airbag Lexus GS350 2013 Owner's Guide

6927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assem-
blies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P. 3 8 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sen-
sor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( →P. 602)
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

7017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting
system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................................... 790
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................791
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................. 793

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For owners
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French)
◆Coussins gonflables SRS avant
Coussin gonflable SRS du conducteur/du passager avant
Peuvent aider à protéger la tête et la poitrine du conducteur et du pas-
sager avant contre les impacts avec des composants intérieurs
Coussins gonflables SRS de protection des genoux
Peuvent aider à protéger le conducteur et le passager avant
Un coussin gonflable SRS de protection des genoux pour le siège du passager
avant est intégré dans la porte de la boîte à gants.
The following is a Fren ch explanation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in
English.
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810Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 345Air conditioning filter ........................644
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................345
Rear air conditioning system....... 360
S-FLOW mode ................................. 355
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 268
Function ................................................. 268
Warning light ...................................... 687
Warning message .............................. 701
Adaptive Front-lighting system
(AFS) ........................................................192
Adaptive Variable
Suspension system (AVS) ............. 269
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................192
Air conditioning filter .......................... 644
Air conditioning system ..................... 345 Air conditioning filter ........................644
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................345
Rear air conditioning system....... 360
S-FLOW mode ................................. 355 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 687
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
Alarm ............................................................70 Alarm .......................................................... 70
Warning buzzer .................... 686, 697
Anchor brackets...................................... 60
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .....................103
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 268 Function .................................................. 268
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................... 701
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 219
Armrest ...................................................... 571
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Care ............................................... 594, 598Aluminum wheels ............................. 595
Exterior................................................... 594
Interior .................................................... 598
Seat belts ............................................... 599
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks ..........................................558
CD player ..................................................412
Chains .......................................................300
Child restraint system............................ 53 Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation.................. 63
Convertible seats, definition ............53
Convertible seats, installation .........60
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................53
Infant seats, installation .......................60
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........60
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................64 Child safety .................................................52
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions .............. 626, 746
Child restraint system......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ..................... 151
Power window lock switch.............145
Power window precautions ........... 147
Rear door child-protectors ............. 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............. 647
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 56
Seat heater precautions .................570
Trunk precautions ............................... 124
Child-protectors ..................................... 118
Cleaning .......................................594, 598 Aluminum wheels ..............................595
Exterior ...................................................594
Interior .................................................... 598
Seat belts................................................599
Clock......................................................... 562
Coat hooks ..............................................576
Condenser...............................................622
Console box........................................... 554
Console box light ................................. 554
Cooling system Engine overheating ...........................747
Cruise control Cruise control .....................................209
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 213
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Cup holders ............................................555
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ........................ 777
Daytime running light system ............193
DefoggerFront windshield .................................352
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 365
Rear window ....................................... 365
Differential Front differential ................................. 758
Rear differential .................................. 758
Dimension ............................................... 752
Dinghy towing..........................................170
Display
Dynamic radar crui se control........213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 232
Multi-information display .................. 82
Remote Touch screen .................... 308
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................697
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 609
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 548
Wattage ....................................................761
Doors............................................................ 117 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system...................... 119
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock .................................................. 117
Open door warning buzzer.......... 105
Open door warning light.............. 689
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector................118 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving ........................................................ 154
Break-in tips ...........................................156
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 263
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................ 298
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........269
Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
DVD player ...................................412, 420
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 213 Function .................................................... 213
Warning message.................700, 707
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
Eco drive mode......................................263
Eco Driving Indicator ....................88, 92
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................. 702
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ....................107
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 740
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
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Keyless entry ............................................. 101Smart access system with push-button start ..................... 101
Wireless remote control ................... 114
Keys............................................................... 98
Battery-saving function .................... 107
Electronic key .........................................98
Engine switch .......................................... 171
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........740
Key number plate .................................98
Keyless entry .................................. 101, 114
Mechanical key ......................................98
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
Warning buzzer .................................. 105
Wireless remote control key .......... 114
Knee airbags ............................................. 36
Language (multi-information display) ............... 86
LATCH anchors ...................................... 58
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 269
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .......................... 612
Hood lock release lever .................. 612
Internal trunk release lever ..............124
Shift lever ................................................. 178
Turn signal lever .................................. 184
Wiper lever ............................................ 196
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 269 Lexus Enform
*
Lexus night view ................................... 293
License plate lights ................................190
Light switch............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Welcome light
illumination control........................... 101
Lights
Fog light switch .....................................195
Headlight switch ................................. 190
Illuminated entry system................ 550
Interior light........................................... 549
Interior lights list..................................548
Personal lights ..................................... 549
Replacing light bulbs .......................665
Trunk light................................................ 122
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Vanity lights ............................................561
Wattage ................................................... 761
Welcome light illumination control..................................................... 101
Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................665
Wattage ................................................... 761
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 228 Operation.............................................. 229
Warning messages ......700, 707, 708, 709
Lock steering column........................... 174
Low profile tire ...................................... 634
Luggage hook ....................................... 558
Luggage security system .................... 122
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Seats............................................................ 128Adjustment ............................................. 128
Adjustment precautions .................. 129
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning ................................................ 598
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 136
Power easy access system ............ 133
Properly sitting in the seat ................28
Seat heaters ......................................... 568
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 569
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 193
Humidity sensor ................................. 357
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 238
Lexus night view ................................. 297
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........236
Radar sensor ................ 222, 280, 292
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................... 201
Service reminder indicators ................74
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 355
Shift lever ...................................................178
Automatic transmission ................... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
Shift lever light .......................................548
Shift lock system.....................................737
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights.................................. 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination
control .....................................................101 Side mirrors .............................................. 142
Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 287
Linked mirror function
when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights ............................184 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Smart access system
with push-button start ........................ 101Antenna location................................. 103
Entry functions ....................................... 101
Starting the engine ................................ 171
Warning message............................. 703
Snow tires ................................................ 302
Spare tire .................................................. 722 Inflation pressure................................ 760
Storage location ..................................723
Spark plug ................................................756
Specifications.......................................... 752
Speedometer ............................................. 79
Steering lock ............................................ 174 Column lock release ......................... 175
Steering lock system warning message........................... 720
Steering wheel ........................................ 139 Adjustment..............................................139
Audio switches ................................... 482
Heated steering wheel ...................566
Power easy access system ............. 133
Steering wheel
position memory ............................. 130
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Storage feature .......................................551