2007 Lexus GS350 oil pressure

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
■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, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily , such as paper or 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.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 3 7 9 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 1 3 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( P. 4 3 5 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 3 8 5 )
Tire inflation pressure (P. 4 0 1 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 3 9 0 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the pos
sibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning messa ge is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the follo
wing warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
Abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(4WD models)
Malfunction in the 4WD system.
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset).
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).

Low tire inflation pres-
sure.Check the tire inflation
pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.

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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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 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 equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, 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

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 4 8
Intuitive parking assistP. 1 4 8
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 8 2
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 9 3
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the battery, the follow-
ing items must be initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 460
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 460
Dynamic radar  cruise control ................................... 458
Engine oil level .................................... 463
Engine oil maintenance.................. 464
Engine oil pressure........................... 456
Headlight ............................................... 456
Hill-start assist control..................... 460
Hood ....................................................... 462
Intuitive parking 
assist ............................ 458, 465, 470
Moon roof ............................................. 463
Open door ........................................... 462
Parking brake ...................................... 463
Pre-Collision System ......... 458, 465
Rear lights system ............................. 457
Smart access system with 
push-button start.............................. 471
Steering lock ............................. 457, 473
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 456, 464
TRAC (Traction control 
system) ................................................ 460
Trunk........................................................ 463
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................... 461
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control 
system) ................................................ 460
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system).................................. 460
Washer fluid......................................... 463Washer
Checking .............................................. 390
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 172
Switch........................................................ 120
Washing and waxing .......................... 358
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 168
Load limits ................................................ 171
Weight.................................................... 498
Wheels ...................................................... 405
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows ..................................... 43
Rear window defogger.................... 198
Washer .................................................... 120
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 174
Windshield wipers ............................. 120
Winter driving tips .................................. 172
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................... 14
Replacing the battery.......................... 411
WMA disc ............................................... 224

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 7 3Trunk openerP. 2 1Fuel filler door P. 4 9
Hood lock release lever P. 3 7 3Fuel filler door openerP. 4 9Tire inflation pressureP. 5 0 6
Fuel tank capacity18.7 gal. (71 L, 15.6 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 50, 500
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 506
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
GS430 GS350 GS350 (2WD models) (4WD models)
With filter 5.4 (5.1, 4.5) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.7 (6.4, 5.6)
Without filter 4.8 (4.5, 4.0) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2) 6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 501
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30