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Instrument cluster

Displays and Instruments (GS F)

In this manual: Instrument cluster
Illustrated Index — 1Safety Information. For Safety — 8Theft deterrent system. Immobilizer. Double locking system — 1Theft Deterrent System. Alarm System — 1Instrument cluster — 13Operating the Individual Components — 13Driving — 29Interior — 8Maintenance and Care. Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior — 1Maintenance and care of the vehicle. Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior — 1Vehicle Maintenance and Care. Vehicle Maintenance — 1Maintenance and Care. Owner Maintenance — 7When Problems Occur. Essential Information — 1When Problems Occur. Emergency Procedures — 10Specifications. Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, etc.) — 1Technical data. Fuel information — 1Vehicle Specifications. Personal Settings — 3Vehicle Specifications. Initialization — 1
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In the Lexus GS F (L10), the instruments adapt to the selected drive mode: Normal, Eco, SPORT S, or SPORT S+. The driver therefore always receives the information that suits their driving style, from engine speed to oil temperature. The color-changing displays emphasize the sporty character of the GS F. This chapter provides an overview of layouts, warning systems, and customization options that make the Lexus GS F a high-tech driving companion.

When the drive mode is changed, some of the instrument displays and the display layout change.

Normal Mode

Normalmodus

Eco Drive Mode

Eco-Fahrmodus

"SPORT S" Mode*

"SPORT S+" Mode*

The units shown on the instruments depend on the sales region.

*: These illustrations show the standard instrument display in "SPORT S" mode and "SPORT S+" mode. You can change the instrument displays for "SPORT S" mode and "SPORT S+" mode on the settings screen of the Multi-Information Display.

1. Multi-Information Display

Displays various vehicle data to the driver

Shows warning messages in case of a malfunction.

2. Fuel Level Gauge

3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Shows the engine coolant temperature. If the needle () of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone, a warning buzzer sounds, the needle turns red and begins to flash. A warning message is also displayed.

4. Engine Oil Temperature Gauge

Shows the engine oil temperature. If the needle () of the engine oil temperature gauge enters the red zone, the needle turns red and begins to flash.

5. Outside Temperature

Shows the outside temperature in the range of -40 °C to 50 °C. The low outside temperature indicator light comes on when the outside temperature is 3 °C or below.

6. Tachometer

Shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

7. Digital Speedometer

8. Analog Speedometer

9. Shift Position and Gear Indicator

Shows the selected shift position or shift range.

10. Odometer/Trip Meter Display

Odometer: Shows the total distance the vehicle has traveled.

Trip meter: Shows the distance the vehicle has traveled since the meter was last reset. Trip meters "A" and "B" can be used independently to store and display different distances.

11. Eco Driving Indicator

Shows acceleration. The faster the vehicle accelerates, the fewer blue segments are displayed, indicating less eco-friendly driving. This indicator gives you a guide to how eco-friendly your current driving is.

Speed Display

When the vehicle reaches the set speed, the color of the displayed speed unit changes to yellow.

The displays turn yellow (from a speed set by the user) and red (from a fixed speed of 200 km/h*1 or 160 km/h*2)*3.

You can activate this setting on the Multi-Information Display.

Geschwindigkeitsanzeige

*1: Except United Kingdom

*2: United Kingdom

*3: When driving on public roads, always observe the legal speed limits.

Tachometer Display ("SPORT S" Mode/"SPORT S+" Mode)

When the shift lever is in the "M" position, a 3-stage indicator is displayed on the tachometer.

When the 3rd stage indicator appears, the indicator flashes and a warning buzzer sounds to alert you to shift up.

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Depending on the engine speed, the indicator may also appear when downshifting.

These illustrations show the standard instrument display in "SPORT S" mode and "SPORT S+" mode. You can change the instrument displays for "SPORT S" mode and "SPORT S+" mode on the settings screen of the Multi-Information Display.

Maximum Engine Speed Display (Normal Mode/"SPORT S" Mode)

When the engine speed reaches or exceeds 3600 rpm (min-1), an image of the tachometer at the maximum engine speed is displayed for approximately 1 second.

Drehzahlmaximum (Normalmodus/

The displays and instruments of the Lexus GS (4th generation, body type GRL1, model years 2016–2020) feature a variable layout that adapts to the selected drive mode. Whether in Normal mode or SPORT S+ mode, the display remains clear and informative. In this way, the Lexus GS best supports the driver in every situation.

In particular, the combination of the digital and analog speedometers and the Multi-Information Display ensures that all relevant data is available at a glance. This makes every journey in the Lexus GS (body type GRL1) a safe and comfortable experience, whether in the city or on the motorway.

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