run flat Lexus GS350 2007 Using the hands-free system / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 (OM30A04U) User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire. 
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do no t use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. 
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5
kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels. 
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheels
may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s
Tire size(P. 5 1 4 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 5 1 2 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 390)
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( P.
4 7 2 )
This vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires (RFT) or standard
tires. A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat tire.
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.

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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ................................................. 391
Compact spare tire ........................... 477
If you have a flat tire .............. 474, 476
Inflation pressure............................... 506
Information.............................................. 512
Pressure warning system ................ 391
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires .......................................... 391
Size .......................................................... 506
Snow tires ................................................ 175
Tools ........................................................... 476
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Touch screen ........................................... 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 178
Emergency towing ........................... 439
Trailer towing......................................... 177
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 159
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Mode select switch.............................. 101
S mode...................................................... 102
Transmission ......................................... 100
Trip meter ................................................. 107
Trunk Extending a space............................. 332
Opener ........................................................ 21
Trunk light.................................................. 23
Wattage................................................. 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ....................................................... 104
Wattage................................................. 508Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 508
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................317
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ............... 160
Vehicle identification number......... 499
Vehicle load limits ................................... 171
Ventilators ............................................... 325
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ................................................ 159
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 449
Downshifting.......................................... 103
Open door ............................................ 451
Seat belt reminder ............................ 452
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 451
Brake system ....................................... 449
Charging system ............................... 450
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)............ 451
Electric power steering  warning light....................................... 451
Low fuel level......................................... 451
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 450
Master warning light........................ 452
Open door ............................................. 451
Pre-collision system........................... 451
Seat belt reminder light .................. 452
SRS airbags .......................................... 450
Tire pressure warning light .......... 452
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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

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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