2007 Lexus GS350 engine

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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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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails

(If equipped)Malfunction in the PCS.
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist malfunction. The malfunctioning sensor is shown flashing on the
display. (The illustration shows malfunctioning left
front sensor.)
(Flashing) 
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the radar cruise control system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Switch the engine
switch to “OFF” and then to “IG-ON” mode again to
reset the cruise control system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The system will be disabled in th
e following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis -
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is more than 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar).
The system may be disabled in the
following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on af
ter blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the engine switch is turned to “IG-ON” mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■Precaution when insta lling a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.

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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
The trunk is not fully
closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
The moon roof is not fully
closed (with the engine
switch “OFF” and the
driver’s door opened).
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
The parking brake is still
engaged (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph [5
km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
The washer fluid level is
low.Add washer fluid.
The engine oil level is low.Check the engine oil level,
and add if necessary.

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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).
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Low tire inflation pres-
sure.Check the tire inflation
pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.

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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
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s n e a r i n g
the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
(Flashing)
The transmission is out of
“P” when attempting to
start the engine.Shift the shift lever to “P”
before pressing the
engine switch.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P.
3 8 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibil
ity that the approach warning will not
activate even when the 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.

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Other messages
If the following message is displayed, take appropriate action and confirm
that the message has disappeared.
MessageDetails
(Flashing)
The driver’s door is opened when the transmission is
out of “P” with the engine on.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
(If equipped)
Calibrate the neutral position of the steering wheel.
( P. 1 4 8 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning massage and light turn off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once(Comes on for 8 seconds.)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
is not detected
when attempting
to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver's door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
engine switch is in
“ACC” or “IG-
ON” mode.
Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.