manual transmission Lexus GS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

2514-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■To protect automatic transmission
When the temperature of the transmission fluid becomes high, protection control is per-
formed temporarily. When “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, ha ve the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downsh ifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( → P. 329, 341, 353)
●8-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(→ P. 329, 341, 353)
●When switching th e driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. ( →P. 3 5 6 )
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( →P. 5 1 8 )
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 5 8 5

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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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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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”.