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LEXUS GS 300 (2019 year). Instruction - part 14

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4-2. Driving procedures

Turn signal lever

The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.

Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Left turn

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If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position

. If you

move the lever to either position

, the selected turn signals will flash.

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Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.

Operating instructions

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Parking brake

Sets the parking brake

The parking brake indicator light will

come on. (

P. 218)

Press and hold the parking brake switch

if an emergency occurs and it is neces-

sary to operate the parking brake while

driving.

Releases the parking brake

Operate the parking brake switch while

depressing the brake pedal. Make sure

that the parking brake indicator light

goes off.

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever opera-
tion.
Turns automatic mode on/off

●

When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released.

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When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set.

Operate the shift lever with the brake

pedal depressed.

A selections can be made as desired from the following modes.

Manual mode

U.S.A. Canada

Automatic mode

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Parking brake operation

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When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake switch.

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When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not available.

●

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.

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In situations such as when parking on a steep slope

, the maximum amount of braking

force can be used by pressing the parking brake switch with the parking brake already

set.

: Use wheel chocks when parking on a steep slope.

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Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light

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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on

and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

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When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-

cator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. (

P. 439, 445)

Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.

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Parking the vehicle
P. 188

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
P. 448

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Usage in winter time
P. 305

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and make

sure that the vehicle does not move.

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When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

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When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake. (

P. 502)

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-

ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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Brake Hold

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green) comes on. While the system is

holding the brake, the brake hold oper-

ated indicator (yellow) comes on.

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Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely” or “Electronic Parking Brake Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display.

If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled, the

system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addition, if any

of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer

will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. The parking

brake will then be set automatically.

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Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system has

started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this case, a

warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the brake

pedal and press the button again.

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The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline.

In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. A warning

buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will inform the driver of this situa-

tion. (

P. 444)

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, M
or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the
vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift lever in D or M to allow smooth start off.

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When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding the brakes
The parking brake will not be released automatically. Perform one of the following proce-

dures to release the parking brake and confirm that the parking brake indicator light

turns off. (

P. 217)

●

With the brake pedal depressed, operate the parking brake switch.

●

Fasten your seat belt, check that the shift lever is in either D or R and slowly depress the

accelerator pedal.

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Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. (

P. 444)

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution. The brake hold

function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

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When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long

period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is holding the brake may

release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the engine

switch, depress the brake pedal, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.

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ASC (Active Sound Control) (GS F)

The ASC system can be operated
when the driving mode select switch is
in the following modes. (

P. 284)

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SPORT S mode/customized mode
(powertrain control is set to
“POWER”): Sounds are output from
the rear.

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SPORT S+ mode: When the engine
speed is in the low-to-medium
speed range, sounds are output
from the rear. At high engine speeds,
sounds are mainly output from the
front.

Press the ASC switch.

The indicator on switch will turn off.

Press the switch again to turn the system

back on.
Even if the indicator is illuminated, when

the driving mode select switch is in Nor-

mal, Eco drive or customized mode

(powertrain control is not set to

“POWER”), ASC does not operate.

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Automatic reactivation of ASC system
Even after the ASC system has been turned off, turning the engine off and then on again

will automatically reactivate the ASC system.

The ASC system directs certain sounds from the front and rear of the cabin to
the vehicle interior, and harmonizes these sounds with the actual sound of the
engine and exhaust in order to allow the driver to feel acceleration and the
state of the engine more strongly.

Disabling the ASC system

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Headlight switch

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center

position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the

headlights on or off.

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

U.S.A. Canada

The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running
lights (

P. 223) turn on.

The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.
The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights (

P. 223) and all

the lights listed above turn on
and off automatically.
(When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
Off

The daytime running lights
turn on. (

P. 223)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Turning on the high beam headlights

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AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as con-
trolled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

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Deactivating AFS
Settings can be changed from

on the multi-information display

(

P. 106).

Press

on the meter control switch and select “AFS”.

Press

on the meter control

switch and select “Off”.

The indicator turns on when the AFS

is deactivated.

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Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illu-

minate brighter than the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The

daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

(Canada only),

or “AUTO”

position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set

again.

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For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

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Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater

durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

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Headlight control sensor

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Automatic light off system

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When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the

engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and trunk are
closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed twice after all the

doors are closed.)

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to

If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-

utes.

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Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode

and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-

gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-

fere with other road users.

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If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 549)

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything that

blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting

the level of ambient light and may cause the

automatic headlight system to malfunction.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Automatic High Beam



Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the

position.

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the headlights are turned

on automatically to indicate that the sys-

tem is active.



: If equipped

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles ahead, etc., and automatically
turns the high beam on or off as necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe

your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

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Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to the original position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to acti-

vate the Automatic High Beam sys-

tem again.

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Switching to high beam
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off and the high beam indi-

cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Auto-

matic High Beam system again.

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

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When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automatically

turned on:
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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Camera sensor detection information

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The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road dividers or

roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

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The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights without using

the headlights is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs may cause

the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high beam on or

off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead

• When vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side

• When vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

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Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately detect sur-

rounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to remain on or the high

beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In these

cases, manually switch between the high and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.

• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or fog lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are changing color,

or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with

rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly.

• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an abnor-

mal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to other

drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in

• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.

• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the original

position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times, then leave the lever

in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on and off 3

times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

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Warning message
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of

the need for caution. (

P. 444)

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the

lever operates the wipers or washer as follows. The lever

will return to its original position immediately after operation.



Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Move the lever up 2 levels

Move the lever up 1 level

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Move the lever down 1 level

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Move the lever down 2 levels

Operating the wiper lever

Off

Temporary

operation

Temporary

operation

Intermittent

operation

High speed

operation

Intermittent

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Low speed

operation

Off

Intermittent

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

No change

Status

before

operation

Operation

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-

ple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the

lever is pulled and held, the headlight

cleaners will operate once. After this,

the headlight cleaners will operate

every 5th time the lever is pulled.



Rain-sensing windshield wipers

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Move the lever up 2 levels

Move the lever up 1 level

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Move the lever down 1 level

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Move the lever down 2 levels

AUTO mode on/off switch

AUTO mode
indicator

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With AUTO mode selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor

detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with

rain volume and vehicle speed.
AUTO mode indicator will turn on when AUTO mode is selected.

: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.

: AUTO mode will be canceled.

When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual operation

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-

ple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the

lever is pulled and held, the headlight

cleaners will operate once. After this,

the headlight cleaners will operate

every 5th time the lever is pulled.

Off

Temporary

operation

Temporary

operation

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Low speed

operation

Off

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

No change

AUTO

mode

Intermittent

operation

Off

Temporary

operation

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Continuously

No change

Operation

Status

before

operation

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