cruise control Lexus GS350 2017 Owner's Guide

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Driving
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■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.
■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 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If the warning message for the cruise control 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 any authorized Lexus retaile r or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “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 those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set sp eed when driving down a steep hill.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system
cannot be used temporarily due to bad weather
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control system brake con-
trol function is temporarily unavailableDepress the brake.
(Vehicles with the entry function)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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(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.
Indicates a malfunction in the 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 any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(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 any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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When trouble arises
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■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warn ing message may 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 battery-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.

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Clock ...............................................109, 429
Coat hooks .............................................. 434
Condenser ............................................. 466
Console box ........................................... 420
Console box light................................... 421
Coolant ..................................................... 464
Capacity ................................................. 625
Checking ............................................... 464
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................383
Cooling system ...................................... 464 Engine overheating ..........................602
Cruise control Cruise control .....................................355
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range......................331
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 343
Cup holders ............................................. 421
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 51
Customizable features ....................... 634
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) *
Daytime running light system ......... 264
Defogger Front windshield ................................. 402
Outside rear view mirrors.............402
Rear window ........................................ 402
Differential Front differential.................................. 627
Rear differential ................................... 627 Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB)
*
Dimensions ............................................... 612
Display 12.3-inch display ................................ 394
Drive information.......................122, 130
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ..................... 331
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 343
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)..................... 321
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 312
Multi-information display.........121, 129
Trip information ...........................108, 113
Warning message ............................ 524
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 449
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................... 416
Wattage ................................................... 631
Door lock Doors......................................................... 159
Smart entry & start system ............. 173
Wireless remote control ................. 154
Doors...........................................................159 Automatic door locking and
unlocking system ............................. 163
Door glasses.......................................... 214
Door lock ................................................ 162
Open door warning buzzer .......... 174
Open door warning light .............. 520
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 211
Rear door child-protector ............. 163
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* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Double locking system ........................... 91
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3 ................................. 126, 138 Drive information ...................... 122, 130
Resetting........................................ 122, 130
Drive-Start Control ..................223, 252
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 199 Driving position memory .............. 200
Memory recall function .................. 202
Power easy access system ............ 199
Driving ....................................................... 222 Break-in tips ......................................... 224
Correct driving posture .................... 44
Driving mode select switch ......... 358
Procedures ........................................... 222
Winter drive tips.................................383
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 343 Function .................................................. 343
Warning message............................. 524
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .................................. 331Function ....................................................331
Warning message............................. 524
DVD player *
Eco drive mode .................................... 358
Eco Driving Indicator ........................... 106
Eco Driving Indicator Light ................................................126, 137 Eco driving meter .................................... 113
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 376
Function.................................................. 376
Warning light.........................................519
Warning message ............................ 524
Electronic key ..........................................154
Battery-saving function .................... 175
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 594
Replacing the battery ........................ 491
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............518
If a warning light turns on ................518
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 524
If the battery is discharged ........... 597
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 594
If the engine will not start ...............590
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................................... 592
If you have a flat tire.............. 557, 573
If you think something is wrong ................................................ 516
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....608
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........509
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ..............................................510
If your vehicle overheats................ 602
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Jack
Positioning the jack ........................... 452
Vehicle-equipped jack ...... 558, 575
Jack handle.................................. 558, 575
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 218
Power trunk lid..................................... 169
Power window ...................................... 214
Keyless entry ............................................173 Smart entry & start system .............. 173
Wireless remote control ..................154
Keys ............................................................. 154 Battery-saving function.....................175
Electronic key ........................................154
Engine switch....................................... 240
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................594
If you lose your keys ................ 156, 157
Key number plate ................................154
Keyless entry ............................... 154, 173
Mechanical key.................................... 155
Replacing the battery.........................491
Warning buzzer ................................... 174
Wireless remote control key .........154
Knee airbags............................................... 51 Language (multi-information
display) ....................................... 635, 637
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever........................... 451
Hood lock release lever .................. 451
Shift lever ............................................... 246
Turn signal lever................................. 255
Wiper lever ...........................................276
Lexus parking assist monitor *
Lexus parking assist-sensor *
Function *
Warning message ............................ 524
Lexus Safety System+......................... 286
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) ............................................... 265
Automatic High Beam ................... 270
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 343
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..................... 331
