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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light turn off.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 seconds)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
is not detected
when attempting
to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
ACC ESSO RY o r
IGNITION ON
mode.
Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly 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 not 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 greater 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 death or serious injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease may
cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel
damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from 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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GS350
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown.Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is OFF.
Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 4 5 0 )
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Lexus dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (→P. 5 9 4 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
STEP6
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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Differential
Rear differential: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your
Lexus vehicle at factory fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differen-
tial Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above spec-
ification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
12 volt 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.
GS460/
GS350 (2WD)GS350 (4WD)
FrontRear
Oil capacity1.42 qt.
(1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)0.73 qt.
(0.70 L, 0.61 Imp.qt.)1.42 qt.
(1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
To y o t a G e n u i n e D i f -
ferential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent
Hypoid gear oil API
GL-5
Above 0°F (-18°C):
SAE 90
Below 0°F (-18°C):
SAE 80W or SAE
80W-90
To y o t a G e n u i n e D i f -
ferential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................ 600
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 459
Checking ............................................... 459
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 574
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 219
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 308
Bluetooth
® phone ............................... 332
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 457
Parking brake ........................................ 145
Brake assist ............................................. 200
Care Exterior ................................................... 430
Interior..................................................... 433
Seat belts ............................................... 434
Cargo capacity ....................................... 214
Cargo hooks .......................................... 408
CD player/changer .............................269
Chains....................................................... 220
Child-protectors ......................................44
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 110
Installation.................................................. 114
Installing CRS with lower anchors ...................................................115
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 117
Installing CRS with top straps ......... 121 Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................100
Battery precautions ............. 460, 577
Child restraint system ......................... 110
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear
the seatbelt............................................66
Installing child restraints..................... 114
Moon roof precautions....................... 81
Power window lock switch .............. 75
Power window precautions ............ 75
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 483
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 67
Seat heater precautions.................. 401
Trunk precautions................................ 50
Cigarette lighter................................... 398
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 430
Interior .....................................................433
Seat belts ................................................434
Clock .........................................................395
Coin holder .............................................390
Compass ....................................................417
Condenser .............................................. 457
Console box .......................................... 388
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 578
Cruise control
Cruise control........................................167
Dynamic radar cruise control......... 171
Cup holders ............................................. 391
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ........................ 618
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Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 594
Checking ............................................... 455
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 219
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................590
Checking ................................................. 451
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 219
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 453
Engine (ignition) switch ....................... 135
Enhanced vehicle stability control ................................................... 200
Event data recorder ............................ 532
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 408
Floor mats................................................ 406
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 457
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................160
Wattage ................................................ 600
Foot light .................................................. 382
Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................105
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ......................................537
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 53
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................ 600 Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 589
Fuel gauge...............................................147
Gas station information ................. 648
Information ............................................. 601
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuses ..........................................................484
Garage door opener ............................. 411
Gas station information......................648
Gauges .......................................................147
Glove box ................................................ 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................... 332
Head restraints .........................................60
Headlight aim ........................................ 509
Headlight cleaner .................................. 166
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system...... 158
Discharge headlights precautions......................................... 518
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch.........................................................157
Wattage................................................. 600
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Side mirror.............................................255
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood .......................................................... 445
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 408
Shopping bag ..................................... 408
Horn ............................................................ 146
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Warning messagesAnti-lock brake system...................535
Brake assist ...........................................535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................546
Engine oil level ....................................549
Engine oil maintenance ................. 550
Engine oil pressure ........................... 543
Headlight ............................................... 544
Hood........................................................548
Intuitive parking assist.............................545, 550, 552
Moon roof .............................................549
Open door ...........................................548
Parking brake ......................................549
Pre-collision system ............ 545, 550
Rear lights system.............................. 544
Smart access system with push-button start ............................553
Steering lock ...............535, 544, 555
Trunk ........................................................549
VGRS...................................................... 547
Washer fluid .........................................549 Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 219
Switch .......................................................... 161
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 214
Load limits............................................... 218
Weight ....................................................586
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows .....................................75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer....................................................... 161
Windshield wipers
Position......................................................221
Windshield wipers................................ 161
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips..................................219
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking................................41
Replacing the battery ...................... 482
WMA disc ............................................... 276
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