2010 Lexus GS350 parking brake

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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle.
Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS
●Brake assist
●Enhanced VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●VGRS (GS460)
●VDIM
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
●Active stabilizer suspension system (if equipped)
●AVS (if equipped)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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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/Enhanced VSC if these functions are hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. (P. 2 0 2 )
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20.0 kgf, 44
lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50.0 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running.
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf).
Steering
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e GS460 *12.9 in. (74 mm) Min.
GS350 *22.6 in. (65 mm) Min.
Pedal free play GS460Less than 0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
GS3500.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *37  9 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................ 600
Battery
12 volt battery ...................................... 459
Checking ............................................... 459
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 574
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 219
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 308
Bluetooth
® phone ............................... 332
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 457
Parking brake ........................................ 145
Brake assist ............................................. 200
Care
Exterior ................................................... 430
Interior..................................................... 433
Seat belts ............................................... 434
Cargo capacity ....................................... 214
Cargo hooks .......................................... 408
CD player/changer .............................269
Chains....................................................... 220
Child-protectors ......................................44
Child restraint system
Definition................................................... 110
Installation.................................................. 114
Installing CRS with lower 
anchors ...................................................115
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 117
Installing CRS with top straps ......... 121Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................100
Battery precautions ............. 460, 577
Child restraint system ......................... 110
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt............................................66
Installing child restraints..................... 114
Moon roof precautions....................... 81
Power window lock switch .............. 75
Power window precautions ............ 75
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions....................................... 483
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 67
Seat heater precautions.................. 401
Trunk precautions................................ 50
Cigarette lighter................................... 398
Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 430
Interior .....................................................433
Seat belts ................................................434
Clock .........................................................395
Coin holder .............................................390
Compass ....................................................417
Condenser .............................................. 457
Console box .......................................... 388
Cooling system
Engine overheating.......................... 578
Cruise control
Cruise control........................................167
Dynamic radar cruise control......... 171
Cup holders ............................................. 391
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ........................ 618
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Noise from under the vehicle .............. 18
Odometer ................................................. 147
Oil
Engine oil ................................................. 451
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 82
Hood ....................................................... 445
Trunk........................................................... 48
Outer foot lights ................................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Outside temperature 
display .......................................... 156, 396
Overhead console .............................. 389
Overheating, Engine .......................... 578
Parking brake .......................................... 145
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 157
Wattage ................................................ 600
Personal lights ....................................... 384
Portable music player ........................ 328
Power outlet ........................................... 399
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207Radar cruise control ............................... 171
Radiator .................................................... 457
Radio ..........................................................260
Radio data system ................................ 262
Rear sunshade .......................................403
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Wattage ................................................. 600
Rear view monitor system.................. 196
Rear window defogger ......................255
Replacing
Electronic key battery ......................482
Fuses........................................................ 484
Light bulbs .............................................. 512
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners .......................................... 626
Safety Connect....................................... 421
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 63
Automatic locking retractor ............66
Child restraint system 
installation .............................................. 114
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................434
Emergency locking retractor..........66
How to wear your seat belt ............. 63
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................................66
Pre-collision seat belts .......................65
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 536
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65N
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Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system...................535
Brake assist ...........................................535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ...................................546
Engine oil level ....................................549
Engine oil maintenance ................. 550
Engine oil pressure ........................... 543
Headlight ............................................... 544
Hood........................................................548
Intuitive parking 
assist.............................545, 550, 552
Moon roof .............................................549
Open door ...........................................548
Parking brake ......................................549
Pre-collision system ............ 545, 550
Rear lights system.............................. 544
Smart access system with 
push-button start ............................553
Steering lock ...............535, 544, 555
Trunk ........................................................549
VGRS...................................................... 547
Washer fluid .........................................549Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 219
Switch .......................................................... 161
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 214
Load limits............................................... 218
Weight .................................................... 586
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows
Power windows ..................................... 75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer....................................................... 161
Windshield wipers
Position ......................................................221
Windshield wipers................................ 161
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips..................................219
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................................41
Replacing the battery ...................... 482
WMA disc ............................................... 276