2007 Lexus GS350 transmission

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When trouble arises
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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 )
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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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Alphabetical index
Reminder light.....................................452
Seat belt extenders .............................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 34
Seat heaters................................. 323, 325
Seat ventilators...................................... 325
Seating capacity ....................................... 171
Seats Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................... 81
Cleaning ................................................ 360
Driving position memory .................. 27
Head restraint ........................................ 30
Properly sitting in the seat................. 57
Seat adjustment ...................................... 25
Seat adjustment precautions ........... 25
Seat heaters.............................. 323, 325
Ventilated seats .................................. 325
Service reminder indicators ................ 111
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Transmission ......................................... 100
Shift lock system .................................... 487
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 331
Side airbags ............................................... 59
Side marker lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ........................... 41
Driving position memory .................. 27
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location ...................................... 6
Entry function ............................................. 4
Starting the hybrid system ................ 97
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 506Spare tire ................................................
477
Spark plug................................................ 502
Specifications ......................................... 498
Speedometer .......................................... 106
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 39
Audio switches.................................... 262
Driving position memory .................. 27
Storage compartment ......................... 313
Storage feature....................................... 310
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 499
Sun visors .................................................. 316
Switch Fog light switch ...................................... 119
Lexus link system switches............ 343
Light switches ......................................... 116
Mode select switch .............................. 101
Power door lock switch ...................... 17
Power switch........................................... 97
Power window switch ........................ 43
Window lock switch............................ 43
Wipers and washer switch ............ 120
Tail lights Switch.......................................................... 116
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 54
Engine immobilizer system.............. 52
Theft prevention labels .......................... 56
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 506
Tire information Glossary .................................................. 519
Size ............................................................. 516
Tire identification number............... 514
Uniform tire quality grading ........... 517
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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ................................................. 391
Compact spare tire ........................... 477
If you have a flat tire .............. 474, 476
Inflation pressure............................... 506
Information.............................................. 512
Pressure warning system ................ 391
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires .......................................... 391
Size .......................................................... 506
Snow tires ................................................ 175
Tools ........................................................... 476
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Touch screen ........................................... 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 178
Emergency towing ........................... 439
Trailer towing......................................... 177
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 159
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Mode select switch.............................. 101
S mode...................................................... 102
Transmission ......................................... 100
Trip meter ................................................. 107
Trunk Extending a space............................. 332
Opener ........................................................ 21
Trunk light.................................................. 23
Wattage................................................. 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ....................................................... 104
Wattage................................................. 508Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 508
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................317
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ............... 160
Vehicle identification number......... 499
Vehicle load limits ................................... 171
Ventilators ............................................... 325
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ................................................ 159
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 449
Downshifting.......................................... 103
Open door ............................................ 451
Seat belt reminder ............................ 452
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 451
Brake system ....................................... 449
Charging system ............................... 450
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)............ 451
Electric power steering  warning light....................................... 451
Low fuel level......................................... 451
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 450
Master warning light........................ 452
Open door ............................................. 451
Pre-collision system........................... 451
Seat belt reminder light .................. 452
SRS airbags .......................................... 450
Tire pressure warning light .......... 452
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