oil type Lexus GS250 2014 Owner's Manual
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 397
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 280
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 634
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 466
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 645
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 466
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 577, 592
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 6 3 5
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Headlights/front position lights/daytime ru nning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Back-up light
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 514, Watts: P. 647)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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4566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
XFlat dipstick XNon-flat dipstick
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Maintenance and care
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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
6
Engine oil selection →P. 635, 640
Oil quantity (Low → Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
1
2
3
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6448-1. Specifications
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Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for fur-
ther details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf,112.4 lbf) while the engine is running.
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 viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pe d a l
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,
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
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GS350_250_OM_OM30E16E_(EE)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 4 5 0 P. 1 7 5 P. 2 8 2
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 4 5 0
P. 6 4 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 280, 634
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 6 4 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)L (qt., Imp.qt.)
GS250 GS350
With filter 6.2 (6.6, 5.5) 6.4 (6.8, 5.6)
Without filter 5.9 (6.2, 5.2) 6.0 (6.3, 5.3)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 6 3 5
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