fuel Lexus GS350 2014 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible
death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. (→P. 6 3 8 )
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6-2. Maintenance
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may
need to be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service the vehicle.
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be
completely set.
●When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is
driven 40 or more times.
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks . The OBD system monitors the
operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several
driving trips
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
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6256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious
injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (→P. 636)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.
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Maintenance and care
Ti r e v a l v e
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
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6656-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
9DOME7. 5
Personal lights, ornament lights, trunk light,
footwell lights, door courtesy lights, vanity
lights, rear door inside handle illuminations,
power trunk opener and closer
10EPS80EPS
11ARS80Dynamic rear steering
12HTR50Air conditioning system
13ABS NO.140VDIM
14LUG J/B ALT50Luggage compartment junction block
15PTC NO.150PTC heater
16PTC NO.250PTC heater
17ABS NO.250VDIM
18ST30Starting system
19H-LP LO30Headlights, H-LP RLY
20D/C CUT30DOME, MPX-B
21DCM7. 5DCM
22ECU-B7. 5Smart access system with push-button start
23ALT-S7. 5Charging system
24ETCS10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
25HORN10Horn
26R/B-B20EPS-B, ODS, TV
27P/ I - B N O.150Headlights, daytime running lights
28EPB30Pa r k i n g b r a ke
29LUG J/B-B40Luggage compartment junction block
30FA N N O.180Electric cooling fans
31LH J/B ALT60Left-hand junction block
32H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
FuseAmpereCircuit
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■Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
33FA N N O. 240Electric cooling fans
34A/C COMP7. 5Air conditioning system
35FILTER10Condenser
FuseAmpereCircuit
FuseAmpereCircuit
1IGN10Starting system
2INJ10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
3EFI NO.210Fuel system, exhaust system
4IG2 MAIN20IGN, GAUGE, INJ, AIR BAG, IG2 NO.1,
LH-IG2
5EFI MAIN25Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, EFI NO.2
6A/F15Air intake system
7EDU20Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
8F/ P M P25Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
9SPARE30Spare fuse
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Maintenance and care*: 8-speed models
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.15Po w e r m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m , D C M , C A N
gateway ECU
21GAUGE5Gauges and meters
22IG2 NO.2*5Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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Maintenance and care
11DOOR FL30Outside rear view mirror defoggers, power
window (front left-hand)
12CAPACITOR
(HV)10No circuit
13STRG LOCK15Steering lock
14D/L NO.225Po w e r d o o r l o c k s y s t e m
15DOOR RL30Power window (rear left-hand)
16HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
17LH-IG210
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, stop lights,
smart access system with push-button start,
steering lock system
18LH J/B-B7. 5Body ECU
19S/ROOF20Moon roof
20P/ S E AT 2 F/ L25Po w e r s e a t s
21TI & TE20Electric tilt and telescopic steering column
22A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers................... 692
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ....693 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 694
If you think something is wrong ................ 700
Fuel pump shut off system ........701
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ..... 702
If a warning message is displayed ..................................712
If you have a flat tire................... 736
If the engine will not start ......... 749
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .......................751
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................752
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 754
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..............................757
If your vehicle overheats ........... 761
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..............................................764
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is acti-
vated. Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon coll ision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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