Battery Lexus GS350 2015 Repair Manual

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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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
B
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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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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
D
E
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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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Keyless entry ............................................107Smart access system with push-button start ................... 107
Wireless remote control ................. 120
Keys............................................................. 104
Battery-saving function ...................... 113
Electronic key ....................................... 104
Engine switch ......................................... 177
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 520
Key number plate ............................... 104
Keyless entry ...............................107, 120
Mechanical key .................................... 104
Replacing the battery .......................425
Warning buzzer ...................................... 111
Wireless remote control key ........ 120
Knee airbags ............................................. 36
Language (multi-information display) ............... 88
LATCH anchors ...................................... 60
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 249
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .........................392
Hood lock release lever .................392
Internal trunk release lever ............. 130
Shift lever ................................................. 184
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wiper lever ...........................................202
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 249 Lexus Enform
*
Lexus Enform Safety Connect ....... 366
Lexus night view .................................... 277
Lexus parking assist monitor
*
License plate lights ................................ 196
Light switch.............................................196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 453
Welcome light
illumination control..........................107
Lights
Fog light switch .....................................201
Headlight switch ..................................196
Illuminated entry system................. 329
Interior light........................................... 328
Interior lights list...................................327
Personal lights ..................................... 328
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 445
Trunk light................................................128
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Vanity lights ..........................................340
Wattage ................................................. 543
Welcome light illumination control....................................................107
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 445
Wattage ................................................. 543
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 233 Operation.............................................. 235
Warning messages ................... 481, 489, 490
Lock steering column.......................... 180
Low profile tire ........................................ 413
Luggage hook ........................................337
Luggage security system .................... 128
K
L
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Rear turn signal lights .......................... 190Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ..................................................543
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 146
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 148
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .................... 324
Refueling .................................................. 209
Capacity ................................................ 536
Fuel types .............................................. 536
Opening the fuel tank cap................ 211
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................212
Remote Touch
*.................................... 290
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................425
Fuses......................................................... 427
Light bulbs ............................................. 442
Tires ......................................................... 502
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners................................... 572
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 382 Seat belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt.......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 379
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ..................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pre-collision seat belts ........................32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ............. 471
Seat belt extender .................................32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
SRS warning light .............................. 469
Seat heaters.............................................347
Seat position memory .......................... 136
Seat ventilators.......................................347
Seating capacity ..................................... 174
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Warning lights ...........................................77ABS .......................................................... 469
AFS OFF indicator ............................470
Brake system........................... 468, 470
Charging system............................... 469
Electric power steering.................. 469
Low fuel level .........................................471
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 469
Master warning light...........................471
Open door ..............................................471
Parking brake indicator ..................470
Pre-collision system..........................470
Seat belt reminder light .....................471
Slip indicator .........................................470
SRS ........................................................... 469
Tire pressure ........................................ 472
Warning messages .............................. 478
Warning reflector storage belt....... 339
Washer ..................................................... 202 Checking................................................407
Low washer fluid warning message ........................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 283
Switch.......................................................202
Washing and waxing........................... 374 Weight
Cargo capacity..................................... 174
Load limits ............................................... 174
Weight .................................................... 534
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 107
Wheels ....................................................... 421 Replacing wheels ................................ 421
Size .............................................................541
Window glasses....................................... 151
Window lock switch............................... 151
Windows..................................................... 151
Power windows..................................... 151
Rear window defogger .................. 324
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 325
Windshield wipers ............................... 202 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ..... 202
Position ...................................................286
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 204
Winter driving tips ............................... 283
Wireless remote control key.............120 Battery-Saving Function ....................113
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Replacing the battery ...................... 425
WMA disc
*
XM® Satellite Radio*
X
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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