differential Lexus GS350 2011 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
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NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( →P. 560)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following.
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, automatic
transmission, transfer (4WD models), differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
GS_G_U (OM30C11U)
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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