LEXUS GS F (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock release button.

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Removing the head restraints

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Installing the head restraints

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Front seats

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Rear seats

Rear seats

Lock release button

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2

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock

release button.
Front seats: If the head restraint touches the ceil-

ing, making the removal difficult, change the

seat height or angle. (

→P. 158)

Outboard rear seats (vehicles with rear sun-

shade): If the rear sunshade is raised, lower it

before removing the head restraint. (

→P. 341)

Align the head restraint with the installation

holes and push it down to the lock position.

Press and hold the lock release button when

lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installation

holes and push it down to the lowest lock posi-

tion while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

Lock release button

Lock release button

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted

so that the center of the head restraint is closest

to the top of your ears.

WARNING

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Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may

result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are

locked in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel

Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

To sound the horn, press on or close to
the

mark.

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The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

*

.

*

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of

engine switch mode.

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Automatic adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the

driving position memory system. (

→P. 160)

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Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

→P. 160)

Adjustment procedure

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Horn

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF

When the automatic anti-glare function

is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each

time the engine switch is turned to

IGNITION ON mode.

Pressing the button turns the function to

OFF mode. (The indicator also turns

off.)

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

Indicator

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To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do

not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors

To select a mirror to adjust, press the
switch.

Left
Right

Pressing the same switch again will

put the switch in neutral.

To adjust the mirror, press the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.

Adjustment procedure

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Manually folding and extending the mirrors (if equipped)

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Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.

Press it again to extend them to the

original position.

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Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the
doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.

The indicator will come on.

Pressing the switch once more will

return to manual mode.

Automatically folding and extending the mirrors (if equipped)

Indicator

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When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select switch is selected, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in
order to give a better view of the ground. To disable this function, select neither
“L” nor “R”.

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Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position. The
adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to the
memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from next time.

The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal position

(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi-

tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the

rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. (

→P. 314)

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Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the

driving position memory. (

→P. 160)

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Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear

view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to

reduce reflected light. (

→P. 169)

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Using automatic mode in cold weather (if equipped)
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and

automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice and snow

from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mir-

ror by hand.

Linked mirror function when reversing

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WARNING

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Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted

before driving.

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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught

by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

*

Opening
One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

Press the switch to lock the passenger
window switches.

The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from

accidentally opening or closing a pas-

senger window.

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The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be

operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-

dow is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,

window movement is stopped.

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

Indicator

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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the

power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of

the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously oper-

ate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-

pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the

one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After

the door window is completely opened, continue holding the switch for an additional

1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pressing the switch in the

one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or

more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again.

After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-

ther 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected

by your Lexus dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

*

(

→P. 501)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

(

→P. 137)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

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Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

power windows open.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

→P. 545)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation

for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do

not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-

gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it

is recommended to use the window lock switch. (

→P. 175)

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-

tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●

When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passen-

ger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child oper-

ate window by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to

get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that

may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the

window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the win-

dow.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-

tion function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught

in the window.

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Moon roof

Opens the moon roof

*

The moon roof stops slightly before the

fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the

moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly press either way of the moon

roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.

Tilts the moon roof up

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Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly press either way of the moon

roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.

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The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is

turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either

front door is opened.

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.

Opening and closing

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Tilting up and down

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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-

ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

*

(

→P. 501)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

(

→P. 137)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.

*

2

Then it

will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

*

1

until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position

and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.

*

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The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.

*

2

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt

down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

*

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: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-

formed again from the beginning.

*

2

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic

operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

moon roof open.

■

Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

→P. 545)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is

moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-

ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts

caught in the moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-

tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the mechanical key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of

their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate moon roof

by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in

the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that

may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

moon roof fully closes.

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4

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . ..182
Cargo and luggage. . . . . ..191
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ...194
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . 195
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . ..196

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch . . . 197
Automatic transmission. . ...202
Turn signal lever. . . . . . ...210
Parking brake . . . . . . . . .211
Brake Hold. . . . . . . . . . 213
ASC (Active Sound Control)

(GS F) . . . . . . . . . . ...215

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Headlight switch. . . . . . .. 216
Automatic High Beam. . . .. 219
Windshield wipers

and washer. . . . . . . . .223

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap . .228

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Lexus Safety System+. . . ..232
PCS (Pre-Collision

System). . . . . . . . . . 238

LKA (Lane-Keeping

Assist) . . . . . . . . . . ..249

Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range. . . .258

Cruise control . . . . . . . .270
Driving mode select

switch . . . . . . . . . . ... 273

BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor). . . ..278
• The Blind Spot Monitor

function . . . . . . . . . . 281

• The Rear Cross Traffic

Alert function. . . . . . .283

TVD (Torque Vectoring

Differential) (GS F) . . . . 286

Driving assist systems . . . . 288

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips. . . . . .296