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GS350
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
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 viscos ity 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 conditions.
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter
2WD4WD
6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp.qt.)
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)6.7 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp.qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature
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Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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 equipped, 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
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
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Tire related termMeaning
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
dividing it by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
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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
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o nPulling 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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Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine ..............................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................570
Storage location ................................. 532
Spark plug ................................................566
Specifications ........................................ 558
Speedometer........................................... 145
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................. 71
Audio switches ................................... 307
Steering wheel position memory.................................................. 56
Storage compartment ........................363
Storage feature......................................359
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 555
Sun visors .................................................366
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch .....................................................133
Fog light switch .................................... 158
Ignition switch........................................133
Light switches ....................................... 155
Mode select switch............................ 138
Power door lock switch .................... 44
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 439
Tire pressure warning select switch..................... 441
Window lock switch ........................... 75
Wipers and washer switch ............ 159 Tachometer ..............................................145
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 155
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 86
Immobilizer system ............................. 84
Theft prevention labels..........................88
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 570
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 582
Size ........................................................... 579
Tire identification number ............. 578
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...580
Tires Chains....................................................... 218
Checking............................................... 438
Compact spare tire.......................... 532
If you have a flat tire ................ 531, 541
Inflation pressure ............................... 570
Information ........................................... 576
Replacing ................................................ 531
Rotating tires........................................ 438
Size ........................................................... 570
Snow tires.............................................. 220
Tire pressure warning system..... 438
Tools............................................................ 531
Total load capacity .................................216
Touch screen.......................................... 226
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................223
Emergency towing ............................497
Trailer towing ....................................... 222
Traction control.....................................200
Trip meter ..................................................145T
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WasherChecking ............................................... 437
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 217
Switch ....................................................... 159
Washing and waxing ...........................406
Weight Cargo capacity..................................... 212
Load limits ............................................... 216
Weight ................................................... 558
Wheels ......................................................453
Window glasses ...................................... 44
Window lock switch ............................... 44
Windows Power windows..................................... 75
Rear window defogger .................. 243
Washer .................................................... 159
Windshield wipers Position ..................................................... 219
Windshield wipers ............................. 159
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 244
Winter driving tips ..................................217
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ............................... 41
Replacing the battery ......................458
WMA disc ............................................... 266
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