open hood Lexus GS350 2007 Specifications / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A04U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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List of storage features................ 310
3-7. Other interior features............ 316 Sun visors.......................................... 316
Vanity mirror ................................... 317
Clock .................................................. 318
Outside temperature display ... 319
Ashtrays .......................................... 320
Cigarette lighter ............................ 321
Power outlet ................................... 322
Seat heaters .................................... 323
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 325
Armrest ............................................ 327
Rear sunshade .............................. 328
Floor mats....................................... 330
Trunk features................................. 331
Garage door opener .................. 334
Compass.......................................... 339
Lexus Link System ....................... 343
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 358 Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior ......................... 358
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior........................... 360
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 363 Maintenance requirements ..... 363
General maintenance ............... 365 Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..................................... 368
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 369 Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................. 369
Hood.................................................. 372
Positioning the jack ..................... 373
Engine compartment.................. 375
Tires .................................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure................ 400
Wheels.............................................. 404
Air conditioning filter................. 406
Electronic key battery ............... 409
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................... 411
Headlight aim................................. 429
Light bulbs ........................................ 431
5-1. Essential information .............. 438 If your vehicle needs to be 
towed............................................. 438
If you think something is 
wrong ............................................. 445
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 446
Event data recorder .................... 447
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency ............................... 449
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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1-6. Anti-theft system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the vehicle lights when an attempt
to steal the vehicle is detected.
■ Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A lock
ed door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wire less remote door lock function
or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automati -
cally)
● The hood is opened while the v
ehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm sy
stem
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all door
s. The
system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Star
t the engine. (the alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

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1-6. Anti-theft system
1
Before driving
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
fo
llowing
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the
following situations. 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
STEP1
STEP2

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Alphabetical index
Garage door opener..........................334
Gas station information ...................... 542
Gauges....................................................... 106
Glove box .................................................. 311
Hands-free system ............................... 262
Head restraints......................................... 30
Headlight aim ........................................ 435
Headlight cleaner .................................. 123
Headlights AFS (Adaptive Front lighting 
System) ................................................... 117
Discharge headlights 
precautions ....................................... 444
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 438
Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................ 508
Heaters Seat heaters.............................. 323, 325
Side mirror .............................................. 198
Hill-start assist control ......................... 159
Hood .......................................................... 373
Hooks Cargo........................................................ 331
Shopping bag........................................ 331
Illuminated entry system ................... 306
I/M test ..................................................... 368
Indicator lights .......................................... 110
Initialization Items to initialize .................................. 527
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 40
Instrument panel light control ........... 107
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 308
Wattage ................................................ 508Intuitive parking assist ..........................
136
Jack Positioning the jack ........................... 374
Replacing the wheel ......................... 476
Jack handle.............................................. 476
Keys If you lose your keys ........................ 488
Key number plate ..................................... 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Power switch........................................... 97
Mechanical key .......................................... 2
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ........................... 489
Wireless remote control ..................... 14
Lexus link system .................................. 343
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 438
Wattage ................................................. 508
Light sensitive optitron meter........... 108
Lights Fog light switch ...................................... 119
Headlights switch.................................. 116
Interior lights list ................................. 306
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 438
Turn signal lever .................................. 104
Vanity lights ............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 508
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 369
General maintenance .................... 365
Maintenance data ............................. 498
Maintenance requirements .......... 363G
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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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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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 7 3Trunk openerP. 2 1Fuel filler door P. 4 9
Hood lock release lever P. 3 7 3Fuel filler door openerP. 4 9Tire inflation pressureP. 5 0 6
Fuel tank capacity18.7 gal. (71 L, 15.6 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 50, 500
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 506
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
GS430 GS350 GS350 (2WD models) (4WD models)
With filter 5.4 (5.1, 4.5) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.7 (6.4, 5.6)
Without filter 4.8 (4.5, 4.0) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2) 6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 501
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30