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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Changing engine switch modes and starting the engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electr
onic key to the engine
switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
engine switch if any of the doors is
opened and closed while the key is
touched to the switch.
To change engine switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the buzzer
sounding, release the brake peda l and pr
ess the engine switch.
Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed. (
P. 9 7 ) 
To start the engine: Press the engi ne switch within 5 seconds af
ter
the buzzer sounds, keep the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer
.
STEP1
STEP2
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the engine
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the
el
ectronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. ( P.
411 )
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand fr
om around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help pr
ovide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC/VSC if these functions ar
e hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 6 1 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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6-1. Specifications
Transmission
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50.0 kgf, 110 lbf) while the engine is running.
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf).
GS430GS350 (2WD)GS350 (4 WD)
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill1.8 qt. 
(1.7 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)1.9 qt. 
(1.8 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)2.9 qt. 
(2.8 L, 2.4 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “T oyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e
GS430
*1
GS350 *2
2.9 in. (74 mm) Min.
2.6 in. (65 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.04 0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *35  7 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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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
Tire related termMeaning
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
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........190
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 159
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 159
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 407
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................................... 190
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your 
child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 450
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 70
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.......................... 72
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags............................ 59
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 71
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 63
SRS airbags ............................................. 59
Alarm ............................................................ 54
Antenna ................................................... 208
Armrest ..................................................... 327
Ashtrays .................................................... 320
Audio system Antenna .................................................. 208
Cassette player....................................... 211
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ............................... 253
DVD player/changer...................... 233
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224Optimal use .........................................
258
Radio ....................................................... 202
Steering switches ............................... 262
Video CD .............................................. 249
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ....................................................... 118
Automatic light control system.......... 116
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .......................... 158
BA (Brake Assist).................................. 159
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Battery Checking............................................... 387
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged .........................................492
Preparing and checking 
before winter.......................................172
Bluetooth
®..............................................265
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 386
Parking brake........................................ 105
Care Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks ............................................ 331
CD player/changer............................. 233
Chains ......................................................... 174
Child-protectors........................................ 18
Child restraint system (CRS)
Definition ................................................... 78
Installation .................................................. 81
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 449
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................455
If the engine will not start ............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
If the battery is discharged ........... 492
If you have a flat tire ............. 474, 476
If you lose your keys........................ 488
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 499
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ...................................................438
If your vehicle overheats ................ 496
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................489
Engine Compartment ..................................... 376
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine..................... 97
If the engine will not start ............... 486
Overheating......................................... 496
Power switch .......................................... 97
Engine compartment cover ............. 378
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 106
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 502
Checking ............................................... 384
Preparing and checking  before winter ...................................... 172
Engine immobilizer system.................. 52
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 501
Checking ............................................... 379Preparing and checking

before winter.......................................172
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ........ 159
Event data recorder ............................ 447
First-aid kit storage belt ....................... 331
Floor mats ................................................ 330
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 386
Washer................................................... 390
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 119
Wattage ................................................. 508
Foot light .................................................. 307
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............................72
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 452
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 25
Driving position memory .................. 27
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 500
Fuel gauge .............................................. 106
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 446
Gas station information ................. 542
Information ........................................... 509
Refueling .................................................... 49
Fuel filler door ........................................... 49
Fuel pump shut off system................. 446
Fuses ............................................................ 413
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MeterInstrument panel light control ....... 107
Meters ...................................................... 106
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 193
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 40
Side mirror heater .............................. 198
Side mirrors ............................................... 41
Vanity mirrors........................................ 317
Moon roof ................................................... 46
MP3 disc ..
.................................................... 224
Multi-information display ........
................113
Odometer................................................. 106
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 379
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 49
Hood........................................................ 373
Trunk ............................................................. 21
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 41
Driving position memory................... 27
Outside temperature display............ 319
Overhead console ................................ 312
Overheating, Engine........................... 496
Parking brake .......................................... 105
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ......................................................... 116
Wattage................................................. 508
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............. 160
Personal lights ....................................... 308
Power meter ............................................ 106Power outlet ...........................................
322
Power windows ........................................ 43
Radar cruise control.............................. 127
Radiator .................................................... 385
Radio.......................................................... 202
RDS (Radio Data System) ................ 204
Rear sunshade ....................................... 328
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 438
Wattage ................................................. 508
Rear view monitor system ................. 155
Rear window defogger ....................... 198
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................... 411
Fuses .......................................................... 413
Light bulbs ............................................ 438
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners..........................................530
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 34
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) .......................................................35
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................... 81
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ...................................... 361
Emergency Locking Retractor 
(ELR)........................................................35
How to wear your seat belt ............. 33
How your child should wear 
the seat belt...........................................36
Pre-collision seat belts........................ 35
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................35
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