check engine light Lexus GS350 2011 User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light turn off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection 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
ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON
mode.
Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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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
equivalent

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage .................................................598
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 459
Checking ............................................... 459
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 574
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 218
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 308
Bluetooth
® phone ............................... 332
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 457
Parking brake ........................................ 143
Brake assist ............................................... 199
Care Exterior ................................................... 430
Interior..................................................... 433
Seat belts ............................................... 434
Cargo capacity ....................................... 213
Cargo hooks .......................................... 408
CD player/changer .............................269
Chains......................................................... 219
Child-protectors ......................................44
Child restraint system Definition..................................................109
Installation..................................................113
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........116
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 120 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................99
Battery precautions ............. 460, 577
Child restraint system ....................... 109
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear
the seatbelt............................................66
Installing child restraints..................... 113
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 ................................................... 418
Condenser .............................................. 457
Console box .......................................... 388
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 578
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 165
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................. 391
Curtain shield airbags............................ 92
Customizable features ........................ 616
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Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 455
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 218
Engine oil
Capacity................................................ 588
Checking ................................................. 451
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 218
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 453
Engine (ignition) switch ....................... 133
Enhanced vehicle stability control ..................................................... 199
Event data recorder ............................ 532
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 408
Floor mats................................................ 406
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 457
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage .................................................598
Foot light .................................................. 382
Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................104
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ......................................537
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 53
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................................598 Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 587
Fuel gauge.............................................. 145
Gas station information ..................652
Information ........................................... 599
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuses ..........................................................484
Garage door opener ............................. 411
Gas station information...................... 652
Gauges ...................................................... 145
Glove box ................................................ 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................... 332
Head restraints .........................................60
Headlight aim ........................................ 509
Headlight cleaner .................................. 164
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system...... 156
Discharge headlights precautions......................................... 518
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch........................................................ 155
Wattage................................................. 598
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Side mirror.............................................255
Hill-start assist control ......................... 199
Hood .......................................................... 445
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 408
Shopping bag ..................................... 408
Horn ............................................................ 144
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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