cruise control Lexus GS350 2016 Owner's Guide

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Driving
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Mo mentarily move the
lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.
The set speed will be increase d or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be incr eased or decreased continually until the
lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you cancels
the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes the
constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 25
mph (40 km/h).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been se lected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accel-
erating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new
speed.
Adjusting the set speed
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Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
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■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicl
e speed in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If the warning message for the cruise contro l is shown on the multi-information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after
being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WA R N I N G
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using th e “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing

4687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system
cannot be used temporarily due to bad weatherA buzzer also sounds.
 Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar crui se control system brake con-
trol function is temporarily unavailable
 Depress the brake.
Indicates a malfunction in the smart access system with
push-button start
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in th e cruise control system or
dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range Depress the brake pedal.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message ma y not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle
ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■Open door warning message (GS350/GS200t only)
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the engine switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes after a
door or the trunk is not fully closed, the batt ery-saving function operates and the display
turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
•AWD system
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mp h (80 km/h) when a spare tire is installed on
the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precau-
tion may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the spare tire installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
•EPS
•AFS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system (if equipped) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
•VDIM
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• DRS (if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped)

606Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system............................ 59Booster seats, definition ....................59
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............59
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 52
Infant seats, definition ..........................59
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 58 Airbag precautions .............................. 44
Battery precautions ................. 411, 527
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions....................180
Power window lock switch ............ 175
Power window precautions ........... 177
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 430
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions.................. 342
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors .................................... 140
Cleaning .......................................378, 382
Aluminum wheels .............................. 379
Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior ..................................................... 382
Seat belts................................................383
Clock................................................. 87, 359
Coat hooks ............................................. 364
Condenser .............................................. 408
Console box ............................................. 351
Console box light ................................... 351
Consumption screen ............................ 128
Cooling system ..................................... 406 Engine overheating ..........................528
Consumption screen ............................ 127
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 290
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
Cup holders............................................ 352
Curtain shield airbags ............................42
Customizable features ...................... 568
Daytime running light system............ 216
Defogger Front windshield ................................. 334
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 334
Rear window ........................................ 334
Differential Front differential .................................548
Rear differential................................... 549
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Dimensions .............................................538
Dinghy towing..........................................196
Display12.3-inch display.................................326
Drive information ..................... 102, 109
Dynamic radar cruise control......278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................266
Energy monitor ..................................... 127
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................... 261
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........253
Multi-information display .....100, 108
Trip information ............................ 78, 92
Warning message ............................ 459
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............391
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 347
Door lock Doors .........................................................137
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 150
Wireless remote control ..................137
Doors ........................................................... 137 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 140
Door glasses ......................................... 175
Door lock ................................................ 139
Open door warning buzzer............ 151
Open door warning light...............454
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Rear door child-protector.............. 140 Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3................................... 105, 116Drive information ...................... 102, 109
Resetting ....................................... 102, 109
Drive-start control ..................... 183, 207
Driver’s seat position memory..........160 Driving position memory.................. 161
Memory recall function .................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 160
Driving ........................................................ 182 Break-in tips .......................................... 183
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving mode select switch .......... 293
Procedures .............................................182
Winter drive tips ..................................316
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 309 Function ..................................................309
Warning message............................. 459
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control Function .................................................. 278
Warning message............................. 459
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction .................................................. 266
Warning message............................. 459
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 309 Function ..................................................309
Warning message............................. 459
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Language (multi-information display)......................................... 569, 571
LATCH anchors ...................................... 64
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 309
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................393
Hood lock release lever .................393
Internal trunk release lever............. 146
Shift lever ................................................202
Turn signal lever ................................ 209
Wiper lever ........................................... 222
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 309
Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Safety Connect........ 372
Lexus parking assist monitor
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Lexus Safety System+...........................231 Automatic High Beam ..................... 218
Dynamic radar cruise control......278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................. 258
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........249
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........ 237
License plate lights.................................215 Light switch ............................................ 215
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 138 Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 438
Wattage .................................................554
Lights Automatic High Beam system .....218
Headlight switch .................................. 215
Illuminated entry system................. 349
Interior light...........................................348
Interior lights list.................................. 347
Personal lights ..................................... 348
Replacing light bulbs ...........438, 439
Trunk light................................................145
Turn signal lever ................................. 209
Vanity lights ..........................................358
Wattage .................................................554
Welcome light illumination control................................................... 138
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)................................ 258Operation................................................ 261
Warning messages .......................... 459
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............249 Operation.............................................. 253
Warning messages .......................... 459
Lock steering column........................... 199
Low profile tire ........................................ 416
Luggage hook ....................................... 354
Luggage security system .................... 145
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Main display............................................ 326
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance........... 391
General maintenance .....................387
Maintenance data ............................. 538
Maintenance requirements.......... 385
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 452
Master warning light ........................... 454
Meter ....................................................86, 92 Head-up display.................................. 120
Indicators.................................................... 81
Instrument panel light control ............................................ 89, 97
Meters................................................ 86, 92
Multi-information display .....100, 108
Warning lights ....................................... 80
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 334
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 169
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................334
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 358
Moon roof..................................................178 Door lock linked moon roof operation ......................179
Jam protection function ....................179
Operation ............................................... 178
Warning message ............................ 459
MP3 disc
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Multi-information display......... 100, 108 Boost meter/oil temperature gauge/oil pressure gauge.......... 103
Drive information ...................... 102, 109
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
“F” content .................................................. 111
G-force ........................................... 103, 114
Lap timer ..................................................... 111
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................258
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 249
Torque distribution ...............................113
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer .......................................... 87, 94
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 542
Front differential oil ...........................548
Rear differential oil ............................ 549
Opener Fuel filler door.......................................227
Hood........................................................ 393
Trunk .......................................................... 143
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.