Lexus GS Quiz
Driving

Headlight switch

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The tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in the Lexus GS L10 provide safety and comfort at the highest level. This chapter explains how the system works, warning messages for pressure loss, and initialization after a tire change or tire service. The influence of correct tire pressure on handling, braking distance, and fuel consumption is especially emphasized. Tips on regular checks and on handling warning indicators make this chapter a practical everyday guide.

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operation

Betätigung

Turn the end of the lever to turn on the lights as follows:

  1. The front parking lights, tail lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lights come on.
  2. The headlights and all the lights listed above come on.
  3. The headlights, daytime running lights, and all the lights listed above turn on and off automatically. (When the engine switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.)

Turning on the High Beams

Einschalten des Fernlichts
  1. With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams.

    To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward you to the center position.

  2. To flash the headlights once, pull the lever toward you and release it.

    It does not matter whether the headlights are on or off when using the flash-to-pass function.

Follow-Me-Home System

Follow-Me-Home-System

This system allows the headlights and front parking lights to stay on for 30 seconds when the engine switch is turned off.

After turning off the engine switch, pull the lever toward you and release it while the headlight switch is in theposition.

To turn off the lights, pull the lever toward you and release it.

Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) (if equipped)

The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ensures optimal visibility when turning and driving through curves. It adjusts the aiming of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the steering angle of the wheels, which is controlled by steering input.

The AFS operates at speeds above 10 km/h.

Deactivating the AFS

You can change the settings usingon the multi-information display.

  1. Pressorusing the meter switch on the instrument panel and select “AFS.”
  2. Pressusing the meter switch on the instrument panel and select “OFF.”

The indicator light comes on when the AFS is deactivated.

Adaptives Scheinwerfersystem (AFS) (falls vorhanden)

Daytime Running Light System

So that your vehicle is more easily seen by other road users during the day, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when the engine is started and the parking brake is released, and the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position. (They are brighter than the front parking lights.) The daytime running lights are not suitable for use at night.

Headlight Brightness Control Sensor

If an object is placed in front of the sensor or something is attached to the windshield, the sensor may not function properly.

The sensor that detects the amount of ambient light will be affected in this case, and a malfunction of the automatic headlight control may result.

Automatic Vehicle Light Shut-Off System

  • When the headlight switch is in theposition: The headlights turn off automatically when the engine switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
  • When the headlight switch is in theposition: The headlights and all lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

To turn the lights back on, switch the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off once and then back to the positionor.

Headlight Reminder Chime

A warning chime sounds if the engine switch is turned off or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the vehicle lights are on.

Automatic Headlight Leveling

The headlight aiming is adjusted automatically according to the number of occupants and the vehicle's load conditions to ensure that other road users are not dazzled.

If the “AFS OFF” indicator light flashes

This may indicate a malfunction of the system. Contact a Lexus dealer or an authorized repair shop, or another qualified and properly equipped repair facility.

Customization

You can change the settings (for example, the sensitivity of the light sensor).

NOTE

How to Prevent Battery Discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

The headlight switch in the Lexus GS GRL1 combines modern technology with intuitive operation. The system automatically adjusts the lights to ambient conditions, improving visibility and safety day and night. Features such as the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) complete this innovative lighting concept.

Thanks to personal settings, such as light sensitivity, the Lexus GS 2016–2020 adapts perfectly to the driver's preferences. This keeps the premium sedan a model of comfort and safety.

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