Lexus GS300 2019 Owner's Manual

581What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 203)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 205)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 156)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 205)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 505)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 507)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode ( P. 214)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 205)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 181)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 205)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

582What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (P. 439)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 217)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 437, 444)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 444)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 437, 444.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

583What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 475)
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 486)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 518)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

584Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................316Air conditioning filter......................... 410
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 323
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 316
Micro dust and pollen filter ........... 322
Rear air conditioning system........ 327
S-FLOW mode ....................................317
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 296 Function ..................................................296
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 444
Active Sound Control (ASC) ........... 221
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ...................................................... 223
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 297
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................. 223
Air conditioning filter ........................... 410
Air conditioning system .......................316 Air conditioning filter......................... 410
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 323
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 316
Micro dust and pollen filter ........... 322
Rear air conditioning system........ 327
S-FLOW mode ....................................317 Airbags .......................................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .......... 48
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 44
Airbag warning light ........................ 437
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 48
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 52
General airbag precautions ........... 44
Locations of airbags.............................. 41
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 48
Side airbag precautions .................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 48
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 44
SRS airbags ............................................... 41
Alarm ............................................................ 79 Alarm ...........................................................79
Warning buzzer..................... 437, 444
Anchor brackets.......................................63
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 156
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......296 Function .................................................. 296
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message............................. 444
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Approach warning............................... 273
Armrest .................................................... 346
Armrest door ......................................... 349
ASC (Active Sound Control) ........... 221
Ashtrays.................................................... 345
Assist grips ..............................................350
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 224
Automatic light control system....... 222
Automatic transmission .....................208 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................214
M mode ..................................................... 211
Paddle shift switches ......................... 210
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................................341
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 297
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Battery....................................................... 392
Battery checking................................... 392 If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 507
Preparing and checking before winter ................................................... 304
Warning light ....................................... 437 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 286
Blind Spot Monitor function.........289
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 291
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ............................................................391
Parking brake ........................................ 217
Warning light ........................... 437, 439
Warning message............................. 444
Brake assist ..............................................296
Brake Hold................................................ 219
Break-in tips .............................................189
Brightness control Instrument panel light control.......................................... 95, 103
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 286 Blind Spot Monitor function.........289
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 291
Card key ....................................................138
Care................................................360, 364 Aluminum wheels ................................361
Exterior ...................................................360
Interior ..................................................... 364
Seat belts................................................365
Cargo capacity ..................................... 200
Cargo hooks ...........................................342
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 306
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

586Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system............................ 59Booster seats, definition ....................59
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............59
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 52
Infant seats, definition ..........................59
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 58 Airbag precautions .............................. 44
Battery precautions .................393, 511
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions.................... 186
Power window lock switch .............. 181
Power window precautions .......... 183
Rear door child-protectors ........... 146
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 413
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions................. 330
Trunk precautions............................... 152 Child-protectors .................................... 146
Cleaning .......................................360, 364
Aluminum wheels ................................361
Exterior ...................................................360
Interior ..................................................... 364
Seat belts................................................365
Clock................................................. 93, 345
Coat hooks ............................................. 350
Condenser.............................................. 390
Console box ........................................... 339
Console box light ................................. 339
Consumption screen ............................ 134
Cooling system ..................................... 388 Engine overheating ............................ 512
Consumption screen ............................ 133
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
Cup holders............................................ 340
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features ...................... 549
Daytime running light system...........223
Defogger Front windshield................................. 322
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Rear window........................................ 322
Differential Front differential .................................530
Rear differential.....................................531
D

