Lexus GS350 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 5

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system 



For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of

the system cannot be guaranteed.

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For safety 

and security

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 mechanical 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 deactivate or stop the alarms:

●

Unlock the doors.

●

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

The alarm

Setting the alarm system

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

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Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-

ing:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, the door may automatically lock:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the battery.

●

The trunk is opened using the mechanical key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the

trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an

inside lock button.

●

The battery is recharged or replaced when the

vehicle is locked. (



P. 507)

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For safety 

and security

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of

the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Instrument cluster

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2.

Instrument cluster

Warning lights 

and indicators..............................84

Gauges and meters 

(GS350).......................................92

Gauges and meters (GS F)......98
Multi-information display 

(GS350)..................................... 106

Multi-information display 

(GS F) .............................................114

Head-up display...........................126
Fuel consumption 

information ................................. 133

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Warning lights and indicators



GS350 (except F SPORT models)



GS350 (F SPORT models)

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems. 
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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

GS F

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target

region.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.

Warning lights

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light 

(



P. 435)

*

1, 3

(If equipped)

PCS (Pre-Collision 

System) warning light 

(



P. 436)

*

1

(Canada)

Brake system warning light 

(



P. 435)

*

1

Slip indicator (



P. 436)

*

1, 2

Charging system warning 

light (



P. 435)

*

1, 4, 5

(If equipped)

“AFS OFF” indicator 

(



P. 436)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp 

(



P. 435)

*

1, 4

Brake hold operated 

indicator (



P. 436)

*

1

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp 

(



P. 435)

*

4

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 

(



P. 437)

*

1

SRS warning light 

(



P. 435)

*

4

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 

(



P. 437)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light 

(



P. 435)

*

1

Brake system warning light 

(



P. 437)

*

1

(Canada)

ABS warning light 

(



P. 435)

*

6

Open door warning light 

(



P. 437)

*

1

Electric power steering 

system warning light

(



P. 436)

Low fuel level warning light 

(



P. 437)

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1

: 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.

*

2

: On  some  models

*

3

: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.

*

4

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*

5

: GS350

*

6

: GS  F

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. 

Seat belt reminder light 

(



P. 437)

*

1

Tire pressure warning light 

(



P. 437)

*

1

Master warning light 

(



P. 437)

(If equipped)

LKA warning light 

(



P. 438)

Indicators

Turn signal indicator 

(



P. 216)

Cruise control indicator 

(



P. 274, 278)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator

(



P. 222)

(If equipped)

Dynamic radar cruise 

control indicator 

(



P. 266)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator

(



P. 222) 

Cruise control 

“SET” indicator 

(



P. 266, 278)

Headlight high beam 

indicator (



P. 222)

(If equipped)

LKA indicator (



P. 256)

(If equipped)

Automatic High Beam 

indicator (



P. 225)

*

1

(If equipped)

Intuitive parking assist 

indicator

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Drive mode indicators



GS350 (except F SPORT models)

*

2, 3

(If equipped)

“AFS OFF” indicator 

(



P. 223)

*

2

Brake hold standby 

indicator (



P. 219)

*

2, 4

Slip indicator (



P. 299)

*

2

Brake hold operated 

indicator (



P. 219)

*

2

VSC OFF indicator 

(



P. 299)

*

2, 9

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 

indicator (



P. 52)

*

2, 5

TRAC OFF indicator 

(



P. 299)

*

2

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)

*

10

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 (F SPORT models)



GS F

●

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. 301)

“STANDARD” indicator 

(



P. 295)

“SLALOM” indicator 

(



P. 295)

“TRACK” indicator 

(



P. 295)

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1

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA 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 vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

*

3

: GS350

*

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 outside 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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Eco Driving Indicator



GS350

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:

●

The shift lever is in any position other than D.

●

A paddle shift switch is operated.

●

Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (



P. 281)

●

The vehicle speed is approximately 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 switch is operated.

●

Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (



P. 281)

●

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

■

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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2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters (GS350)



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.

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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. 347)

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. 442)

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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5

6

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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.