check engine Lexus GS F 2017 Service Manual

5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning lig ht may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even afte r several minutes, check that the tire infla-
tion pressure is at the specifie d level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted without first
allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: The comp act spare tire is not equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light
will not turn off even though the flat ti re has been replaced with the spare tire.
Vehicles with full-size spare tire: The spare tire is also equipped with a tire pressure warn- ing valve and transm itter. The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly  P. 476
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

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Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may appear 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:

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(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire in flation pressure is low
 Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e 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 by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec- ognized Drive for a short while and check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditio ns improve, the display
may return to normal. If the 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 driving. If the tire pressure is
still not displayed even after repeating this process
several times, Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the washer fluid level is low Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 9.9 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately 3C (37 F) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
(GS350/GS200t 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. 461)
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon  Have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer replenish the
injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the mes-
sage as necessary.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( P. 461)
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 508)
● Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.

5827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the
label as shown. ( P. 629)
Start the engine. ( P. 240)
To inject the sealant and inflate the
tire, turn the compressor switch on.9
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5927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
● Turn the engine switch off.
● Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
● Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. ( P. 558, 575)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( P. 563)
Vehicles without spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box. ( P. 578)
In the event that the battery is disc harged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus au thorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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WARNING
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the engine switch off and choc k the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the engine switch off and check that th e parking brake indicator is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.

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Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch
will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart entry & start system is
deactivated in customization setting, the
engine switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that and a message (GS F
only) are shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 491)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors or trunk will not set the alarm system.
If a door or trunk are unlocked using the me chanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 92)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. ( P. 241)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start syst em has not been deactivated in the customi-
zation setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 634)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 174)
Starting the engine
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Start the engine and turn the air conditio ning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When adding engine coolant (GS350/GS200t)
Add coolant in accordance with the following procedure.
Remove caps A and B.
Add engine coolant through the inlet of cap A up to the “[AR/GR] B” line, and then
install cap A.
Add engine coolant through the inlet of cap B until it is full, and then install cap B.
GS200t only: When installing cap B, apply c oolant to the O-ring on the end of cap B.
Cap A
Cap B
“[AR/GR] B” line (Target fill line)
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