parking brake Lexus GS200t 2016 s Owner's Guide

5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Flashes)
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
(GS350/GS200t only)
Brake hold operated indicator Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(GS F only)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
→ Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 9.9 L (2.6 gal.,
2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
→ P. 5 1 8
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that hood or one or more of the doors or trunk
are not fully closed
The system also indicates which hood or doors or
trunk are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the hood or door(s) or trunk are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that hood or all doors or trunk are
closed.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist
All assist-sensors flash.
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
(Flashes)
(GS350/GS200t) (GS F)

5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt
unfastened
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat
belt before releasing the parking brake.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(GS350/GS200t) (GS F)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged with the shift
position not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Change the shift position to P.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold
system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on
a steep slope
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Do not use only the brake hold system on steep
slopes. Be sure to also depress the brake pedal.
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.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake without depressing the brake pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake while depressing the
brake pedal.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes) (Flashes)

5267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the parking brake system is overheatingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Do not use the parking brake until the message dis-
appears.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates an engine malfunction
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

5337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

5377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakesA buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a
safe place.
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a
safe place.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (
→P. 5 0 2 )
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 4 6 5
WA R N I N G
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

5527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XType A (GS350/GS200t with compact spear tire)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
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4
5
6
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