transmission fluid Lexus GS250 2014 Owner's Manual

2244-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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2494-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever
or paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
●When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
●When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant tempera-
ture is low.
●When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
●When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range
which exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
●“1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on
the multi information display.
●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
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2514-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■To protect automatic transmission
When the temperature of the transmission fluid or engine oil becomes high, protec-
tion control is performed temporarily. When “Transmission Fluid High Temperature”
is displayed on the multi-information display, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
■Downshifting restrict ions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in snow mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 6 1 4
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5547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnorm ally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system(Flashes)
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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading
at 20 °C (68 °F):1.250 — 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 — 1.200 Half charged
1.060 — 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*GS2507.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
GS35010.0 L (10.6 qt., 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
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673Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......320Function ..................................................320
Warning light .......................................545
Warning message............................ 556
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control .....295
Armrest..................................................... 426
Armrest door..........................................430
Ashtrays ..................................................... 414
Assist grip ................................................ 432
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 262
Automatic High Beam ....................... 264
Automatic light control system ...... 259
Automatic transmission ..................... 244 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................................614
M mode .................................................. 248
Paddle shift switches ........................ 247
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 408
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ........................... 321 Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 524
Wattage ................................................. 647
Battery.........................................................461 Battery checking.................................. 461
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................... 621
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 354
Warning light....................................... 545
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................341
Bluetooth
®*
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 644
Parking brake ...................................... 255
Warning light...........................544, 546
Warning message ............................ 552
Brake assist ............................................ 320
Break-in tips ............................................. 216
Brightness control Instrument panel li ght control ...... 100
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................341 Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 348
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................... 352
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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677Alphabetical index
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Engine switch ......................................... 237
EPS (Electric Power Steering)......... 321Function .................................................... 321
Warning light .......................................546
Warning message.............................557
First-aid kit storage net.......................409
Flat tire Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 577
Vehicles without a spare tire .......592
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................643
Brake........................................................ 644
Washer ...................................................465
Fog lights .................................................. 270 Replacing light bulbs............. 517, 530
Switch ...................................................... 270
Wattage.................................................. 647
Follow me home system ....................260
Footwell light ..........................................399
Front air conditioning system ............371
Front fog lights ....................................... 270 Replacing light bulbs............. 517, 530
Switch ...................................................... 270
Wattage.................................................. 647
Front personal lights ........................... 400
Front position lights.............................. 259 Light switch ........................................... 259
Replacing light bulbs....................... 530
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 127 Front seats .................................................182
Adjustment ............................................. 182
Cleaning ................................................ 440
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................186
Head restraints ..................................... 192
Power easy access system.............186
Seat heaters............................................ 419
Seat position memory .......................186
Seat ventilators ..................................... 419
Front turn signal lights ........................ 253 Replacing light bulbs .............. 519, 521
Turn signal lever................................. 253
Wattage ................................................. 647
Fuel ............................................................. 280 Capacity................................................. 634
Fuel gauge ............................................... 99
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 543
Information............................................ 648
Refueling ................................................ 280
Type .............................................280, 634
Warning light....................................... 547
Warning messages .......................... 565
Fuel filler door ........................................ 280
Refueling ................................................ 280
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................... 283
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 543
Fuses .......................................................... 492
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