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735 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Headlights
Front position lights and daytime running lights
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Tail lights
Rear fog light
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED light bulbs
The lights other than the headlights, front fog lights (if equipped), front turn
signal lights, rear turn signal lights, back-up light and outer foot lights each
consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional to have the light replaced.
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
When replacing light bulbs
P. 7 2 1

7366-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
While the headlights are turned on, and
for a short time after they have been
turned off, metal components at the rear
of the headlight assembly will be
extremely hot. To prevent burns, do not
touch these metal components until you
are certain they have cooled down.
Metal compo-

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Discharge headlights
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result
in death or serious injury by electric shock.
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
NOTICE
When replacing the outer foot lights
If the front window is stopping you from conducting the replace operation
properly, open the window on the side you are working on to allow you
enough space to work. Continuing the operation without giving yourself
enough space to work could lead you to scratch the vehicle.

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Wa r n i n g
lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system

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.

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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is approxi-
mately 10.5 L (2.8 gal.,
2.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the
engine switch is turned
off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights
are turned on
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
Shift the shift position
to P.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A warning message is shown on the multi-information display.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Auto-
matic High Beam
switch is pressed while
the headlights are in
low beam.Turn the high beam on
and press the Auto-
matic High Beam
switch again.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low
Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel
injectors require main-
tenance
Have any authorized
Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another
duly qualified and
equipped professional
replenish the injector
cleaner and reset the
message.

8167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proce-
dures. (P. 207)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 80)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The battery may be discharged. (P. 825)
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown
fuse. However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(P. 817)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (P. 207), consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a
low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

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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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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional as soon as possible.
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
When recharging or replacing the battery
For vehicles with an alarm: make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when
recharging or replacing the battery to prevent the doors from being locked
with the key left inside the vehicle when the alarm operates.
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery
discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
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