Sim Lexus GS200t 2016 s User Guide

3714-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehi-
cle
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of
vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not function cor-
rectly
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the follow-
ing conditions:
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously
●Shallow angle parking
●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
●Directly after the BSM function is turned on
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer (vehicles with towing package)
●When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Directly after the engine is started with the BSM function is turned on
●When the sensors cannot detect vehicles
because of obstacles

3955-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “∧”on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease the temper-
ature.
XWithout rear air conditioning system
When “DUAL” on the control screen is selected or the passenger’s side tem-
perature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and passen-
ger seats can be adjusted separately.
XWith rear air conditioning system
When “3-ZONE” on the control screen is selected or the passenger’s side
temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver’s, front
passenger’s and rear seats ( →P. 406) can be adjusted separately.
The air conditioning system switches be tween individual and simultaneous modes
each time 3-ZONE is selected.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. ( →P. 3 9 6 )
■S-FLOW mode
Press .
When is pressed, the ai rflow changes as follows.
Without rear air conditioning system: Air flows to the front seats only.
*
With rear air conditioning system:
Air flows to the front seats only, and if the passenger seat is unoccupied, the set
temperature, outside humidity and temperature inside the cabin are assessed, and
air flows to the driver seat only.
*
*
: Air may also flow to the rear seats depending on the situation.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes ( →P. 399)
●Defogging the windshield ( →P. 4 0 0 )
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors ( →P. 400)

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Interior features
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Select on the control screen to display the rear air conditioning control
screen.
■Using the automatic modeSelect “REAR AUTO” on the screen.
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and speed will be set auto-
matically.
When the rear seat heaters are set to automatic mode, the system is operated
automatically according to the set temperature, outside temperature, etc.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, select “REAR OFF”.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Select to increase the temperature and to decrease the tempera-
ture.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes
each time “3-ZONE” on the control screen is selected.
■Disabling the switches on the rear armrest.
Select .
Rear seat heater switches ( →P. 410) are also locked.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
Changing the rear seat settings (w ith rear air conditioning system)
Air outlets
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4366-1. Maintenance and care
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WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can
cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. ( →P. 2 74 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
→ P. 4 6 0 ) •Warm water •Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
(
→ P. 4 5 8 ) •“
To y o t a Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( → P. 4 5 3 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 4 8 7 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 4 9 2 )• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(→ P. 4 6 0 )
Tire inflation
pressure ( →P. 4 7 9 )• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(→ P. 464)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
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■Intercooler coolant reservoir (GS200t only)Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line,
add coolant up to the “F” line.
( → P. 5 9 6 )
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixt ure of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -35 °C [-31 °F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water
pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling sys-
tem.
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WA R N I N G
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoi r cap, the intercooler coolant reservoir cap
or the coolant inlet cap. ( →P. 6 0 0 )
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water and
antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cool-
ing. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

5407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(GS F only)
Indicates that the brake pads are worn outA buzzer also sounds
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are
being depressed simultaneously, and the brake override
system is operating.
→Release the accelerator or brake pedal. ( →P. 2 2 3 )
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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WA R N I N G
■When using the spare tire (GS350/GS200t with compact spare tire, and GS F)
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the spare tire is attached (GS350/GS200t with compact spare tire, and
GS F)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
■Speed limit when using the spare tire (GS350/GS200t with compact spare tire, and
GS F)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a spare tire is installed on
the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precau-
tion may lead to an accident cau sing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
(if equipped)
•EPS
•AFS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system (if equipped) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
•VDIM
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity
GS3509.4 L (9.9 qt., 8.3 Imp.qt.)
GS200t
XEngine coolant
9.2 L (9.7 qt., 8.1 Imp.qt.)
XIntercooler
2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp.qt.)
GS F11.3 L (11.9 qt., 9.9 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
GS350GS200tGS F
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO
FK20HBR8
0.8 m m (0.031 in.)NGK
DILFR7K9G
0.9 mm (0.04 in.)DENSO
FK20HBR-J8
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
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Some function settings are changed simu
ltaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Meters and multi-information display ( →P. 121, 129)
XGS350/GS200t
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Speed warning Off On — O —
Speed warning setting 30 km/h
(20 mph) 30 to 260 km/h
(20 to 160 mph)
—O—
Language*1English
French
—O—
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Units*1km (L/100 km)km (km/L)OO—miles (MPG)
Eco Driving Indicator Light On
(self-lighting) Off — O —
switch settingsDrive
information 1Desired status screen
*2—O—
Drive information screen dis-
played on the first screen of
(Drive information 1)
Current fuel
consumption
*3—O—Average fuel economy
(after reset)
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