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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water ente ring the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble lig ht bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts. 
Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock.
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replac ing high-intensity discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight's high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on. An extremely high voltage of 20000V will be dis-
charged and could result in serious injury or death by electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
From rear (2WD models)Switch to “ACC” mode so that the
steering wheel is unlock
ed.
From rear (4WD models)
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the engine switch “OFF”. 
The steering lock mechanism is not st rong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.The tire pressure warning light will blink for 1 minute
and then stay on.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
(GS430, if equipped)
Malfunction in the active stabilizer suspension sys-
tem.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

An open door has
been closed and
the engine switch
has been turned
twice to the
“A C C ” m o d e f r o m
“OFF” mode.
Press the
engine
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
engine switch.
The engine switch
indicator will flash
green for 15 sec-
onds.Press the
engine
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera
-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
imme

diately. 
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift le
ver can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
s
crewdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions
Doors
Using the mechanical key in order
to per
form the following opera -
tions:
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver's door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(
P. 7 ) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
r

emote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle identification
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the
engine compartment.
This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
GS430GS350

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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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Vehicle specifications
6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Smart access
system with
push-button
start 
(
P. 4 )
Smart access system with
push-button startONOFF
Operation signal 
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal 
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Wireless
remote con-
trol 
(
P. 1 4 )
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked 
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personal-
ized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires spe -
cialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership

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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customiz
ed. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

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6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wireless
remote con-
trol 
(
P. 1 4 )
Operation indicator 
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation indicator
(Buzzer) ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any door
not closed
ONOFF
Door lock (
P. 1 7 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked 
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shift the shift lever to “P”
unlocks all doorsONOFF
Shift the shift lever to posi-
tion other than “P” locks
all doors
ONOFF