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)..................... 317
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 307
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ................................................ 295
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ................. 326
License plate lights .............................. 262 Light switch............................................262
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Welcome light illumination
control ...................................................160
Light bulbs
Replacing............................................... 498
Wattage ................................................... 631
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Multi-information display ........... 121, 129
Boost meter/oil temperature
gauge/oil pressure gauge...........123
Drive information ...................... 122, 130
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 343
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range......................331
“F” content ............................................... 132
G-force.......................................... 124, 135
Lap timer ..................................................132
LDA ((Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..................... 317
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........307
Torque distribution .............................134
Warning message............................. 524
nanoe  system .....................................406
Navigation system *
Odometer........................................ 108, 113 Oil Engine oil ................................................ 618
Front differential oil ........................... 627
Rear differential oil............................. 627
Opener
Fuel filler door...................................... 282
Hood ..........................................................451
Trunk ......................................................... 166
Outer foot lights
Location....................................................416
Replacing light bulbs....................... 500
Wattage....................................................631 Outside rear view mirrors ................... 211
Adjusting and folding .......................... 211
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 363
Linked mirror function
when reversing ................................. 212
Mirror position memory .................. 199
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......................................... 402
Outside temperature display .............................................109, 115
Overheating, Engine .......................... 602
Paddle shift switches ........................... 248
Parking assist sensors *
Parking brake......................................... 256
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................................... 592
Operation ............................................. 256
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................... 524
Parking brake engaged
warning message .......................... 524
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)............ 295Function.................................................. 295
Warning light.........................................519
Warning message ............................ 524
Personal lights.......................................... 417
Pop-up display.............................. 126, 138
Pollen removal mode.......................... 402
Power easy access system .................199
Power outlets ......................................... 430
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Power steering....................................... 376
Warning light ........................................ 519
Warning message............................. 524
Power trunk lid........................................ 166
Power windows ...................................... 214 Door lock linked window
operation ..............................................215
Jam protection function.................... 214
Operation ................................................ 214
Window lock switch........................... 214
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS)..... 295 Function .................................................. 295
Warning light ........................................ 519
Warning message............................. 524
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 343
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ................................ 331
Radiator .................................................... 466
Radio *
Radio Data System (RDS) *
Rear air conditioning system .......... 408
Rear door sunshades ........................... 431 Rear fog light .......................................... 275
Replacing light bulb ......................... 504
Switch .......................................................275
Rear personal lights............................... 417
Rear seat heaters.................................... 412
Rear sunshade .........................................431
Operation ............................................... 431
Reverse operation feature .............432
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 255 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Turn signal lever................................. 255
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror *
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 211
Rear view monitor system *
Rear window defogger ..................... 402
Refueling .................................................. 282 Capacity................................................... 617
Fuel types ................................................ 617
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 284
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................... 284
Remote Touch *
Replacing
Electronic key battery ....................... 491
Fuses ........................................................ 493
Light bulbs ............................................ 498
Tires .......................................................... 557
Rev indicator .................................... 110, 116
Rev peak .............................................110, 117
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* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Smart entry & start system..................173
Antenna location.................................. 173
Entry functions............................159, 166
Starting the engine ............................240
Warning message............................. 524
Snow mode ............................................. 247
Snow tires................................................. 387
Spare tire .................................................. 557
Inflation pressure............................... 630
Storage location ................................ 558
Spark plug................................................ 625
Specifications .......................................... 612
Speech command system *
Speed indicator ........................................ 116
Speedometer ................................. 108, 113
Sport mode............................................. 358
Steering lock........................................... 242 Column lock release........................ 243
Steering lock system warning message............................................. 555
Steering wheel ....................................... 207 Adjustment ............................................ 207
Audio switches *
Heated steering wheel...................... 412
Power easy access system ............ 199
Steering wheel position
memory................................................ 199
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ................ 376
Replacing light bulbs....................... 504
Storage feature....................................... 419
Storage precautions ............................. 419 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck .......608
Sun visors ................................................. 428
Sun shade Rear ............................................................ 431
Rear door ................................................ 431
Roof ............................................................ 218
Switches
Adaptive High-beam System switch ................................................... 265
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch ..................................................... 261
Audio remote control switches *
Automatic High Beam switch....... 271
Brake Hold ........................................... 259
Cruise control
switch ............................ 331, 343, 355
Door lock switches............................. 162
Driving mode select switch.......... 358
Driving position memory
switches ................................................ 199
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ................................................... 343
Emergency flashers switch.......... 508
Fog light switch....................................275
Heated steering wheel switch ...... 412
HUD (Head-up display) switches .................................................. 141
Ignition switch ..................................... 240
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch *
Light switch............................................262
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch.... 320
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.