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Dimensions ............................................. 522
Dinghy towing........................................ 202
Display12.3-inch display.................................. 314
Drive information ....................... 108, 115
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................266
Energy monitor .................................... 133
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 260
Multi-information display ....... 106, 114
Trip information ........................... 84, 98
Warning message ............................. 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 373
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 335
Door lock Doors ........................................................ 143
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 156
Wireless remote control ................. 143
Doors...........................................................143 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 146
Door glasses ........................................... 181
Door lock ................................................ 145
Open door warning buzzer.......... 157
Open door warning light...............439
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 177
Rear door child-protector.............. 146 Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3..................................... 111, 122 Drive information....................... 108, 115
Resetting ........................................ 108, 115
Drive-Start Control.....................189, 213
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 166 Driving position memory................. 167
Memory recall function ................... 168
Power easy access system .............166
Driving ....................................................... 188 Break-in tips .......................................... 189
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving mode select switch ............281
Procedures ............................................ 188
Winter drive tips ................................304
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........ 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning message............................. 444
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range Function .................................................. 266
Warning message............................. 444
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........ 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning message............................. 444
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Eco drive mode ...................................... 281
Eco Driving Indicator...............................91
Eco driving meter .................................... 98
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 297Function .................................................. 297
Warning light ...................................... 438
Warning message ............................. 444
Electronic key ......................................... 138 Battery-saving function .................... 158
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 504
Replacing the battery .........................412
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds........... 437
If a warning light turns on............... 437
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 444
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 504
If the engine will not start............... 500
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ........................................428
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 502
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 507
If you have a flat tire ............. 475, 486
If you think something is wrong...............................................435
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 518
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................429
If your vehicle overheats ................. 512 Emergency flashers .............................426
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit ............................................................. 486
Engine Accessory mode ............................... 204
Compartment ..................................... 378
Engine switch ...................................... 203
Hood........................................................ 375
How to start the engine.................. 203
Identification number....................... 524
Ignition switch (engine switch.................................. 203
Overheating........................................... 512
Engine compartment cover...............381
Engine coolant ...................................... 388 Capacity................................................. 529
Checking .............................................. 388
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................304
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................. 92, 100
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ................................................. 383 Capacity................................................. 526
Checking ...............................................383
Oil level warning message ........... 444
Oil pressure warning message........................... 444
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................304
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Engine oil maintenance data ........... 368
Engine switch ......................................... 203Auto power off function................. 205
Changing the engine switch modes ..................................................204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......... 427
Starting the engine ........................... 203
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning light ...................................... 438
Warning message ............................. 444
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ...........................................300
First-aid kit storage net ...................... 342
Flat tire Vehicles with spare tire ..................475
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 486
Floor mats ................................................... 32
Fluid Automatic transmission ................. 530
Brake ......................................................... 531
Washer ...................................................394
Footwell light .......................................... 335
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 52
Front personal lights............................ 336 Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 364
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving position memory.................166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Power easy access system .............166
Seat heaters ............................................ 331
Seat position memory .......................166
Seat ventilators...................................... 331
Front side marker lights......................222 Light switch............................................222
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 422
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 144
Front turn signal lights .......................... 216 Replacing light bulbs ............. 421, 422
Turn signal lever ................................... 216
Wattage .................................................535
Fuel Capacity................................................. 525
Fuel gauge .................................... 93, 100
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 436
Information............................................536
Type.......................................................... 525
Warning light ....................................... 439
Warning messages .......................... 444
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption............................. 108, 115
Average fuel consumption after refueling ........................... 108, 115
Current fuel consumption..... 108, 115
F

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Fuel filler door ........................................ 234When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 237
Fuel pump shut off system................. 436
Fuses ............................................................414
Garage door opener ........................... 351
Gauges ................................................92, 98
Glove box ................................................ 339
Glove box light ...................................... 339
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ......................................... 171
Headlights ............................................... 222 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ................................... 223
Automatic High Beam system .... 225
Headlight leveling warning message ........................... 444
Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Headlights aim............................. 418, 577
Head-up display......................................126
Heated steering wheel ....................... 330 Heaters
Air conditioning system ...................316
Heated steering wheel ...................330
Seat heaters ............................................ 331
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Hill-start assist control ........................296
Hood ..........................................................375 Open ....................................................... 375
Warning message............................. 444
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 342
Coat hooks ...........................................350
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..............32
Horn............................................................. 174
I/M test ...................................................... 372
Identification........................................... 523 Engine ..................................................... 524
Vehicle .................................................... 523
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 203 Auto power off function .................205
Changing the engine switch modes .................................................. 204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency...........427
Starting the engine ............................ 204
Illuminated entry system ....................337
Immobilizer system ................................. 77
Indicators .....................................................87
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