2008 Lexus GS350 Tire

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6-1. Specifications
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Intuitive parking assist
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 0 7
Engine oil maintenance
data•After changing engine oilP. 4 1 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. 4 2 3
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the 12 volt battery, the
following items must be initialized for normal system operation.
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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécuritéTirez sur la ceinture épaulière
jusqu’à ce qu’elle recouvre
entièrement l’épaule; elle ne
doit cependant pas toucher le
cou ni glisser de l’épaule.
Placez la ceinture abdominale
le plus bas possible sur les
hanches.
Réglez la position du dossier du
siège. Tenez-vous assis dans le
fond du siège, le dos droit.
Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de
sécurité.
Guide des ceintures de sécurité (sièges latéraux arrière)
Si la ceinture épaulière est trop
près du cou d’une personne,
glissez le guide de la ceinture vers
l’avant.
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Abbreviation list
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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VGRSVariable Gear Ratio Steering
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
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DoorsDoor lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Rear door child protector ................ 38
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....490
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 47
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 78
Procedures ...............................................112
DVD player/changer........................... 251
Electric power steering ....................... 184
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 526
Replacing battery .............................. 440
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ............. 488
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 497
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .................... 526
If the engine will not
start ........................................................ 523
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................ 524
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ....................................... 529
If you have a flat tire ...............512, 522
If you lose your keys......................... 525
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 478
If your vehicle overheats ................533 Engine
ACCESSORY mode........................122
Compartment ..................................... 406
Engine (ignition) switch...................... 121
Hood ....................................................... 403
How to start the engine ..................... 121
If the engine will not start ............... 523
Overheating ........................................ 533
Engine compartment cover .............408
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................132
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 546
Checking................................................. 414
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 544
Checking............................................... 409
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil maintenance data .............412
Engine (ignition) switch......................... 121
Event data recorder ............................ 486
First-aid kit storage belt .....................360
Floor mats ................................................ 359
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 416
Washer................................................... 420
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 337
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................24
Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................ 121
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Spare tire..................................................513
Spark plug ................................................546
Specifications ........................................ 540
Speedometer........................................... 132
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................... 60
Audio switches ...................................288
Steering wheel position memory...................................................47
Storage compartment ........................ 344
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
Sun visors ................................................. 347
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch ....................................................... 121
Fog light switch.....................................145
Ignition switch..........................................121
Light switches ........................................ 142
Mode select switch............................. 126
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch ........................ 64
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 422
Tire pressure warning select switch ................... 424
Window lock switch ........................... 64
Wipers and washer switch ............. 146 Tachometer ..............................................132
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 142
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Theft prevention labels...........................77
Tire inflation pressure .........................550
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains..................................................... 200
Checking................................................. 421
Compact spare tire............................ 513
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
Inflation pressure ...............................550
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 512
Rotating tires.......................................... 421
Size ........................................................... 550
Snow tires.............................................. 202
Tire pressure warning system....... 421
Tools.............................................................512
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Touch screen..........................................208
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 205
Emergency towing ........................... 478
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
Traction control...................................... 184
Trip meter ..................................................132T
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TrunkOpener....................................................... 42
Trunk light .................................................43
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................130
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 348
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 348
Variable gear ratio steering ..............185
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ..................185
Vehicle identification number .......... 541
Vehicle load limits..................................198
Vehicle stability control ....................... 184
Ventilators............................................... 354
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................488
Downshifting.......................................... 128
Open door ..........................................490
Seat belt reminder ............................ 490
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 489
Brake system .......................................488
Charging system ...............................488
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 489
Electronically controlled brake system/
Vehicle stability control ..............489
Low fuel level....................................... 490 Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 489
Master warning light.......................... 491
Open door ........................................... 490
Pre-collision system......................... 489
Seat belt reminder light.................. 490
SRS airbags.......................................... 489
Tire pressure warning light .......... 490
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................... 501
Brake assist ............................................ 501
Dynamic radar cruise control...................................500
Engine oil level ................................... 504
Engine oil maintenance ................. 504
Engine oil pressure ........................... 497
Headlight............................................... 498
Hill-start assist control ...................... 501
Hood ....................................................... 502
Intuitive parking assist ............................ 499, 505, 507
Moon roof ............................................ 503
Open door ........................................... 502
Parking brake ..................................... 503
Pre-collision system.............499, 505
Rear lights system ............................. 498
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 508
Steering lock............................. 498, 510
Tire pressure warning system .....................................498, 504
TRAC........................................................ 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
VGRS ....................................................... 501
VSC/ECB.............................................. 501
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 1 2 /522If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 7 3Immobilizer system
P. 5 2 3If the engine will not start
P. 5 2 9If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 5 2 4If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 3 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 2 5If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 2 9If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 5Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 3 6If the vehicle becomes stuck
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