warning Lexus GS350 2013 Owner's Guide

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2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
●Eco Driving Indicator (→P. 88)
●Outside temperature display
(→ P. 8 3 )
●Trip information ( →P. 8 3 )
Displays driving range, fuel consump-
tion and other cruising related infor-
mation
●
Tire inflation pressure
(if equipped) ( →P. 639)
●Drive monitor ( →P. 8 5 )
●Intuitive parking assist display*
(if equipped) ( →P. 2 4 0 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control dis-
play
* (if equipped)
(→ P. 213)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) dis-
play
* (if equipped) ( →P. 2 3 2 )
●Warning messages ( →P. 6 9 7 )
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehicle’s
systems. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button. ( →P. 8 3 )
*: Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. Display can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
(→ P. 8 3 )
Display contents

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Instrument cluster
■Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)
Outside temperature, average fuel
consumption after refueling or driv-
ing range can be selected and dis-
played.
If displayed on the drive monitor,
other trip information or warning
messages can be displayed simulta-
neously.
For display and selection proce-
dures, follow the “Setting up the dis-
plays”.
The information displayed on the drive
monitor will not be displayed on the
trip information screen.
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be dis-
played.
Drive monitor

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■System check display
After turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, “SYSTEM CHECK” is dis-
played while system operation is checked.
■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever is anything other than D.
●Paddle shift switch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (→P. 1 7 9 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
■Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be changed
through the “DISP” button will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed
●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
Suggests Zone of Eco driving and Eco driving
ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of Eco Driving Indica-
tor Zone Display blinks.
Zone of Eco driving
1
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Instrument cluster
●Ve h i c l e s p e e d
●Tachometer
●Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (→P. 1 7 8 )
●
Eco Driving Indicator (→ P. 8 3 )
●Audio display
Displays audio information for approximately 3 seconds when the audio system is
operated
●
Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system) (→P. 9 4 )
When approaching an intersection while the navigation system is giving route
guidance, an arrow will automatically be displayed to indicate the direction of
travel.
●
Lane departure warning display (LKA [Lane-Keeping Assist])
(if equipped) ( →P. 7 0 9 )
●Approach warning display (dynamic radar cruise control)
(if equipped) ( →P. 7 0 8 )
●Pre-collision braking warning message (pre-collision system)
(if equipped) ( →P. 6 9 9 )
Head-up display contents

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Operation of each component
■Alarms and warning indicators
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-information dis-
play are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle result-
ing from erroneous operation. When a warning message is displayed, take
appropriate measures based on the displayed message. (→P. 6 9 7 )
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as fol-
lows.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and all the doors were
locked.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode).
Turn the engine switch off
and close the driver’s
door.

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Operation of each component
■Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
FCC ID: HYQ14CBA
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-2
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
XFor vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away
from the smart access system with push-button start antennas. ( →P. 1 0 3 )
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry
function can be disabled. Ask your Lexus dealer for details, such as the frequency
of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your doctor
to see if you should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and
implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for
information about its operation under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical
devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 74 0 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 112
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 6 4 6
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 777)
■Certification for wireless remote control
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
FCC ID: HYQ14CBA
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-2
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
XFor vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Operation of each component
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
(→ P. 74 0 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 114)
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 777)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Operation of each component
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 777)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.

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4-2. Driving procedures
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
●“1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on
the multi information display.
●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
■When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position
A shift range will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range
will be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D position 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 “+” paddle shift switch is operated when the shift range is in 5
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■To protect automatic transmission
“Transmission Fluid High Temperature” is displayed on the multi-information display
and a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the
fluid temperature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in snow mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 7 3 7