engine Lexus GS350 2019 Owner's Manual

580What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 140)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( P. 141)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 412)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P. 204)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 158)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 146)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open th e trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 151)
If you have a problem, check the foll owing before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

581What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 203)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 205)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 156)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 205)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 505)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 507)
●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. 214)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 205)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 181)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 205)
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 turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

582What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (P. 439)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 217)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 437, 444)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 444)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 437, 444.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

586Alphabetical 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 .................393, 511
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions.................... 186
Power window lock switch .............. 181
Power window precautions .......... 183
Rear door child-protectors ........... 146
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 413
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions................. 330
Trunk precautions............................... 152 Child-protectors .................................... 146
Cleaning .......................................360, 364
Aluminum wheels ................................361
Exterior ...................................................360
Interior ..................................................... 364
Seat belts................................................365
Clock................................................. 93, 345
Coat hooks ............................................. 350
Condenser.............................................. 390
Console box ........................................... 339
Console box light ................................. 339
Consumption screen ............................ 134
Cooling system ..................................... 388 Engine overheating ............................ 512
Consumption screen ............................ 133
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
Cup holders............................................ 340
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features ...................... 549
Daytime running light system...........223
Defogger Front windshield................................. 322
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Rear window........................................ 322
Differential Front differential .................................530
Rear differential.....................................531
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Eco drive mode ...................................... 281
Eco Driving Indicator...............................91
Eco driving meter .................................... 98
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 297Function .................................................. 297
Warning light ...................................... 438
Warning message ............................. 444
Electronic key ......................................... 138 Battery-saving function .................... 158
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 504
Replacing the battery .........................412
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds........... 437
If a warning light turns on............... 437
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 444
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 504
If the engine will not start............... 500
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ........................................428
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 502
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 507
If you have a flat tire ............. 475, 486
If you think something is wrong...............................................435
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 518
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................429
If your vehicle overheats ................. 512 Emergency flashers .............................426
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit ............................................................. 486
Engine Accessory mode ............................... 204
Compartment ..................................... 378
Engine switch ...................................... 203
Hood........................................................ 375
How to start the engine.................. 203
Identification number....................... 524
Ignition switch (engine switch.................................. 203
Overheating........................................... 512
Engine compartment cover...............381
Engine coolant ...................................... 388 Capacity................................................. 529
Checking .............................................. 388
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................304
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................. 92, 100
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ................................................. 383 Capacity................................................. 526
Checking ...............................................383
Oil level warning message ........... 444
Oil pressure warning message........................... 444
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................304
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Engine oil maintenance data ........... 368
Engine switch ......................................... 203Auto power off function................. 205
Changing the engine switch modes ..................................................204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......... 427
Starting the engine ........................... 203
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning light ...................................... 438
Warning message ............................. 444
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ...........................................300
First-aid kit storage net ...................... 342
Flat tire Vehicles with spare tire ..................475
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 486
Floor mats ................................................... 32
Fluid Automatic transmission ................. 530
Brake ......................................................... 531
Washer ...................................................394
Footwell light .......................................... 335
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 52
Front personal lights............................ 336 Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 364
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving position memory.................166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Power easy access system .............166
Seat heaters ............................................ 331
Seat position memory .......................166
Seat ventilators...................................... 331
Front side marker lights......................222 Light switch............................................222
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 422
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 144
Front turn signal lights .......................... 216 Replacing light bulbs ............. 421, 422
Turn signal lever ................................... 216
Wattage .................................................535
Fuel Capacity................................................. 525
Fuel gauge .................................... 93, 100
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 436
Information............................................536
Type.......................................................... 525
Warning light ....................................... 439
Warning messages .......................... 444
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption............................. 108, 115
Average fuel consumption after refueling ........................... 108, 115
Current fuel consumption..... 108, 115
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Fuel filler door ........................................ 234When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 237
Fuel pump shut off system................. 436
Fuses ............................................................414
Garage door opener ........................... 351
Gauges ................................................92, 98
Glove box ................................................ 339
Glove box light ...................................... 339
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ......................................... 171
Headlights ............................................... 222 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ................................... 223
Automatic High Beam system .... 225
Headlight leveling warning message ........................... 444
Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Headlights aim............................. 418, 577
Head-up display......................................126
Heated steering wheel ....................... 330 Heaters
Air conditioning system ...................316
Heated steering wheel ...................330
Seat heaters ............................................ 331
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Hill-start assist control ........................296
Hood ..........................................................375 Open ....................................................... 375
Warning message............................. 444
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 342
Coat hooks ...........................................350
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..............32
Horn............................................................. 174
I/M test ...................................................... 372
Identification........................................... 523 Engine ..................................................... 524
Vehicle .................................................... 523
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 203 Auto power off function .................205
Changing the engine switch modes .................................................. 204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency...........427
Starting the engine ............................ 204
Illuminated entry system ....................337
Immobilizer system ................................. 77
Indicators .....................................................87
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InitializationItems to initialize................................. 564
Maintenance........................................ 368
Moon roof .............................................. 185
Power windows ................................... 182
Tire pressure warning system................................397
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 403
Inside door handle lights ................... 335
Inside rear view mirror ......................... 175
Instrument panel light control............................................. 95, 103
Interior lights........................................... 335
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message ............................. 444
Jack Positioning a floor jack ....................376
Vehicle-equipped jack............................................ 476, 488
Jack handle ................................. 476, 488
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 185
Power trunk opener and closer.............................................. 151
Power windows ..................................... 181 Keyless entry ............................................ 156
Smart access system with push-button start....................156
Wireless remote control.................. 143
Keys .............................................................138 Battery-saving function ................... 158
Electronic key ....................................... 138
Engine switch ...................................... 203
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........504
If you lose your keys.................. 140, 141
Key number plate ............................... 138
Keyless entry ............................... 143, 156
Mechanical key.....................................139
Engine switch ...................................... 203
Replacing the battery ........................ 412
Warning buzzer................................... 157
Wireless remote control key ......... 143
Knee airbags ............................................... 41
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

