is designed to deter and pr event vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all intrusions.
■Setting the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is
set. ( P. 92)
■Canceling the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehi cle, make sure to
stop the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor before setting the alarm, as th ey will
respond to movement inside the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off.
Press the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor cancel switch.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Press the switch again to re-enable
the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
Intrusion sensor (if equipped) and tilt sensor (if equipped)
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the engine switch or
unlocking the doors using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical
key will re-enable the intrusio n sensor and tilt sensor.
●The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm
system is deactivated.
■Intrusion sensor detection considerations (if equipped)
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:

1022. Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle s ystems.
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: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IG NITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lights
* 1
Brake system warning light ( P. 518) *
1, 3, 4
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator (
 P. 520)
* 1, 2
Charging system warning
light (P. 518) *
1, 3, 4
Brake hold operated
indicator (
P. 520)
* 1
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 518) *
3
Parking brake indicator (
 P. 520)
* 1
SRS warning light ( P. 518) *
1
Brake system warning light (
 P. 520)
* 1
ABS warning light ( P. 519) *
5
Open door warning light (
 P. 520)
* 1
Electric power steering
system warning light (
 P. 519)Low fuel level warning light ( P. 520)
* 1, 3
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) warning light (
 P. 519)Seat belt reminder light ( P. 520)
* 1
Slip indicator (
P. 519) *
1
Master warning light ( P. 520)
* 1
(If equipped)
Tire pressure warning light (
 P. 521)
(If equipped)
LDA warning light ( P. 521)/
LKA warning light (  P. 521)

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2. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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● TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (GS F)
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IG NITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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:GS350/GS200t
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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
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:GS F
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: The light turns on when the system is turned off. “NORMAL” indicator (
 P. 361) Eco drive mode indicator(
 P. 361)
“SPORT S” indicator (  P. 361) “SPORT S+” indicator (
 P. 361)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator (  P. 361) Snow mode indicator (
 P. 247)
“EXPERT” indicator ( P. 378)
(If equipped)
“STANDARD” indicator ( P. 373)
(If equipped)
“SLALOM” indicator ( P. 373)
(If equipped)
“TRACK” indicator ( P. 373)

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Instrument cluster
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Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift switch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. ( P. 358)
●The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving),
the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the
vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately if this occurs.

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2. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40 C (-40 F) to 50 C
(122 F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3 C (37 F) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the anal og clock on the instrument panel. (P. 429)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P. 121)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P. 524)
Odometer, trip meter, maintenance required information and speed warning
display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information: