ECO mode Lexus GS350 2018 Owner's Manual

331-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpectedly high spee d may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retain ing hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.

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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
●A locked trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Instrument cluster
*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
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2:On some models
*3: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: GS350/GS300
*6:GS F
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Seat belt reminder light
( → P. 436)*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 436)
*1Master warning light
(→ P. 436)
(If equipped)
LKA warning light
(→ P. 437)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 210) Cruise control indicator
(
→ P. 266, 270)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 216)
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→ P. 258)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 216) Cruise control
“SET” indicator
(
→ P. 258, 270)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 216)
(If equipped)
LKA indicator (→ P. 249)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (→P. 219)*1
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator

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●Drive mode indicators
GS350/GS300 (except F SPORT models)
*2, 3
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(
→ P. 217)*2Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 213)
*2, 4
Slip indicator ( →P. 290)*2Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 213)
*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 290)*2, 9“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 52)
*2, 5TRAC OFF indicator
(→ P. 290)*2Eco Driving Indicator Light
(→ P. 85)
*2, 6
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 241)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
*7, 8
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 278)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( →P. 278)*10Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 87, 94)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(→ P. 273)
(If equipped)
“Customize” indicator
(→ P. 273) Snow mode indicator
(
→ P. 203)

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Instrument cluster
GS350/GS300 (F SPORT models)
GS F
●TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (GS F)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 273) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 273)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 273) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(
→ P. 273)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 203)
“NORMAL” indicator
(→ P. 276) Eco drive mode indicator
(
→ P. 276)
“SPORT S” indicator
( → P. 276) “SPORT S+” indicator
(
→ P. 276)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
( → P. 276) Snow mode indicator
(
→ P. 203)
“EXPERT” indicator
(→ P. 292)
“STANDARD” indicator
(→ P. 286) “SLALOM” indicator
(
→ P. 286)
“TRACK” indicator
( → P. 286)

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*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MU
LTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: GS350/GS300
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5:GS F
*6: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*7: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information display
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION 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 in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*8: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*9: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*10: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

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Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving Indicator
GS350/GS300
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. ( →P. 273)
●The vehicle speed is approximatel y 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
GS F
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. ( →P. 273)
●The vehicle speed is approximatel y 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving),
the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.
WARNING
■If a safety system warnin g 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 pro-
tect 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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Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to 122 °F
(50 °C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37 °F (3 °C) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the anal og clock on the instrument panel. (→P. 339)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 100)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 441)
Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehi cle 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.
Maintenance required information: • Displays the maintenance requ ired information when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• It can be reset from of th e multi-information display. (→P. 100)
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (→P. 202)
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer.
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 seconds.

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Gauges and meters (GS F)
If the drive mode is changed, some of
the meter displays and the gauge layout
will be changed.
Normal mode/CUSTOMIZED mode*
Eco drive mode