battery Lexus GS350 2007 Specifications / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 (OM30A04U) Workshop Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery:
●When working with the battery, always we ar safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. 
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6  12.8V Fully charged 
12.2  12.4V Half charged 
11.8  12.0V Discharged 
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
GS430GS350 (2WD)GS350 (4WD)
Oil capacity1.42 qt. 
(1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)1.42 qt. 
(1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Front: 0.73 qt. 
(0.70 L, 0.61 lmp.qt.)
Rear: 1.42 qt. 
(1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosityToyota Genuine Synthetic Differential Gear Oil
API GL-5 SAE 75W-85

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing it by two

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 4 8
Intuitive parking assistP. 1 4 8
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 8 2
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 9 3
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the battery, the follow-
ing items must be initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........190
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 159
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 159
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 407
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................................... 190
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your 
child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 450
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 70
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.......................... 72
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags............................ 59
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 71
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 63
SRS airbags ............................................. 59
Alarm ............................................................ 54
Antenna ................................................... 208
Armrest ..................................................... 327
Ashtrays .................................................... 320
Audio system Antenna .................................................. 208
Cassette player....................................... 211
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ............................... 253
DVD player/changer...................... 233
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224Optimal use .........................................
258
Radio ....................................................... 202
Steering switches ............................... 262
Video CD .............................................. 249
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ....................................................... 118
Automatic light control system.......... 116
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .......................... 158
BA (Brake Assist).................................. 159
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Battery Checking............................................... 387
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged .........................................492
Preparing and checking 
before winter.......................................172
Bluetooth
®..............................................265
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 386
Parking brake........................................ 105
Care Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks ............................................ 331
CD player/changer............................. 233
Chains ......................................................... 174
Child-protectors........................................ 18
Child restraint system (CRS)
Definition ................................................... 78
Installation .................................................. 81
A
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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 86
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 82
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 87
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 67
Child restraint system ........................ 78
Child-protectors..................................... 18
How your child should wear the seat -
belt............................................................ 36
Installing child restraints ...................... 81
Moon roof ................................................ 48
Power window lock switch .............. 43
Power window precautions............ 45
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 412
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 34
Seat belt precautions........................... 37
Seat heater precautions ..... 323, 325
Trunk............................................................ 24
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 321
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Clock........................................................... 318
Coin holder .............................................. 313
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 385
Console box.............................................. 311
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 496Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 127
Cup holders ............................................. 314
Curtain shield airbags............................ 59
Customizable features ....................... 523
Daytime running light system ............. 117
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 198
Side mirror.............................................. 198
Dimension................................................ 498
Dinghy towing ......................................... 178
Display Multi-informatio n display
..................113
Touch screen ........................................ 180
Trip information ..................................... 114
Warning message ............................ 455
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 369
Door courtesy lights ............................ 307
Door pocket............................................. 315
Doors Door lock .................................................... 17
Rear door child protector ................. 18
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 452
Driving Correct posture..................................... 57
Procedures .............................................. 90
DVD player/changer.......................... 233
Electronic key Replacing battery.................................. 411
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ........................... 489
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 449
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................455
If the engine will not start ............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
If the battery is discharged ........... 492
If you have a flat tire ............. 474, 476
If you lose your keys........................ 488
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 499
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ...................................................438
If your vehicle overheats ................ 496
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................489
Engine Compartment ..................................... 376
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine..................... 97
If the engine will not start ............... 486
Overheating......................................... 496
Power switch .......................................... 97
Engine compartment cover ............. 378
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 106
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 502
Checking ............................................... 384
Preparing and checking  before winter ...................................... 172
Engine immobilizer system.................. 52
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 501
Checking ............................................... 379Preparing and checking

before winter.......................................172
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ........ 159
Event data recorder ............................ 447
First-aid kit storage belt ....................... 331
Floor mats ................................................ 330
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 386
Washer................................................... 390
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 119
Wattage ................................................. 508
Foot light .................................................. 307
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............................72
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 452
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 25
Driving position memory .................. 27
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 500
Fuel gauge .............................................. 106
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 446
Gas station information ................. 542
Information ........................................... 509
Refueling .................................................... 49
Fuel filler door ........................................... 49
Fuel pump shut off system................. 446
Fuses ............................................................ 413
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MeterInstrument panel light control ....... 107
Meters ...................................................... 106
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 193
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 40
Side mirror heater .............................. 198
Side mirrors ............................................... 41
Vanity mirrors........................................ 317
Moon roof ................................................... 46
MP3 disc ..
.................................................... 224
Multi-information display ........
................113
Odometer................................................. 106
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 379
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 49
Hood........................................................ 373
Trunk ............................................................. 21
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 41
Driving position memory................... 27
Outside temperature display............ 319
Overhead console ................................ 312
Overheating, Engine........................... 496
Parking brake .......................................... 105
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ......................................................... 116
Wattage................................................. 508
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............. 160
Personal lights ....................................... 308
Power meter ............................................ 106Power outlet ...........................................
322
Power windows ........................................ 43
Radar cruise control.............................. 127
Radiator .................................................... 385
Radio.......................................................... 202
RDS (Radio Data System) ................ 204
Rear sunshade ....................................... 328
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 438
Wattage ................................................. 508
Rear view monitor system ................. 155
Rear window defogger ....................... 198
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................... 411
Fuses .......................................................... 413
Light bulbs ............................................ 438
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners..........................................530
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 34
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) .......................................................35
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................... 81
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ...................................... 361
Emergency Locking Retractor 
(ELR)........................................................35
How to wear your seat belt ............. 33
How your child should wear 
the seat belt...........................................36
Pre-collision seat belts........................ 35
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................35
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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 460
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 460
Dynamic radar  cruise control ................................... 458
Engine oil level .................................... 463
Engine oil maintenance.................. 464
Engine oil pressure........................... 456
Headlight ............................................... 456
Hill-start assist control..................... 460
Hood ....................................................... 462
Intuitive parking 
assist ............................ 458, 465, 470
Moon roof ............................................. 463
Open door ........................................... 462
Parking brake ...................................... 463
Pre-Collision System ......... 458, 465
Rear lights system ............................. 457
Smart access system with 
push-button start.............................. 471
Steering lock ............................. 457, 473
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 456, 464
TRAC (Traction control 
system) ................................................ 460
Trunk........................................................ 463
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................... 461
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control 
system) ................................................ 460
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system).................................. 460
Washer fluid......................................... 463Washer
Checking .............................................. 390
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 172
Switch........................................................ 120
Washing and waxing .......................... 358
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 168
Load limits ................................................ 171
Weight.................................................... 498
Wheels ...................................................... 405
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows ..................................... 43
Rear window defogger.................... 198
Washer .................................................... 120
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 174
Windshield wipers ............................. 120
Winter driving tips .................................. 172
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................... 14
Replacing the battery.......................... 411
WMA disc ............................................... 224

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 74 /476If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 8 6If the engine will not start
P. 4 9 2If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 4 8 7If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 4 9 6If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 8 8If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 9 2If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 1 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 5 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 9 9If the vehicle becomes stuck