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5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 611
Interior light ...................... 612
• Personal lights............... 612
5-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 614
• Glove box...................... 616
• Console box .................. 617
• Cup holders ................... 618
• Auxiliary boxes............. 620
Trunk features ................... 621
5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mir-
rors....................................624
Clock ................................. 625
Ashtrays ............................ 626
Power outlets........................627
Heated steering wheel ....... 629
Seat heaters/ seat ventila-
tors.....................................631
Armrest.............................. 635
Rear sunshade/rear door sun-
shades................................636
Trunk storage extension .... 639
Coat hooks......................... 640
Assist grip ......................... 641
Utility hook ....................... 6426-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior................644
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior.................648
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance require-
ments...............................651
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions...................................654
Hood .................................. 657
Positioning a floor jack ..... 658
Engine compartment ......... 660
Tires................................... 672
Tire inflation pressure ....... 689
Wheels............................... 691
Air conditioning filter ....... 693
Electronic key battery ....... 695
Checking and replacing
fuses...................................698
Light bulbs ........................ 7206Maintenance and care

15Pictorial index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Precautions against winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1 . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 838
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 672
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 850
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 672
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 782, 797
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 661
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 839
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 829
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 763
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . P. 228
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Back-up light
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Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 720, Watts: P. 852)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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2244-2. Driving procedures
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed.
(Customizable feature P. 855)

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 644
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 648
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 651
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions...................... 654
Hood ................................. 657
Positioning a floor jack ..... 658
Engine compartment ......... 660
Tires .................................. 672
Tire inflation pressure ....... 689
Wheels .............................. 691
Air conditioning filter ....... 693
Electronic key battery ....... 695
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 698
Light bulbs ........................ 720

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Light bulbs (P. 722)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 667)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 691)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (P. 671)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
When working on the engine compartment
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
ItemsParts and tools

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Maintenance and care
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After a fuse is replaced
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (P. 722)
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
CAUTION
To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional as soon as possible.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 852)
P. 661
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front
Rear
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Front fog light (if equipped)1
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Back-up light (right-hand drive vehicles)
Back-up light (left-hand drive vehicles)
Rear turn signal light
Outer foot light1
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7246-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side
of the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the 2 fender liner
clips.
Turn the steering wheel to the
left when replacing the right
side light bulb, and turn the
steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
To take out the clips, turn the
head of the clip to unlock, then
remove by pulling.
While holding the clamp
open, pull and remove the
tabs and open the fender
liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light
bulb with the mounting, and
insert. Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner
and install the clips.
Insert the clips and turn to lock.
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