cruise control Lexus GS250 2014 Owner's Guide

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CAUTION
■To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and
down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●At entrances to expressways
●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors
from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
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3044-5. Using the driving support systems
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CAUTION
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effectively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage
them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and adjusted by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
●Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.
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3064-5. Using the driving support systems
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Lane departure warning function
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts
the driver using beeping, screen displays and a sensory warning
* given
via the steering wheel.
*: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the direction of
the center of the lane.
Lane keeping assist function• This function will be active when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode of the cruise control ( →P. 289) is set with vehicle speed
above approximately 72 km/h (45 mph) and while the lane depar-
ture warning function is active.
• When the lane keeping assist function is active, a slight steering
torque will be applied, to help the driver maintain the vehicle inside
the lane.
The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled if the steering
wheel is not operated, or if you continue driving with your hands lightly touch-
ing the steering wheel. ( →P. 3 1 0 )
Functions included in the LKA
1
2
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■Lane departure warning function
●When the vehicle speed is approximately 48 km/h (30 mph) or
more
●When the lane width is more than approximately 3.0 m (9.8 ft.)
●When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of
more than approximately 120 m (394 ft.)
■Lane keeping assist function
●When the vehicle speed is between approximately 72 and 180 km/h
(45 and 112 mph)
●When the vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode of the radar cruise con-
trol is on, and the set vehicle speed is approximately 72 km/h
(45 mph) or more (the function will not operate when the radar
cruise control is in set speed mode)
●When the lane width is between approximately 3.0 and 4.0 m
(9.8 and 13.1 ft.)
●When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of
more than approximately 200 m (656 ft.)
Operating conditions for each function
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Driving
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When the LKA system is on, the lane line display and steering wheel dis-
play are shown.Lane keeping assist function
operation indication
Steering wheel displayed:
Indicates that the function is currently
operating. (If the lane departure warn-
ing operates at this time, the steering
wheel flashes orange.)
Steering wheel not displayed:
Indicates that the function is not cur-
rently operating. (When the lane
keeping assist function is canceled,
the buzzer will beep twice.)
Dynamic radar cruise control dis-
play
Lane departure warning function
indication (when the inside of the
white line is white):
The function has recognized lane
markers. (If the lane departure warn-
ing operates at this time, the lines flash
orange.)
Lane departure warning function
indication (when the inside of the
white line is black):
A lane marker is not recognized by
the system, or the LKA system func-
tions are temporarily canceled.
Indication on the multi-information display
1
2
3
4
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5557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking-assist
sensorAll assist-sensors flash.
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise
control system (if equipped) or the cruise control sys-
temPress the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reacti-
vate the system.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashes)
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Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus park-
ing assist-sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
sensor is dirty or covered
with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
•Turn off the snowmode.
• If the windshield wip- ers are on, turn them
off or set them to a
mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
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5667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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-
vehicle 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
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes
■Open door warning message
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 battery-saving function operates and
the display turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
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5907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When using the full-size spare tire as a rear tire (vehicles with front and rear tires
of differing sizes)
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
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 nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped) • AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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673Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......320Function ..................................................320
Warning light .......................................545
Warning message............................ 556
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control .....295
Armrest..................................................... 426
Armrest door..........................................430
Ashtrays ..................................................... 414
Assist grip ................................................ 432
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 262
Automatic High Beam ....................... 264
Automatic light control system ...... 259
Automatic transmission ..................... 244 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................................614
M mode .................................................. 248
Paddle shift switches ........................ 247
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 408
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ........................... 321 Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 524
Wattage ................................................. 647
Battery.........................................................461 Battery checking.................................. 461
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................... 621
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 354
Warning light....................................... 545
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................341
Bluetooth
®*
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 644
Parking brake ...................................... 255
Warning light...........................544, 546
Warning message ............................ 552
Brake assist ............................................ 320
Break-in tips ............................................. 216
Brightness control Instrument panel li ght control ...... 100
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................341 Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 348
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................... 352
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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