2010 Lexus GS350 maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 433
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................... 436
General maintenance ............... 438
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 441 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 442
Hood ................................................. 445
Positioning a floor jack............... 446
Engine compartment.................. 448
Tires ................................................... 463
Tire inflation pressure................. 473
Wheels ............................................. 477
Air conditioning filter.................. 479
Electronic key battery ................ 482
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 484
Headlight aim ............................... 509
Light bulbs ........................................ 512
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ................... 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 521
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 530
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 531
Event data recorder.................... 532
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 534
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 543
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................. 556
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 566
If the engine will not start ......... 568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”.......................... 569
If you lose your keys .................... 570
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................ 571
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 574
If your vehicle overheats ........... 578
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ....................... 583 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 586
Fuel information ............................. 601
Tire information............................ 604
6-2. Customization Customizable features................ 618
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 624
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 626
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 627
Abbreviation list........................ 630
Alphabetical index ................... 632
What to do if... ............................ 642
6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
Index
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Before driving
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object.
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12 volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
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3-1. Using the touch screen
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■Delete personal data
Touch “Delete Personal Data” on the “General Settings” screen.
Touch “Delete”.
Check carefully beforehand, as
data cannot be retrieved once
deleted.
A confirmation screen will be displayed. Touch “Yes”.
The following personal data can be deleted or turned to their default settings:
• Radio preset stations
•Phonebook data
•Call history data
• Speed dial data
• Voice tag data
• Bluetooth
® phone data
• Volume setting
• Details setting
• Maintenance conditions
*
• Maintenance information “off” setting*
• Address book*
• Areas to avoid*
•Previous points*
•Route guidance*
•Route trace*
*
: If the navigation system is equipped
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 433 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements........................ 436
General maintenance .......... 438
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................ 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 442
Hood .......................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ......... 446
Engine compartment ........... 448
Tires............................................ 463
Tire inflation pressure........... 473
Wheels ....................................... 477
Air conditioning filter ............ 479
Electronic key battery.......... 482
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 484
Headlight aim ......................... 509
Light bulbs................................. 512
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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