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■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Enhanced VSC
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF after turning off the TRAC and
Enhanced VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.
■Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when the vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Automatic TRAC and Enhanced VSC reactivation
If the TRAC and Enhanced VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when the vehicle speed increases.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, Enhanced VSC, TRAC,
hill-start assist control and VGRS (GS460) systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat-
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
This system comes into operation under the following conditions after the brake
pedal has been depressed and the vehicle has come to a stop:
●The shift lever is in the “D” or “S”.
●The system has detected that the vehicle is moving backwards.
●GS350: The brake pedal is not depressed.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)∗
∗: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects that a frontal collision is highly likely or
even unavoidable, safety systems such as the brakes and seat belts are
automatically engaged to lessen impact and injuries to occupants as well as
vehicle damage.
■ Pre-collision seat belts (front seats only)
If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the pre-
collision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or loses
control of the vehicle. ( →P. 6 5 )
■Pre-collision brake assist
Applies greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is
depressed.
■Pre-collision braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns the
driver using a warning light, warning display and buzzer. If the system
determines that a collision is unavoi dable, the brakes are automatically
applied to reduce the collision speed . Pre-collision braking can be dis-
abled using the pre-collision braking off button.
■ AVS (if equipped)
If the system determines that the collision is unavoidable, the operation of
AV S ( →P. 199) helps prevent the vehicle front from going down when
hard brakes are applied.
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■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
●When a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure
appears to be directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
●When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
●When there is an abnormality in the radar sensor
●When climbing a steep hill causes an overhead billboard or other metallic struc-
ture to appear directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( →P. 535, 545)
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( →P. 5 0 9 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (Type A)
GS460
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, driver’s seat switch
module
2ABS MAIN310Electronically controlled
brake system
3TURN-HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
4IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE and IGN
5RAD NO.230Audio system
6D/C CUT20DOME and MPX-B
7RAD NO.130Audio system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8MPX-B10
Multiplex communication system,
front controller, door control system
(power door lock system, door cour-
tesy lights, power windows, power
rear view mirror control system, out-
side rear view mirror heaters), power
seat system, steering sensors, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, tilt
and telescopic steering wheel,
gauges and meters, combination
switch
9DOME10
Foot lights, vanity lights, gauges and
meters, steering spot light, steering
switch illumination, rear personal
lights, automatic transmission selec-
tor lever spot light, front personal
lights
10CDS10Noise filter
11ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled
brake system
12ABS MOTOR30ABS
13ABS MAIN110Capacitor
14E/G-B60FR CTRL BATT, ETCS, ALT-S,
A/F HTR and INJ2
15P/ I - B60EFI NO.1, F/PMP and INJ
16ABS150VDIM
17RH J/B-B30AM2, DOOR FR and DOOR RR
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GS350
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, driver’s seat switch
module
2ABS MAIN325Electronically controlled
brake system
3TURN-HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
4IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE and IGN
5RAD NO.230Audio system
6D/C CUT20DOME and MPX-B
7RAD NO.130Audio system
8MPX-B10
Multiplex communication system,
front controller, door control system
(power door lock system, door cour-
tesy lights, power windows, power
rear view mirror control system, out-
side rear view mirror heaters), power
seat system, steering sensors, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, tilt
and telescopic steering wheel,
gauges and meters, combination
switch
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FuseAmpereCircuit
9DOME10
Foot lights, vanity lights, gauges and
meters, steering spot light, steering
switch illumination, rear personal
lights, automatic transmission selec-
tor lever spot light, front personal
lights
10CDS10Noise filter
11ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled
brake system
12ABS MOTOR30ABS
13ABS MAIN110Capacitor
14E/G-B60FR CTRL BATT, ETCS, ALT-S and
A/F HTR
15ABS150VDIM
16RH J/B-B30AM2, DOOR FR and DOOR RR
17VGRS40VGRS
18MAIN30H-LP R LWR and H-LP L LWR
19STARTER30Starting system
20LH J/B-B30FL DOOR, RL DOOR and RAD
NO.3
21P/ I - B60EFI NO.1, F/PMP and INJ
22EPS80EPS
23ALT150
RH J/B-AM, LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM,
RR JB, HEATER, DEFOG, FAN1,
FAN2, ABS2, ABS MOTOR,
ABS MAIN1, and ABS MAIN2
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FuseAmpereCircuit
7PA N E L7. 5
Steering switch illumination, audio
system, glove box light, automatic
transmission selector lever illumina-
tion, console box light, adaptive vari-
able suspension switch illumination,
cigarette lighter illumination, air con-
ditioning system, VSC OFF switch
illumination, driving pattern selector
switch, seat heater or heated and
ventilated seat switches, register ILL
RH, register ILL LH, fuel filler door
and trunk lid opener switch illumina-
tion, D-SW module
8FUEL OPN10Fuel filler door opener, trunk lid
opener
9ECU-IG LH10
VDIM, electronically controlled
brake system, yaw rate and G sensor,
steering sensor, cruise control sys-
tem, dynamic radar cruise control
system, EPS, VGRS, rear view moni-
tor system, four-wheel drive system,
front controller, moon roof, rain sen-
sor
10FR S/HTR LH15Seat heaters and ventilators
11RR DOOR LH20
Rear left door control system (power
door lock system, door courtesy light,
power window)
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