brakes Lexus GS250 2012 Owner's Guide

7567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a
tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by
the nearest any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
Precaution when installing a different tire
When differently constructed tires or tires of different makers, models or
tread patterns are installed, the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly.

7677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your
vehicle is nearing the
vehicle ahead (in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
mode)
At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display
(the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play too (the image
flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
is suspended
• The camera sensor
temperature is higher
than the operation
temperature range.
• The power steering
system operation is
restricted.
Restart the LKA after
driving for a while.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)

7917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in
handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a
serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or
wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m
(10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or
bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

849
8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equiva-
lent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0
kgf, 112.4 lbf) while the engine is operating.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.70 L (0.74 qt., 0.62 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above -18C (0F): SAE90
Below -18C (0F): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacityGS2501.15 L (1.22 qt., 1.01 Imp.qt.)
GS3501.35 L (1.43 qt., 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil
LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal
clearance
*
2WD115 mm (4.5 in.) Min.
AW D126 mm (5.0 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 2.0 mm (0.04 — 0.08 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)