warning Lexus GS300 2018 s Owner's Guide

711-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.

731-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Certifications for the en gine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Ha waii, NATO Germany, Guam and Puerto Rico
For vehicles sold in Canada
WARNING
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly appr oved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.

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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .............................. 78
Gauges and meters (GS350/GS300).................... 86
Gauges and meters (GS F) ...... 92
Multi-information display (GS350/GS300).................. 100
Multi-information display (GS F) ........................................... 108
Head-up display .......................... 120
Fuel consumption information .................................. 127

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Warning lights and indicators
GS350/GS300 (except F SPORT models)
GS350/GS300 (F SPORT models)
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driv
er of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 434)
*1, 3
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 435)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 434)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 435)
*1, 2Charging system warning
light ( →P. 434)*1, 4, 5
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 435)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 434)*1, 4Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 435)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 434)*4
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 436)
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 434)*4
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 436)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 434)*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 436)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 434)*6Open door warning light
(→ P. 436)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 435)Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 436)

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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2:On some models
*3: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: GS350/GS300
*6:GS F
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Seat belt reminder light
( → P. 436)*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 436)
*1Master warning light
(→ P. 436)
(If equipped)
LKA warning light
(→ P. 437)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 210) Cruise control indicator
(
→ P. 266, 270)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 216)
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→ P. 258)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 216) Cruise control
“SET” indicator
(
→ P. 258, 270)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 216)
(If equipped)
LKA indicator (→ P. 249)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (→P. 219)*1
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
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●Drive mode indicators
GS350/GS300 (except F SPORT models)
*2, 3
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(
→ P. 217)*2Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 213)
*2, 4
Slip indicator ( →P. 290)*2Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 213)
*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 290)*2, 9“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 52)
*2, 5TRAC OFF indicator
(→ P. 290)*2Eco Driving Indicator Light
(→ P. 85)
*2, 6
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 241)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
*7, 8
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 278)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( →P. 278)*10Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 87, 94)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“Customize” indicator
(→ P. 273) Snow mode indicator
(
→ P. 203)

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Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving Indicator
GS350/GS300
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. ( →P. 273)
●The vehicle speed is approximatel y 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
GS F
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. ( →P. 273)
●The vehicle speed is approximatel y 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving),
the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.
WARNING
■If a safety system warnin g light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to 122 °F
(50 °C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37 °F (3 °C) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the anal og clock on the instrument panel. (→P. 339)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 100)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 441)
Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehi cle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information: • Displays the maintenance requ ired information when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• It can be reset from of th e multi-information display. (→P. 100)
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (→P. 202)
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■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/maintenance required information screen.
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( →P. 546)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Clock settings
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features: →P. 545)
If the screen shown to the right is displayed
when trying to change the time display method
through ( →P. 100) on the multi-infor-
mation display, the system may be malfunction-
ing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the dr iver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could ca use the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.