transmission Lexus GS200t 2015 User Guide

3604-5. Using the driving support systems
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Sport mode•SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and engine.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the meter.
•SPORT S+ mode
Provides earlier downshift timing than SPORT S mode in order to maintain
a high engine speed and provides fa ster gear changes. This mode also
changes the steering feel and VDIM co ntrol, making it suitable for power-
ful sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if th e driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the meter.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( →P. 394). To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operation and fan speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive
mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater will be automatically operated to assist heat-
ing performance.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and customized mode
If the engine switch is turned off after dr iving in sport mode or customized mode, the
drive mode will be changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch display only)
When the driving mode is changed, the selected driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. ( →P. 3 9 2 )
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5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

5127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
→ 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 the vehicle may
be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system (if equipped);
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.

5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressureA 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.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high
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.
(AWD models only)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

6037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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WA R N I N G
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

6208-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading at 20 °C
(68 °F):1.250 or higher
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*
GS35010.0 L (10.6 qt., 8.8 Imp.qt.)
GS200t8.7 L (9.2 qt., 7.7 Imp.qt.)
GS F11.2 L (11.8 qt., 9.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

651Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 374Function .................................................. 374
Warning light ........................................ 513
Warning message.............................. 518
Approach warning ................... 336, 348
Armrest.....................................................428
Armrest door........................................... 431
ASC (Active Sound Control).......... 259
Ashtrays .................................................... 427
Assist grips .............................................. 432
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 262
Automatic High Beam .......................268
Automatic light control system ......260
Automatic transmission ..................... 245 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 585
M mode .................................................. 248
Paddle shift switches ........................ 247
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ....................................... 421
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) .......................... 375 Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 498
Battery....................................................... 460
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................... 591
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 382
Warning light......................................... 512
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................361
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 367
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function ............................................... 369
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ...........................................................622
Parking brake ...................................... 254
Warning light...............................512, 514
Warning message ..............................518
Brake assist ............................................ 374
Brake Hold .............................................. 257
Break-in tips ........................................... 224
Brightness control Instrument panel li ght control ...........111
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................361 Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 367
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function.................................... 369
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Emergency brake signal .................... 375
Emergency flashers .............................502
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................................ 567
Engine......................................................... 610 Accessory mode................................ 240
Compartment......................................448
Engine switch....................................... 239
Hood ........................................................445
How to start the engine .................. 239
Identification number ...................... 609
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................................ 239
Overheating ........................................ 596
Engine compartment cover .............. 451
Engine coolant .......................................458 Capacity .................................................. 619
Checking .............................................. 458
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................382
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......................................................108
Engine oil.................................................. 453 Capacity ...................................................612
Checking ...............................................453
Oil level warning message ............ 518
Oil pressure warning message............................................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................382 Engine switch ......................................... 239
Auto power off function ................... 241
Changing the engine switch modes.................................................. 240
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 503
Starting the engine............................ 239
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 375
Function.................................................. 375
Warning light......................................... 513
Warning message ..............................518
Expert mode............................................377
First-aid kit storage net ...................... 423
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire....................551
Vehicles without spare tire........... 567
Floor mats ................................................... 42
Fluid Automatic transmission.................. 620
Brake ........................................................622
Washer ................................................... 464
Fog lights .................................................. 273
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Switch .......................................................273
Follow me home system ......................261
Footwell light ............................................ 414
Front air conditioning system .......... 394
Front fog lights ....................................... 273 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Switch .......................................................273
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Seat belt reminder light ....................... 514
Seat belts ..................................................... 46Adjusting the seat belt .........................47
Child restraint system installation...............................................77
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................439
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).................................. 48
How to wear your seat belt ............. 46
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 48
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................................... 49
Reminder light and buzzer .............514
Seat belt pretensioners .......................47
SRS warning light.................................512
Seat heaters ............................................. 410
Seat position memory .......................... 198
Seat ventilators ....................................... 410
Seats ............................................................ 195 Adjustment ............................................. 195
Adjustment precautions .................. 196
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 76
Cleaning.................................................438
Driving position memory ................ 198
Head restraints....................................203
Power easy access system ............ 198
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 44
Seat heaters ........................................... 410
Seat position memory ...................... 198
Seat ventilators ..................................... 410 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........262
Automatic High Beam system.................................................. 268
Inside rear view mirror ................... 209
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 95
Lexus parking assist-sensor
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control).....................315
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 305
Radar sensor ...........................286, 366
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 278
Service reminder indicators ............. 100
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 395
Shift lever ................................................. 245
Automatic transmission.................. 245
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................................585
Shift lever light .........................................414
Shift lock system ...................................585
Side airbags .................................................51
Side display ............................................. 392
Side mirrors ..............................................210
Adjusting and folding ........................ 210
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............. 361
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................................ 211
Mirror position memory ..................198
Side turn signal lights .......................... 253
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Turn signal lever................................. 253
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Tires ............................................................ 465Chains .....................................................383
Checking ...............................................465
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..............................................567
If you have a flat tire ............... 551, 567
Inflation pressure................................ 623
Replacing ................................................ 551
Rotating tires ........................................466
Size............................................................ 623
Snow tires ............................................. 385
Spare tire................................................. 551
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 467
Tire pressure warning system ..... 467
Warning light ........................................ 515
Warning message.............................. 518
Tools ............................................... 552, 568
Top strap ...................................................... 81
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD)...................................................... 372
Towing .......................................................504
Emergency towing........................... 504
Towing capacity ................................ 606
Towing eyelet ......................................507
Trailer towing ............................. 231, 232
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 374
Trailer towing ............................... 231, 232 Transmission........................................... 245
Automatic transmission.................. 245
Driving mode select switch.......... 356
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................................585
M mode.................................................. 248
Paddle shift switches......................... 247
TRC (Traction Control)
Function...................................................374
TRC OFF switch ............................... 376
Trip meters .......................................108, 113
Trunk............................................................166 Jam protection function ..................... 171
Luggage security system ................168
Open trunk warning message ...............................................518
Power trunk lid ..................................... 166
Smart entry & start system ............. 166
Trunk closer switch ............................ 167
Trunk easy closer ................................168
Trunk features ...................................... 422
Trunk grip................................................ 167
Trunk light ...............................................168
Trunk opener main switch ..............168
Trunk opener switch.......................... 166
Trunk storage extension .................. 431
Wireless remote control ................. 154
Trunk light ................................................. 168
Trunk light ...............................................168
Wattage ................................................. 625
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential).......................................... 372
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.