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7177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)

7237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a frontal
collision, or that the pre-
collision braking function
is operatingAt the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) is
suspended
•The camera sensor temperature is higher
than the operation tem-
perature range.
•The power steering system operation is
restricted.
Restart the LKA after
driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that the
vehicle is out of the lanes
(while the LKA [Lane-
Keeping Assist] system is
operating)The warning buzzer
sounds cont inuously.
The lane markings and/
or the steering wheel
marking flash.
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play (part of the image
flashes).
Check around the vehi-
cle and back to inside of
the lane markings.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes
rapidly)

7247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
system detects no-
handed driving (while the
lane keeping assist func-
tion is operating)The warning buzzer
sounds twice.
Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on
the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that remaining
fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.)
or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the engine
switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the
lights are turned on
Tu r n t h e l i g h t s o f f .
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P
Shift the shift position to P.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes

7347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and then
the engine switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( P.
755), the engine
switch was touched
with the electronic
key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch being
pressed.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Once
The engine switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
•PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
•AFS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped) • DRS (if equipped)
• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
•Intuitive parking as sist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

7507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (
P. 7 5 7 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start th e engine if the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depress-
ing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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2
3
4

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8-1. Specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,
51.0 kgf) while the engine is running.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*2WD4.5 in. (115 mm) Min.
AW D5.0 in. (126 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.08 in. (1.0 — 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

788
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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

824What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (P. 1 7 3 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 1 76 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 1 0 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 177)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 755)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 7 5 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
( P. 7 5 1 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 1 76 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped