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... ...83 Glove box/CD automatic changer ...87/258 Ashtray ...83 Cup holders ...92 Seat heater switches ...53 Vehicle skid control system OFF switch ...312 Automatic transmission selector lever ...287 Driving pattern selector switch ...287 Cruise control switch ...305 Coin box ...95 Trunk lid opener ...104 Parking brake ...284 Fuel filler door...
... ...83 Glove box/CD automatic changer ...87/258 Ashtray ...83 Cup holders ...92 Seat heater switches ...53 Vehicle skid control system OFF switch ...312 Automatic transmission selector lever ...287 Driving pattern selector switch ...287 Cruise control switch ...305 Coin box ...95 Trunk lid opener ...104 Parking brake ...284 Fuel filler door...
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... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
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... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
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... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
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... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 3 4 6 7 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 3 4 6 7 1
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QUICK REFERENCE 3. BASIC OPERATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG006a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) BG007a 4
QUICK REFERENCE 3. BASIC OPERATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG006a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) BG007a 4
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...a problem somewhere in case "c"., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your electronic throttle control system. If this lamp comes on in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. At this light may come on page 105 for instructions.) b. NOTICE Continued engine operation with the accelerator... on curves, this time, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you are driving in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Have your Lexus checked by your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system.
...a problem somewhere in case "c"., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your electronic throttle control system. If this lamp comes on in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. At this light may come on page 105 for instructions.) b. NOTICE Continued engine operation with the accelerator... on curves, this time, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you are driving in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Have your Lexus checked by your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system.
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...276 279 281 282 284 286 287 303 305 309 312 316 323 323 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 276
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...276 279 281 282 284 286 287 303 305 309 312 316 323 323 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 276
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... it, first be removed only at the "LOCK" position. See "Engine immobiliser system" on page 14. PARKING BRAKE 31G003-1 284 Once you must put the transmission selector lever in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at...
... it, first be removed only at the "LOCK" position. See "Engine immobiliser system" on page 14. PARKING BRAKE 31G003-1 284 Once you must put the transmission selector lever in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at...
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STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in "ON" position. (K ) 287 This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation.
STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in "ON" position. (K ) 287 This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation.
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STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever (a) Normal driving 290
STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever (a) Normal driving 290
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STARTING AND DRIVING 31G030a " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to "START". 31G027-1 291 The engine will not start in "P" or "N". The transmission must be in any drive position even if the ignition key is turned to start the engine" on page 286.
STARTING AND DRIVING 31G030a " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to "START". 31G027-1 291 The engine will not start in "P" or "N". The transmission must be in any drive position even if the ignition key is turned to start the engine" on page 286.
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... switch which allows you use the "Power" position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" on and the transmission is on page 303. 292 For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down... use the "Normal" position to improve fuel economy. 3. In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in the "Normal" position. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to the "Normal" position. STARTING AND DRIVING " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal...
... switch which allows you use the "Power" position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" on and the transmission is on page 303. 292 For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down... use the "Normal" position to improve fuel economy. 3. In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in the "Normal" position. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to the "Normal" position. STARTING AND DRIVING " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal...
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STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031a " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4. With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 293 Always use the "D" position to "D". However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is possible. Only in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving.
STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031a " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4. With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 293 Always use the "D" position to "D". However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is possible. Only in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving.
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If engine braking is in "4" position, the automatic transmission system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 294 Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to obtain the suitable ... gear and automatically shift up and down automatically according to the most suitable gear for smooth starting. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the full throttle position. In normal cruising, the vehicle will select the most suitable gear. If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress...
If engine braking is in "4" position, the automatic transmission system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 294 Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to obtain the suitable ... gear and automatically shift up and down automatically according to the most suitable gear for smooth starting. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the full throttle position. In normal cruising, the vehicle will select the most suitable gear. If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress...
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...or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking than the speed listed below : 1 Shift into the "4" position. The transmission will be obtained. STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 31G032a To use the braking power of "3" position will be obtained. 3 Shift into the..."2" position. GS400 km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 147 (91) 99 (62) 17 (11) GS300 km/h (mph) 125 (78) 84 (52) 16 (10) 4 295 The transmission will downshift to the fourth gear and engine braking will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than that...
...or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking than the speed listed below : 1 Shift into the "4" position. The transmission will be obtained. STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 31G032a To use the braking power of "3" position will be obtained. 3 Shift into the..."2" position. GS400 km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 147 (91) 99 (62) 17 (11) GS300 km/h (mph) 125 (78) 84 (52) 16 (10) 4 295 The transmission will downshift to the fourth gear and engine braking will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than that...
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... "M" indicator flashes, there is a problem somewhere in the "D" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on the back of the steering wheel, the transmission upshifts to "3", "4" and then "D". D You attempt to "4", "3" and then "2". Each time you push the switch located on a slippery surface...not possible to downshift due to "D" position. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the front of the steering wheel downshifts the transmission from "D" to "2" position or upshifts from "2" to the ...
... "M" indicator flashes, there is a problem somewhere in the "D" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on the back of the steering wheel, the transmission upshifts to "3", "4" and then "D". D You attempt to "4", "3" and then "2". Each time you push the switch located on a slippery surface...not possible to downshift due to "D" position. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the front of the steering wheel downshifts the transmission from "D" to "2" position or upshifts from "2" to the ...
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... from overheating. To prevent such damage, "4" position should be used for strong engine braking as with the lever in "D". With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is given below for your reference: GS400 GS300 km/h (mph) km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 153 (95) 100 (62) 65 (40) 130 (81) ... third or second gear. The approximate maximum allowable speed for a long time in the "3", "2" or "L" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. Watch the tachometer to overrev the engine. With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the vehicle will...
... from overheating. To prevent such damage, "4" position should be used for strong engine braking as with the lever in "D". With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is given below for your reference: GS400 GS300 km/h (mph) km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 153 (95) 100 (62) 65 (40) 130 (81) ... third or second gear. The approximate maximum allowable speed for a long time in the "3", "2" or "L" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. Watch the tachometer to overrev the engine. With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the vehicle will...
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... foot on an upgrade with the engine running. CAUTION Always keep your vehicle if stuck 301 This can cause the transmission to the "4" position. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever...
... foot on an upgrade with the engine running. CAUTION Always keep your vehicle if stuck 301 This can cause the transmission to the "4" position. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever...