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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●The seat belt buckle switches
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length190.7 in. (4845 mm)
Overall width71.6 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height*2WD56.1 in. (1425 mm)
4WD56.4 in. (1435 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tr e a d
Front60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Rear2WD
4WD
60.6 in. (1540 mm)
60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)815 lb. (370 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
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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 capacity
(Reference)18.7 gal. (71 L, 15.6 Imp.gal.)

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Lubrication system
GS460
■ 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-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE 0W-
20 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
Wi th f il ter
Without filter
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
8.9 qt. (8.4 L, 7.4 Imp.qt.)
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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.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
Wi th f il ter
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.)
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
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
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Alphabetical index
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Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 455
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 218
Engine oil
Capacity................................................ 588
Checking ................................................. 451
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 218
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 453
Engine (ignition) switch ....................... 133
Enhanced vehicle stability control ..................................................... 199
Event data recorder ............................ 532
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 408
Floor mats................................................ 406
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 457
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage .................................................598
Foot light .................................................. 382
Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................104
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ......................................537
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 53
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................................598 Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 587
Fuel gauge.............................................. 145
Gas station information ..................652
Information ........................................... 599
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuses ..........................................................484
Garage door opener ............................. 411
Gas station information...................... 652
Gauges ...................................................... 145
Glove box ................................................ 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................... 332
Head restraints .........................................60
Headlight aim ........................................ 509
Headlight cleaner .................................. 164
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system...... 156
Discharge headlights precautions......................................... 518
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch........................................................ 155
Wattage................................................. 598
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Side mirror.............................................255
Hill-start assist control ......................... 199
Hood .......................................................... 445
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 408
Shopping bag ..................................... 408
Horn ............................................................ 144
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................609
Size ...........................................................605
Tire identification number .............604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 607
Tires
Chains ....................................................... 219
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire ..........................558
If you have a flat tire.............. 557, 567
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information............................................ 602
Replacing............................................... 557
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires................................................ 221
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools ...........................................................557
Total load capacity................................. 217
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing......................................224
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................223
Traction control ...................................... 199
Trip meter.................................................. 145
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage .................................................598
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage .................................................598 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 598
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering ............ 200
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management ................ 200
Vehicle identification number ........ 585
Vehicle load limits ..................................217
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ......................................... 140
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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