ABS Lexus GS350 2011 Owner's Guide

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FuseAmpereCircuit
24RR J/B80
STOP LP R, STOP LP L, RR-B,
RR TAIL, RR FOG, RR-IG1, PSB,
and RR S/SHADE
25GLW PLG150Starting system
26RH J/B-AM80
AM1, OBD, STOP SW, TI & TE,
PWR OUTLET, FR P/SEAT RH,
STR LOCK, ECU-IG RH, RH-IG,
ACC, CIG, SECURITY,
FR S/HTR RH and AIR SUS
27ABS230
28DEFFOG50Rear window defogger, noise filter
29CDS40CDS
30FA N 140
31HEATER50Air conditioning system
32GLW PLG250Starting system
33E/G-AM60H-LP CLN, FR CTRL ALT, A/C
COMP and STB-AM
34LH J/B-AM80
S/ROOF, P/SEAT, TV, FL S-HTR,
ECU-IG L, WIP, H-LP LVL, LH-IG,
FUEL OPN, A/C, PANEL, LH-B and
TRK OPN
35FA N 260Electric cooling fans

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(GS460)
ECB (Electronically controlled brake system) warning light Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system.
Electric power steering system warning lightMalfunction in the EPS.
“PCS” warning light (if equipped)
Malfunction in the pre-collision system.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the radar cruise control system. Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
Malfunction in the charging system.
Malfunction in the power steering system.
Malfunction in the brake system.
Malfunction in the ABS.

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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle.
Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS
●Brake assist
●Enhanced VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●VGRS (GS460)
●VDIM
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
●Active stabilizer suspension system (if equipped)
●AVS (if equipped)

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
Enhanced VSCEnhanced Vehicle Stability Control
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 246
ABS.............................................................. 199
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 134
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 199
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 198
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ....................... 479
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 246
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 95
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 99
Airbag warning light ........................535
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................................102
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 92
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving posture ...................... 90
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 95
SRS airbags ............................................. 92 Alarm............................................................ 87
Antenna .................................................... 266
Anti-lock brake system ........................199
Armrest .................................................... 402
Ashtrays.................................................... 397
Audio input.............................................. 328
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 266
Audio input........................................... 328
AUX port .............................................. 328
Bluetooth
® audio..............................308
CD player/changer ......................... 269
DVD information ...............................297
DVD player/changer ..................... 280
DVD video/audio............................. 280
iPod ............................................................ 316
MP3/WMA disc................................276
Optimal use ..........................................326
Portable music player ..................... 328
Radio ....................................................... 260
Steering switches ...............................329
USB memory ........................................ 316
Video CD ..............................................294
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................157
Automatic light control system........ 155
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 569
Mode select switch ............................ 138
S mode ..................................................... 139
AUX port................................................. 328
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 3 4If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6
or
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 7
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB* warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightMaster warning light