Lexus GS350 2015 Owner's Manual

589What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. (→P. 1 2 4 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. (→ P. 1 0 8 )
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with
the electronic key left inside
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590What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 177)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 8 0 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 1 0 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 181)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→ P. 5 2 1 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 523)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
(→ P. 5 1 7 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→P. 1 8 0 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the engine is stopped
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591What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 151)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not
running) for a period of time. ( →P. 1 8 0 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 4 7 1 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→ P. 1 9 2 )
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 4 6 8 , 4 7 8 )
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
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592What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 7 2 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode
or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 4 7 8 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 468, 478.
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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593What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (→P. 502)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 5 3 0 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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594Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 299Air conditioning filter ........................ 423
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................... 311
Front automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................299
Humidity sensor .................................. 315
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 313
Rear air conditioning system......... 319
S-FLOW mode ................................... 313
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 248
Function ..................................................248
Warning light ...................................... 469
Warning message .............................482
Adaptive Front-lighting system
(AFS) ....................................................... 198
Adaptive Variable
Suspension system (AVS) ............. 249
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ................................................... 198
Air conditioning filter .......................... 423
Air conditioning system ..................... 299 Air conditioning filter ........................ 423
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................... 311
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................299
Humidity sensor .................................. 315
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 313
Rear air conditioning system......... 319
S-FLOW mode ................................... 313 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 469
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 ............................................................ 72 Alarm ...........................................................72
Warning buzzer .................... 468, 478
Anchor brackets...................................... 59
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .....................109
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 248 Function .................................................. 248
Warning light ....................................... 469
Warning message............................. 482
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................224
Armrest ......................................................351
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595Alphabetical index
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Armrest door ......................................... 355
Ashtrays.................................................... 342
Assist grip ................................................ 357
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................199
Automatic light control
system ......................................................196
Automatic transmission ...................... 184
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
M mode ................................................... 187
Paddle shift switches ......................... 186
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 336
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 249 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Wattage ................................................. 543
Battery ...................................................... 404 Battery checking ................................404
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 523
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 283
Warning light ....................................... 469
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................ 267
Bluetooth
®*
Brake
Fluid ..........................................................540
Parking brake ........................................ 192
Warning light .......................... 468, 470
Warning message............................. 478
Brake assist ............................................. 248
Break-in tips ............................................. 162
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................ 267 Blind Spot Monitor function........... 271
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................274
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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596Alphabetical index
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Care ................................................ 374, 378Aluminum wheels ..............................375
Exterior.................................................... 374
Interior .....................................................378
Seat belts ................................................379
Cargo capacity........................................ 174
Cargo hooks .......................................... 337
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 285
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66
Child safety ................................................ 54 Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 405, 526
Child restraint system .........................55
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints.....................59
Moon roof precautions.................... 158
Power window lock switch .............. 151 Power window precautions ...........154
Rear door child-protectors ............ 124
Removed electronic
key battery precautions .............. 426
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions ..........................58
Seat heater precautions ................. 349
Trunk precautions .............................. 130
Child-protectors .................................... 124
Cleaning ....................................... 374, 378 Aluminum wheels .............................. 375
Exterior ................................................... 374
Interior ..................................................... 378
Seat belts................................................ 379
Clock........................................................... 341
Coat hooks ............................................. 356
Condenser.............................................. 402
Console box........................................... 333
Console box light ................................. 333
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 527
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................................... 214
Dynamic radar crui se control .......218
Cup holders............................................ 334
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ...................... 559
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597Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system ............199
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 309
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 324
Rear window ........................................ 324
Differential Front differential ................................. 540
Rear differential .................................. 540
Dimension ............................................... 534
Dinghy towing.......................................... 176
Display
12.3-inch display.................................295
Dynamic radar crui se control....... 218
Lexus night view ................................. 278
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 237
Multi-information display ..................84
Trip information .................................... 85
Warning message .............................478
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 389
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 327
Wattage ..................................................543
Doors...........................................................123
Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 125
Door glasses ........................................... 151
Door lock .................................................123
Open door warning buzzer.............. 111
Open door warning light.................471
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 148
Rear door child-protector...............124 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 136
Driving position memory................. 137
Memory recall function ....................139
Power easy access system .............136
Driving ........................................................ 160 Break-in tips ........................................... 162
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 243
Procedures ............................................ 160
Winter drive tips ................................ 283
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning message............................. 484
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........218 Function ....................................................218
Warning message.................. 481, 488
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........249
Function .................................................. 249
Warning message............................. 484
Eco drive mode......................................243
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 90, 94
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning light ....................................... 469
Warning message............................. 483
Electronic key .......................................... 104
Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................520
Replacing the battery ...................... 425
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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598Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer
sounds................................................. 468
If a warning light turns on.............. 468
If a warning message is displayed ........................................478
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 520
If the engine will not start................. 515
If the parking brake cannot be released......................... 518
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .........................................523
If you have a flat tire ......................... 502
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 466
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 460
If your vehicle overheats ................ 527
Emergency flashers ............................. 458
Engine Accessory mode................................. 178
Compartment ..................................... 395
Engine switch ......................................... 177
Hood ........................................................392
How to start the engine .................... 177
Identification number ...................... 535
If the engine will not start................. 515
Ignition switch (engine switch) .................................. 177
Overheating ......................................... 527 Engine compartment cover............. 396
Engine coolant ...................................... 400
Capacity .................................................538
Checking .............................................. 400
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 283
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ..................................................397 Capacity .................................................536
Checking ............................................... 397
Oil level warning message ........... 487
Oil pressure warning message........................... 479
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 283
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
Engine switch........................................... 177
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 248
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..............249
Function .................................................. 249
Warning light ....................................... 469
Warning message............................. 483
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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