engine Lexus GS350 2018 Owner's Manual

GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
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Vehicle specifications
GS350/GS300
GS F
*1: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differen tial Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*2: Torque transfer modules are located on the ri ght and left sides of the rear differential
unit.
*3: Using torque transfer module fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration of performance, vibration, or ultimately damage the TVD system of your
vehicle.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed wi th a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)
while the engine is running.
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Vehicles without LSD (Limited Slip Differential):
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
*1
Vehicles with LSD (Limited Slip Differential):
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX 75W-85 GL-5
or equivalent
*1
DifferentialTorque transfer module*2
Oil capacity 1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Left-hand side:
0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Right-hand side:
0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear
oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
*1Toyota Genuine ATF WS*3
Brakes
Pedal clearance*GS350/GS3004.0 in. (102 mm) Min.
GS F4.4 in. (112 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 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

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Fuel information
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveabilit
y problems may be caused by th e brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try ch anging the brand of gasoline. If this does not
correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a specifi-
cation for fuel quality calle d the World-Wide Fuel Charte r (WWFC), which is expected
to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels. In
the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and improves
customer satisfaction th rough better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid the
build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a lis t of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher requir ed for optimum engine performance
and fuel economy.
If the octane rating is less than 91, damage to the engine may occur and may
void the vehicle warranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A..

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Vehicle specifications
■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. Thes e fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the form ulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane ra ting no lower than 91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your
vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane numb er or rating lower than the level previ-
ously stated may cause pe rsistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine da mage and will void the vehicle warranty.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is encoun-
tered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes
t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underi nflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire 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 un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
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 equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning 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 numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (→P. 132)
■Front seats ( →P. 158)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( →P. 171)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
On
(Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps)
Off
(All doors
unlocked in one step)
O—O
Trunk unlocking operationPress and
hold (short)
One short press
——OPush twice
Press and hold
(long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
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FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when exiting
the vehicleStandard
Off
O—O
Partial
Selecting the door linking driving posi-
tion memory with door unlock opera-
tionDriver’s doorAll doors——O
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror fold ing and extending
operation
*
Linked to
the locking/
unlocking of the doorsOff
——OLinked to oper- ation of the
engine switch
Linked mirror function when reversingOnOff——O
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■Automatic air conditioning system (
→P. 308)
■Front seat heaters (wit hout seat ventilators)* (→ P. 324)
*: If equipped
■Front seat heaters and ventilators*1/rear seat heaters*2 (→ P. 323)
*1: If both are equipped
*2: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor informationStandard-3 to 3O—O
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FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Automatic operation of front seat heaterOffOn——O
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Adjustment of the front seat heater tem-
perature or the ventilator fan speed
during automatic operation (individual
seat adjustment available) Level 3
(standard)Level 1 (low) to level 5 (high)O—O
Adjustment of the re ar seat heater tem-
perature during automatic operation
(individual seat ad justment available)Level 3
(standard)Level 1
(low) to
level 5 (high)
O—O
Rear seat heater start-up conditions
when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode (individual seat adjustment
available)
OffOn
(AUTO)O—O
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Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (→P. 327)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Interior lights illumination controlOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the interior lights
turn off15
seconds
7.5
seconds
O—O30
seconds
Operation after the engine switch is
turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach the vehi-
cle with the electronic key on your per-
son
OnOff——O
Footwell lightingOnOff——O
Outer foot lightsOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer foot lights
turn off15
seconds
Off
O—O
7.5
seconds
30
seconds
Enable/disable operation of the outer
foot lights when you approach the vehi-
cle with the electronic key on your per-
son
OnOff——O
Enable/disable operation of the outer
foot lights when the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock switchOnOff——O
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■Rear sunshade* (
→ P. 341)
*: If equipped
■Seat belt reminder buzzer ( →P. 436)
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift position linked door locking
function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed linked door locking func-
tion would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door un locked, the speed linked door locking func-
tion will operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, the selecting door to
unlock cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unloc king the doors and the automatic door lock
function (time elapsed before the automatic d oor lock function is activated if a door is
not opened after being unlock ed) activates, the signals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzers) and the operation signal (emergency flashers) set-
tings.
●Some settings can be changed using a switch or the Remote Touch screen. If a setting is
changed using a switch, the changed setting will not be reflected on the Remote Touch
screen until the engine switch is turn ed off and then to IGNITION ON mode.
■When customizing using the Remote Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Also,
to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while customizing the features.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Reverse operationOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the reverse opera-
tion feature activates0.7
seconds
0 second
——O
0.9
seconds
1.2
seconds
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Speed-linked seat belt reminder func-
tionOnOff——O
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WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust
gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing fea-
tures.