suspension Lexus GS350 2012 User Guide

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you think something is wrong
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

876Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................409
Air conditioning filter ...........695
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........409
Rear air conditioning system 425
S-FLOW mode .....................419
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .333
Function ................................333
Warning light........................750
Warning message..................761
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ....................................230
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS)..........................334
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ..................................230
Air conditioning filter ...............695
Air conditioning system ............409
Air conditioning filter ...........695
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........409
Rear air conditioning system 425
S-FLOW mode .....................419Airbags ....................................... 44
Airbag manual on-off system 56
Airbag operating conditions .. 51
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 47
Airbag warning light............ 750
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 49
General airbag precautions .... 47
Locations of airbags............... 44
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 50
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Side airbag precautions.......... 47
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............ 51
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................... 47
SRS airbags............................ 44
Airbag manual on-off system ..... 56
Alarm .......................................... 86
Alarm ..................................... 86
Warning buzzer............ 749, 757
Anchor brackets.......................... 69
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 125
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .333
Function ................................333
Warning light........................750
Warning message..................761
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ................264
Armrest ......................................635
Armrest door .............................639
Ashtrays.....................................626
Assist grip..................................641
Audio input................................536
Audio system .............................432
Audio input ...........................536
AUX port/
USB port ............536, 512, 524
Bluetooth
® audio ..................498
CD/DVD player ....................467
CD/DVD player information 488
DVD video ...........................475
iPod.......................................522
MP3/WMA disc ...................469
Optimal use...........................533
Portable music player ...........536
Radio ....................................458
Rear seat audio controls........537
Steering wheel audio switch .543
USB memory ........................510
Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................231
Automatic High Beam ..............233
Automatic light control system 228Automatic transmission ............ 215
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................... 818
M mode ................................ 219
Paddle shift switches ........... 218
AUX port .................................. 536
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 620
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ................ 334
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb............. 729
Wattage ................................ 853
Battery ...................................... 667
Battery checking .................. 667
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................ 825
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 359
Warning light ....................... 750
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 354
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....................... 498
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)............ 542
Brake
Fluid ..................................... 849
Parking brake ....................... 225
Warning light ............... 749, 751
Warning message................. 757
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