2020 Lexus GS 350 Owner’s Manual

2020 Lexus GS 350 Owner’s Manual

For a midsize luxury sedan, the 2020 Lexus GS 350 is the epitome of sophistication, performance, and luxury. Its sophisticated design, fine craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology combine to create an elegant and thrilling piece of machinery. A powerful V6 engine under the hood provides inspiring power without sacrificing efficiency, making for an exhilarating and effective driving experience. The 2020 GS 350’s cabin is a picture of luxury, with premium materials, roomy, cozy seating, and an abundance of state-of-the-art features. The 2020 Lexus GS 350 provides an unmatched blend of comfort, luxury, and performance, making it a standout option for individuals who expect the most from their automotive experience—whether cruising city streets or taking lengthy road trips.

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Selecting gears in the M position

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by oper-ating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.

1. Upshifting
2. Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated.

• 6-speed models: The selected gear, from M1 to M6, will be fixed and displayed in the meter.
• 8-speed models: The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be fixed and displayed in the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated.

However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in the following situation:

• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
• GS350/GS300: When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
• GS350/GS300: When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).

In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated.

• “Slippery Road. Cannot Shift to Lower Gear.” is displayed on the multi-infor-mation display.
• The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
• Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
  Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
  • When the vehicle comes to a stop
  • If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
  • When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
• To protect the automatic transmission
  When the temperature of the transmission fluid becomes high, protection control is performed temporarily. When “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
  To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operations may sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
• Snow mode automatic deactivation
  Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in snow mode.
• When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated
  Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be cancelled.
  • 6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshift to 5 or 4.
  • 8- speed models: While driving in the D position, downshift to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
  • When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
• 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.
• Shift lock system
  The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start-ing. The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
• If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
  First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a prob-lem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
  • Releasing the shift lock:
    1. Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set. The parking brake indicator will come on.
    2. Turn the engine switch to off.
    3. Depress the brake pedal.
    4. Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool. To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
    5. Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
• AI-SHIFT
  • The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions.
  • The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels the function.)
  • 8-speed models: G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according to the driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode. (Selecting normal mode with the driving mode select switch or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels this function.)

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WARNING

• When driving on slippery road surfaces
  Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
• To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
  Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal.
• If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Turn signal lever

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

1. Right turn
2. 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

• If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if you want to stop them from flashing
  Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position 2 or 3. If you move the lever to either position 1 or 4 , the selected turn signals will flash.
• Turn signals can be operated when
  The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• If the indicator flashes faster than usual
  Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
• If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
  Operate the lever again.

Parking brake
Selections can be made as desired from the following modes.

Manual mode

1. Sets the parking brake
   The parking brake indicator light will come on.  Press and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to operate the parking brake while driving.
2. Releases the parking brake
   Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal. Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off.

Automatic mode
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.
• When the shift lever is moved into P, the parking brake will be set. Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
• Parking brake operation
  • When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Parking brake operation sound
  When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• Parking brake indicator light
  • • 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.
  • 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.
• When there is a malfunction in the system
  Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
• Parking the vehicle
• Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
• Usage in wintertime

NOTICE

• 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.
• When the system malfunctions
  Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
• When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
  Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

FAQs

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