engine Lexus GS F 2017 Quick Guide

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■Adjusting the set speed
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the
lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Ho ld the lever up or
down to change the speed, and release
when the desired speed is reached.
■ Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distan ce (vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)
Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance as follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set
automatically to long mode when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the
preceding vehicle mark will also be dis-
played.
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Preceding
vehicle mark
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Sport mode
•SPORT S modeAssists acceleration response by cont rolling the transmission and engine.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select swit ch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the meter.
•SPORT S+ mode Provides earlier downshift timing than SP ORT S mode in order to maintain a high
engine speed and provides faster gear chan ges. This mode also changes the steering
feel, suspension control and VDIM control, making it suitable for powerful sporty
driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the meter.3

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Tire Pressure Warning System
■The tire inflation pressure display function
The tire pressure detected by the tire pres-
sure warning system can be displayed on
the multi-information display.
The illustration used is intended as an
example, and may differ from the image
that is actually displayed on the multi-
information display.
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press or on the meter control switch and select .
Press or on the meter control switch an d select “Vehicle Settings”. Then press
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Press or on the meter control
switch and select “TPMS”. Then press
and hold until a message is dis-
played.The message will be displayed on the
meter and the tire pressure warning
light will blink slowly 3 times.
When the message disappears, ini-
tialization is complete.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters to detect low ti re inflation pressure before serious problems
arise.
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ASC (Active Sound Control)
The ASC system can be operated when the
driving mode select switch is in the follow-
ing modes.
● SPORT S mode/customized mode
(powertrain control is set to “POWER”):
Sounds are output from the rear.
● SPORT S+ mode: When the engine
speed is in the low-to-medium speed
range, sounds are output from the rear.
At high engine speeds, sounds are
mainly output from the front.
■Disabling the ASC system
Press the ASC switch.
The indicator on switch will turn off.
Press the switch again to turn the system
back on.
Even if the indicator is illuminated, when
the driving mode select switch is in Nor-
mal, Eco drive or customized mode
(powertrain control is not set to
“POWER”), ASC does not operate.
The ASC system directs certain sounds from the front and rear of the cabin to the vehicle
interior, and harmonizes these sounds with the actual sound of the engine and exhaust in
order to allow the driver to feel acceleration and the state of the engine more strongly.

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TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
■Changing TVD control modes
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode, pressing the TVD switch changes
the TVD control mode.
The current TVD control mode will be
displayed on the meters.
STANDARD mode
This is the default mode and pro-
vides an optimum balance of driving
agility and stability.
SLALOM mode
This mode emphasizes enhanced
steering response.
TRACK mode
This mode emphasizes stability for
high speed sporty driving.
The TVD system distributes driving force (torque) between the right and left rear wheels
automatically. This system contributes to en hanced steering response while cornering
and increased traction when exiting a corner , providing an agile driving experience.
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Fuel Tank Cap
■Before refueling the vehicle
● Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Opening the fuel tank cap
With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel filler
door.
Push until you hear a click and take
your hand away to slightly open the fuel
filler door. Then open the door fully by
hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove
it and put it into the holder on the fuel
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■Starting the engine
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 access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the engine
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that and a message are
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
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If the electronic key battery becomes depleted , replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to th e OWNER’S MANUAL. If you need further assis-
tance, contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine doesn’t start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. (P.16)
Brake pedal
If the engine still does not start, see the OWNER’S MANUAL for more information or con-
tact your Lexus dealer.