transmission Lexus GS350 2007 Using the front audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 (OM30A04U) User Guide

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5-1. Essential information
Towing eyelet
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The engine switch must be in the “ACC” mode (engine off) or the “IG-
ON” mode (engine on).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. 
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground. 
This may cause serious dama ge to the transmission.
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STEP2
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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From frontUse a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash event
The EDR may record some or all of the following information.
●Engine speed
● Whether the br
ake pedal was applied or not
● V
ehicle speed
●T
o what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
●P
osition of the transmission shift lever
●Whether the driv
er and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● D
river's seat position
●SRS airbag deplo
yment data
● SRS airbag s
ystem diagnostic data
Your Lexus’ Electronic Control U nit (ECU) may contain another EDR.
Ther
e are a variety of driving situation s which include activating the vehi -
cle stability control (VSC) under whic h the V
SC EDR will record certain
information. The VSC EDR may record so me or all of the following infor-
mation:
● Behavior of the v
ehicle
● Steering wheel angle
●Vehicle speed
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troublesh ooting, there is a system to record
data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampMalfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• Front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s n e a r i n g
the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
(Flashing)
The transmission is out of
“P” when attempting to
start the engine.Shift the shift lever to “P”
before pressing the
engine switch.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P.
3 8 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibil
ity that the approach warning will not
activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Other messages
If the following message is displayed, take appropriate action and confirm
that the message has disappeared.
MessageDetails
(Flashing)
The driver’s door is opened when the transmission is
out of “P” with the engine on.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
(If equipped)
Calibrate the neutral position of the steering wheel.
( P. 1 4 8 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand fr
om around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help pr
ovide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC/VSC if these functions ar
e hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 6 1 )
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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6-1. Specifications
Transmission
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50.0 kgf, 110 lbf) while the engine is running.
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf).
GS430GS350 (2WD)GS350 (4 WD)
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill1.8 qt. 
(1.7 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)1.9 qt. 
(1.8 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)2.9 qt. 
(2.8 L, 2.4 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “T oyota 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.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e
GS430
*1
GS350 *2
2.9 in. (74 mm) Min.
2.6 in. (65 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.04 0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *35  7 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Alphabetical index
Reminder light.....................................452
Seat belt extenders .............................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 34
Seat heaters................................. 323, 325
Seat ventilators...................................... 325
Seating capacity ....................................... 171
Seats Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................... 81
Cleaning ................................................ 360
Driving position memory .................. 27
Head restraint ........................................ 30
Properly sitting in the seat................. 57
Seat adjustment ...................................... 25
Seat adjustment precautions ........... 25
Seat heaters.............................. 323, 325
Ventilated seats .................................. 325
Service reminder indicators ................ 111
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Transmission ......................................... 100
Shift lock system .................................... 487
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 331
Side airbags ............................................... 59
Side marker lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ........................... 41
Driving position memory .................. 27
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location ...................................... 6
Entry function ............................................. 4
Starting the hybrid system ................ 97
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 506Spare tire ................................................
477
Spark plug................................................ 502
Specifications ......................................... 498
Speedometer .......................................... 106
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 39
Audio switches.................................... 262
Driving position memory .................. 27
Storage compartment ......................... 313
Storage feature....................................... 310
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 499
Sun visors .................................................. 316
Switch Fog light switch ...................................... 119
Lexus link system switches............ 343
Light switches ......................................... 116
Mode select switch .............................. 101
Power door lock switch ...................... 17
Power switch........................................... 97
Power window switch ........................ 43
Window lock switch............................ 43
Wipers and washer switch ............ 120
Tail lights Switch.......................................................... 116
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 54
Engine immobilizer system.............. 52
Theft prevention labels .......................... 56
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 506
Tire information Glossary .................................................. 519
Size ............................................................. 516
Tire identification number............... 514
Uniform tire quality grading ........... 517
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