2008 Lexus GS350 automatic transmission

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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6-1. Specifications
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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Lexus dealer.
Fluid capacity *
GS46011.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
GS350 (2WD) 8.4 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
GS350 (4WD) 10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may
cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your automatic transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of
your vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................217
ABS.............................................................. 184
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 122
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 184
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 183
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 437
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 217
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 83
Airbag precautions for 
your child............................................... 87
Airbag warning light ........................489
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 90
General airbag precautions ........... 87
Locations of airbags............................80
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 91
Proper driving posture ...................... 78
Side airbag precautions .................... 87
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................80
Alarm ............................................................ 75
Antenna ....................................................235
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 184
Armrest .....................................................356
Ashtrays ..................................................... 351 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 235
AUX adapter .......................................287
Cassette player .................................. 238
CD player/changer .......................... 242
DVD information ...............................270
DVD player/changer ....................... 251
DVD video/audio............................. 254
MP3/WMA disc................................ 247
Optimal use ......................................... 282
Radio ........................................................229
Steering switches .............................. 288
Video CD ............................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ......................................................144
Automatic light control system.........142
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ............................... 524
Mode select switch ............................ 126
S mode ......................................................127
AUX adapter ......................................... 287
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 417
Checking................................................. 417
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 529
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 296
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Parking brake ........................................... 131
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 339
Power outlet ........................................... 353
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system ..............................190
Radar cruise control ............................. 153
Radiator...................................................... 415
Radio ..........................................................229
Radio data system.................................. 231
Rear sunshade........................................357
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 179
Rear window defogger .......................225
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 440
Fuses .........................................................442
Light bulbs ............................................ 470
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 55
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................ 102
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts..................................... 392
Emergency locking retractor ......... 55
How to wear your seat belt............. 53 How your child should wear

the seat belt ..........................................56
Pre-collision seat belts .......................55
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................55
Reminder light .................................... 490
Seat belt extenders ..............................56
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 54
Seat heaters/ventilators.....................355
Seating capacity ..................................... 198
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 45
Adjustment precautions .................... 46
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation............................ 102
Cleaning .................................................. 391
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 78
Seat heaters ..........................................354
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 125
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................................524
Shift lock system .................................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............................360
Side airbags............................................... 80
Side marker lights Switch.........................................................142
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 62
Mirror position memory .................... 47P
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