charging Lexus GS350 2011 User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: → P. 5 5 0
Stop the vehicl e immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightMalfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the radar cruise control system. Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
Malfunction in the charging system.
Malfunction in the power steering system.
Malfunction in the brake system.
Malfunction in the ABS.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Differential
Rear differential: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differen-
tial Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differ-
ential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. 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.)0.74 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
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Alphabetical index
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................609
Size ...........................................................605
Tire identification number .............604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 607
Tires
Chains ....................................................... 219
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire ..........................558
If you have a flat tire.............. 557, 567
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information............................................ 602
Replacing............................................... 557
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires................................................ 221
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools ...........................................................557
Total load capacity................................. 217
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing......................................224
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................223
Traction control ...................................... 199
Trip meter.................................................. 145
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage .................................................598
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage .................................................598 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 598
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering ............ 200
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management ................ 200
Vehicle identification number ........ 585
Vehicle load limits ..................................217
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ......................................... 140
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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Warning messagesAnti-lock brake system...................535
Brake assist ...........................................535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................... 547
Engine oil level ................................... 550
Engine oil maintenance ................... 551
Engine oil pressure ........................... 544
Headlight ...............................................545
Hood........................................................549
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 546, 551, 553
Moon roof ............................................ 550
Open door ...........................................549
Parking brake ..................................... 550
Pre-collision system .............. 546, 551
Rear lights system.............................. 545
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 554
Steering lock ...............535, 545, 556
Trunk ....................................................... 550
VGRS......................................................548
Washer fluid ........................................ 550 Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 218
Switch ........................................................ 159
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 213
Load limits................................................217
Weight .................................................... 584
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows .....................................75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer..................................................... 159
Windshield wipers
Position................................................... 220
Windshield wipers.............................. 159
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips................................. 218
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking................................41
Replacing the battery ...................... 482
WMA disc ............................................... 276

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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 3 4If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6
or
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 7
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB* warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightMaster warning light