power steering Lexus GS300 2019 Owner's Manual

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 174
Inside rear view mirror ..............175
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 177
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 181
Moon roof ...................................... 184
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 188
Cargo and luggage .................... 197
Vehicle load limits .....................200
Trailer towing ............................... 201
Dinghy towing ............................. 202
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch ........... 203
Automatic transmission ..........208
Turn signal lever ...........................216
Parking brake ................................ 217
Brake Hold .....................................219
ASC (Active Sound Control) (GS F) ............................................ 221
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 222
Automatic High Beam............. 225
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 229 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 234
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 239
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....................................... 245
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......................................... 256
Dynamic radar cr uise control
with full-speed range............. 266
Cruise control ............................. 278
Driving mode select switch ............................................ 281
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 286
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function .................................... 289
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function...........................291
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) (GS F) ................ 294
Driving assist systems .............. 296
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 304
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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display........................................... 310
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ..........316
Rear air conditioning system.......................................... 327
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators................................... 330
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 335• Interior lights .......................... 336
• Personal lights....................... 336
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 338• Glove box ............................... 339
• Console box .......................... 339
• Cup holders ........................... 340
• Auxiliary boxes .......................341
Trunk features ............................. 342 5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 344 • Sun visors ................................ 344
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 344
• Clock ........................................ 345
• Ashtrays................................... 345
• Power outlets ........................ 346
• Armrest.................................... 346
•Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades .......... 347
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 349
• Coat hooks............................. 350
• Assist grips ............................. 350
Garage door opener .................351
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 360
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 364
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements... 367
General maintenance.............. 369
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 372
5Interior features
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Warning lights inform the driv
er of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning light
( P. 437)
*1, 3
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
( P. 438)
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(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 437)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 438)
*1, 2Charging system warning
light ( P. 437)*1, 4, 5
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
( P. 438)
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 437)*1, 4Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 438)
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Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 437)*4
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 439)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 437)*4
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 439)
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 437)*1Brake system warning light
( P. 439)
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ABS warning light
( P. 437)*6Open door warning light
( P. 439)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 438)Low fuel level warning light
( P. 439)

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3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 143
Trunk ................................................ 149
Smart access system with push-button start ............ 156
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 164
Driving position memory ......... 166
Head restraints .............................. 171
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................174
Inside rear view mirror ..............175
Outside rear view mirrors........ 177
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................181
Moon roof ...................................... 184

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Operation of each component
■When adjusting the seat
Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling.
■Power easy access system
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. The passenger’s seat moves when the passenger’s door is
opened. ( P. 166)
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not
injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap be lt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shou lder belt, increasing the risk
of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while drivin g as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Driving position memory
The seat and steering wheel are automati
cally adjusted to allow the driver or
front passenger to enter an d exit the vehicle easily.
■Driver’s seat
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and
steering wheel are automatically
adjusted to a position that allows
driver to enter and exit the vehicle
easily. • The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The engine switch has been turned off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
When any of the following has been perf ormed, the driver’s seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their original positions. • The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.
■Front passenger’s seat (if equipped)
If the front passenger’s door is open ed while the vehicle is stopped, the
adjusted lumbar support, side support (if equipped), etc. will return to its orig-
inal position.
■Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy ac cess system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc.
■Customization
The seat movement amount settings of the power easy access system can be custom-
ized. (Customizable features: P. 549)
This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel and outside
rear view mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier or to suit
your preferences.
Power easy access system

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Steering wheel
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions: Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
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*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position ca n be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. ( P. 166)
■Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P. 166)
Adjustment procedure
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Horn
WARNING
Do not adjust the steeri ng wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.

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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving po sture even when moving the vehicle only
slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay re sponse in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 427
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( P. 208)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h ) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or no t before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering
may cause tire slippage and reduce your
ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only on e side are wet and not functioning properly,
steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll
forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accide nt or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from
the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the
shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators) (GS350/
GS300)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brakes of F SPORT models: Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow
enhanced front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than con-
ventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends
that you also have the thic kness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those
of the brake discs are exceeded.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
●If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely and
avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, bu t the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distan ce will increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hy draulic systems; if one of the systems fails,
the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed imme-
diately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessive ly when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehi-
cle forward or backward, causing an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depre ss the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acce lerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
●GS300: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load driving. Stop the
engine only after the turboc harger has cooled down. (P. 190)
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.