manual transmission Lexus GS300 2019 Owner's Manual

GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
2134-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed fo r more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■To protect automatic transmission
When the temperature of the transmission fluid becomes high, protection control is per-
formed temporarily. When “Transmission Fl uid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shif t switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turn ed off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range will not be canceled.
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 266, 278)
8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 266, 278)
●When switching the driving mode to spor t mode while driving in D position. (P. 281)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( P. 444)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

585Alphabetical index
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
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”.

597Alphabetical index
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
S-FLOW mode ....................................... 317
Shift lever .................................................208Automatic transmission ................. 208
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............214
Shift lever light ....................................... 335
Shift lock system......................................213
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ...............................................314
Side marker lights................................. 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 144
Side mirrors .............................................. 177 Adjusting and folding......................... 177
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 286
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Side turn signal lights ............................216 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Turn signal lever .................................. 216
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ...................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................... 203
Warning message ............................. 444
Snow mode ............................................. 209
Snow tires ................................................308 Spare tire ..................................................475
Inflation pressure................................ 532
Storage location ................................. 476
Spark plug ............................................... 529
Specifications..........................................522
Speed indicator........................................ 101
Speedometer .................................. 93, 100
Sport mode ............................................... 281
Steering lock .......................................... 205 Column lock release .......................205
Steering lock system warning message........................... 473
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ...................330
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 422
Storage feature ..................................... 338
Storage precautions ........................... 338
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck......... 518
Sun shade Rear .......................................................... 347
Rear door .............................................. 347
Roof ........................................................... 185
Sun visors..................................................344
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.