Park Lexus GS250 2012 Owner's Manual

7837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 672
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

7847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
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7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire1
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7967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When using the full-size spare tire as a rear tire (vehicles with front and rear
tires of differing sizes)
Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

7987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before repairing the vehicle

7997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type A
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
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8007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type B
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 825)
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is func-
tioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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8187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
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8197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the parking brake cannot be released
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch off.
Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Chock the tires.
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does
not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released
manually using the procedure below. This procedure should be
performed only if necessary, such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal,
the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually