power steering Lexus GS350 2014 Owner's Manual

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system...................47
Safety information for children ................................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
Installing child restraints............. 59
Exhaust gas precautions............ 69
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................................. 70
Alarm ..................................................72 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ............................... 76
Gauges and meters .......................81
Multi-information display .......... 84
Head-up display ............................ 92
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................. 100
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ............ 103
Wireless remote control ............ 116
Doors ................................................. 119
Trunk..................................................123
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 130
Driving position memory..........132
Head restraints ............................ 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 141
Inside rear view mirror .............. 142
Outside rear view mirrors........144
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 147
Moon roof ...................................... 150
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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5-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features ............ 564• Glove box ............................... 566
• Console box ...........................567
• Cup holders ...........................568
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 570
Trunk features ................................ 571
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors .................... 574
Clock ...............................................575
Ashtrays .......................................... 576
Power outlets ................................577
Heated steering wheel .............579
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .......................... 581
Armrest..........................................585
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades..............586
Trunk storage extension ..........589
Coat hooks ................................... 590
Assist grips .................................... 591
Utility hook ................................... 592
Garage door opener ............... 593
Safety Connect...........................600 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................608
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................... 612
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 615
General maintenance................618
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................622
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 623
Hood ................................................626
Positioning a floor jack.............. 627
Engine compartment ............... 629
Tires.................................................. 642
Tire inflation pressure ............... 652
Wheels ........................................... 655
Air conditioning filter ................657
Electronic key battery.............. 659
Checking and replacing fuses................................................ 661
Headlight aim ............................... 674
Light bulbs ..................................... 6766Maintenance and care
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772. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 7 0 2 )*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 0 2 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 7 0 3 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 0 3 )*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 7 0 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 0 3 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 7 0 4 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 0 4 )
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each component
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3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 100
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ............ 103
Wireless remote control ............ 116
Doors ................................................. 119
Trunk ................................................. 123
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 130
Driving position memory ......... 132
Head restraints ............................ 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 141
Inside rear view mirror...............142
Outside rear view mirrors ........144
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 147
Moon roof ...................................... 150
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Operation of each component
■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 passen-
ger’s door is opened. (→P. 1 3 2 )
CAUTION
■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.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt 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 shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■When adjusting the seat positions
Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Driving position memory
The seat and steering wheel are automatically adjusted to allow the driver
or front passenger to enter and exit the vehicle easily.
■Driver’s seat
When all of the following have
been performed, the driver’s seat
and steering wheel are automati-
cally 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 performed, the driver’s seat and
steering wheel automatically return to their original positions. • The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI- TION 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 original position.
This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel and
outside rear view mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle eas-
ier or to suit your preferences.
Power easy access system
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Operation of each component
■Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access 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 cus-
tomized. (Customizable features: →P. 7 9 3 )
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by
pressing a button.
Three different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
■Recording procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors
to the desired positions.
While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already
been preset, the previously
recorded position will be overwrit-
ten.
Vehicles with the driving position memory for the front passenger’s
seat: To record the position of the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front
passenger’s seat to the desired position and perform step using the
buttons on the front passenger’s side.
Driving position memory
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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
■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 can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system. ( →P. 1 3 2 )
■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. 1 3 2 )
Adjustment procedure
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
●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. 6 9 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. ( →P. 1 8 0 )
●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 not before driving at such speeds.
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving,
as this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at
the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or
the vehicle may accelerate 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 damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 7 3 6 )
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