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LEXUS GS F (2018 year). Instruction - part 22

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The rear sunshade can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

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Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-

matically lowers when the shift lever is shifted to R.

However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:

• The button is pressed again.

• Shift the shift lever into P.

• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h).

If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse opera-

tion feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehi-

cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.

: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been

pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.

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Vehicles with rear control panel: To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the

rear armrest can be locked. (

→P. 321)

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Vehicles with rear control panel: Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be

turned off. (

→P. 321)

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Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.

(Customizable features:

→P. 545)

WARNING

When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the

fastener section or in the opening.

They may get caught, causing injury.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is

off.

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Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade

and rear door sunshades.
• Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear sun-

shade.

• Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.

• Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.

• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.

• Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.

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Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear
seat area.

Fold down the armrest.

Fold down the handle and open the
armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.

Unlock
Lock

Trunk storage extension

WARNING

Ensure that the armrest door is closed when not in use.

In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into

the cabin, resulting in injury.

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The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-

tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri-

ous injury.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load

on the assist grip.

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Garage door opener

The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can

be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the programming meth-
ods on the following pages to determine the method which is appropriate for the
device.

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operat-

ing.

Buttons

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Before programming HomeLink

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During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or other devices to prevent injury or other
potential harm.

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It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate programming.

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Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder
or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the
garage door opener motor.

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates,
entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other
devices.

Programming HomeLink

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Programming HomeLink

Steps through must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not be able to be com-
pleted.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and check

that the HomeLink

indicator light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light

in view while programming.

Program a device.

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Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing
green (rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code), then release the
button.

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Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly

flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

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Test the HomeLink

operation by pressing the newly programmed button

and observing the indicator light:

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Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or other device should operate when a Home-
Link

button is pressed and released.

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Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete programming, firmly
press and hold the HomeLink

button for 2 seconds then release it.

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If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the remaining
HomeLink

buttons.

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Programming a rolling code system
2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found

where the hanging antenna wire is

attached to the unit. The name and

color of the button may vary by man-

ufacturer. Refer to the owner’s man-

ual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform within 30 seconds
after performing .

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Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage
door opener motor recognizes
the HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only available for com-
patible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility, refer to www.Home-
Link.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has been
completed, if the garage door opener motor is trained to HomeLink

both garage door operation indicators will flash rapidly (green) and the
light on the garage door opener motor will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform and within the first 10 presses of
the HomeLink

button after programming has been completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink

button, after the garage door

operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage
door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door opener, both garage door operation indi-
cators in the vehicle will flash rapidly (green) and the light on the garage
door opener motor will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator starts flashing (orange), continue to hold

the HomeLink

button and perform “Programming HomeLink

”

(it

takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

indicator to start flashing).

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.

The status of the opening and closing of
a garage door is shown by the indica-
tors.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the

garage door opener motor used is a

compatible device. (To check device

compatibility, refer to www.Home-

Link.com.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals from the garage door
may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either Home-

Link

buttons

and

simultaneously. The

last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating HomeLink

Garage door operation indicators

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside buttons for
10 seconds until the HomeLink

indi-

cator light changes from continuously
lit (orange) to rapidly flashing (green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase

the programs stored in the HomeLink

memory.

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

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The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is disconnected.

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If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

button that already

has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not be erased.

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Before programming

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Install a new battery in the transmitter.

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The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink

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Certification for the garage door opener

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, NATO Germany, Guam and Puerto Rico

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/lexus or call 1-800-355-3515.

WARNING

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When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and objects are out of

danger to prevent potential harm.

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Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink

compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or

device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety stan-

dards.

This includes any garage door that cannot detect an interfering object. A door or

device without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury.

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When operating or programming HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

buttons.

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LEXUS Enform Safety Connect

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“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone

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: If equipped

Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide
safety and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hard-
ware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound by the
Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and its Terms and Conditions, as
in effect and amended from time to time, a current copy of which is available
at Lexus.com. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such then-
applicable Terms and Conditions.

System components

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Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:

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Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service providers.
(

→P. 354)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

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Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. (

→P. 354)

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Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
Connects drivers to response-center support. (

→P. 354)

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assistance. (

→P. 355)

After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are
enrolled, you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in
your vehicle for further subscription details.

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Safety Connect Services Information

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Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth

technology will not be possible during Safety

Connect.

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Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the telematics

device being in operative condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite

signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription Service Agree-

ment required. A variety of subscription terms is available; charges vary by subscription

term selected.

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Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location

will function in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will function in the United States (except Hawaii) and in

Canada. No Safety Connect services will function outside of the United States in coun-

tries other than Canada.

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Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommunications Act

and the device is not TTY compatible.

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Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages. The Safety

Connect system will offer voice prompts in English and Spanish. Please indicate your lan-

guage of choice when enrolling.

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When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.

Services

Subscription

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When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red indicator
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light
comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage conditions:

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Green indicator light on = Active service

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Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process

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Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction (contact
your Lexus dealer)

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No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active

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Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occu-
pants to assess the level of emergency. If the occupants are unable to commu-
nicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency, contacts the
nearest emergency services provider to describe the situation, and requests
that assistance be sent to the location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to
assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report,
call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circum-
stances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle. Further informa-
tion is available at Lexus.com.

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Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the
Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assis-
tance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you

are not experiencing an emergency.

Safety Connect LED light Indicators

Safety Connect services

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-
center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat
tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Roadside Assistance services
and their limitations, please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions,
which are available at Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.

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Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power radio
transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by the fol-
lowing U.S. and international standards bodies.

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ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

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NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]

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ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)
[1996]

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and government health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines in addition to
those standards.

Safety information for Safety Connect

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Certification for Lexus Enform

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ................358

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior..................362

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements...365
General maintenance.............. 367
Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................370

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions..................................371

Hood ...............................................373
Positioning a floor jack ............ 374
Engine compartment ............... 376
Tires .................................................393
Tire inflation pressure...............403
Wheels ...........................................406
Air conditioning filter .............. 408
Electronic key battery............... 410
Checking and replacing

fuses................................................412

Headlight aim (vehicles with

single-beam headlights)........ 416

Light bulbs...................................... 418

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