2019 Lexus GS 300 Owner’s Manual

2019 Lexus GS 300 Owner’s Manual

In the midsize sedan class, the 2019 Lexus GS 300 is the pinnacle of luxury and performance. It creates an elegant yet exhilarating balance thanks to its unique design, precise engineering, and cutting-edge technology. A quick V6 engine under the hood provides power without sacrificing efficiency, making for a thrilling driving experience. The interior is opulent, with luxurious fabrics, roomy seating, and a plethora of contemporary conveniences. The 2019 Lexus GS 300 offers an unparalleled combination of comfort, style, and performance that appeals to discriminating drivers looking for a luxury driving experience, whether you’re travelling on a highway or through city streets.

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Driving the vehicle

1. With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
2. If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N.

Parking the vehicle

1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever.
3. Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
4. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Starting off on a steep uphill

1. Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
2. Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3. Release the parking brake.

• When starting off on an uphill
  The hill-start assist control is available.
• Driving in the rain
  Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged up, and the road will be slippery.
  • Drive carefully when it starts to rain because the road surface will be especially slippery.
  • Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tyres and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
  • Engine speed while driving
    In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
  • The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
  • When the accelerator pedal is released
  • When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
• Restraining engine output (Brake Override System)
  • When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine output may be restrained.
    • A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is operating.
• Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
  •  When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be restrained.
    • When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on the multi-information display.
    • When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
    • While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Breaking in your new Lexus
  To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
  • For the first 186 miles (300 km):
    Avoid sudden stops.
  • For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
    • Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
    • Avoid sudden acceleration.
    • Do not drive continuously in low gear.
    • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
• Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
  Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down operation.
• Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
  Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-rect fuel.
• Brake pads and discs
  • F SPORT models of GS350/GS300, and GS F: The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions. Therefore, brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehicle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).
  • GS F: In order to achieve steady braking performance even during high-load sporty driving, brake pads that include a large amount of iron are used. As a result, rust may form if the vehicle is parked for a long time with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them to stick. When parts are stuck, abnormal noise or vibration may occur during driving, so lightly depress the accelerator pedal and drive slowly. (Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.)
• Idling time before engine stop (GS300)
  To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-load driving.

WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

• When starting the vehicle
  Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
• When driving the vehicle
  • Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
    • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
    • When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
    • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
    • Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
  • Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
    The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
  • During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way:
  • Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
  • Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effective-ness.
  • Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
  • Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
  • Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
  • Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tyres. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tyre failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tyre dealer to determine whether the tyres on your vehicle are high-speed capability tyres or not before driving at such speeds.
• When driving on slippery road surfaces
  • Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tyre slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
  • Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
  • After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, the steering control may be affected.
• When shifting the shift lever
  • Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
  • Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
  • Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
  • Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
  • Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
  • Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
  • Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backwards. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
  • Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
  • Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle which may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
• If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators) (GS350/GS300) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. Front brakes of F SPORT models: Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the thickness of the discs measured.  It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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