display Lexus GS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

5337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering)A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear
Steering) A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates a malfunction in th e electronically controlled
brake system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Continuing to drive in th is condition is dangerous.
Indicates an attempt was made to engage the parking
brake while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system cannot be turned offA buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is not available
The reason the brake hold system is not available may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con-
tinue brake hold function
The reason the brake hold system is not continue may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
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5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or throughsharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in th e drive start control system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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5417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire inflation 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 dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
→Drive for a short while an d check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditions 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 dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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5447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailableA buzzer also sounds.
→ When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this item is displayed continuously, have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem-
porarily limited due to high power consumption
→ Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to
reduce power consumption. Please wait until the
power supply returns to normal.
If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle
inspected at your any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
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5457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle
ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■Open door warning message (GS350/GS200t only)
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the engine switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes after a
door or the trunk is not fully closed, the ba ttery-saving function operates and the display
turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

5467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once
The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
engine.
→ Start the engine with the elec-
tronic key present.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
→Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
→Turn the engine switch off or
bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
→Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
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5477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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times
An attempt was made to drive when
the regular key was not inside the
vehicle.
→Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned off.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
not in P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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5897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■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. 4 8 5 )
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes w ill be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( →P. 2 4 0 )
■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. 6 2 8 )
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 1 74 )
Starting the engine
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5967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 108, 113) enters
the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehi-
cle speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown
on the multi-information display.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, imme-
diately contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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