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NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.
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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.
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 from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
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 are hampering your attempts
to free the vehicle. (→P. 1 8 6 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the automatic transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
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Vehicle identificationThe vehicle identification number (V IN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the
engine compartment.
This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
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■Engine number
GS460
GS350
The engine number is stamped on the location as shown.
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Engine
Fuel
GS460GS350
Model1UR-FSE2GR-FSE
Ty p e8-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement281.2 cu.in. (4608 cm3)210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity18.7 gal. (71 L, 15.6 Imp.gal.)
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Lubrication system
GS460
Oil viscosity:
● The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of
the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W
allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)With filter: 9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 8.9 qt. (8.4 L, 7.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the grade and viscosity shown
below.
Outside temperature
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GS350
Oil viscosity:
● The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of
the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W
allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is as its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
2WD4WD
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)
with filter
without filter6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)6.7 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp.qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the grade and viscosity shown
below.
Outside temperature
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