593Alphabetical index
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Main display..............................................314
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance.......... 373
General maintenance .................... 369
Maintenance data .............................. 522
Maintenance requirements...........367
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 437
Master warning light ........................... 439
Meter ....................................................92, 98 Head-up display.................................. 126
Indicators................................................... 87
Instrument panel light control .......................................... 95, 103
Meters................................................92, 98
Multi-information display ....... 106, 114
Warning lights ........................................86
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 322
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 175
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................................... 322
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 177
Vanity mirrors ......................................344
Moon roof................................................. 184 Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 185
Jam protection function ................... 185
Operation ............................................... 184
Warning message ............................. 444
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display........... 106, 114 Boost meter/oil temperature gauge/oil pressure gauge.......... 109
Drive information....................... 108, 115
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
“F” content ................................................. 117
G-force ......................................... 109, 120
Lap timer.................................................... 117
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 256
Torque distribution .............................. 119
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer ........................................ 93, 100
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 526
Front differential oil ...........................530
Rear differential oil ..............................531
Opener Fuel filler door...................................... 234
Hood........................................................ 375
Trunk ..........................................................149
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Outer foot lightsOuter foot lights ................................ 335
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Wattage ................................................. 535
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 177 Adjusting and folding......................... 177
Blind Spot Monitor........................... 286
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................ 322
Outside temperature display ...93, 100
Overheating, Engine ............................512
Paddle shift switches ............................ 210
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
*
Parking brake........................................... 217 If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 502
Operation ................................................ 217
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ............................... 444
Parking brake engaged warning message ........................... 444
Parking lights .......................................... 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 144 PCS (Pre-Collision System).............245
Function .................................................. 245
Warning light .......................................438
Warning message............................. 444
Personal lights ....................................... 336
Power easy access system ................. 166
Pop-up display ................................. 111, 123
Power outlets ......................................... 346
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system)................................. 297 Warning light .......................................438
Warning message............................. 444
Power trunk opener and closer ....... 149
Power windows........................................ 181 Door lock linked window operation ...........................182
Jam protection function..................... 181
Operation................................................. 181
Window lock switch ........................... 181
Pre-Collision System (PCS).............245 Function .................................................. 245
Warning light .......................................438
Warning message............................. 444
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