LEXUS GS 300 (2019 year). Instruction

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Drive mode indicators

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GS350/GS300 (except F SPORT models)

2, 3

(If equipped)

“AFS OFF” indicator

(

P. 223)

Brake hold standby

indicator (

P. 219)

2, 4

Slip indicator (

P. 298)

Brake hold operated

indicator (

P. 219)

VSC OFF indicator

(

P. 298)

2, 9

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”

indicator (

P. 52)

2, 5

TRAC OFF indicator

(

P. 298)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

(

P. 91)

2, 6

(If equipped)

PCS (Pre-Collision

System) warning light

(

P. 248)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

(

P. 217)

7, 8

(If equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

outside rear view mirror

indicators (

P. 286)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

(

P. 217)

(If equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

indicator (

P. 286)

Low outside temperature

indicator (

P. 93, 100)

Eco drive mode indicator

(

P. 281)

(If equipped)

“SPORT” indicator

(

P. 281)

(If equipped)

“SPORT S” indicator

(

P. 281)

(If equipped)

“SPORT S+” indicator

(

P. 281)

(If equipped)

“Customize” indicator

(

P. 281)

Snow mode indicator

(

P. 209)

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GS350/GS300 (F SPORT models)

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GS F

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TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (GS F)

Eco drive mode indicator

(

P. 281)

“SPORT S” indicator

(

P. 281)

“SPORT S+” indicator

(

P. 281)

“CUSTOMIZE” indicator

(

P. 281)

Snow mode indicator

(

P. 209)

“NORMAL” indicator

(

P. 284)

Eco drive mode indicator

(

P. 284)

“SPORT S” indicator

(

P. 284)

“SPORT S+” indicator

(

P. 284)

“CUSTOMIZE” indicator

(

P. 284)

Snow mode indicator

(

P. 209)

“EXPERT” indicator

(

P. 300)

“STANDARD” indicator

(

P. 294)

“SLALOM” indicator

(

P. 294)

“TRACK” indicator

(

P. 294)

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: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

: 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 vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

: GS350/GS300

: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

: GS F

: The light turns on when the system is turned off.

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate

in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM function is enabled

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.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

: 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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Eco Driving Indicator



GS350/GS300

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:

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The shift lever is in any position other than D.

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A paddle shift switch is operated.

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Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (

P. 281)

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The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

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GS F

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:

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The shift lever is in any position other than D.

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A paddle shift switch is operated.

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Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (

P. 281)

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The vehicle speed is approximately 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

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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 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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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 analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P. 345)

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. 106)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P. 444)

Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display

Odometer:

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:

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.
Maintenance required information:

• Displays the maintenance required information when the engine switch is in IGNI-

TION ON mode.

• It can be reset from

of the multi-information display. (

P. 106)

Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P. 208)

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Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Darker
Brighter

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The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted

individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail

lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made

to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once.

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Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light

sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel

brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or darkest setting, the automatic

adjustment will not be performed.

Changing the display

Instrument panel light control

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Outside temperature display

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In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the

display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a

garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display or the odometer/trip meter/maintenance required information screen.
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (

P. 550)

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Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.

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Clock settings

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Customization

The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features:

P. 549)

If the screen shown to the right is displayed

when trying to change the time display method

through

(

P. 106) on the multi-infor-

mation display, the system may be malfunction-

ing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

WARNING

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The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information

display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond

slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number

appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing

rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or

injury.

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NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

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Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates

the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red

zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the

engine after it has cooled completely. (

P. 512)

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Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P. 114)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P. 444)

Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicator (

) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red

and start flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator
(

) enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.

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.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position and gear position

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P. 208)

Odometer and trip meter display

Odometer:

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:

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.

Eco driving meter

Displays the vehicle acceleration. The more rapidly the vehicle is accelerated, the

lower the number of blue segments displayed, indicating that your driving is less eco-

friendly. This meter is designed as a guideline to show the eco-friendliness of your

driving.

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Speed indicator
When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the displayed unit of speed
measure will turn yellow.

The indicators will be displayed in

yellow (corresponding to a speed set

by a user) or red (fixed at 100 mph
[160 km/h])

This setting can be enabled on the

multi-information display.

: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

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Rev indicator (SPORT S mode screen/SPORT S+ mode screen)
When the shift lever is in M, an indi-
cator on the tachometer will be dis-
played in 3 steps. When the 3rd
level indicator is displayed, the indi-
cator will flash and a buzzer will
sound to notify you of shift-up timing.

The indicator may be displayed when

downshifting, depending on the

engine speed.



SPORT S mode

screen



SPORT S+ mode

screen

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Darker
Brighter

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The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Welcome illumination of the analog speedometer

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When the driver’s door is opened, the analog speedometer will illuminate.

Then, when the driver’s door is closed, the analog speedometer will illuminate and go

off (pulsate) 3 times.

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In the following situations, the analog speedometer will not pulsate even though the

driver’s door is opened and closed:
• Within 60 seconds after the analog meter pulsation completes

• Within 60 seconds of turning the engine switch off

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Variable red zone

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Eco driving meter

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The number of blue segments displayed on the eco driving meter decreases/increases

depending on the vehicle acceleration. Use this meter as a guideline when you wish to

drive in an eco-friendly manner that reduces fuel consumption.

However, on a downward grade where the vehicle can accelerate without the acceler-

ator pedal being depressed, the eco driving meter may not display the eco-driving

state correctly.

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When the shift lever is moved to P, N or R, the segments will turn gray and the eco driv-

ing meter will not operate.

Instrument panel light control

To help protect the engine, the engine speed is

controlled by changing the starting position of

the tachometer’s red zone depending on the

engine coolant temperature within a range from

3700 rpm to 7300 rpm.

Before driving under extremely high load condi-

tions, make sure to sufficiently warm up the

engine.

LEXUS GS 300 (2019 year). Instruction - part 6