instrument cluster Lexus GS350 2015 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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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
Fuel consumption information ................................... 99 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .............107
Wireless remote control ...........120
Doors ................................................123
Trunk.................................................. 127
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................134
Driving position memory..........136
Head restraints ............................. 142
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................145
Inside rear view mirror ..............146
Outside rear view mirrors....... 148
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 151
Moon roof .......................................155
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ............................... 76
Gauges and meters ...................... 81
Multi-information display .......... 84
Head-up display ............................ 92
Fuel consumption information ................................... 99
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Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
warning lights and in dicators illuminated.
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◆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. 4 6 8 )*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 4 6 9 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 4 6 8 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 4 6 9 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 4 6 9 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 4 6 9 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 4 6 9 )*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 4 7 0 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 4 6 9 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 4 7 0 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 4 6 9 )*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 4 7 0 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 4 7 0 )*1Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 4 7 1 )
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 4 7 0 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 4 7 1 )
*1
Open door warning light
(→ P. 4 7 1 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 470, 480)
*1Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 4 7 1 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 4 7 2 )
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 9 0 )*1
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 9 6 )*2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 9 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 9 6 ) *2, 3Slip indicator
(→ P. 250, 256)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 1 9 7 )
*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 2 5 1 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 0 1 )*2, 4
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 260)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 214, 218)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 1 9 2 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( →P. 2 1 8 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 192)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 214, 218)
*5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 2 6 7 )
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(→ P. 2 3 3 )*2“A I R B A G
ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 4 7 )
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*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’SMANUAL”.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster thanusual to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors or brightness according to driving mode or way of driving
( → P. 8 3 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 8 4 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( →P. 1 8 4 )
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip
meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
8
Instrument panel light control
1
2
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