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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
3014-6. Driving tips
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Driving
If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper
position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the
windshield.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★ : More than 3.9 in. (10 cm)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on
the upper part of the hook sec-
tion.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4  1 /2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windsh ield wiper position

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
3034-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with front an d rear tires of the same size except for
the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 3 0 1 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
6-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause
the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
can cause burns.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. ( P. 2 0 0 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious inju ries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
5976-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paintsurface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. ( P. 200)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
10SPARE20Spare fuse
11SPARE10Spare fuse
12H-LP LH-LO20Left-hand headlight
13H-LP RH-LO20Right-hand headlight
14WA S H - S5Driver support system
15WIP-S7. 5Windshield wipers, power management sys-
tem
16COMB SW5Windshield wipers
17TV7. 5Remote Touch screen
18EPS-B5Electric power steering
19ODS5Occupant classification system
20IG2 NO.15Power management system, DCM, CAN
gateway ECU
21GAUGE5Gauges and meters
FuseAmpereCircuit

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
6556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1STOP7. 5Stop lights, high mounted stoplight
2P/ W- B5Po w e r w i n d o w m a s t e r s w i t c h
3P/ S E AT 1 F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
4D/L NO.125Power door lock system
5NV-IR10Lexus night view
6FL S/HTR10Seat heaters/ventilators
7WIPER30Windshield wipers
8WIPER-IG5Windshield wipers
9LH-IG10
Seat belts, body ECU, AFS, overhead mod-
ule, raindrop sensor, inside rear view mirror,
lane camera sensor (LKA), head-up display,
shift lock system, intuitive parking assist, front
left-hand door ECU, driver monitor system,
Remote Touch screen, electric tilt and tele-
scopic steering column, power seats, moon
roof, intuitive parking assist switch
10LH ECU-IG10
VDIM, D-SW MODULE (Blind Spot Moni-
tor, heated steering wheel), driver support
system, AFS, EPB

821Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Seats............................................................ 128Adjustment ............................................. 128
Adjustment precautions .................. 129
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning ................................................ 598
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 136
Power easy access system ............ 133
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ......................................... 568
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 569
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 193
Humidity sensor .................................357
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 238
Lexus night view ................................. 297
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........236
Radar sensor ................222, 280, 292
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 201
Service reminder indicators ................74
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 355
Shift lever ...................................................178 Automatic transmission ................... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
Shift lever light ....................................... 548
Shift lock system.....................................737
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights.................................. 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 101 Side mirrors .............................................. 142
Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 287
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights ............................184 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Smart access system with push-button start ........................ 101Antenna location................................. 103
Entry functions ....................................... 101
Starting the engine ................................171
Warning message............................. 703
Snow tires ................................................ 302
Spare tire .................................................. 722 Inflation pressure................................ 760
Storage location ..................................723
Spark plug ................................................756
Specifications..........................................752
Speedometer ............................................. 79
Steering lock ............................................ 174 Column lock release ......................... 175
Steering lock system warning message........................... 720
Steering wheel ........................................ 139 Adjustment..............................................139
Audio switches ................................... 482
Heated steering wheel ...................566
Power easy access system .............133
Steering wheel position memory ............................. 130
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Storage feature ....................................... 551

822Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
StuckIf the vehicle becomes stuck ........ 749
Sun visors ...................................................561
Sun shade Rear........................................................... 572
Rear door...............................................573
Roof............................................................ 149
Switches AFS OFF switch .................................. 192
Audio remote control switches ...............................................482
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch....................................................287
Cruise control switch...................... 209
“DISP” button ..........................................83
Door lock switches .............................. 117
Driving mode select switch ..........263
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 130
Dynamic radar cruise control switch .....................................213
Emergency flashers switch ...........676
Engine switch .......................................... 171
Fog light switch .................................... 195
Garage door opener switches ...............................................579
Headlight cleaner switch .............. 203
Heated steering wheel switch................................................... 566
HUD (Head-up display) switches ..................................................90
Ignition switch ......................................... 171
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 238
Lexus night view switch ..................293
Light switches ....................................... 190
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch................................................... 230 Moon roof switches ...........................148
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 142
Paddle shift switches......................... 180
PCS OFF switch ................................280
Power door lock switch ..................... 117
Power window switches ..................145
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 572
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ...................................................365
Seat heater switches ....................... 568
Seat ventilator switches ..................569
Snow mode switch ............................. 179
“SOS” button ...................................... 586
Talk switch............................................. 334
Telephone switches..........................486
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................139
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 632
Trunk closer switch............................. 122
Trunk opener switch ............................121
Trunk opener main switch .............. 122
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ..................................................... 216
VSC OFF switch ............................... 270
Window lock switch ..........................145
Windshield wipers and washer switch ...........................196

825Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Warning buzzersBrake system....................................... 686
Downshifting ......................................... 182
Key reminder ......................................... 717
Open door ............................................704
Open moon roof .............................. 705
Open hood ...........................................704
Open trunk .......................................... 705
Open window .................................... 705
Seat belt reminder ............................ 689
Warning lights .......................................... 75 ABS .......................................................... 687
AFS OFF indicator ........................... 688
Brake system.......................... 686, 689
Charging system............................... 687
Electric power steering.................. 687
Low fuel level ...................................... 689
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 687
Master warning light........................ 689
Open door ........................................... 689
Parking brake indicator ................. 688
Pre-collision system......................... 688
Seat belt reminder light.................. 689
Slip indicator ........................................ 688
SRS ........................................................... 687
Tire pressure ....................................... 690
Warning messages .............................. 697
Warning reflector storage belt....... 560
Washer .......................................................196 Checking............................................... 628
Low washer fluid warning message ............................. 712
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 298
Switch........................................................ 196
Washing and waxing........................... 594 Weight
Cargo capacity.................................... 168
Load limits .............................................. 168
Weight .................................................... 752
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................... 101
Wheels ......................................................642 Replacing wheels .............................. 642
Size ........................................................... 759
Window glasses...................................... 145
Window lock switch.............................. 145
Windows.................................................... 145 Power windows....................................145
Rear window defogger .................. 365
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 366
Windshield wipers ................................. 196 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .......196
Position .................................................... 301
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.................................................... 198
Winter driving tips ............................... 298
Wireless remote control key...............114 Battery-Saving Function ..................107
Locking/Unlocking ..............................114
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
WMA disc................................................. 414
XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 398
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