interior lights Lexus GS300 2018 s User Guide

GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
3295-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 545)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
3315-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 145)
●The insert inside the glove box can be removed.
●An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger’s seat is bu ilt into the glove box door.
( → P. 41)
Using with half-open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and slide the armrest as far back.
Using with fully open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open.
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
1
2
3
Console box
1
2
●The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
Sun visors
1
2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods
while the engine is off.

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................358
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 362
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 365
General maintenance.............. 367
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 370
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions..................................371
Hood ............................................... 373
Positioning a floor jack ............ 374
Engine compartment ............... 376
Tires ................................................. 393
Tire inflation pressure...............403
Wheels ...........................................406
Air conditioning filter .............. 408
Electronic key battery ............... 410
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................412
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam headlights)........ 416
Light bulbs...................................... 418

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)6-2. Maintenance
*: Vehicles with sing
le-beam headlights
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( →P. 527)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 527)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
* (→ P. 416)
Parking brake• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
•Does the steering wh eel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount
of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 197)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (→P. 72)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 504)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletio n or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 498)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 504)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed (→P. 197), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thoug h the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
5318-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
GS F
*: If equipped
Tire size255/35ZR19 (92Y) (front), 275/35ZR19 (96Y) (rear),
225/40ZR19 (93Y) XL (spare)
*
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
psi (kPa, kgf/cm2
or bar)
Rear tire
psi (kPa, kgf/cm2
or bar)
More than 137 mph
(220 km/h)44 (300, 3.0)44 (300, 3.0)
137 mph (220 km/h)
or less36 (250, 2.5)36 (250, 2.5)
Tire inflation pressure
(spare)
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
42 psi (290kPa, 2.9kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size19 × 9J (255/35ZR19), 19 × 10J (275/35ZR19),
19 × 8 1/2J (225/40ZR19)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
ExteriorFront turn signal lights*7444NA28A
Outer foot lightsW5W5B
InteriorVanity lights⎯8B
Trunk light⎯3.8B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: Vehicles with single-beam headlights

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5578-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (→P. 327)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Interior lights illumination controlOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the interior lights
turn off15
seconds
7.5
seconds
O—O30
seconds
Operation after the engine switch is
turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach the vehi-
cle with the electronic key on your per-
son
OnOff——O
Footwell lightingOnOff——O
Outer foot lightsOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer foot lights
turn off15
seconds
Off
O—O
7.5
seconds
30
seconds
Enable/disable operation of the outer
foot lights when you approach the vehi-
cle with the electronic key on your per-
son
OnOff——O
Enable/disable operation of the outer
foot lights when the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock switchOnOff——O
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581Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Approach warning............................... 265
Armrest .................................................... 340
Armrest door ......................................... 343
ASC (Active Sound Control) ...........215
Ashtrays.................................................... 339
Assist grips .............................................. 344
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 218
Automatic light control system.........216
Automatic transmission ..................... 202 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 208
M mode ................................................. 205
Paddle shift switches ........................204
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 333
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 289
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Battery....................................................... 390
Battery checking................................... 390 If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 504
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................296
Warning light .......................................434 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................278
Blind Spot Monitor function...........281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 283
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ..........................................................389
Parking brake ..........................................211
Warning light ........................... 434, 436
Warning message............................... 441
Brake assist ............................................. 288
Brake Hold................................................ 213
Break-in tips .............................................183
Brightness control Instrument panel light control............................................ 89, 97
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................278 Blind Spot Monitor function...........281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 283
Card key .................................................... 132
Care................................................358, 362 Aluminum wheels ..............................359
Exterior ...................................................358
Interior ..................................................... 362
Seat belts................................................ 363
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 334
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 298
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

587Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
InitializationItems to initialize................................. 560
Maintenance........................................ 366
Moon roof ...............................................179
Power windows ....................................176
Tire pressure warning system............................... 395
Initiators (tire pressure warning system).................................. 401
Inside door handle lights ................... 327
Inside rear view mirror .........................169
Instrument panel light control .... 89, 97
Interior lights........................................... 327
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message .............................. 441
Jack Positioning a floor jack .................... 374
Vehicle-equipped jack............................................ 473, 485
Jack handle ..................................473, 485
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................179
Power trunk opener and closer............................................ 145
Power windows ................................... 175 Keyless entry ............................................150
Smart access system with push-button start................... 150
Wireless remote control.................. 137
Keys ............................................................. 132 Battery-saving function .................... 152
Electronic key ........................................ 132
Engine switch ........................................ 197
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 501
If you lose your keys................ 134, 135
Key number plate ................................ 132
Keyless entry ............................... 137, 150
Mechanical key..................................... 133
Engine switch ........................................ 197
Replacing the battery ........................410
Warning buzzer.................................... 151
Wireless remote control key ......... 137
Knee airbags ............................................... 41
J
K
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.